Pique-Nique (St.Catharines, ON)

Pique-Nique or Picnic?

The answer is both! If you are looking for a brunch spot in St. Catharines, you may want to check out Pique-Nique, located on Russell Ave.

Pique-Nique is a French brunch café and wine bar that focuses on using local farmers' ingredients in the Niagara region. With a bright and spacious outdoor seating area, you can catch lots of locals enjoying a cup of coffee under the sun. The interior is a mixture of modern and European styles, with some close seating and tables that can be hard to squeeze in during peak hours.

Pique-Nique from the outdoor view

Pique-Nique uses traditional techniques to craft its dishes, aiming to fit right in your picnic basket. Their in-house artisan breads are extremely well-made. Both dishes were fresh and had a balanced taste. The portion is quite picnic-sized; therefore, this might not fill you up entirely.

Stone Fruit Crumble French Toast

Brioche, Roasted Niagara Peaches, Nectarines, Plums + Apricots w/ Oat Brown Sugar Crumble + Earl Grey Mascarpone Whip

(Pique-Nique)

Smoked Salmon

Toasted Sourdough, Dill Cream Cheese, Smoked Salmon, Sumac Pickled Onion, Fried Capers, Radish, Everything Bagel Spice, Fresh Dill

+Soft Boiled Egg

(Pique-Nique)

Overall, the service was good, and the staff members were friendly, patient, and helpful. Their beverages were quite typical; however, the syrups are housemade.

Cappuccino (front) and Matcha Latte (back)

Personal Ratings:

Space: 8/10

Service: 8/10

Food: 8/10

Beverage: 7/10

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