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Le Lafrance Bistro - Vergers Lafrance
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Le Lafrance Bistro - Vergers Lafrance

Saint-Joseph-du-Lac
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Le Lafrance Bistro - Vergers Lafrance Saint-Joseph-du-Lac Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
BistroRegionalGrillBoutique-CounterGreat selection of winesPrepared Meals
Throughout our seasonal special events, our Bistro menu offers a wide array of on the go lunches (soups, pizzas, lunch boxes, pâtés and meat pies) ciders by the glass and pastries. You can enjoy a view of our 13 000 apple trees on our second-storey terrasse, and can even spot Saint-Joseph’s Oratory! A must-see gourmet stop on your next trip! The Bistro Lafrance is also where our must-have old-fashioned apple doughnuts are made. They are impossible to resist! Our apple doughnuts are sold year-round at the Boutique.

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Reviews for Le Lafrance Bistro - Vergers Lafrance

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Review Summary

Le Lafrance Bistro offers a picturesque orchard and a wide range of apple based products, with on-site tastings and a shop carrying items from cider and brandy to pastries and breads. Families and friends can enjoy a self-pick apple orchard, a spacious area for picnics, a playground, animals, and live music, while visitors describe the setting as beautiful and welcoming with friendly staff. The bistro provides a sugar shack style menu and meals that many reviewers praise for being delicious and generous, along with a good view from the dining area. Reviewers highlight the fried apple doughnuts as a standout and note the tasting in the shop as tasty, with a variety of products to take home. However, some criticisms appear about crowds and a more commercial feel, with an entrance fee for apple picking, extra charges for bags, and price concerns for some foods and drinks. Service quality is described as mixed, with several praising attentive staff and knowledgeable guides, while others report delays during peak times or lapses in service. Overall, Le Lafrance Bistro is seen as a family friendly and vibrant destination for apple lovers, local treats, and a lively atmosphere, best experienced early in the season or on weekdays to avoid crowds.
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Excellent locations, tons of apple varieties & well suited for kids & families of all ages. Tractor rides (included) for the young & old. I'd recommend getting a loaner wagon once you come in, apple bags get heavy quickly! Apple donuts are fantastic! Start with a stop at the bakery (just feet before the entrance) & grab an apple cider & apple donut. You won't regret it. Some of the best apples are at the back of the orchard, consult the maps all over the site & seek out some of the varieties you haven't heard of as much. Adults, take a quick visit to the distillery at the top of the hill & try some of the great spirits they make there, it's well worth your time to stop in & taste. All in all highly enjoyable, expect to spend about 2-3 hours here.

Sep 30, 2024
on Google

The best apple picking place we have been

Sep 30, 2024
on Google

Très bel endroit, mais très achalandé, il faut arriver tôt. Vente de burger & hot dog sur Barbecue à l'extérieur, bistro, vente de produit dériver de la pomme & de l'érable ( il faut être conscient que cette journée va vous coûter cher 🙂) Espace de jeux pour les enfants, modules (très peu sécuritaire, bouge sous le poids des enfants qui jouent dessus) Bonne journée en famille ou en amis.

Sep 27, 2024
on Google
5.0

Beautiful orchard on a hill top providing amazing views of the rural landscape & Montreal from afar. Great varieties of apples to pick from. Small goat farm & plenty of activities for children & adults!

Sep 24, 2024
on Google

Huge place, huge orchard! Delicious apple donuts. It was very very packed though, I presume due to the popularity of their orchard, donuts & distillery!

Sep 24, 2024
on Google
5.0

J'ai aimé l'endroit avec ses nombreuses variétés de pommes. Elles sont super bonnes, miam ! 100 % naturelles ! Très bonnes à 100 % ! Nature à 100 % ! Je vous recommande de visiter l'endroit pour découvrir les nombreuses variétés de pommes & les activités qu'il s'y trouve!

Sep 22, 2024
on Google

A bit disappointed that there were no more honeycrisps or galas left to pick, & it was only the second weekend of the honey crisp season. I think that could have been mentioned at the entrance or communicated over social media, because most people come for those two kinds of apples as they are rarely offered for u-pick. Many people drive long distances, just for that. & yes, the crowds were insane, long lines at the store, washrooms, donuts, & we had to park quite far away along the road.

Sep 22, 2024
on Google

J'ai acheter 2 beignes & un chausson su pommes pour la modique somme de 12.08 .Les beignes sont dures & la pâte manque de saveur en ce au trait au chausson la pâte est bonne mais manque de garniture aux pommes,il doive manquer de pommes ca doit être pour ça!!!..très beau verger très commercial la patisserie gagnerait à être un meilleur pour le prix si vous êtes amateurs de ce type de beignes ils sont buen meilleur au IGA à 3.79 pour 6

Sep 19, 2024
on Google
5.0

Creating high-quality indigenous cider in Lafrance that reflects the region's apple varieties, production techniques, & an original recipe would involve the following key elements: 1. Apple Varieties Unique to Quebec: Quebec has a rich heritage of apple varieties that can lend unique characteristics to cider. Some prominent varieties include: McIntosh: A classic Quebec variety known for its sweet-tart balance, often used in cider for its crispness. Cortland: Similar to McIntosh but with a slightly sweeter flavor. Empire: A cross between McIntosh & Red Delicious, providing a complex flavor with both sweet & tart notes. Spartan: A sweeter apple, good for adding richness to a cider blend. Lobo: A tangy variety ideal for adding acidity & crispness to the cider.

Sep 18, 2024
on Google

Très grande variété de pommes, belles randonnées.

Sep 17, 2024
on Google
5.0

Super endroit, parfait avec des enfants!

Sep 16, 2024
on Google

Very, very expensive for all products.

Sep 11, 2024
on Google
5.0

Worth the visit. Well managed place

Sep 10, 2024
on Google

Très belle endroit pour la cueillette des pommes .... très grand , très beaux. Je recommande. C'était une première & non la dernière

Sep 10, 2024
on Google
4.0

Belle activité à faire en famille

Sep 9, 2024
on Google

Very nice place to visit for apple picking & having lunch 😍

Sep 8, 2024
on Google

Belle expérience en famille .j adore.

Sep 8, 2024
on Google

Bel endroit, un band y jouait lorsque nous y sommes allés, bon choix de pommes, verger bien entretenus.

Sep 6, 2024
on Google

Désolé j'aimerais savoir les prix pour les sac des pommes & je ne le trouve pas sur le site, merci!

Sep 5, 2024
on Google
4.0

Nice place. Loved the apple juice

Sep 4, 2024
on Google