A cute little Starbucks store, one of the many within a couple of minute's walk away from the…read moreHilton Paris Opera which is where I stayed during my time in Paris, on Rue de la Pépinière
They have a couple of seats downstairs and outdoors with the majority upstairs, the only step-free way into the store is via the "Exit" but they won't mind you entering through this if you really have too, I presume the one-way system is designed like most places due to the ongoing pandemic.
As with all Starbucks in France, it is quite expensive. my drink ended up costing 25% more than it would have done back home, in the UK and if you included our lower rate of tax it works out around 40% more - crazy! To be fair, this also included the vanilla syrup surcharge which I'd get for free back home as a Gold Starbucks Rewards member, it's still impossible for UK/US/Canada/Ireland/China to use Starbucks Cards in mainland Europe, including France.
The store was pretty crammed, the downstairs area is pretty small and at peak times especially with it being right near Saint-Lazare Station, it can get busy and crowded. The staff seem friendly enough and try to deal with it as well as they can.
Considering how busy the store was and how I've noticed busy stores tend to rush and mess up drinks, my drink wasn't bad, it tasted good and I did enjoy my Venti Caramel Cloud Macchiato, it was a shame they didn't have any of the new style lids which every other store offered me during my time in Paris.
A nice Starbucks store in a good location, with a good selection or merch too, ideal if you want to get a coffee before a train but also good if you want to sit outside or you're lucky enough to get a seat inside. 4*
