Amazing Food, the best hot chocolate in the world, the Escargot was to die for. The ambience here was dope and even though people could tell we were Americans they treated us with great service and respect. We ended up having great waiters and came back to eat here 3 nights in a row I'm coming back to Paris for this place! read more

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Overpriced, slow, indifferent stereotypical Parisian service. We were polite to the waiter, he not as much to us. Crowded tables - I hope you enjoy listening to your neighbors' conversations (in French or English). My wife's prawns were completely raw and unsafe to serve or eat. The chef confirmed and to their credit, they took it off the bill without a fuss (hence 2 stars instead of 1). Perhaps you should try for a coffee during the day instead of an expensive dinner during your vacation. read more

Really enjoyable atmosphere and the staff is very buttoned up! Wait wasn't bad but you can get the vibe that this place was touristy. Loved that they served "Coffee in a Pot". Food was excellent. Our waiter mistakenly brought my wife the wrong dish and wasn't thrilled when she brought it up to him. read more

Les Deux Magots - French Near Me - Paris, 75

If you're looking for a place to eat, there are other cafes with the same food, cheaper price. If you're looking for nostalgia for a time period you never saw and for people you never met but feel like you know from their writings and legend, this is your spot. Come to engaged in intellectual conversation with wit and banter or sit quietly and reflect on life's mysteries. read more

Are they open these days? Or close due to Covid-19? Is there carry out café? Bonne Année à tout le monde. How is the food?

This was a good place to get a late night glass of wine. We did not eat here so I don't know how the food is, however we did grab a nice glass of wine and sat on the outside patio and pretty much people watched and enjoyed the night. There is a cool shrub area with seating where people were eating and drinking. Also there was a large old church in front of the restaurant that was a good backdrop for the night. The church was up lit so it made it more interesting. On a different night maybe we will come back to this place and have dinner. read more

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Came here for a much-needed gouter on a Sunday afternoon and sat outside on the patio, despite the February chill (ahhh, heaters and blankets). We had sancerre and split an eclair, which I am STILL thinking about. It was filled with the most heavenly chocolate mousse and was perfectly balanced in its flavors. I know I will never find one like it in the USA, and I'm so glad that it will always live here perfectly in my memory. We loved people watching here and even made friends with the French gentlemen at the table next to us. Just loved it. Excellent service here too! What a great place to grab a beverage and relax a bit... Don't hurry... just enjoy! Its Paris! read more

Les Deux Magots - Gouter perfection! Best eclair I've ever had with a delicious glass of Sancerre! Primo people watching too. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

This place will forever hold a place in my heart. My husband and I ate here on our last night in Paris. :( We sat guessing and making up stories about the couple next to us. The lady at the table was telling her biography to her writer friend? I dunno... She did a majority of the animated chatting in French while he wrote occassional sentences on his notebook in Latin. Maybe he was just bored... The restaurant is located in a very cute area. The food was very good (especially the salmon). I think any fresh Norwegian salmon is better than the farm-raised or wild Alaskan crap we get in America anyway. The Bordeaux and rib-eye steak were pretty good as well. The service was great. I even got a *wink* and a nice chat in English from our waiter while my husband was in the bathroom. Heehee! read more

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Server was rude and deceptive, while cafe doesn't serve anything outside of the limited breakfast menu provided. We changed our minds about eating there because there's no hot food such as steak or pasta available but before I left, the server insisted and persists that I have some water before I go. As soon as I took a tiny sip, he presented the bill for 6.60 for some tap water and only a sip of it...I paid and left because I didn't want to deal with establishments like this. I intended on coming back for dinner but never will I set foot in here again. Go to Cafe Louise across the way, their filet de boeuf au poivre "viandes de Salers", haricots verts "LA VRAI RECETTE D'ANTAN!" Is the BOMB. read more

Les Deux Magots - French Near Me - Paris, 75

This was one of my fantasy cafes to go to in Paris. I know it is a tourist trap now but the literary and philosophy history + all the artists that hung out here back in its heyday makes it so I felt compelled to go here and Cafe Flore. Whereas Cafe Flore is a horrid scene that is set up to only rip off tourists, Deux Magots is still a solid (albeit crowded) cafe. We got good seats here in a corner facing out. The coffee was good and the food was as expected for a cafe. My mind was not blown but overall it was a pleasant (and necessary for me) experience. I am not rushing back here but if you are like me and want to sit where Sartre and DeBeauvoir sat because you obsess over French philosophy and literature, then you will not be (too) disappointed. The magic may be gone from the era where this was The Place but my experiences here have been pleasant. read more

Slowest service, average food and over priced.. wont go here again! Also we didnt finish our $30 salmon and they said they have "no boxes" insane So paid about $140 USD for a very underwhelming lunch. read more

This was my restaurant stop in Paris and as a starting off point it was great. We sat down for a glass of wine (because why not) and some food. The area itself is fantastic for people watching. Because it was late at night, we really weren't able to do any people watching but I can only imagine that during the day, the place is fantastic. We sat in the indoor covered patio, ordered a bottle of wine and started off with a few appetizers. The appetizers were pretty good (especially the crab and avocado one). The mains were equally as good. My duck was perfectly cooked and the addition of the sweet potatoes and regular potatoes put it over the top. If this is why all food in France is like, I can't imagine ever wanting to leave. read more

MY FAVORITE CAFE. Food and service were beyond outstanding and I cannot wait to return.

We enjoyed a wonderful lunch here on our last day in Paris. The desserts were wonderful as was the quiche and croquettes. Check it out if you have the chance read more

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Les Deux Magots embraces the charm of Paris in an amazing café. Everything surrounding the place is a reminder of why Paris is one of the most emblematic, beautiful cities in the world. Personally, I feel like Les Deux Magots is a restaurant that really imprints Paris' essence in the visitor. Try any salad with smoked salmon, and pair it with a red wine. That is all you need to enjoy a unique experience in one of the best restaurants in the Saint Germain des Pres neighborhood. It is definitely a must. read more

Please beware this is a tourist trap since it used to be one of Hemmingway's old hangouts. My wife and I both ordered coffee crema's which were really good. Beware of the $7 bottles of water as they tend to add up quick! Ask for tap water. We didn't order any food so I'm not able to comment on any of the dishes but they all seemed to be really pricey. read more

Les Deux Magots - Cafe creama - French Near Me - Paris, 75

I love a great bistro, and this place doesn't disappoint. The outside garden seating on a beauriful Friday night was perfect. The waiter was warm and attentive, and we managed thru three languages to communicate. The menu is small, but wonderful, I ate the salmon and spinach in pastry, it was delectable, perfectly done. The deserts were great, the wine may be the only less perfect piece. Acceptable, but could have been better, Hello, we are in France. In summary, eat here. Loved it read more

This restaurant really made me feel like I was in France with its rich history. Food was excellent and the coffee was magnificent. Also the dessert can not be skipped!! read more

Les Deux Magots - Very good sandwiches and even better pastries and cappuccino - French Near Me - Paris, 75

It's history was enough to encourage multiple visits. I thought the service was very good. I speak enough French for simple conversation, which I think helped with the staff, although many of the waiters are good with English. We loved the food and the wine, and just sat there taking it all in...the conversations, the smell of the air, and the feel for being in a Parisian cafe. Whoever said this is a tourist trap is plain wrong. Was it pricy? Everything in Paris is pricy if you want French food. Otherwise, head to the McDonald's near the Arc de Triumph. There are many fine cafes in Paris...but this was my favorite. Check it out. read more

Great location for people watching. It will take much to convince me that everyone in Paris doesn't smoke cigars and carry wine in their bags! So cool to me. The server was very friendly and accommodating of english speakers. He was funny and polite. The food was very enjoyable. Creamed vegetable soup was my favorite! Very pricey though! read more

Hemingway has many location much better than this one. Waiter felt entitled to tip himself 4 euro for a 16 euro tab. Notre serveur ne nous a pas rendu notre changement et il a gardé 5 euros. Ensuite, il nous a souhaité un grand jour. Très désagréable et le karma est une salope. read more

Tourist trap...do not come here! We came to see a friend play during a jazz night and it is unnecessarily overpriced. Everything is over priced and definitely not worth what they are charging. This review would have been different if anything we had was worth the price. Wait staff is rude and unwilling to accept responsibility for their subpar food and drinks, which is actually not typical French nor Parisian. Escargot were actually good and cooked well, not rubbery at all. They were €18 for 6, which is the most expensive I have seen in Paris outside of a Michelin starred restaurant. Shrimp were not cleaned properly and there was a rotten raspberry in our first drink. All in all don't come here, I wouldn't have if we didn't have dinner plans for a friends show. read more

we stopped by here for a quick snack, having already eaten lunch, and tired from walking around paris all day. but really, we came to be immersed in the history and character of the place. the food was quite decent even though we didn't get much. we got the pain au chocolat (basically a croissant with a chunk of chocolate in the middle) which was good, and the quiche lorraine, which was good, and the special of the day which was some kind of beef which was ok, but nothing was exceptional, yet everything was on the pricey side. that's to be expected, but i really wish something here wowed me. the main draw is being where some of the philosophical and literary greats spent their time - sartre, hemmingway, de beauvoir, picasso and the like. while i was sipping my cocktail, i marveled that at this very location might have been where No Exit first sprung into existence in Sartre's being. read more

Second visit. Always busy. I guess we did not record our fist visit. The hot chocolate is claimed to be the best. They have two versions. The more expensive has whipped cream but same very thick and rich. Quiche with mushrooms and ham was good. The salad was fine. The duck was very good. The fries were the size of a US quarter soft vs crisp. Sevice is slowish Good food but you can find better for the price. You are paying for the history. read more

If you are in Paris you must at least go there just for the chocolate which is what I did. It's an outstanding unbelievable ethereal experience. It is worth every bit of €16 for a small carafe of this liquid elixir. I would say you get at least 4 cups from the carafe. The waitstaff pretty much sucks but don't go there for them- go for the hot chocolate it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that's all I can say. read more

Les Deux Magots - French Near Me - Paris, 75

A perfect example of a tourist trap, which should come as no surprise considering its location. We try to avoid these types of places 99% of the time but on occasion have to settle when: 1. We are really really hungry and 2. It's late afternoon and we are worried about missing the boat on lunch all together. We stopped in for a quick bite to eat and had an idea of what was in store of us and we were right: -Sub par food at extremely high prices. -Being treated poorly because we were American (even though I spoke French to our server initially and he proceeded to speak to us only in English). -And being charged 6€ for a bottle of Evian even though we asked for tap water. I even attempted to order a glass of champagne (with very clear enunciation) and he chose to hear something else and pointed to a glass of white wine on the menu that was twice the price of the glass of champagne I wanted, to which I responded "never mind, I'll just have the water". I don't recommend this place at all. Unless you are in a similar position as us and just needed something to eat due to time of day or looming "hangry-ness". This is not a good representation of French food or customer service. At all. It's places like this that make Americans feel unwanted and give them a bad taste in their mouth regarding how they are treated. Go off the beaten path a bit and you will be amazed at what you can find in terms of both great food and extremely kind (and often extremely helpful) service. read more

It was a lifelong dream to come here and to all the famous cafes in the area, but in this case reality was even better! Not only is the cafe right by one of my favorite churches in Paris (Saint Germain des près, which gave the name to the neighborhood) but it's also the best cafe here! Sit in the patio looking at the church and at the busy boulevard while some elegant and sophisticated (trust me they're all always like that!) server comes to help you. Don't believe their bad rep, at least here, the staff is lovely and very polite, regardless if you speak French or not. The food was great, we all had different sandwiches and they were all delicious, but they were quite big, so it's a good idea to share, especially if you're not that hungry. I had the club sandwich and it was by consensus (of our table) the best! We all had fresh orange juice and we were happy to find out it was really fresh (that's really hard in Europe) and it was delicious! It was definitely the best orange juice we had in Paris, tied with Brasserie Lipp, but at Les Deux Magots it's a larger portion so they win! For dessert, there came another elegant and sophisticated server with a silver platter with our options from non other than Pierre Hermè! Can we have all of them?! We each had one and I had my favorite: the classic raspberry Ispahan. Always a lovely time here! read more

Les Deux Magots was a nice spot to people watch. Our hotel was in the 6th arrondissement so it was close by. My hubby and I went here 2x during our 5 night stay in Paris. The price you pay for a sandwich and soda are on the high scale but by Paris standards that's normal. Here's a tip - skip the Coke and get a glass of wine. The bottle prices are also reasonably cheap. Actually, that was the case in most restaurants we went to in Paris and all over Italy. This cafe is located next to Louis Vuitton (amongst several other boutiques). No lines either so you won't have to wait unlike the LV store on The Avenue des Champs-Élysées. =) read more

Hemingway used to eat here? The name of the restaurant doesn't mean "the two maggots"? Okay! Let's go here! Oh. It's overpriced. Dammit. Came here for Sunday breakfast at lunchtime. Spent €61. Here's what we got. Two orange juices - €7 each. A bottle of water (wanted just tap water but oh well) - €6. Two ham omelettes - €12.50 each. A salad - €16.50. Everything was pretty good, that wasn't a problem. But €20 for two juices and some water was just a bit too much. It wasn't the first place I've ever eaten in Paris, so I knew that it could be expensive (especially given the location on the Blvd.) but I also know that the two oranges they squeezed to make my juice did not cost nearly that much. And the little bottle of water sure as hell didn't. The omelettes were actually the most decently priced items there. Hemingway wasted his money or maybe there is new management. Maybe. read more

This is one of the best (historic) Restaurants in Paris, I travel here every single year, and this is the APR in a row yet again that I had to go. The food is great the service was wonderful, and the people watching is fun! read more

I think sometimes a place gets so famous it's too much for it's own good. The place is overrun with every an anyone who wants to see and be seen, Don't get sucked into the trap just go by, pay your homage to what it once was and move on to better things. read more

One of my favorite things about Paris was seeing all the outdoor cafe chairs facing the street. As a big fan of people-watching, I strongly endorse this city-wide accepted set-up. And no place is as iconic for such pastime than Les Duex Magots. We were lucky enough to grab a table right among the cafe's prime, iconic seats at its entrance, allowing us to enjoy brunch while taking in the Saint Germain street life. There is also an adjacent outdoor area, seemingly to accommodate any tourist overspill. And then there is the actual, indoors dining area, a culturally relevant piece of Parisian property for roughly a century now. If you're unfamiliar, Les Deux Magots became famous for being a favorite post-WWI haunt among Surrealist artists and young writers at the time, respectively and most notably, Jean-Paul Satre and Ernest Hemingway. Prior to my visit, the closest I'd come to experiencing the French capital in the 1920s (because, well, I don't have a time machine*) was Woody Allen's Midnight In Paris. Les Deux Magots allowed me a peek into that era first-hand with its preserved interior design, a simple white-walled, gold-trimmed, burgundy-boothed statement of French style, complete with silver-tray-sportin' servers in spiffy tuxedos. Also of note, a top literary prize in the cafe's name has been given out to a French novel every year since 1933. Lots of trivia here, people. As for the food, my Croque Monsieur was a classic offering, but nothing mind-blowing. The side salad it was served with was light and delicious, mostly thanks to a wonderful balsamic blend dressing. I gave the cappuccino a go, given it was brunchtime, and it was one of the better cups of coffee I had in the city. The wait staff also accepts and embraces that Americans will inevitably come here, so the French sass factor is thankfully low. I wouldn't say Les Deux Magots is a must when it comes to actual cuisine, but for art and history buffs, anyone with aspirations for some been-there-done-there cred whenever possible, and those seeking a quintessential French experience (literally, the most passive of global pastimes - sitting at a cafe and people-watching), it's a perfect way to pair mealtime with sight-seeing in one fell swoop. For a city littered with cafes, Les Deux Magots is definitely one of the better ones, and easily the most famous, with good reason. *Or do I? read more

Incredible food and wonderful service. Staff is super friendly. Had the starter Magots vegetable salad and burger. Amazing! Best burger I've ever had. read more

Food is fine, but overpriced for sure. But hey, this was Hemingway's go to Paris hangout so I guess they can charge 26 euros for an cheese omelette, juice, and coffee. The inside is cute and the outdoor seating is awesome for people watching. Service is friendly, and not totally annoyed by English speakers. read more

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I'm totally the geek that's sitting here reading A Moveable Feast. It's just so fun to sit in historic places where your literary heroes hung out. Such a great place to people watch, too! Their chocolate chaud was amazing....amazing. When I was there it was a rainy day and it warmed my bones. I also had the croque with goat cheese and it was delicious and the perfect little snack for mid-day. Loved! read more

Overpriced and in a touristy spot, but definitely worth checking out this Paris classic. Many greats have gone to this establishment, and even if you hate the crowds (why are you in Paris then?) you can't beat sitting out in the garden terrace. This is an excellent spot for people watching in the city of lights. The hot chocolate, though a steep 8 euro comes highly recommended by a friend living in Paris. I opted, however, for a warm latte which I sipped while admiring my purchases made from an afternoon of shopping down the block. If that isn't enough to entice, they also have free WiFi ;) read more

Great place to imagine you're hanging out with Hemingway and Picasso. Pretty touristy but the service was decent (considering it's Paris), the food was good, and the beers were huge. read more

i love this cafe and tell everyone I know who is going to visit Paris to go here. Yes, it's utterly touristy, and it's Paris and it's fantastic! My personal feeling is that it's ideal for an in between break stop for a drink. Perhaps a coffee, or a "coka" (the french love coca cola." Of course, you'll pay about $10 or more for either. But, please don't let that stop you. This is a little piece of history that should not be passed. Imagine yourself sharing space with the ilkes of PIcasso, Hemingway, Sartre and de Beauvoir. On my last trip, I had breakfast here most days. And yes, it was pricy. Simple omelet and cafe au lait or baguette with jam and cafe au lait. It was always quiet in the morning when I went in and I loved that chance to be in this space. AND, it's also fun to go later in the day when it's bustling with tourists and Parisians alike. The history of this place is simply awe-inspiring. The people watching is wonderful too. I am treated extremely well every time I visited this cafe. Also, the food is very good. And coffee even better! NOTE: I've written this in another Paris restaurant review and it bears repeating. If you want to be treated well in Paris, it will benefit you to purchase an English/French dictionary so you can learn a bit about the French culture. And even if you end up speaking English (cuz it's easy to do in a city where most everyone speaks English), it's utterly valuable to know how to communicate. "Please" and "thank you" go a long way in the city of lights! This effort will be rewarded 10 fold! read more

Les Deux Magots and Cafe de Flore are right next to each other and I tried them both. Both have that old-world charm and old-world Parisian waiters. I felt more comfortable at Cafe de Flore, I felt they were a bit more uptight here at Les Deux Magots. My server was professional but not overly friendly. And Les Deux attracts more tourists and seemed a bit more hectic. Good outdoor seating. Had a croque madame--a ham and cheese sandwich with egg on it, a cafe and an eclaire. Overpriced for the quality. But that's what you get when you dine where Hemingway used to hang out. read more

Drinking my coffee/espresso lie a true European, from small ceramic cups, with no feel of anyone being in hurry... History makes this place extra special... just think about it: this place is as popular among Parisians today as it was years ago when Hemingway, Freud, and others frequented it. It is not the cheapest cafe in Paris but it is Definitely worth coming here, espresso and cappuccino were in general let down in Paris, here less so. Came here couple of times for brunch and cappuccino and i was satisfied. read more

Les Deux Magots - Machiatto - French Near Me - Paris, 75