I came here for brunch with a friend on a Saturday afternoon around 12:45. This was one of the most…read moreunique brunch places I've been to, and I really enjoyed it. The weekend brunch concept is basically that you pick either the vegetarian (20€) or omnivore version (22€) of whatever savory brunch plus dessert they've put together, and you get unlimited self-service hot drinks, bread, butter, and jam. Once you order at the front, they give you a buzzer and you find a seat and wait for your meal to be prepared; when the buzzer goes off, you collect your food from the kitchen area. They have a lot of low-waste and eco-friendly measures, including sorting food waste and focusing on using local products.
When we arrived, the place was packed--unsurprising, given the day and time. The tables are very close together so we did have to awkwardly squeeze between a lot of other tables to get to 1 that was open. Since it's so cramped it's possible it's not the most comfortable dining experience if you're claustrophobic, but I felt the restaurant had a very community-oriented vibe and the packed dining areas just added to that. The restaurant is actually not small at all, as there was a wide floorplan and 2 levels of seating, so the fact that it was as busy as it was is quite a testament to the its popularity.
Our buzzer went off after a few minutes, and the brunch plates were huge and delicious. That day the vegetarian plates came packed with a very balanced selection of items, including quinoa with raisins, salad, bread topped with scrambled eggs, some cheese, potatoes (my favorite) and a coleslaw-like concoction. The omnivore plate included all of this as well as a filet of smoke salmon, which was really delicious. The dessert, also included in the brunch price, consisted of fruit, some kind of pudding, and a few mini tarts. I ultimately wasn't a huge fan of the desserts, but I loved the savory plate. Given the quantity and quality of the food, as well as unlimited bread and hot drinks, I considered the price of the meal to be very reasonable.
The staff at La Recyclerie were very friendly and efficient; multiple employees were happy to explain to us how the weekend brunch menu worked and where things were. There was also a little market at the front of the restaurant, where local vendors were selling candles, textiles, etc. Definitely a lovely place to visit if you're in the area!