Shad Café in Victoriaville

309 Notre-Dame St E, Victoriaville, Quebec G6P 4A4, Canada

★★★★★
(462 reviews)
Categories: Cafe Bistro

About

Depuis 1994, le Shad Café est l'endroit où discuter entre amis tout en dégustant un de nos délicieux cafés, une bière de la région ou un bon repas.

Website
shadcafe.com
Address
309 Notre-Dame St E, Victoriaville, Quebec G6P 4A4, Canada
Plus Code
325X+7M Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–4 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11 AM–11 PM
Friday
11 AM–11:30 PM
Saturday
11 AM–10:30 PM
Sunday
11 AM–9 PM

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible toilet Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Late-night food Organic dishes Prepared foods Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Paid parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
462 reviews

Most Mentioned

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★★★★
July 22, 2024

Excellent place and super cozy Love the superb efforts of the waitresses and their beautiful smiles Food is good and desserts are wonderful

★★★★★
March 29, 2024

**Shad Café: A Cozy Haven for Coffee Connoisseurs** Nestled in the heart of Victoriaville, Québec, Shad Café is a hidden gem for coffee enthusiasts seeking a blend of strong, aromatic coffee and a vibrant atmosphere. This small yet inviting café offers a diverse variety of coffee choices that cater to every palate, making it a favorite haunt for locals and visitors alike. One of Shad Café's standout features is its commitment to serving good, strong coffee. Whether you prefer a robust espresso or a creamy latte, their skilled baristas ensure that each cup is brewed to perfection, delivering a rich and satisfying coffee experience. The menu boasts an array of options, from classic Americanos to indulgent mochas, allowing customers to explore different flavors with each visit. Upon stepping into Shad Café, guests are greeted by a welcoming and cheerful staff eager to assist with menu choices or simply engage in friendly conversation. The café's small size adds to its charm, creating an intimate setting where patrons can relax and enjoy their drinks amidst a bustling yet cozy atmosphere. The décor is minimal yet stylish, with comfortable seating arrangements that invite guests to linger and savor their beverages. Cleanliness is paramount at Shad Café, and patrons can appreciate the spotless environment maintained by diligent staff members. However, the free parking lot, while convenient, may pose a slight challenge due to its limited space during peak hours. Nevertheless, the overall experience at Shad Café transcends minor inconveniences, thanks to its exceptional coffee quality and warm ambiance. Whether you're a dedicated coffee aficionado or simply seeking a relaxing spot to unwind, Shad Café promises a delightful experience with its excellent coffee, welcoming atmosphere, and friendly staff. It's the perfect destination to indulge in a flavorful cup of coffee while soaking in the vibrant energy of Victoriaville.

★★★★★
December 20, 2021

Super friendly staff, great attention to detail and tasty food. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
October 24, 2021

Café Shad is a really cute cafe and has several non-dairy and vegan options. We ordered the soy milk with cafe au lait and espresso. For those looking for “zero-alcohol” options they also have beers sans alcohol. The cafe is really aesthetic inside and they also sell art pieces that are hanging on the walls. It’s cute and cozy and perfect for the fall weather when it’s color season and the leaves on the trees are changing to yellows and reds. The downtown area that the cafe is in, is also very cute to walk down. I would totally recommend anyone visiting the area to come to Shad Cafe.

★★★★
May 17, 2019

Nice late night cafe in Victoriaville. Dined here once before for a grilled cheese sandwich and salad, and decided to try it again with others. This time it was for dessert and hot beverages. Staff are welcoming and helpful. The desserts always look amazing, and had to have some this time. The Bagdad triple chocolate mousse cake, the chocolate coated Noix Japonais (filled creampuff), and the pouding chomeur (poor man's pudding) with maple syrup were our choices, with a couple maple lattes and a Cacao Shad hot chocolate. There were no complaints.

★★★★
April 21, 2019

A institution in victoriaville. They serve the best grill cheeses! If you like small intimate independent coffee shop, you'll love the shad. It's not a great place for a large group since it's really small, but for 2 to 4 persons, it's great.

★★★★
May 13, 2018

great place to have a drink or to make a good dinner. The style of the room and the rooms are fantastic, tables and sofas in which to sit, excellent food and beers, the service is great, quick, fast and the waiters are very friendly and professional, prices are normal. Every time I go back to Victoriaville I go to dinner at this place, I can not wait to go back again !!!!!!!!!!!! +++++++++++++ nice place++++++

★★★★★
August 22, 2016

The food and bevs here are really good! What's even better is the staff! When we went there was a heat wave in the summer. My little guy was not feeling well and yacked all over the place while we were ordering. The staff really downplayed it so my son wouldn't get embarrassed. They quickly cleaned up and moved on like nothing had happened. I can't express enough how much i appreciated their kindness and concern. Real respectable coffee shop pros at this place. Highly recommended!! Please tip generously!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 19, 2024

Always a pleasure to visit Shad! The atmosphere is warm, the coffee and dishes are excellent, and the service is impeccable. An essential address to have a good time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Very nice little café-dinner. Its welcoming and comforting. The food is excellent. We had a cream of broccoli with a hot baguette and 2 grilled cheeses: Louis dor and apple-bacon. I recommend this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 25, 2024

Very nice discovery! Perfect for spending a nice time in a warm place. Very good service! Very nice plates and we all ate well!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

The BEST restaurant in Victo! The food is good, the staff is super nice and whats more, its not expensive! What more do you want?

Local Guide
September 23, 2024

We constantly had to get up to go over all the steps of a service. (Get the menu, glasses of water, go order, dessert...) The two waiters forgot... We cleaned our table ourselves.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Everything is perfect, especially the tostitos... never eaten the best.

★★★★
August 23, 2024

Nice place, good nachos!!

★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Nice place to have a snack with friends, Nice atmosphere although a little noisy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Nice little café-restaurant with good atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

The perfect place to go for a coffee. Great service and the employees are dedicated. The meals are also very good and varied, whether for work or meeting friends, it s my favorite place in town. Vegetarian options: Some veggie meals Parking: This is city parking so you have to pay

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Very good place on the terrace great service

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Fast food, relaxed atmosphere, a welcoming and smiling team! Come take a look!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

At Shad Café, pleasant moments guaranteed! Simple but delicious meals, varied drinks and a warm atmosphere. Perfect for meeting up with friends.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Nice place for panini and Sunday brunch. Super friendly staff! Parking: Free on weekends

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Best cafe to have a relaxed beer in Victoriaville.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Superb place to have a coffee or a treat! I havent tried the dishes but Im sure it must be very good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very nice, friendly and authentic welcome. Excellent latte and pleasant atmosphere. I have saved in my GPS to go back!

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great place, drinks and desserts. My only downside is the dishes which do not fit my tastes, which lack a little flavor. But I know lots of people who find happiness in their mouths, nothing can please everyone!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Small place, very fast service and very good price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very good, very good and well served Smiling and professional staff Very good place to have a good time alone or with family/friends.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best cappuccino in the north of Cuba hehe

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great discovery and guaranteed return! Thanks to Hélène, what a beautiful smile and service. A café with a terrace just the way we like them. Value for money ok. Paid parking at the back really cheap! I saw myself with my work to do, laptop or a good book and in my bubble. ;) Coffee? Yes, it is very good! Vegetarian options: A section in the menu yes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The meals seem very good, we went for a beer, there is a good menu, a good God did our thing. The atmosphere is pleasant, several regulars come regularly since the servers seem to know them well. The atmosphere is warm, the staff very pleasant and the espresso is well made and excellent.... I recommend this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Really excellent, a place to discover

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Little discovery visit to Chad Café and guaranteed wonder! A warm welcome and perfect service... our waitress was smiling and really attentive... the setting is charming and the food excellent... my favorite: the surprise salad made up of baby spinach, cucumber, strawberry and cheese St Louis and a delicious balsamic vinaigrette... all in a summer atmosphere....

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Cr**sly good but the waitress whined about someones tip Edit: Thanks

★★
December 23, 2023

Very good, but our waitress was not satisfied with her tip so she created a very awkward situation by asking for more. We left this restaurant stunned.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Delicious food and coffee and wonderful service!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Super!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Nice welcome! Very good meal!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

A beautiful, very warm little café, good food and fast service. I introduced this restaurant to my partner and my mother and they loved it. It has become a must.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Good music, good atmosphere, good service Parking: City parking lot behind. Free for the first 2 hours

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

A nice little cafe and the food is excellent! I recommend!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Wonderful service with a fabulous smile. THANKS

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Always a pleasure to go there for a coffee, a delicious breakfast or for a drink. I have lived in the region for 2 years and it is, by far, the best coffee. The team is frankly friendly and very efficient. Did you like their vinaigrette? It is possible to buy it by the bottle :)

★★★★
December 23, 2022

Succulent and very good service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent welcome, good coffee! The menu seems very varied, you will have to return to eat there later!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Beautiful service, lovely welcome, I love their sweet drinks corners, they fit my taste :) very rare that I see their nice attention for people who like their sweets like me the raspberry drinks too on the cosh :) the nachos Its the best in town I guarantee it, the desserts are too wowwww the desserts are finger-licking good ;) The negative point: the damn parking lots are always full, we know how to park at the post office at least we didnt get a ticket

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Amazing service and thank you for everything.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent food and perfect service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

The meal was excellent! And very good service, thank you

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great service and delicious food! Great atmosphere!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great place, delicious meal and impeccable service, but difficult to get parking. Victim of their success I suppose hihi

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Very nice place for a chic dinner or dinner. Perfect WOW staff! Super friendly, helpful and above all a very nice smile from the staff. To eat very beautiful image served very quickly and for dessert addition of small decoration with whipped cream. Seriously best place of my life!!

★★★★
December 23, 2022

I love this place, a place to unwind.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Still good. Always relaxed. This little cafe ages very well.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

excellent team and fast service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

A wonderful place to try. Beautiful atmosphere inside and out. Coffees, beers...

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Smiling staff, everything was excellent. I recommend it to everyone. You will not be disappointed.

December 23, 2022

Very disappointing, I waited 2 hours and only had 2 glasses of water in 2 hours

December 23, 2022

We arrived at 5 a.m. and left at 6:50 a.m. with empty hands and empty stomachs, we had ordered two dishes to share with 4 and we only had 2 glasses of water and our drinks. We asked if it was ready soon and were told yes it was ready soon but when we really had to leave and asked one last time the waitress replied that we were too far in line yet... no discount on our drinks, and we had to ask for the 15% discount on a hot drink because apparently it was not applicable to alcoholic drinks even though this was not indicated at all. Shad we wont come back for you!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Fast and courteous service I will definitely return

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Beautiful place, peaceful. Psit! Its very good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I really like this place to go for a coffee or a drink with friends. The food is also excellent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent atmosphere, quiet and perfect for relaxing with or without company. Tasty meals and excellent drinks, I love their hot chocolates! Its my most! If you are looking for a place to relax and study with a good coffee/hot chocolate or something else, there is something for everyone.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good simplistic food as we like and very good service. Professional and friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very good as a restaurant

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

One of the only places I know that offers local gin tastings. Beautiful presentation of the range of gins and very affordable. Around a good chicken nachos (extra guacamole please hihi) what more could you ask for!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

realy nice place

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Good food, nice atmosphere

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

I ordered take out! Very fast, hot and Im full!! The only thing...I would like to have the warm atmosphere that we have in the dining room ;)

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

It s excellent for the beef and it was a great welcome, thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Good food, nice ambience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Their Shad Café lunch is very good!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Beautiful place with lots of character The employees are smiling and always welcoming Wide variety of drinks menu

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

What a great idea to offer a small smoothie shot with lunch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

We loved this place. Pleasant little lunch. It was really very good. The coffee is very very good. Pleasant service. Beautiful place, we will definitely return

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Super super good yum

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

A wonderful place, the food is really good and the waiters and waitresses are really nice and attentive!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Good food $$$

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Perfect place for midday lunch

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Comfortable and interesting menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Very good and good service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Good gluten free options. The salads are good :)

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

a place we love every time

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Very pleasant and very well eaten! The service is courteous! I will go back there for sure!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Warm place..great food and great atmosphere!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Nice place for a coffee, juice, tea etc. Also great options to eat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Alright

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

simply delicious...!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Peaceful place, great food with a good bottle of wine

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Yummy desserts in Victo!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Beautiful, friendly café with a lovely atmosphere, perfect for outings as a couple or with friends. They are child friendly with a high chair and toys they lend. The food is excellent for any meal or to snack with a good coffee. Good choice of microbrewery beers, cocktails and privately imported wines. In summer, the terrace is the perfect place for a refreshing drink.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Good service, good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Always delicious, a restrained menu but full of flavor, cozy atmosphere, first-rate service, a pleasure every time.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Good ambience and foid

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Warm atmosphere. We were a pretty big group, about a quarter of whom ate, and the others, something to drink. The waitress, who was alone, simply didnt provide (poor her). She never came to see me so I didnt I didnt order anything.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Perfect atmosphere for a good time

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Sooo good food, the desserts are soo excellent! I LOVE IT

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Beautiful atmosphere and friendly welcome for this café/bar which only serves good things. I had an orgasmic experience in terms of dessert with the combo client: praline + off-piste cocktail

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Always 5 stars!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Very nice staff and these are good prices :)

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Good food and friendly atmosphere. Very warm place. The decor is very beautiful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

One of the best café in area. Really recommend it. has indoor and outdoor tables.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Beautiful menu, good food, nice pleasant terrace, friendly staff. Nothing negative to say.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Californian panini with chicken and curry was excellent!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Very nice atmosphere and very good service

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Thank you very much for your good service! Still so good....and it feels good!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

All the dishes have cheese, for someone who doesnt like cheese its not the best restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very good place

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Beautiful, intimate bistro atmosphere! Very pleasant staff and good value for money for lunch/dinner! Just try it in the evening!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Really good and excellent service!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Good services

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Good customer service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Warm place and excellent cuisine. Nice choice of imported beers and nice terrace. Attentive staff and very good service.

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Very well received with respect

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Its nice I guess

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Great little restaurant. Very smiling team with quality and quantity cuisine!! A little detour that is worth it!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Gastronomic menu and bistro atmosphere Variety of coffees and beers

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

warm atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

One of the most beautiful cafes in Victo

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Intimate atmosphere, good windows...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

A must-see in Victoriaville.

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Very good service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

The paninis are delicious!! Very good service! Affordable prices.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

The Don t know the name grilled cheese is breathtaking!

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Delicious food. Generous portion!