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    Le Valentin

    4.4 (74 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 7:30 pm

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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Le Valentin is my fave breakfast spot in Paris! Cool Parisian vibe with amazing food! Le Valentino belt and Euro grade mask loved it :D
    Eric R.

    "Mon petit Claire, you were not the ball and chain! You are the Zeppelin!" - Paris, je t'aime Do you believe in serendipity like I do? I was walking solo thru the historic Passage Jouffroy, tiled walkway with high glass ceiling, around since 1836, is when i first met Le Valentin. Nestled between French cafés, boutiques, and a bookstore or two, is where you'll find lovely her! She looks so tempting! Oooh la la! On a whim I decide on breakfast. And oui oui let me tell you how serendipity was alive and well for this Monsieur. I am warmly greeted in French is when I decided to sit and eat a warm breakfast like a true Parisian would do. Café seats on the walkway, this time I decide to dine inside to soak up the interior vibe. Such a warm and delicious ambiance with baked pastries, breads, & confections everywhere! I am handed the menu, all in French mind you, after all, we are in Paris, right?! ;) After perusing the menu and suggestions from the lovely all-in-one, hostess, waitress, barista... I decide on a breakfast set. My choice of scrambled eggs & bacon, fresh garden salad paired perfectly with light dressing, Pain au chocolat and le nutty toast with the freshest Fig jam brought a perfect balance to life. Freshly squeezed Orange juice to compliment & oh la la Cappuccino! The most adorable Parisian barista made me forget about yesterday. She was not only just the hostess, waitress, barista, but also a darn good singer :D As I enjoyed breakfast, I looked at all the patrons around me, tourists, Parisians, a toddler pointing at all the boujee confections, and the lovely lady sipping Latté in one lonely corner. Everyone seemed so happy. A moment in time that will live in me forever je t'aime

    Dessert - chocolate hazelnut
    Eva M.

    In Paris, Passage Jouffroy is one of several historic passageways that provide shortcuts through large blocks of buildings. Many of them now host restaurants, eateries, shops, and even a hotel. Inside Passage Jouffroy, is one of the BEST bakery, dessert, tea, coffee, sweets shop in the area. In Paris, there are quite a few bakeries that offer gorgeous desserts. The hours of such shops typically close at the 6pm. If you want some, you'll need to time it as tea time, lunch, or go for broke and eat them any time! During our trip, we kept wanting them after dinner but none is available by then. On the last day of our trip, we splurged on some morning calories and ate dessert for breakfast!! Of the three we chose: Chocolate hazelnut - This is a chocolate shelled cake with a filling. Our server didn't speak English, but she gestured that it's her favorite! Lemon Raspberry - Look-wise, this one is the prettiest. The French pastries have this elegance of a dainty cake bottom, some filling, and a gorgeous outer shell. Awesome! Rum cake - I was curious on what the little ball was and ordered it. Turns out it's additional rum sugar sauce that you squeeze and soak up with the cake. It's delicious, but a solid 3rd place compared to the other two. Definitely prioritize some calories and time to consume desserts while in Paris. This is a top notch location for such treats. It's very near metro 8 and 9.

    Thomas M.

    Came here with a colleague while waiting for dinner. Only got an espresso but it was like rocket fuel in the best way. I was jettlagged and left here thinking I'd drank 67 cups of coffee. Got a second espresso but didn't finish it, imagine not finishing an espresso. Anyway we sat in the outside hall and felt very French even though we are clearly tourists. Solid espresso.

    Croissant
    J L.

    Heavenly croissants that are light and flaky. The first bite was oh so wonderful. I unfortunately did not dine in, but the inside is very cute and varying options of pasties and quiches. The location is in a passageway with some cute shops. Highly recommend this place!

    Riley C.

    A quick pop into this tasty little shop. It was quite nice to learn they did speak English and seemed quite okay to do so, which is not always the case. Everything looked wonderful and made it hard to decide what to purchase. A nice selection of loose leaf teas to go with the baked treats. Do make a stop in!

    The best!
    Iris R.

    Perfection! We ordered Quiche Lorraine and also some amazing desserts and wine. I have never ever had such an exquisite quiche. The BEST. The inside is so wonderfully decorated. Its warm and quaint and beautiful. Very French! One of my very favorite places that we visited in Paris.....and we visited MANY. I hope to return one day!

    enjoying OJ and Palmier
    Deana M.

    We love this place so much, we started our days with breakfast here during our trip. Our only regret was we wished we could've tried everything. My suggestion is to come right when they open so you get the croissants hot and fresh from the oven.

    May L.

    The hot chocolate was amazing. It was thick and had the right amount of sweetness. There was a depth of flavor in the hot chocolate from sweet sent in the vanilla bean and the earthy taste from the cinnamon. We spent several hours enjoying hot beverages and yummy pastry. I wished I had more time in Paris to try everything on their menu. Sad to say we were only able to get there twice during our stay. This is a good local place to go on a rainy day.

    Came here for a mid morning snack. We ordered coffee, 2 croissants, the muscovado, and two quiches. The coffee was not anything to praise but the rest was wonderful. The quiches were filling and warm, the dessert was full of nutty flavor, and the croissants were delicious. Overall great eat and experience!

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    Kozue M.

    Desserts were 5 stars. Chocolate croissant was good but probably 3.5-4 star range for me. Pastries are affordable while desserts are a bit pricey. But you are paying for top quality dessert and space. It is well worth it. Service was excellent, too. Friendly, helpful, welcomes you with smile, which you don't get that much in central Paris area. I asked for recommendation since mille-feuille (napoleon) was weekend only. I think I got the first one on the menu. It was excellent. It had mousse texture but also creamy with hint of nutty flavor and berry sauce inside. I wish I could eat more... This place is tucked away from the busy street, so it's quiet. You can really enjoy the atmosphere and moment with yourself or your company. Highly recommended.

    Kristle P.

    Delicious place with delicious and fresh pastries!!! Highly recommend. Super friendly waiters and they spoke English so we were able to order just what we wanted the pastries were soooo good! The location is a bit hidden but adorable!

    Pastry and cappuccino
    Angela S.

    Beautiful, homemade and handmade in the shop's basement kitchen every morning. The pastries were bougee; had gold flakes, sparking meringues, and flaky light crusts that melted in your mouth. The cappuccino was good too...a nice little afternoon treat

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    Excellent! Pastries, Chocoloates, Breaksfast!!! Wonderful place and would love to come back again!! Indu USA

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    Angelina

    Angelina

    4.0(1.7k reviews)
    1.3 kmPlace Vendôme, 1er
    €€€

    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.

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    Angelina - Main dining room

    Main dining room

    Angelina - Catmelized French toast

    Catmelized French toast

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    Carette - Chocolate croissant

    Carette

    4.2(432 reviews)
    4.1 kmTrocadéro/Iéna, 16ème
    €€

    Even though the line was long, it moved quickly and the staff kept everything organized. They were…read moreable to accommodate all 5 of us -- 4 adults and a 4-year-old -- with no problem. The portion sizes were excellent for the price. I was expecting smaller portions, so I was pleasantly surprised when my plate came out packed with food and definitely worth the value. I would definitely recommend checking this place out, especially the location near the Eiffel Tower. Great food, generous portions, and an overall good experience!

    Ah, to have thick hot chocolate on the streets of Paris! If only I could be whisked away to this…read morebeautiful city. I came here on my first visit to France with my sister and brother-in-law. I had just finished my time at the Eiffel tower and walked over to this restaurant for a drink and a snack. I was seated immediately, waiting for the rest of my party. The staff were incredibly patient, allowing me to stay for the fifteen-ish minutes it took for my family to arrive. We, of course, ordered the hot chocolate topped with cream. It was incredibly rich, which was the draw. It was required that we each ordered our own teapot, which provided about two and a half cups of hot chocolate. This was a bit excessive, as the drink was heavy and I could only stomach a cup. I did wish the restaurant allowed us to split the pot amongst our table. Nonetheless, I enjoy dining at Carette and returned on my second Paris trip with my husband. Anyone visiting for the first time should try their thick hot chocolate at least once.

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    Carette - Interior Deco

    Interior Deco

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    Hot chocolate

    Carette - Short bread cookies that were free with the hot chocolate

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    Short bread cookies that were free with the hot chocolate

    Le Grenier à Pain - Pain au chocolat

    Le Grenier à Pain

    4.5(160 reviews)
    1.5 kmMontmartre, 18ème

    A gem This was our…read morelast stop before we headed to the airport to cone back home. Recommend by a friend who use to live in Paris, in the same area as the bakery. She told me I needed to get the pain au chocolat as they tend to run out. I got myself the ham and tomato thing as well as a big log covered in chocolate. I ate what I got on my flight back to LA. My friend was right. They make good stuff. I have to commend the person working. She was literally the only person out there. It was quite busy and she had her hands full

    While I passed many bakeries on the walk through Montmartre, I am glad I stopped in at Le Grenier á…read morePain. Upon entering the bakery, I was greeted by the aroma of butter and the sight of neat rows of fresh pastries. I really wanted to try one of everything, but I was determined to try the pain au chocolat, a personal favorite. Le Grenier a Pain's pain au chocolat was much larger and heartier than others I've tried yet retained its buttery-flakiness without feeling too heavy. I really enjoyed the pillowy texture of the pain au chocolat, which included a generous amount of chocolate folded inside. Paired with a cafe au lait, I was in heaven. The bakery is small yet inviting, and there was no seating indoors or outdoors. While I was hoping to enjoy my pastry on-the-go, it started pouring outside, so I was forced to huddle underneath the awning while I consumed my pain au chocolat. While I'd definitley come back for another pain au chocolat, I would also want to sample their savory pastries on my next visit.

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    Le Grenier à Pain - Pastry case

    Pastry case

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    Le Grenier à Pain

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