Neighborhoods in Quebec City

Vieux-Québec: Haute-Ville (Upper Town)

Food is also available in Upper Town at the jazz club Charles Baillairgé and the Pub St-Patrick, Pub St-Alexandre, and St-Laurent Bar et Lounge.

Inexpensive -- In addition to Paillard, below, children may like Casse-Crêpe Breton, 1136 rue St-Jean (tel. 418/692-0438; www.cassecrepebreton.com). Its savory and sweet crepes run C$6 to C$9. Centrally located in the heart of Upper Town, it's usually packed at lunch. Go a little early or a little late if you don't want to wait.

Parliament Hill (on or Near Grande-Allée)

Inexpensive -- For a quick snack, Al Wadi, 615 Grande-Allée est (tel. 418/649-8345), is in the heart of the Grande-Allée party district and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Gyros, shawarma, falafel, and other veggie options are on tap.