I love coffee. Good coffee. Finding a real cafe in Paris that is not simply a brasserie serving Cafe Richards, which I do not like at all, is a struggle. I think there are about 12 in the ENTIRE city. But, it has also been fun because when I finally walk through the front door I know that everyone else there has also made the effort to find these delights.
A few to note:
STRADA CAFE: 94 rue du Temple, 75003 (3ème arrondissement)
Good coffe, chill vibe, yummy food and friendly service.
TUCK SHOP: 13 rue Lucien Sampaix, 75010 (10ème arrondissement)
Fun, yummy great area. Have a lunch next door at Bob's juice while you are in the area.
TELESCOPE: 5 rue Villedo 75001 (1er arrondissement)
Good coffee and cute space and I do love the area, however being completely honest, I understand the idea behind great coffee and being strict with measurements etc, but I waited about 25 minutes just to order and then about another 10 for my coffee. There were only 3 people in front of me. A little TOO much of a perfectionist.
I have noticed lately while looking through city magazines, such as Toronto Life, that there are a lot of cafes deemed to have a Parisian vibe. If you sell croissants is that a Parisian vibe? I am not too sure. On one side I find it endearing because maybe they have never been to Paris and they have this fantasy about all of these lovely, warm and friendly cafes. But on the other side it is frustrating because I think of other cities that could be used as an example for great cafes - like Seattle, London and even Calgary.
That being said, I am excited to get to Toronto to check out the booming foodie scene updates and yummy and friendly cafes and bars.
Sip well,
Pippa
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