Awesome escargot and bread, with my cappuccino! One of the rare restaurants in Paris with great service.

Reasonable prices and great view of Notre Dame. Service was good and the waiters were energetic and fun. Try the French onion soup, creme brûlée and charcuterie plate. read more

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2 years ago I came here to seek shelter from the pouring rain, and had the Poulet Tandoori for lunch. For two years I dreamed of that dish again, so naturally when I was in Paris again last week I came back. 2 years later the Poulet Tandoori, is one of the most amazing dishes on their menu. I came back the next day, and ordered the salmon risotto, which was delicious as well, a little too oily but delicious nonetheless. Cafe Panis, is one of my favorite places to eat in Paris, and not just because of the beautiful scenery, but because of their friendly staff, their amazing food, and their consistancy two years later. Café Panis, next time I am in Paris, you will be seeing me again. read more

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Very nice location, and the Creme Brule was good, but that's all I have good to say about this place. Our waiter had a herpes sore on his lip, and probably shouldn't have been serving food. He was fairly pleasant though, but not the correct image to handle something I intend to ingest. Second, the bar boy was rude as all get out when I asked him where the restroom was. He was extremely dismissive, and acted bothered that he had to point down a flight of stairs for me. People like him continue to give Parisian waitstaff a horrible reputation. Like I said, the Creme Brule was good. That's why it's getting a second star. But the rude staff ensured that I will never be back, and I'd never recommend this place. Most anywhere is a better choice. Unimpressed. read more

Out of every 20 nice french people there will be one a-hole to ruin it for the rest of them and give them a bad reputation. Here you will find that ahole. I ordered a drink and promptly asked for the cheque once i was done, not wanting to hold up a valuable table during lunch hour. He gave me no change and when i asked for it after patiently waiting for 20 mins he was insanely rude. Asked me if i went to school and if i knew math- he didn't even try to explain it to me. Started insulting me right away. I didnt want to create a scene so i quietly left but everyone was looking at me already. Tourist trap central, stay away. read more

Went here on my parents' recommendation expecting a tourist trap due to the Notre Dame being across the street. However, this place served our best two meals in France. I highly suggest the goat cheese croque, the tiramisu (huge and the absolute best I've ever had), the Nutella crepe, and the cafe noisette-noisette (some kind of amazing hazelnut concoction). All very good. 5 stars for our food, given that this is a cafe setting and not a Michelin starred restaurant. It's cafe food. Very good cafe food. Per one of the comments, free tap water is frowned upon everywhere from what we experienced but we had no problem when we asked for some in addition to our paid drinks. The waitress brought it in a small carafe so we had a few small glasses each. Most places are required to give you free tap water unless they post otherwise. Pricing was middle of the road for Paris-I think we averaged around $50 USD for each meal for two, both including drinks and dessert. They do not take American Express, I heard the waitstaff repeatedly having to inform perplexed Americans. Amex pretends they are a travel card, but almost nowhere in London and Paris took them. Get a Visa card with no foreign transaction fees and a chip. I've never been to a place that accepts cards but not Visa. I am subtracting a star because the first time we were there, the bathrooms were abysmal-and no tp! Ack! The second day we went they were clean and nice. Also as noted the service can be slow. I think it's supposed to be slow, it's not unlike everywhere else in Paris we experienced and the waitstaff were nicer than other places we went and spoke English when necessary, without contempt. read more

You're sitting outside on a beautiful summer day, which is great in and of itself, but oh by the way that church across the street happens to be Notre Dame, one of the most famous and most beautiful in the world, completed in1345, and by the way you're also along the river Seine and there are beautiful trees everywhere. Yeah, what a shithole. WTF, I don't care if they serve me crap, this is a historic view. How lucky can you be to be able to experience something like that. I'm a kid from Queens, how can I be sitting here? We had a cheese plate, risotto and of course, how could I not try the "hot dog Parisien" - it was lunch, after all. All hit the spot, as did the Coca-Cola, which oddly tasted better (as most things in Paris), the peach tea, and the Heineken - needed a half day break from the wine. Come here and just take it all in, you won't regret it. read more

Had the Foie gras, escargot, entrecote, creme Brule. Everything was amazing. & I don't likeescargot. These were fantastic! So, if you're ever by Notre Dame, it's literally across the street. Stop by. Even the process are inexpensive. read more

Café Panis - Escargot - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

My husband and I visited this restaurant while visiting Paris from Jacksonville FL USA on May 25, 2018. Conveniently located across the Notre Dame Museum and surrounded by small shops. Very relaxing cafe, beautiful view and great service. I ordered the salmon on a ratatouille sauce and it was so delicious. My first time trying ratatouille and I was not disappointed. Mu husband ordered sausage and fries. Strongly recommended! read more

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Great spot, average food, poor service by one male waiter and great server with the female waiter. Kids ordered the burger but didn't eat it. The ate the fries. Croque madam was good but not great. Escargot was good. Had to beg for bread 4 times! read more

The waiters did not seem to care to serve. We received no service after we tried to waive them down three times. We left.

This place I think honestly has the best cappuccinos. My wife and I went by there three times in our two days in Paris. The desserts look amazing and their food is above average I highly recommend this place if you're walking by. read more

Awesome waiter- Nathan- ran around like crazy- excellent service and food. Faux steak was good, cooked exactly as ordered with blue cheese sauce. Excellent view of Norte dame and street traffic. read more

After a day of wandering Paris to soak up the culture and sights, Cafe Panis was a perfect stop for a pre-dinner coffee/ tea and a snack. We were seated with a gorgeous window view of Notre Dame at dusk. Vivienne our waiter was very welcoming and helpful. The cheese plate and drinks were delicious. read more

Café Panis - Double exposure of my cafe au lait and the cathedral. - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

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Just on the river near Notre Dame, we stumbled into Cafe Panis. I was wary at first since the area seemed like a tourist trap, but I couldn't have been more wrong. The cafe is lovely with an amazing view of the south bank. It's your typical French cafe-style dining with excellent waiter service. We had bottles of amazing wine and all three of us ordered the special, which was a fillet with Bearnaise sauce and potatoes au gratin. Delicious!! We wanted to go back there every meal after...and we should have!! read more

We had an okay lunch. Burger was way over cooked and tasted bland. I didnt even care as we were very hungry. After we left, my boyfriend realized his wallet had dropped on the floor or was on the table. When we came back the manager had it (in an unlocked drawer that anyone could go into); waitor that served us was gone after only 40 minutes of us leaving. Hmm perfect timing because 300 USD from his wallet was taken and left a couple bills just to make it seem as if he didn't take it and we are just dumb tourists. We went to file a police report but it was too late in the evening. We would like to go tomorrow but i doubt anything will be done about it. DO NOT GO HERE ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE AMERICAN. THEY ARE RUDE AND DO NOT CARE ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS. read more

Café Panis is located right across the river from Notre Dame Cathedral. After our descent from the tower we were hungry, saw this place, and without knowing anything about it we just headed over. I'm glad that we went. Our server spoke English which was really nice and communication was easy. They also have English menus. I really liked our server. I wish I knew his name to give him credit (they apparently don't put server names on receipts in Paris unlike the states). He was fast, efficient, and friendly. He was younger, had a thick French accent, and worked the lunch shift. My wife ordered the shrimp linguini (large portion). Wife said it was good, but not incredible. I ordered the Beuf Borginon (sp?). It was excellent. My wife liked my meal better than hers. Really, really good. I really liked our experience here. One of the better servers we had during our stay in Paris and my meal was awesome. Would definitely return on a future trip to Paris. read more

This is very close to Shakespeare and Company and of course literally in view of Notre Dame. We were here for dinner. Service, Food, Ambiance.. lovely. read more

Stopped by for a quick café while touring downtown Paris. We got a table outside with a lovely view of Norte Dame. The street corner was loud and busy with people and traffic, but you can't beat the view. Service was quick. The espresso was reasonably priced at under 3€, the café au lait a bit pricey at almost 5€. read more

We stopped at this cute cafe earlier today while visiting the Notre Dame. Food was pretty good and the ambience great, bang opposite Notre Dame. So why the 2 stars? The service! The waiter was extremely rude! When we asked for the check, he mumbled something in French and said in English "wait, can't you see I'm busy", walked off, did all kinds of other things (seated other guests, played with the silverware) before finally getting back to us. As we were leaving we caught him being rude to a group of ladies seated outside. He got upset when one moved her chair from one table to hers. They left immediately.... We should have probably done the same. read more

By far the finest cock we've ever had, and we're not talking about rooster! You guessed it, those Notre Dame spires are really suggestive of dick and bring a certain classy ambiance to the Penis Cafe. Upon entering the establishment, I experienced a mild Frisson and was overtaken by the smells and sounds of genitals. 21/quai Montebello, would Monte again. read more

Don't come here. Service sucks. All the waiters ignore you and I waited 20 minutes to get my bill. I could seriously walk out and they wouldn't know The difference. Food was just okay. read more

Waiter scammed me for a tip. I don't appreciate being treated like a dumb tourist, even if I am one.

Great place with amazing food! The whole staff is very understanding and willing to help, especially when you come with a large family as I did! The desserts are delicious!! read more

Stopped here for a late lunch after a busy day of sightseeing (after visiting Notre Dame de Paris). The service was outstanding and caused me to add a star to the rating I would have given based on food alone. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive to our group of tired American travelers. My mother ordered the French onion soup and crepes, both which looked delicious. I ordered a sandwich and fries and was disappointed in the sandwich. The fries were amazing though. I could have ate a plate full of fries. A great stop if you're in the area. read more

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We only got the creme Brule so this rating is solely on that. It was served to us cold so I know it wasn't made fresh. It had a good flavor but since it could have been old I don't exactly know if it's great. But it wasn't worth the price. Wouldn't have wanted it to be my first impression of French creme brule. read more

This is my favorite cafe in Paris! It has a beautiful view of the great Notre Dame cathedral. The food is just out of this world! They have all different varieties of delicious omelettes and croques are a must try! Delicious tiramisu and creme brulee! Definitely stop and this wonderful place when you're in the area. read more

After you go to Notre Dame, come here for lunch. Great croques. Nice staff. Awesome little corner for people watching. Then you can wandering in to Shaspeare & co. or the Latin Quarter when you are done. Go for it! read more

We normally don't eat at restaurants so close to tourist attractions, but we were desperate. We had been walking all day long in Paris and it was way past dinner time. I'm talking at least 7 or more miles! It was so cold, it was in the mid 30- 40 degrees in late March of this year (freezing for us born and raised in San Diego). It was my husband, myself and 10 year old daughter, who at this point was hungry, cranky, cold and on the verge of tears. We ended up eating here to prevent a tantrum. We were planning on eating at one of the restaurants near our hotel that we wanted to try. We ordered her crepe, my husband I think he had ham and cheese or something with ham in it, and he liked it, and I wanted something small so I ordered a Niçoise salad. Every time we come to Paris, all my daughter eats are crepes, she eats 2-3 per day. They gave us a basket of bread, which is a standard accompaniment to a meal. We did have to wait long, our food in almost no time. My daughter loved the crepe of course. My salad was really good and was a large portion more than expected. I was not able to finish even half. The food was good and prices reasonable especially being so close Notre Dame Cathedral. Our waiter was nice and attentive, and spoke English as well. I wish I could have tried something else after reading some of the other reviews. Going to Europe again for vacation, will definitely return here.n read more

Café Panis - My Niçoise salad was very good and was a large portion. - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Relaxed atmosphere just a stone's throw from Notre Dame. Wait staff is friendly and speaks English. Food is perhaps a step above bar variety and on par in quality. Free wifi. read more

Ate here 3 times and was perfect every time. Wide selection of food an American can eat...and the views of notre dame are amazing!

Le meilleur risotto de saumon dans le monde! Merci, Café Panis! (The best salmon risotto in the world! Thank you Café Panis!) Funny thing... we stumbled in here to catch a snack (which turned into a jet-lagged late lunch as the menu made us hungrier than we thought we were. No one can resist this menu!) and get out of the impending rain after a tour through Notre Dame de Paris. The funny part is one of my close friends had done exactly the same thing the week before. I guess everyone just has to go to Café Panis after Notre Dame! Notre Dame is amazing. Café Panis is the icing on the cake. Set aside a solid morning and do both. Be aware that service is slow, even for the French. They expect you to enjoy your meal, enjoy hanging around after, and relax. Take off your watch. Sip an extra coffee. Its okay. We were a party of six and shared our entrees so I can tell you everything is astounding. I'm not a crème brulee fan, but I'm a fan of theirs. Its deeply creamy, not custardy, with a solid caramelized sugar on top and a very generous portion. To die for! The Salmon Risotto was the best meal I had in Paris, big chunks of perfect salmon and whole basil and the risotto was perfectly prepared. My sons tried the escargot (even the little kid) and enjoyed its garlicky preparation. My eldest became an escargot fan that day. Croque Madame, lovely. (Stunned by another reviewer's one star on that! no problems on our plate!) Nothing lacking on the table. Exceptional. It took about an hour after we requested the check to actually get it, so lunch took about two hours total. The more rushed among us (we had only a short time in Paris and were trying to see it all) were a little frustrated, but that doesn't stop us from wishing we could go back and enjoy the longer lunch there. Great little café on a great little corner of Paris. read more

I came here first with my daughter about 10 years ago. Came back to Paris last week, and had to see if this restaurant was still there... yes it is. And just as good as it was 10 years ago. We had dinner, 2 bottles of wine and dessert. Joanna was the sweetest server. I will go back here every time I come to Paris. Definitely one of my favorite places to eat, sit, and watch the world go by! And you can't beat the view of Notre Dame either. read more

Amazing Parisian culinary experience you won't regret if you're visiting Paris for the first time.

First time in paris, love this place. Friendly wait staff, excellent food. Expect higher than normal prices for the location. Expect rude service if you are insensitive to their culture and ways. When in Rome(or in this case - France) do as the Romans do. Or should i say respect the way romans do it. read more

We went in here because I was craving onion soup, but were very disappointed in the soup! However, the little dessert plate that was on the menu comes with 3 desserts and a cappuccino. Perfect for sharing if you need a quick pick-me-up, and was delicious! read more

One of my favorite cafes in Paris. I come here every time. I've never had a problem with anything. The location is perfect, food is great & staff is always friendly. read more

If I could give this 0 stars I would. There's no signage to indicate if you should wait to be seated or find you own seat so we had to hunt down a waiter to ask. After being told to seat ourselves it then took 15 min for a waiter to ask us our drink order which they messed up. The coffee was mediocre and the service outright terrible. For being located so close to a tourist attraction you would think their service would be en pointe for the traffic they receive from the Notre Dame. After waiting another 10 min to be given a menu after another waiter and manager spent time passing them out to empty tables, we had to go get our own menu and bring it back to the table. Another couple had a similar experience in having to hunt down staff to be told about seating and getting a menu and placing their order. The waiters were aware we hadn't placed an order yet and gestures to the manager on duty that our table and the table across from us needed service. Another table that had just come in was promptly seated by said manager and had orders taken immediately upon arrival. Our table was outright ignored while the table across from us had to hunt down a waiter to get their order taken and then again flag someone down as no one had come to take the order after their initial request. Frankly I wish we had left without paying because the two drinks weren't worth the 20€ charge read more

The location is incredible and the menu looked great, but we sat for nearly 30 minutes waiting for service. A waiter bussed tables on both sides of us and behind us, but never took our order. We finally left. The one star is for the terrible service. Can't comment on the food. read more

I ate breakfast here at least half of the days I was in Paris last time. I spoke French there primarily but the waiters understood English for my friends that accompanied me as well. Very pleasant staff and perfectly cooked meals. read more