Le cochon dingue

Le cochon dingue
46, boulevard Champlain
Québec (Québec) G1K 4H5
http://www.cochondingue.com/en/home.html?lang=EN

Le cochon dingue, literally means crazy pig, is located in the Petit Champlain district also.  With the look and feel of a real French bistro, its friendly atmosphere and its ultra tasty menu with a European flair, it quickly become the go-to-place for breakfast.  We actually came to this restaurant twice.  Once for breakfast, and because we like it so much, again for lunch before we leave Quebec City.

Breakfast:

Their website claims they "serve the best coffee, old-fashion hot chocolate made with Belgian chocolate, your choice of toast, with homemade raspberry-strawberry jam or apple butter with a sincere morning smile"  And I totally agree with that line! Keep in mind, everything on their breakfast menu includes a cup of expresso, or a bowl of cafe au lait (French word for latte), or a pot of old fashioned hot chocolate. Sweet deal!

Bowl of cafe au lait and old fashioned hot chocolate

I ordered a 2 eggs benedict with ham and poached egg on toasted English muffin and Hollandaise sauce.  The meal is also served with homefries, choice of toast, I picked raspberry-strawberry jam, and comes with a mango yogurt to finish it off ($14.50).  And this price includes my old-fashioned hot chocolate.

Charles ordered a sunny side up fried egg with sauteed mushrooms, bacon, onions, and béchamel  sauce. Also served with home fries, choice of toaste, he picked apple butter, and also has the mango yogurt.  ($12.95) and this includes the giant bowl of cafe au lait (or latte). Note béchamel sauce is a classic white sauce made from butter, flour, and milk; it is a classic base for many sauces.

Lunch:

Because breakfast was so amazing, we came for lunch before leaving Quebec City.

I ordered a set lunch from the daily menu (it changes). It is a pulled duck linguine pasta, it comes with a soup or salad, and coffee or tea ($11.95).  A very good deal I think.  I chose soup, and that day's daily soup is cream of broccoli.  I enjoyed the pasta very much.  It is different than my usual Italian style of pasta.  It is more stir fry in olive oil and lots of herbs and duck.  Very interesting and delicious.

Cream of Broccoli 

Pulled duck Linguine

 Charles ordered the famous Cochon Dingue Seafood Pot Pie ($21.95), it has lobster, crab, shrimps, scallops, salmon, diced potatoes in a creamy sauce and served with a salad. We shared both dishes, and there are at least 2-3 pieces of each item listed so that we both can try each thing. Amazing good. Crispy pastry is pretty awesome too.  Wish I had room to order dessert before we head out =(

Seafood Pot Pie

Overall impression is very very good. A classic European bistro.  Great for casual dining without sacrificing food quality or price! Serving daily fresh food done well! Also has unlimited bread upon request.

P.S. a night view of the restaurant, so prettty!

Restaurant at night