Cafuné is a wonderful Brazilian café located in the heart of the Batignolles neighborhood. While the area is already bustling with many restaurants and cafés, this place sets itself apart with authentic Brazilian fare including açaí bowls and pão de queijo, little cheese breads that are naturally gluten-free.
The açaí bowls are absolutely irreproachable, served with a generous amount of fresh cut fruit and granola along with a bit of coconut. They come in a small or a larger size. I love the pão, which are baked fresh and served warm. They are so chewy and cheesy, a real treat. If you're sitting on the terrasse you can see them bring down freshly baked batches from the building next door. The café also offers sweet and savory crepes made from tapioca starch (again, naturally gluten-free) as well as a rotating selection of cakes. My favorite of their cakes is the carrot cake served with chocolate icing.
The café does not take reservations but, although it can get reasonably busy on the weekends, I've never had to wait for a table. Highly recommend coming here for brunch, or just a snack, if you're in the neighborhood! read more