Natural food store (Le Crac) stocking organic produce, bulk food, supplements, and body care products. Open Mon-Fri 10:00am-7:00pm, Sat 10:00am-6:00pm, Sun 11:00am-6:00pm.


24 Reviews

First Review by krumbs

CLRtraveller

Points +10737

Vegan
11 Aug 2022

Large store with organic produce and lots for vegans

Large store which joins three separate rooms. Wide range of products, including fresh, organic produce, bulk bins (grains, beans, teas, flours, molasses, peanut butter, snacks), beers (and a shelf of non-alcoholic brands)/wines/ciders, nuts and seeds and lots more. Many vegan items, including cheeses, meats, frozen foods (Gardein brand, burgers, ice cream bars…). The third room offers personal care products, medicinal teas, homeopathic and flower remedies and supplements.

The food-serving part of the business must have closed down (in the pandemic). The "Le Crac" sign outside is no longer there; just "La Carotte Joyeuse" signs. The website shows the name as La Carotte Joyeuse, with "le Crac aliments sains" in parentheses.

Updated from previous review on 2022-01-14

Pros: lots of vegan items, organic produce

Cons: narrow aisles

Tmoss682

Points +4343

Vegan
10 Jul 2025

Everything You Need

La Carotte Joyeuse offers everything a vegan could want: vegan protein powder, candy, milk, pre-made sandwiches, and much more!

Brileyvt

Points +123

Vegan
30 Sep 2024

Great Little Vegan Grocer

Health food store with prepared meals and ample vegan options. Very nice vegan cheese section.

JamieMagee

Points +172

Vegan
08 Aug 2024

Lots of vegan grocery options for its size

I would definitely come here if I was going to be preparing a vegan meal!

Pros: Vegan cheeses, meats, chocolate, snack

Blackdogdavey

Points +180

Vegan
31 Jul 2024

Excellent vegan options

With few vegan breakfast options near Vieux-Québec my wife and I found this health food store that had everything we needed to eat breakfasts in our room.

Pros: A cooler with vegan cheeses, Reasonable prices for Quebec City, Friendly, knowledgeable staff

Paige01

Points +852

Mostly Veg
05 Jul 2024

Great spot for vegan groceries

I stayed in this area when I visit QC, and I loved being able to walk to this little shop. They have many cold vegan ingredients and pre-made meals, and lots of bulk items. Also, most items are local and organic. They have zero-waste refilleries as well.

sante17

Points +45

Vegetarian
14 May 2024

Restaurant closed

The restaurant section is closed permanently. The natural food store is still open

PurpleCurrant

Points +3898

Vegan
03 Sep 2023

Cool store

Definitely the place to go if you need vegan staples in Quebec City. It's a pretty big store with a great selection of vegan products.

xangoisse

Points +186

Vegetarian
11 Aug 2023

Bonne épicerie

Belle sélection de produits de base pour cuisiner et de fausses viandes. Dommage que le comptoir à repas chauds ne soit plus en service, c’était un atout certain dans un quartier ou très peu de restos offrent des options véganes sérieuses.

Updated from previous review on 2023-01-11

Pros: Excellente sélection d’ingrédients , Distribue les produits du Paradis Végétarien

Cons: L’attente à la caisse est réputé pour être longue, L’offre de repas chauds a été retirée

KarineLavoie

Points +27

Mostly Veg
23 Apr 2022

No longer serving hot food!

Some of those meal ate in the frigo
But forget about the burrito and the burger

Pros: Friendly staff, Cozy place

Cons: Deli counter is gone , Cookies and cake are gone

Blueviolingirl

Points +232

Vegan
08 Aug 2019

Great little health food store

We grabbed some snacks and there was a pretty good selection. They have a deli with several clearly marked vegan salads as well as a nice selection of vegan meats and cheese and pate.

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Great location

Cons: Doesn’t stay open late

Lifeofisabel

Points +234

Vegan
09 May 2019

Be Aware When Paying With Cash

Paid with a $100 bill, and got shortchanged by $15. We didn’t realize until we got home. They have decent vegan options. Produce is on the pricey side.

Pros: Many vegan options

Cons: Bad service, Doesn’t accept Amex

HalerCott

Points +80

Vegan
21 Jun 2018

Love it ! Anything you need is there!

I do love that place! You can find anything you need there. Bulk food as well, lots of organic stuff. Love it !

Pros: Location, So many vegan choices !, great prices

Jirko

Points +331

Vegan
22 May 2018

Perfect shop

Perfect shop with lots of fresh food and fake meat. Great variety of choice. Also sells in house made meals. Also has a little corner where you can eat fresh food. Food corner closes at 7 pm, shop at 9 pm.

Pros: great variety of food, lots a fake meat, waste free shop

Cons: none

Drôle

Points +120

Vegan
14 May 2018

Great vegan market (organic and bulk) and lunch counter

This is my go-to market. Fresh, great variety and selection, good prices. Parking is tricky (ask for sticker) Love the lunch deli counter and the seating is in the small alcôve through the vitamin room.

Pros: Sélection, fresh fruits and vegetables , Prices fair , Bulk and freezer section, and supplements

Cons: Parking rue Stjean

LaumaDupuis

Points +172

Vegan
14 Mar 2018

merci pour la bouffe végé et vegan!

J'aime ! Beaucoup de choix , agréable à tout coup !

Scholemillers

Points +874

Vegan
21 Oct 2017

solid

Lots and lots of vegan options - especially meats and cheeses

HuckleCat

Points +292

Vegan
30 Dec 2016

great selection

A dedicated fridge for vegan meats as well good vegan cheese selection. Lots of dry goods and a deli counter with salads

Babette

Points +2113

Vegan
20 May 2015

Great spot to eat and shop

The Crac is located in a very nice area of town. I was impressed by the array of items I could find : liquid smoke, vegan ice cream, tempeh, Vegenaise, seaweed, coconut whipped topping, chocolate, etc. They don't seem to be missing too many items.

The deli counter is also quite appealing with dishes containing eggs or dairy being identified, generally.

Pros: Nice location, Friendly staff, Large selection of produce

Cons: A little pricey

booya

Points +80

Vegan
30 Jun 2014

Loved it

Great place. No seating there that I could see. Deli with a lot of vegan items. Good kung pao tofu. Crazy good tofu burger (really, really good) on gluten free, vegan bun (by request). Two flavors: bbq and sesame. I liked bbq better. Also, the grocery part of the store has huge selection of vegan items including some prepackaged deserts, as well as healthy items two. I enjoyed it a lot.

Pros: Tofu burgers

Cons: No seating

Begonia

14 Jan 2015

emmalilies

Points +27

Vegan
12 Jul 2013

Great!

Le Crac and La Carotte Joyeuse is a great place to go for vegan/vegeterian stuff, they have organic fruits and veggies, sandwiches (some with dairy others without) lots of vegan and gluten free products :) I love going there!

Pros: Great food, Good Location

heuschrecke

Points +1343

Vegan
03 Feb 2013

Yummy!

The Carotte Joyeuse was recommended to me and I wasn't disappointed by it. Lots of vegan food! I tried a wholewheat wrap and a pear and chocolate muffin and it was delicious. The staff at the deli counter was also friendly and helpful.

Pros: healthy food, nice atmosphere

raphalla

Points +776

Vegetarian
21 May 2008

Excellent

Very good market selling a variety of products and vegetable.
They serve special lunch and take away meal as well.
The special set lunch was very good. 7 dollar for very delicious beetroot soup, salad and rice. Free filtered water.
Very friendly and helpful staff.

Pros: Food, Ambient, Price

krumbs

Points +28

Vegan
19 Nov 2007

very good

excellent variety of products.




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