A modern and forward-thinking Starbucks store located inside Westfield Forum des Halles in Paris,…read morethis is one of the best Starbucks stores I've visited in mainland Europe and is certainly up there with other locations including one in the Marienplatz area of Germany, and some locations in Stockholm, Sweden. Mall locations of Starbucks for me normally mean - Fast, impersonal service - The staff always spell your name wrong. - Rushed drinks which don't taste so good. None of that was the case here. My drink was good, it was served in the new style cups which seem to have only recently launched in Europe, the difference between the ones used in the US/UK are that it has a little slot, you can lift up to drink your beverage so it isn't hard to carry and it doesn't slosh around until you reach your table. Inside, the store has nice aspects of decor, lots of seating, being towards the end of the "underground mall" it still had a good signal, and was a nice place for working too. The store has a side entrance for disabled access, most of the staff speak good English. The biggest flaw? The price. My drink came to €5.95 euros, which is nearly 30% more than what I've had paid for the same drink in the UK (it would be even more again if you take into account the lower rate of tax back home which in the interest of fairness I didn't - otherwise it would have been 45% more! My Venti Iced Vanilla Macchiato tasted good, I like how you can see the fresh vanilla bean in the cup which gave it a good, strong flavour. It could have been stirred sightly better though as the last few mouthfuls were far too sweet. Starbucks can be pretty hit and miss overseas especially in Europe where the brand can often be licensed to other companies who run them, but this store is one of the few examples of that being a good decision. 4*

This place is huge! Lots of seats, so you'll have no problems with that. I like that you need a…read morecode for the bathrooms (they were clean!). The only downside is the location- it was so confusing and difficult to find!! But once here, it's worth it! Open late, too. It's a Wednesday and they close at 11:00 PM. Great place to study.

They do a very good cappuccino like many other coffee shops we visited in Paris. That's all we had…read moreso can't say much more.

Good coffee, bad service. I much prefer the other Ten Belles location. There was hardly any pasty…read moreor cakes to choose from today unfortunately and the person who took out order rudely answered our questions saying 'we don't do this', 'we can't do that'. It was clear we were a bother to her despite the cafe not being busy. Sigh. We visited Ten Belles Bread to check out the terrace which we discovered is a large open space shared with a restaurant next door. By the time we arrived it was rather cold outside but the tables indoors were all dirty and the music was too loud so we opted for the terrace as originally planned. It wasn't nearly as cozy as we expected and the server/barista impolitely told us we couldn't sit where we were sitting and instead placed our coffees on a dirty table near the door. Definitely go to the other Ten Belles location which is generally cozier and friendlier for a nicer cafe experience.

If memory serves me right. This was the place I bought a flan from. I absolutely loved it. Great…read morelittle bakery. I would go again whenever I am in Paris. "The Flan Critic & Innovator" Note: This was in 2011.

Wonderful croissants and baguettes. We've tried other bakeries in the area, but nothing comes…read moreclose. The croissants have a thin crust and fluffy and buttery on the inside, Airy and tender. The baguettes have a proper balance of crustiness and chewiness. We eat Paleo at home, but couldn't resist the fresh deliciousness of french bakeries. This one was our favorite.

If croissants aren't your thing, this is a perfect morning spot. I tried the Flash smooth, which…read morehas bananas, strawberries, and their namesake berry. It was light and super tasty, a great way to start the day. With a lighter start, I had room for a macaron (or two) on travels later in the day. I love that the Goji Bar is bright, clean and the owners are very friendly. Oh, I also tried a goji cookie after reading a review here and it was excellent, even better than I expected! Bonus for travelers: they have wifi and it's a great spot for getting things done online before heading out for a day of sightseeing! PS I should mention that the aromas coming for the kitchen are amazing. I need to come back! PPS I did go back almost every day for a smoothie. The owners were always extremely welcoming and friendly!

Very tasty. I had Athena. Smoothie. Mango, banana and orange. I would recommend to a anyoneread more

tl;dr the chocolate macarons and pastries are sure to delight, and they are worth the premium price…read more When it comes to preeminent Parisian chocolatiers, few names are as ubiquitous as Jean-Paul Hervin. The confectioner earned the coveted Meilleurs Ouvriers de France recognition in 1986, and he opened his eponymous shop shortly thereafter. Now, the brand has expanded worldwide, and Hervin has been recognized as Best Pastry Chocolatier in the World by the World Pastry Stars in Milan. All that to say, Hervin's chocolate is rabidly hyped. I visited Hervin's outpost near the Jardin du Luxembourg, and the Armani-like interior immediately floored me. The polished concrete floors and golden walls are minimally decorated. Black-suited staff guard the crystaline countertops. Accent lighting shines onto rows of chocolates, cakes, and confections. My family stopped in late on a weekday, and many a window-shopper among us was converted into a full-blown customer. We opted for a variety of take-home treats, which were tastefully packaged into navy-and-gold takeout boxes. The Super Amer Macaron was intensely ganache-y, like a sophisticated take on brownie batter. I also loved the Praline Feuillete, a mild chocolate-covered sphere of biscuit, mousse, and hazelnut (a truly premium alternative to Ferrero Rocher). The raspberry-iced Framboise gateau au chocolat was less up my alley, although I did appreciate the top-notch components. The packaged chocolates were no slough, either, and made for excellent souvenirs. The service was sophisticated without ever coming off as snobbish. We ended up spending over 30 euros, but our haul was well worth the premium. If you're looking for Parisian pastries to truly knock your socks off, Hervin is a solid bet.

I see why they are the number one rated macarons. Plus his chocolate choices are to die for as…read morewell. I'm packing my suitcase with as many as I can get away with;) The orange and dark chocolates are the best combination in my opinion.

We had the most memorable picnic...thanks to Francois who helped us select a delicious selection of…read moreCharcuterie, cheeses and a nice bottle of wine. You will find many great shops as you walk Rue des Martyrs but we just happened to stop here and it was such a perfect find! We walked to Sacre-Coure where we enjoyed our picnic - the view was spectacular and the picnic was amazing! In fact, we went back a few days later, hoping to have another great meal but Les Papilles Gourmandes was closed on Saturday.

This was a great shop. The staff member was very helpful and spoke English, and helped me pick out…read moresome cheese and cured meats for a picnic. Actually some of the best food I ate in Paris, they had these little stuffed red sweet peppers that were one of the best things I've ever eaten. Definitely stop by here and grab some snacks!