Great food and very accepting atmosphere for all types of customers to enjoy! Food and service was nice!

If you don't mind a pricey midday snack, you'll find a lot to like about Café de Flore. Few things are as pleasurable as watching the world go by while sipping on wine and nibbling on foie gras in this picturesque area of Saint Germain. The neighborhood is filled with beautiful architecture, colorful locals, and plenty of other sights to catch your gaze, so sitting on the outdoor patio has to be the best way to experience this sprawling al fresco destination. The neighborhood is pretty well known as a refuge of famous American literary expats, so there's a lot to love about simply taking a breather to break up your day. In addition to the vittles mentioned earlier, my lovely lady and I shared an excellent leek salad with walnuts, tomatoes, walnuts, poached eggs, and Roquefort cheese. Served warm, this was a special salad that I hope I can track down stateside. Plenty of nicoise salads around these parts, but have yet to run into a leek salad like what was experienced at Café de Flore. If you're into something different, give that a try. A perfectly fine place to spend an hour to refuel, catch up with friends, or read a book with a glass of wine or espresso. read more

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I wanted to go to some cafes while I was in Paris. My Parisian friend took me here because she told me it's a very famous cafe. It was raining, and we ducked in here for some hot drinks. I ordered a vin chaud, it was good. I thought the place was very cozy and the waiter was really friendly and sweet to us. It was cool to come to a cafe that I heard was famous, but I don't really get what all the hype is about. I will say that the exterior of the cafe is beautiful. They make you pay to use the bathroom here. I guess that's common in Paris. read more

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I've been to Cafe de Flore a "few"times electing its location in the 6th Arr. on St Germain Blvd. over the cafe's rich history. Yet despite all its trappings of a tourist trap Cafe de Flore is as good as it gets and here's why: On this trip we decided to hang indoors on the second floor. Needless to mention all the action is on the outdoor area but since their was a 0.01 mph wind, my GF--like most members of the feminine persuasion--thought it was chilly and we should be indoors. I ordered the toast and my GF some salad that had lots of stuff in it. Toast in Europe is basically a ham and cheese sandwich that is either pressed or the bread is toasted. I prefer the press. The food was overall slightly better than above average. On this visit the staff was great, friendly and very eager to please. In France every meal is served with some bread. The bread is typically a baguette. The baguette at CDF was fantastic. So much so that I would have preferred my toast sandwich on a baguette. A request the extremely friendly waiter said would have been accommodated. Oh well, perhaps on my inevitable return... read more

You're in the 6th, so you have a few things to check off the list and this is one of them. Yes, long wait, touristy, but you kind of have to. So go ahead, cheese it up, and get the old standards: Onion soup,a croque madame, and some wine. They were pricey, but didn't disappoint. Also ordered chicken with tomatoes because I can't resist the old standards. Enjoy the people watching and revel in being a satisfied tourist! read more

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It is what it is. A legendary Paris institution - filled with few real Parisiens like most venues are - mostly Americans and noveau riche Chinois - but they do try very hard for authenticity and keeping the tradition alive - a noble effort. Not unlike most of the great city's more notable haunts where most of the locals rarely engage. read more

This review is based only off the chocolat chaud. I have not tried any of the other items on the menu - as it is a very famous cafe in a very bougie neighborhood. After a friend sent me a list of the so-called best hot chocolate in Paris, I sought to try as many of them out as possible. Cafe de Flore was on the list and also a mere three minute walk from my university, so I came to try it out with another fellow chocolate lover. It was expensive (a bit over 6 euros). However, they do serve it in a little pitcher that makes about three teacups full, which is actually quite worth it in my opinion. The chocolate is rich and creamy (but not too much so, as I found Angelina's version to be) and is the perfect way to treat yourself for any occasion. Especially ideal during the Christmas season when the streets are done up in bright lights and a certain cheer is in the air. One of the best chocolate experiences in my life - and it has permanently changed for my palate for such a beverage. I can no longer settle for less (move over, powdered Nestle!). I eagerly await the next time I will be in Paris to sit down at the crowded Cafe de Flore, sipping a cup of chocolat chaud, and watching the bustling streets pass me by. read more

CAFE de FLORE is a café, meaning a place where one drinks COFFEE. It is NOT a RESTAURANT. Many writers who later became famous (e. g. Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre) used to spend a great part of the day during the winter there as their rented rooms had no heat and Café de Flore did. To my knowledge, Hemingway was not a patron. He favored places on Blvd. Montparnasse where the emphasis was on consuming alcoholic beverages. Up until a few years ago, the only food (other than breakfast croissants) was something like the traditional "Croque Monsieur" (basically a grilled ham and cheese sandwich), or with a fried egg on top--"Croque Madame). Nowadays, many French are eating lighter meals (really snacks) at lunch time and other items have been added to the menu--mostly sandwiches, however. (There are other offerings but they are expensive and not that good for the price. If you want to eat REAL FOOD at the same price, go to LIPP across the street but NOT at peak lunch or dinner hours as it is PACKED then). Also offered at FLORE are a variety of pastries to accompany coffee in the late afternoon. My favorite is the "chocolat viennois" (a pot of rich, but not overly so, hot chocolate accompanied by a large glass of freshly whipped cream). The chocolate mixed with the cream makes two cups. On a recent month's stay in Saint-Germain, my husband and I went several times a week to share a pot and read the newspaper around 10:00 or 11:00 PM. (The café stays open until 2:00 AM). It's a lovely way to end a busy day. BTW, if you want to "people-watch" LES DEUX-MAGOTS, a few yards away, has a better view of the square from the chairs and tables outside. Go after lunch time, order coffee and maybe a dessert and sit as long as you like. "Chair-time" is what you are paying for more than the coffee. If that is the only thing you want, go to a place where you can drink it standing up at the bar. It will cost you half. read more

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Is there anything more perfect than French bread and a croissant for breakfasts?! Any chance I get to go Paris I ALWAYS make a stop at @cafedeflore_paris I love to sit and people watch while indulging in some of the best breads and pastries! I can't wait for my next visit! read more

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Undoubtedly, if you've stumbled upon Cafe de Flore reviews, you already know of its reputation. Yes, it's well-known. I know Cafe de Flore has been in Gossip Girl, and it's probably been in a dozen more tv shows and movies. But you know what? There's more to this place than just its fame. Personally, I came for the hot chocolate -- ranked on some internet list as being one of the best. I wouldn't say it's the best, but it's perfect for my tastes. Unlike Angelina's and some other hot chocolates I've had here in Paris, Cafe de Flore's isn't too rich. It's milky and chocolatey but not overly so. This cafe is the perfect upscale place to get coffee or hot chocolate with a friend and just hang out. I've come twice and walked by here at least a dozen times. It's always packed full of people of all ages, talking, drinking, and just relaxing looking out onto the beautiful Saint-Germain neighborhood. If you come expecting more than a charming, bustling place to grab a drink with a friend for a few hours, you might be disappointed. Their food is expensive, and at 7€, their hot chocolate is a bit steep too. But when you take into account the ambiance, the view of the Paris streets from the little tables on the wraparound enclosed terrace, and the fact that it's one of the most popular places around, it's well worth the stop. read more

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Completely overated. Guess while visiting Paris you have to come by Cafe de Flore at least once. I tried their hot chocolate and espresso here. The hot chocolate was really overwhelming and too thick for my taste. Tried their pastries, they were not good. Also they lack the new modern pastry look that most other Parisian outlets excel in. The service is terrible and slow. I would assume it's similar to our Peter Lugers in NYC. An old institution that will generate cilente regardless of service because of the prestige and history behind the name.. Definitely try to grab a seat outside. Everyone was outside people watching over a cup of coffee. read more

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I guess this place is kinda famous; the kardashians were there a couple days ago. The food there was actually really good. I got the club sandwich which is nothing spectacular but the quiche Lorraine and French onion soup were amazing! It is expensive, but isn't everything in Paris? Would definitely make this a must to come see while you're here. read more

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It was unseasonably hot. A freakin 102F and still worth drinking their chocolate chaud! The Jockey sandwich was hearty restructure of ham and eggs. If I lived in Paris, I'd be a regular. read more

Café de Flore - Jockey sandwich with the best hot chocolate (Chocolate Chaud) I have EVER had in life ..It's a MUST do! - Cafes Near Me - Paris, 75

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Came here because it was Ina Garten's "quintessential Parisian cafe" and I have to say she nailed it. Great outdoor seating for people watching and I loved my quiche. My husband said the french onion soup lacked flavor though, but everything else was good. I'd definitely recommend and come back. read more

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Yes, yes it's a Parisian institution and I guess that's what you're paying for because everything else wasn't particularly impressive. The flowers around the big Cafe de Flore sign are pretty, but that's about it. We came here for an early breakfast before heading off to Versailles like true tourists do and spent €20 on two coffees, a brioche, a pain au chocolat and a croissant. Our coffees were alright, on the light side and overall pretty generic. The croissant was slightly disappointing though, it was soft and pillowy on the inside but the outside wasn't light and flaky. It had almost formed a little stale skin :( the brioche was similarly meh. Service was pretty slow especially since there were only about five tables but they were friendly even if we did have to ask for the check twice. I guess they take their slow Sundays seriously here! Fair enough, my experience was just for an early weekend breakfast but would I come back? Nah. I'll get my overpriced coffee elsewhere. They do have free wifi though! So if you're travelling and need data, this might be the place for you! read more

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We stopped here for a late dinner. It was a cool spot with basic French food. It's in an amazing location and seems like a classic Parisian cafe. My quiche was very good. Our favorite part was the Aperol Spritzes. They use Moet Champagne and it makes it incredibly delicious. It was the best spritz we had the entire trip. read more

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AVOID AT ALL COST! Ok. I totally feel ripped off here. I came here for a simple breakfast for 2. I ordered 1 baguette, 2 hard boiled eggs, 1 French onion soup, 1 coffee, and 1 tea. The waiter mis-understood the entire order and brought out 2 baguette, 2 SOFT boiled eggs, 1 French onion soup,1 coffee, and 1 tea. The soft boiled egg and French onion soup came with bread of their own. When everything came out, we had enough bread to feed 5 people. The waiter should have known better. I was expecting my bill to be about 20 euro but guess what? My bill came out to 57.60 euro for a sub-par meal. The hard boiled egg were 2.50 euro each while the soft boiled came out to be 12.20 euro each. For this cost, I rather go to Four Seasons Hotel and put my money towards an excellent meal. The waiter should have made a recommendation but used the language barrier excuse to just shrug everything off. I personally think he should have adjusted the bill for his mid-understanding. Like I said, I personally would avoid this place if you are especially traveling. Cost is high, quality is mediocre, service was disappointing. BTW, WHAT AM I SUPPOSE TO DO WITH ALL THE LEFT OVER BREAD? If I wanted this much bread I would have gone to a bakery. read more

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Okay, when I sat down here and looked at the menu I knew that my Hemmingway pub crawl was definitely going to be an expensive affair (though I am not entirely sure if we can call places like the Cafe de Flore pubs, though in my mind pubs have beer taps, and since the Cafe de Flore has beer taps it must be a pub, but I digress). Anway, this was the second Hemmingway pub that I visited, and like Les Deux Magots it was expensive and the staff were more than happy for me to sit down and spend my money. Mind you at this time I realised that since I was doing what Hemmingway did then it was probably a good idea to order wine instead of beer, and that is what I did. The wine itself wasn't bad, and they did have a cheaper option (and some incredibly expensive options as well). Even though I probably wouldn't frequent this place as much as Hemmingway did, it is still okay. read more

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Overpriced for nothing special. I had an espresso for €4.6 in the over crowded porch after calling the waiter ten times. This place is merely a tourist attraction now. read more

Café de Flore - Espresso €4.6 - Cafes Near Me - Paris, 75

Of course, we had to visit... Typical "check me off the bucket list while in Paris" to-do. Hemingway loved this place, right? No oysters for us, though. We're vegetarians. My friend and I stopped by right before lunch (of course in time to still order breakfast without getting awkward stares). We both ordered vegetable omelets, which were actually quite delicious. Stuffed with lots of sliced carrots, cheese and bits of veggies here and there. Also, lotsa bread. On top of that we ordered cappuccinos, which surprisingly were some of the best we've ever had. Very milky, sweet and perfect for a rainy day in Paris. All in all, quite good! Cafe de Flore is one of those little places that you need to try just at least once in a lifetime. read more

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Our server was not very friendly and seemed really impatient with taking our orders. I ordered the egg and bacon quiche which comes with a salad and my mom ordered the club sandwich which was 21 euros! The sandwich came in a pretty small portion and so did all the other food. The food here is extremely overpriced for the quantity and quality. The tiny glass of orange juice was about 8 euros. The tea, I actually enjoyed. I ordered the black tea and it was good, but nothing too special about it. It tasted just like regular black tea. There stars for the cute decoration in the store and the tea. read more

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I would recommend café de Flore for breakfast anyday. Great food, lovely drinks (I recommend the orange juice and the hot chocolate). It was busy, everybody bustling about. We sat outside, our waiter was polite and attentive (as attentive as a French waiter could be anyways). He made recommendations for food which was a great choice- the quiche! Croissants and drinks were warm and lovely. We came back for dinner a few nights later and we're not much impressed. Menu was odd, not a ton of food options (it was the same menu as breakfast- so lots of breakfast options). The ambiance was nice and we had some Pommery champagne that was delicious. I had the split pea soup which I could've done without. We ordered the warm goat cheese bread and it was literally a lump of goat cheese on toast. We laughed quite hard at that. I'd skip that too. My recommendation: breakfast or cocktails and dessert. read more

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Loads of Tourist here - EEKS! Not usually my cup of tea to go to tourist attractions, but I love their cafe viennois and they serve Mariage Frères here. The food was just okay... read more

In a beautiful part of Paris with a long and rich history. Food was very good, seven of us ate breakfast here. Service was polite if maybe a little slow even for French standards. Hot chocolate has to be called excellent but still was not quite as amazing as that at Les Deux Magots but perhaps it was just the day, other times we might have gone the other way? Les Deux Magots also has better people watching, as it is situated on the corner. read more

This place was recommended to us by the desk clerk at our hotel. She said the food was excellent. I read the reviews and took her recommendation with a grain of salt We went there for lunch. It's located on a Main Street in the Latin Quarter. There is a large outside area and decided to sit facing the street. Our server Roman immediately brought us English Language Menus. Roman was very engaging and answered all of our questions. My wife and I each settled on salads. She ordered something akin to a Cobb .Salad. It was a large salad that my wife was unable to finish. The only negative was that it was overly dressed. I order a salad that came with thinly sliced parmigiana cheese and a prosciutto type ham. My dressing was a flavored olive oil in a small bottle so that I was able to dress it myself. I enjoyed it very much. I don't know if there was a separate dinner menu but some of the prior reviews that I read seemed to confirm no separate dinner menu. I would recommend Cafe de Flore for lunch but would hold off any dinner recommendations at this time. read more

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Located in the St Germain des Pres area and part of the "Golden Triangle" which also includes two other cafes, Les Deux Magots and Brasserie Lipp, Cafe de Flore might still be the most famous cafe in the world. We had two coffees and a pastry tart for 20 euros or $26 USD. Coffee was excellent: hot and came with our own refill pitcher. They also brought out warm milk to keep the coffee temperature hot. My wife had three full cups of coffee! A much better experience compared to Les Deux Magots. Definitely more expensive than Starbuck's but then again Starbuck's hasn't been around since 1887 and can't claim that Picasso, Hemingway, Capote, and Jean-Paul Sarte were regulars. Great place for people watching. read more

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My review is based on a simple experience I had with my husband today at Cafe Flore. I absolutely love Paris and we were recommended this cafe particularly for their hot chocolate. So we stopped by after dinner and ordered their "Chocolat Speciale Flor"... Wow. I was just amazed at how good it was. I was so content, ecstatic even. On this super cold day, we just relaxed with that lovely hot chocolate, sitting outside the cafe under the heaters that are typical of French cafes. Overpriced undoubtedly, but oh so worth it. Would I pay it again? Yes. Am I rich? No. But I consider things like these a special treat and with the French experience its really just worth it. Please come here. read more

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The cafe is situated in a great neighborhood facing the street and will allow you to witness the true Parisian vibe where are you can people watch as you sip on your Expresso. A lot of good options in terms of food. We had the croque madame and croque monsier. Honestly the food was above average, but not outstanding. I still recommend this place for the number of options you have on the menu ( which is a lot more than other cafes ), for the location and for just the vibe of the place. read more

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I'm here for the reason of the movie, I didn't expect any quality.. instead the service and coffee were surprisingly good, I would even recommend the French toast with cheese and Ham..I hope you will enjoy if you won't mind to share with groups of crowds :-) read more

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definitely a cute cafe made for tourists! As much as it is a tourist spot, it was still yummy! The coffee was HOT (just the way my party likes it) and the service was superb! They made sure everything we ordered was just how we wanted, despite switching servers midway. I had the salmon omelette (I believe) and it was okay! The dessert was delicious! Unfortunately I don't remember the name, I just pointed to the dessert display and chose it! If you want to go because of the tourist reviews, I would say "why not" but there are definitely better cafes to choose from that aren't so expensive. read more

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Café de Flore gets a 5 for a couple reasons: -This is a totally famous and historic place: Come drink where philosophers and authors have drunk before you. -Despite being historic and tourista, look around: Parisians are hanging here too. Café de Flore is not just riding on it's rep. -The coffee is good (if pricey). Last time I was there, Karl Langenfeld was there having his morning coffee and looking odd at the next table. Totally cool. Don't diss Café de Flore just cuz tourists know about it. read more

For the faith of great european literature and feminism, you can't just skip this cafe in St. Germain. Yes it is pretty much touristic, but you can find a quite corner to enjoy Cafe Au Lait, onion soup and finish it with an eclair. Read my blog post on Non-touristy things to do in Paris -http://bit.ly/non-touristy-things read more

Café de Flore - Read my blog post on Non-touristy things to do in Paris -http://bit.ly/non-touristy-things - Cafes Near Me - Paris, 75

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Although it is not the best food I've had during my time in Paris, it is certainly worth a visit, if for nothing more than the quintessential Parisian atmosphere and the history of the restaurant! read more

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Meh, not that great. I had to see what all the hype was about and I'm not impressed. The croissant was good but you can get them just as good anywhere in Paris. And the coffee was just ok, not fantastic Over priced. Didn't return. If you want to go here just to say you did take a Picture in front of it and get your coffee elsewhere read more

Iconic cafe a must visit while in Paris. Great for Instagram. A venue for both local and tourists (mostly the latter). Nice wine, coffee and the quiche Lorraine was delicious. read more

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This was the worst eating experience I had in Paris and Café de Flore is straight up a tourist trap. It really bums me out because I had fantasized about eating here since I was a brooding high school student smoking cloves, drinking espresso, and reading Camus. The last time I was in Paris, the friends I travelled with would only humor me to eat at one place on my literary wish list, so I waited until my next trip to Paris to go to Café de Flore. We arrived after the lunch rush and we were seated at the worst table possible, which was a bit of a general problem in Paris. I noticed that once it was realized that I was not a Parisian, we would sometimes get sat either right at the kitchen entrance, or right at the bathroom entrance. If it was not crowded, I would ask to move, and one time this meant being reseated literally under the coat rack. Space is a premium at these cafes but some tables just should not exist. I was at the table that should not exist. It was the table touching the kitchen entrance where you can watch waiters mixing bottles of wine together with funnels and generally making a mess of the profession. Every single waiter's ass working that day rubbed against my back even though my stomach was pressed into the table. I am not a big guy but this made me feel like some kind of giant stuffed into a seat. In addition, the ambiance was chaos. Our waiter spilled a full cup of milk mostly into the woman next to me's Goyard purse and onto her fur coat but it also got my wool sweater. Wool doesn't smell great when it gets wet but when it gets wet with milk, I almost just took it off and dropped it on the ground where I sat. The waiter made no apology to myself or the lady and simply wiped some of the milk off her Goyard bag. She was so upset it outshined my anger but once that happened, I just wanted to leave. The food was forgettably mediocre, and my wife agreed. She usually has a good attitude about stuff but even from the inside booth seat, she was deeply harshed. THERE IS NO REMNANT of the magic that this place once was. I would have complained if I wasn't kind of already expecting to get sucked into this tourist hell trap. If you want to be cute and get that gram, get a chocolate chaud, sit outside, smoke a cigarette, get the gram, and then go to a place that isn't designed to rip off tourists. If you are Parisian, why are you reading this, and why would you EVER go here!? ...but also Hi. read more

On a rainy day a necessary stop at Cafe de Flore! Fast service, free internet, happy husband. First of all out waiter was super nice, the place gets packed but service runs smooth. Super fast service maybe is so they can get people in and out but at no time did we feel rushed. I had the hot chocolate and from all the Parisian hot chocolate this one comes out to be my favorite one, to eat a had me a super rich tasting lemon pie. Hubby had the eggs with bacon (which in the states is Ham) and cafe au lait. He like the food and the coffee is the only one that was just ok. Would definitely return to this place on our next Parisian trip read more

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Espresso with flore specialty tastes good. And the napoleon cake suits espresso perfectly. Hot chocolate is of big size and really thick, but it's too sweet for me. This cafe is so crowded with people that it's kind of hard to have my order taken by the waiters. I had to wait for like forty minutes to place order but took only 20 minutes to finish my meal. It's now more a tourist spot than a cafe to enjoy your coffee. read more

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A lot of hype around this place but to be honest it's not very good. Coffee was terrible, they have no idea how to make a proper cappuccino or latte... but they can put their logo on it! Good place to go if you are a blogger that doesn't like food. read more

They´ve offered me the best hot milk chocolate I had the opportunity to savour so far, so they´ve got me, furthermore it has cost just around EUR 7/8 and it is made for two people ;) The monsieur taking care of us was both professional and funny-extraordinary service. The only disadvantage of the place, when you´re ready to pay for a fine experience, is it gets crowded fairly often perhaps. read more

Café de Flore - Best hot milk chocolate I´ve had so far, made for rather 2 people for decent price of approx. EUR 8 + great service - Cafes Near Me - Paris, 75