After sitting for almost 12 minutes without the first visit from the server, menu closed, staring at my partner, the waiter stopped by and asked, "are you ready?" Without an iota of expression he took my order and walked away. The patron sitting at the table next to me asked for the check and she received the same amount of acknowledgment and expression, none. read more

Perfect spot with a view of Arch de Triumph! Don't hesitate to choose this restaurant. I always consider if the price will be extra high because of the location. This was maybe 10% above average BUT totally worth it! I ordered the ham and cheese sandwich...do not underestimate this choice while in Paris. Lovely cheese melted on the top of a sandwich with delicious ham and cheese in the middle. It came with a side salad and fries...all for 17 Euros. Really a great lunch choice. The restaurant had a lovely selection of wine and I chose a light red with my meal. But the highlight of the lunch was the crepes. Salted caramel and Nutella!!! Shall I say more?!?! Absolutely delicious!! And the service was really wonderful. Keep in mind while in Europe they want you to sit and enjoy and not rush. read more

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5/5 to our waiter, Kevin! Super personable, positive, and helpful. Cute and cozy little corner cafe open late. Had a nice time with friends for late dinner. We ordered the steak and a cheeseburger. The food is okay but a bit overpriced for the quality and quantity. read more

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I am ashamed to say that I went into this restaurant thinking it was going to be a touristy spot with convenient yet mediocre offerings. How wrong I was. I had one of the best beef Wellingtons I have ever had the good fortune to pass through these lips. The waiter was awesome and the view of the arch de triumph did not disappoint. I feel like I owe them an apology. read more

The food was so delicious and the service was top tier! You have to try the espresso martini. One of the best I have had before. The breakfast combo deal is the way to go. Our waiter was quick and attentive. Definitely coming back! read more

Café Latéral - French Near Me - Paris, 75

This restaurant is very cozy. We went and sat at the outside area while it was lightly drizzling outside. A lot of people stopped in for coffee or a refreshment, but my fiance and I wanted to try some quick bites while also relaxing after a long day of walking. We ordered four shareable dishes: avocado toast, crispy chicken, onion soup, and beet hummus. The chicken had a nice crisp. The sauce isn't came with paired nicely. The avocado toast was refreshing, generously topped. The hummus was good, making me feel healthy, but it was the least amazing out of all dishes. Everything tasted satisfying, and we would come back again. Our waiter was accommodating and kind. read more

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Stopped by and had a delicious croissant and hot chocolate. The owner, Sabine, personally provided service to our group. Great location in the 17 section. It's on a corner a block over from Champs Elyses. read more

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So the hot chocolate is made from real chocolate melted down and added to frothy milk. I have no idea what's in the cheese eggs but I so need the recipe. read more

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Breakfast menu is different for weekend brunch. Nice indoor and outdoor seating; during the winter they cover the outdoor seating to make more space to sit. Waiters spoke English and were fine (neither nice nor rude). Location is nice as well, very close to the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysees. read more

After early morning walk, just wanted to sit down and enjoy a nice breakfast. This place provided that the food was great and the location was beautiful... my college was not feeling well and did not finish all the breakfast and the waiter sort of made her feel bad for not finishing the food but apart from that it was ok. read more

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People are harsh but I guess it depends on weekday or weekend, the waiter, etc. but I thought it was excellent! I went on a Monday, I had a Ceaser salad with crispy chicken and it was perfect. What I love about Europe is you can hang out and enjoy yourself without feeling rushed. The waiter was very nice (albeit busy!) I loved my cappuccino. Food was fresh, overall I'd likely come back here again read more

After hauling myself up the Arc de Triomphewithout so much as having a morning coffee, I started to get extremely hangry so we decided to give Cafe Lateral a try. Very pleased with the food and the speed of service. The food was progressively modern French cafe and I was there for it. They have daily specials that seem to be a huge hit as all of the French people around us happened to order it. I ordered the French onion soup and the house made foie gras pate. The pate may have changed my life. The best I had all trip. Not only was it tasty but the mango compote was TO DIE FOR. I almost considered asking to have some to go. They should jar and sell it. read more

We wanted Steak Au Poivre and it was buttery soft and delicious/ the onion soup is unique/ very tasty but not traditional. Our server was very good as well. read more

Amazing de food was so tasty the staff so friendly service on point definitely a place to come back ! read more

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Very busy place but they turn tables quickly. Good service. Good food and quick. French onion soup was really good. Really enjoyed the crepes too read more

Food was fantastic, service was excellent, and ambiance was more than satisfying. Highly recommend!! read more

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Excellent meal and service. We walked by and saw local business people eating lunch and took it as a good sign. It was on point. The waiter was friendly and accomodating. We started with some drinks. I, a local IPA on draft which was excellent. Wifey had a spritz, also very good. For lunch the little one had the enfant menu chicken tenders with fries. Review was very good. All were eaten. The french onion soup was very good as well. I had the lunch special, a sea bass with light curry sauce on top a bed of basmati rice. Excellent. I could eat this every day. Creme brulee to finish was also top notch. Perfectly carmelized sugar on top of a subtly sweet creme. Loved it. read more

Close to the Arc and it's open early so we stopped in fro breakfast there. It's cozy and large and the seats are comfortable, but it wasn't much of a memorable meal and it is pricier than other places. If we had to do it again, maybe we'd find a smaller cafe/coffee shop with some better breakfast specials. Ordered a cappuccino, the English breakfast and a morning croquet at that was 28 Euro - again, a bit pricey - but it was open and close to the arc before our morning visit. I think this spot is perfect for someone isn't looking for anything memorable, wants a small meal, and is willing to pay a little more to dine comfortably in a touristy area. Worth mentioning the staff was friendly and accommodating enough and the bathrooms were clean. read more

The food was really good. The service was good until it came time to receive the check. After the waiter cleared the table, asked if we wanted dessert and we declined, he never checked on us again. After 45 minutes of waiting for our server with an empty table, I had to go request my bill so I could leave. read more

We found this great place close to Champs Elysee. We needed to find a place with a large menu to satisfy some of the picky eaters in the group and cafe Lateral has quite a menu. It was an early dinner by Paris standards so we opted to sit inside. Our server was very friendly and had some great wine selections. They brought over delicious bread as well as Olives and peanuts - such a good snack!! We choose to just share a few items so we went with a couple of orders of escargot, a charcuterie board as well as a prosciutto pasta. Everything was delicious, food was served quickly, the staff was very friendly and gave great suggestions. read more

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The food was amazing and the service was fast. They didn't speak English to well but we would just point and repeat what we wanted and they seemed ok with it. We tried snail, frog legs and omelette. All were amazing. read more

This is one of the places we went to while visiting Paris. Let's just say it didn't disappoint! I would recommend! It's a must go

This is one of the best places I have been to here in Paris. I got the pasta with salmon and at first I was a bit hesitant about salmon on my pasta but this place changed my perception of it. Not only was my main course delicious but the crème brûlée was exceptional and I would like to have it every day. The waiters were very friendly and the place was calm and nice. I dined by myself and would definitely return! Def check this place out if you are near the arc de triomphe. read more

It a little bit pricey but I loved it. The scramble eggs are a killer. I ordered then my wife tried it , my son, then my daughters and I ended up eating just a bit! Lol!!! read more

First time in Paris and we really wanted a french breakfast. We found this charming place close to Champs Elysee. The service was great and the breakfast was awesome. Will visit next time read more

Food was p good. I didn't really love-love the duck but overall great. I also tried their apple pie, coffee and ice chocolate but wasn't a big fan of their cafe. Food was good tho :3 read more

Café Latéral - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Right next to the Arc de Triomphe and our first stop when we got to Paris because we were so hungry. Cafés like this are everywhere and probably on the more expensive side given the location. My favorite part of the café was looking around and noticing that almost no one was on their phone. Everyone was engaged in conversation, which you'll see is common in any café. The food itself is decent but nothing spectacular I had a filet de boeuf (beef fillet) with béarnaise and homemade fries. The sauce was a nice touch and the fries were a golden yellow color with a nice crispy flavor. read more

I can only speak to the service, location, and drinks because I couldn't stay for dinner. My colleague and I came here last week to dull the edge of a tough work week, and the waiter seemed to understand this perfectly: he filled our wine glasses almost to full capacity! He also kept the olives and other happy hour snack bowls filled, despite us being tucked on the side of the restaurant, out on the terrace and out of his line of sight. We had a limited view of the Arc de Triomphe, but it was nice knowing that we were next to such a monumental landmark, without being in its direct path (read: the path with all the tourists and crowds). If you're looking for a quick drink or respite from the bustling Champs-Elysées, I'd highly recommend the Café Latéral. Next time I'm in the area, I'll happily check out the food. read more

Well, now I can say that you can get a bad meal in Paris. This was by far the worst restaurant experience we had in Paris, and it is right up there with worst anywhere. We came to Cafe Latéral after finding out that another restaurant was closed for holidays. Things started off poorly with inattentive and slow service (which never improved). No one would come to our table, despite several wait staff and a manager coming within two tables of ours. We finally were able to order and that's when the kitchen could add it's incompetence to that of the wait staff. I ordered veal cutlet Milanese. The lack of flavor was astounding. I didn't know you could simultaneously ruin both a veal cutlet and plate of pasta. I've had better plates in a dorm cafeteria. My whole family just picked at their plates until we had had enough and left. Awful. read more

Ended up at this restaurant based on the reviews that I read. The location cannot be beat as it's a stones throw away from L'Arc de Triomphe. Seating was a breeze even without a reservation. Granted it was only three in our party. The servers spoke to us in English and were cordial, attentive and very fast paced. Our food was well presented and tasty. It's not a loud restaurant as what you'll find in the states so it was quite pleasant to have a conversation with the person you're with and not compete with other loud patrons. The only negative is that the water they served did not seem filtered...seemed to have a slight mild flavour to it... read more

We went here for dinner on a whim because it was close to our hotel and so glad we did. It was one of the best meals we've had while in Paris the past 3 days. Our waiter, Ali, was wonderfully jovial, polite and spoke excellent English which I was glad of because I asked him for a meal and wine recommendation. I went with both recommendations: the steak with bernaise, a special tonight and different from the regular cut on the menu was tender, grilled exactly as I ordered, medium rare, and the red wine, Ali's favorite "bold" red was an excellent pairing. The steak was served only with salted fingering potatoes so I paid extra for some mixed vegis, also very good. I splurged and got the creme brulee, delish. We will be back for breakfast before we leave Paris based upon other good yelp reviews and our own experience with dinner, how can we go wrong? read more

Café Latéral - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Good big breakfast in a city that does petite everything. Every bite was savory, coffee was to die for. The preserves were just phenomenal. Service was very slow but then again I think it was two waitresses for about ten tables. Funny restroom in the basement. Really great view of the Arc of Triumph if you choose to sit outside, not too far from shopping: read more

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We just arrived in Paris and we were looking for something to eat near our hotel. My husband found this restaurant and had 3-4 stars on google i believe. Upon arriving, they seat us inside where fruit flies were surrounding us. Another strike was when I ordered a coke and he did not bring a glass of ice. I saw other customers having coke with their glass of ice and a slice of lemon. The fruit flies were bothering us so much that we asked to be moved to the patio portion. I ordered the pork with soy honey sauce and noodles. What. A. Disappointment. The noodles looks like they were reheated and were extra soggy. The pork was so dry! The fruit flies followed us.. i don't know if it was because of us or the food lol Our waitress was seen going outside having a smoke and talking on the phone. Not sure if this is normal in Paris but did not like seeing that our waitress had come in touch with cigs and then touch our plates or etc. Safe to say if you're new to Paris and looking for a place to eat, any other place is better! You'd think a restaurant right next to the Arc of Triomphe, would have excellent service! Go do yourself a favor and find something better! read more

This is probably the fastest service and best quality caramel French toast I have ever had in my life! It was perfectly flavored while still being soft and fluffy. My husbands fried eggs came out sizzling. And the menu had English. read more

Café Latéral - French Near Me - Paris, 75

La planche mixte n'existe plus donc vous devez commander deux planches pour avoir du fromage et de la charcuterie, ce qui fait le double du prix, j'ai commande un verre de 14cl, la serveuse m'a servi un verre de 25cl, je n'ai pas fait attention a la taille du verre jusqu'a ce que je vois le prix sur l'addition, quand je l'ai fait remarqué a la serveuse au lieu de s'excuser sa réponse a été: vous l'avez bien bu non? Service pitoyable et nourriture passable, piège a touristes. read more

We randomly found this restaurant after a visit to the Arc de Triomphe and I cannot stress enough how delicious the food was here!!! I had the steak boeuf with frites and the apple mojito and I was completely in heaven! But the best part was the dessert--I highly recommend having their chocolate mousse. I'm going to fantasize about this mousse til the day I die it's that good!! The waiters were nice (totally forgiving of my horrible French). If you get their waitress (didn't catch her name, but she wears gold-rimmed glasses) she was the nicest person ever!!! A total gem of an establishment! read more

Very comfortable place for a quick meal. They have a nice breakfast selection. The complete omelette was very good. Service was friendly. Great location. read more

Great place for breakfast. Service was good and price was reasonable for Paris. Breakfast meal with cafe creme, glass of orange juice, croissant, French baguette, eggs and bacon. Yummy. read more

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Great spot right by the Arc! Great coffee, amazing bread, quick service, English speaking staff (who were fairly polite to Americans which was nice!), and a charming cafe vibe. Our group sat outside in the rain under the covered cafe awning- quite memorable! Can't recommend enough! read more

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This was the second time I went to the restaurant because it's across my hotel. Went for New Year's dinner and the service was not nice. I had an onion soup that was delicious, and a pitch of red wine. I wouldn't go there voluntarily again. Paris has an ENORMOUS amount of options of culinary excellence for less. read more