Angelina, Paris, France -- April 12…read more Our family of four with kids ages 9 and 10 stopped here for lunch after visiting the Louvre, drawn in by its reputation for having the best hot chocolate in the world. We were looking for a place to relax and refuel, and the experience felt a bit mixed overall. Arrival and First Impressions The space is elegant with classic Parisian charm. The line moved quickly, and we were seated with a great view of the dining room. It felt refined but still comfortable. The Highlights The famous hot chocolate lived up to expectations, thick, rich, and almost more like a dessert than a drink. We also had French onion soup and an éclair, both of which were very good. The pastries were clearly well made and thoughtfully prepared. The kids had chicken tenders, which they enjoyed, even though the tomato sauce was a bit different from what they expected. The Challenges The biggest drawback was the price. The meal felt expensive for what we ordered, coming in at €154 for a fairly simple lunch. Service felt slightly rushed as they moved tables along quickly. Final Thoughts We would likely return if we were nearby and specifically craving the hot chocolate again. It is a classic Paris stop and worth trying once, but the value may not justify going out of your way unless that signature experience is high on your list.

So Angelina's fine. For me, it's a bit hyped up. My sister, loved it. She even bought their…read moreprepackaged bottle of hot chocolate to take home. This hot chocolate is decadent. It really tastes like melted chocolate with a bit of milk mixed in to make it more drinkable. We went at a bit of an off time, late morning and it wasn't overly busy. We saw our server once and I couldn't recall who he was when it came time to get the bill. I asked a hostess walking by for our check and she told me to ask our server while walking away. We were able to flag another server down eventually but the whole process just took too long. The tables for four have chairs that don't quite tuck in causing for a bit awkward seating. If you like really thick hot chocolate, give it a try but otherwise ok to miss this one. Plenty of good hot chocolate throughout the city.

The pastry was exquisite. So light and airy! Loved the feeling of being in a library or cozy room…read morewith others, and experiencing the neighborhood's favorite place. Service was pleasant and efficient.

Loved this quaint Cafe. Stopped in for brunch with the girls. It was a little chilly so we sat…read moreinside. Ordered the matcha latte with oatmeal it was so creamy. Food Pistachio French toast sweet but not overpowering with a rich Pistachio cream. Sexy Benny. If you like pulled pork and poached eggs this is your dish. It's filling but doesn't make you too full and its not too salty. Pork very tender Everything from the location, the service, food and drink were amazing.

Such a cute shop! The matcha was perfect, creamy, fresh, didn't taste artificial! 10/10…read more Not too sweet (I got 50% sweetness) not bitter. Service was quick too and the strawberry tasted fresh as well. Even my mom liked it and she usually doesn't drink matcha.

These teas were our first boba drinks outside the U.S. and hit the spot after a long day of…read moresightseeing! We ordered right away, and the cashier helped us customize our drinks to the right sweetness and ice. We ordered the passion fruit green tea, which had a nice floral flavor, and lychee black tea, which was tea forward -- both were ordered at 50% sweet. The boba doesn't have a strong brown sugar flavor but we had good consistency. And we really loved the opportunity to sit for a few minutes at their tables to recharge. I'm surprised this place has so few reviews because it was steadily busy the whole time we were there, and most appeared to be locals.

Cuppa was the first place we landed after checking into our hotel around the corner in St…read more Germaine. The ambiance is that of a favorite local coffee shop on the way to shop boutiques. The service was wonderful. They were kind and helpful to 2 weary travelers. The food and coffee were beautiful. The London Fog took me back to my Cambridge days. Cuppa is a perfect spot for a breakfast or light lunch on your way to explore the city.

Tiny family business close to Museum De Orsay. Nice for a quick bite or drink to get your day goingread more

Restaurant is very small so you may have to sit at a community table. Drinks and food were good. I…read moredidn't use the restroom, but noticed it wasn't easily there. There was a sign that said ask the waiter. So maybe located in the back or something. We got the pancakes and the spiral omelette. I will say, the pancakes were not as fluffy as typical Japanese soufflé pancakes, but the flavor was good.

This was my first croissant in Paris! It met my every dream when I took the first bite. So buttery,…read moreso crispy. I was in love. The coffee was also delicious and strong, hitting the spot. Everyone there was so friendly and welcoming. The place is small but lively, as it was expected. Lovely place, one worth revisiting.

I came here for lunch with a friend on a Saturday afternoon around 1:30 PM. Given the fact that it…read morewas a weekend and pretty late in the lunch timeframe, the restaurant was unsurprisingly packed. My friend and I were seated after milling around for a few minutes; we got the last available table which was right in front of the kitchen and we could see the food being prepared, which was pretty neat. Another group that came in just after us was turned away. The lunch menu had a pretty wide variety of items, all under €20, including omelets, burgers, steak, and salads. My friend is vegan but has had to be a bit flexible with it while living in Paris. She wanted to order the "salade végétarienne," but was told by the waitress that it was not served on Saturdays. There didn't appear to be anything else vegan- or vegetarian-friendly on the menu. However, the chef offered to whip up a salad with just vegetables; since we were conveniently seated right in front of him, he was able to call out to my friend before putting things on the salad, to make sure she was okay with it. My friend ended up getting a salad with a generous amount of tomatoes and green beans (and a dairy-looking dressing, but she hadn't really emphasized the non-dairy part of her diet so it wasn't really the chef's fault), which she was able to enjoy. They also gave her free fries, since she didn't have meat, which was a thoughtful touch. I ordered the tartare italien, which also came with fries. It was really tasty and well seasoned, and the portion size was honestly quite big; I wasn't able to finish it. Our food came out in a reasonable amount of time, and the service was friendly and efficient. The restaurant has a warm, cozy ambiance, with tables close together, as is typical for Paris. Definitely a solid place to get a filling, affordable meal in Paris. I was able to pay with my American Mastercard without any issues.

Nice spot after Les Invalides. Busy with government workers but they took us with kids no problem…read moreand split a plate for the young ones. Did hurry us out though to - flip table. Kinda unfair. Food: The missus had the calamari special on rice. It wasn't great. Squid is tender in minutes or you need to stew it an hour. This dish seemed the latter. I had steak tartare and it was on the sweet side but the best we had this trip.

Cute spot with decent food and Irish coffee, service is accommodating. The bathroom was clean and…read moreit was nice and warm on this cold October day. A little on the pricey side, but it was a touristy area.

The perfect little stop-in place for a quick breakfast and coffee... or after dinner drink. It was…read moreright down the road from our hotel (Melia Vendome. They had the typical croissants and sandwiches and coffees. But also had avocado toast and eggs. Lunch offerings include baguette with ham and cheese, pasta dish, among other things.

Another good spot for baked goods and pastries here in France. It's a cute little bakery. They had…read morea nice variety to choose from. I did feel a tad rushed considering there weren't a lot of people there but maybe that's just how it is in Paris. Anyway I got a crookie (croissant cookie). It was a solid choice although I wish I had the chance to try some of the other fancy pastries.

Ok so my wife wanted a bakery in Paris. A real bakery. So I searched and found this place which one…read moreof the sandwiches won 2nd best sandwich in Paris. They unfortunately didn't have the sandwich that took second but we still got a bunch of other stuff like macaroons, a chicken cheese sandwich, baguette, Crossaint, chocolate Crossaint, and a raspberry tart and light cheese cake. Well if you couldn't tell nothing stiff a chance as we destroyed everything. I think the highlight for me was the macaroon and cheese cake.

After a disappointing 40 minute round trip to discover our go to coffee spot was closed, Yelp…read moredirected us to Honor and what a great find! Flat whites spot on and crumpets with eggs and tomato chutney were super delish. Fluffy eggs and the chutney was sweet and tangy and a perfect compliment to the dish Barista was super nice and happened to be vegetarian like us. He gave us a few names of restaurants we would not have been able to discover for ourselves & we were able to try out one that was fantastic Can't wait to try the others & we'll be back to Honer for sure

The place is closed, out of business! We walked a ways to get there only to arrive at an empty…read morebuilding

THE FOOD ------------------…read more+ THEEEEEE gold standard for macarons in Paris ... or anywhere for that matter. + Macarons here are a little crisp, a little pillowy softness and a whollllllle bunch of flavor. - It cost a pretty penny (about 3 Euros for 1 piece), but you won't regret it for a second when you bite into one of these addictively delicious treats. THE SERVICE ----------------------- + All class, top notch white glove service - literally - they handle the macarons with much care like it were gold! THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------------ + Located in the heart of the Champs-Élysées on Rue Lincoln, so, YES, it is busy like rush hour outside ... and inside. + There are 2 sides to this massive flagship location - you can either make a purchase of macarons at their store OR dine/sit down in their tea house. Both have lines to wait on, but making a purchase only takes about 10 minutes on a weekend, while dining in looks like an unimaginable wait! + The store to make a macaron purchase at has 3 tables to sit around to enjoy your purchase of delicious macarons. You MUST catch someone about to leave (like we did) in order to snag a table. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS ------------------------------------------- = Expect waits on a weekend afternoon, especially to sit down in the tea room. If you just make a store purchase, it's only about a 10 minute wait ... and you'll be thanking your legs for that. = It's a tourist destination in itself, so expect LOTS of people taking photos of this location. CONCLUSION ----------------------- = Yes, I'm from the tri-state area and they've had a Laduree in NYC since 2011, but there's alwayyyyys something special about going to one of the originals and this spot is no different.

- Busy, busy, busy location right on the Champs-Élysées; there was a steady line on Easter Sunday…read morefor macarons; bright, inviting space with beautiful, colorful displays showcasing the full range of treats - Friendly, efficient, and professional service that kept things moving despite the crowds - 12-count mixed macarons were excellent--delicate, light shells with rich fillings that felt indulgent without being overly sweet - Pricey, but worth it for an occasional treat or special stop - Separate coffee shop offering a selection of hot beverages to pair with your sweets - Limited seating with a bar table and a couple of small tables; first come, first served - Restrooms available upstairs in the restaurant dining area