I visited Carette on Trocadero place with my Fiance for Valentine's day weekend 2026. We arrived at 7:30am (right at opening) so that we could have a lovely breakfast without crowds. We ordered the quiche lorraine, a croque madame, hot chocolate to share, chocolate crepes and one pain au chocolate. Everything was exquisite- the pastries were flakey and buttery, the chocolate was rich and creamy, the quiche and croque madame were so savory and delectable. Some reviews mention rude waitstaff and feeling rushed; but my fiance and I had the exact opposite experience. In fact, all of the staff we came across and interacted with, especially our waitress Nathali, were SO pleasant and attentive. As others mention, the pricing is higher than elsewhere but the quality of the meal here is unmatched and absolutely worth it. We had a lovely date at Carette and would ABSOLUTELY recommend to others! read more

There was a line for about fifteen minutes at lunch time. We enjoyed our beverages. There was some confusion on our food, but everyone ate and was happy. The location is fantastic. read more

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We came here after watching the sunset and taking pics of the Eifel Tower from Trocadero. As expected, per the reviews we read, this place did not disappoint. I believe i found the best hot chocolate here with the flavor perfection i could not believe and having the perfect texture! It def paired well with the croissant. Hubby ordered an omelette which he mentioned was delightful. This get packed as well as it is in front of the Trocadero, so it gets the traffic. We sat outside which was perfect, we were able to people watch and just enjoy the morning. There is a display of a variety of pastries inside which we didn't get to try as we were so full but this will is already bookmarked for the next trip! read more

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We had seen plenty of reviews for this place, so we made a point to stop in on our visit. It was late, and we had already had dinner, so we were just looking for a later-night snack. Absolutely unforgettable! First off, we sat outside, which was a fantastic ambiance, even if it was a tad crowded, even after 10 PM (welcome to France!). The waiter was fantastic; super polite and helpful. Something for non-Europeans to remember: don't expect fast service. Honestly, i see so many reviews, and it's like, did you even research the culture? If you show up acting like an idiot, being loud, rude, making no attempt to respect their culture or even speak the language, then yeah, people are going to be less attentive to you. welcome to everywhere. if you even try, they will appreciate you, and this place is no different. And being able to speak French, we had a wonderful experience. So, that aside, our late night snack. This place is known for a lot of things, but we went with the canapés maison and the chocolate chaud - finger sandwiches (not a direct translation) and hot chocolate. This place is certainly known for their hot chocolate, and damn, the reputation is worth it! Easily the best i've ever had, and it was thick, with a masterful flavor. the chantilly cream added a touch of creaminess, and that in and of itself was worthy of a spoon, which...yes, that happened, because they gave us so much. Absolutely fantastic. The finger sandwiches were fantastic as well! Very small, don't expect something huge. The quality, though, was magnificent! We had the tomato, chicken, and ham offerings. Bread was soft, butter was fantastic, and overall, the flavor was top notch for all of these. Honestly, if we hadn't had dinner, we probably would've stopped here for more. We did stop into another Carette on the other side of Paris, and that time, again, we had the finger sandwiches. But this time, i had a coffee, which was delicious as well. This place is hard to go wrong, and despite having only a couple of offerings, the rest of the food we saw moving around looked absolutely amazing. This is a must-try if you're in Paris! read more

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This was my favorite hot chocolate in Paris. I preferred it over the hot chocolate at Angelina Paris. The croissant was very fresh and it paired very well with the hot chocolate. I liked the ambiance a lot here and the waiters were nice. I can't wait to go back during my next trip to Paris. read more

Carette - Croissants and Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream - Tea Rooms Near Me - Paris, 75

I consider myself a casual hot chocolate connoisseur... and this is the best hot chocolate I've had in my entire life! The hot chocolate is rich and the whipped cream isn't too sweet and super fluffy -- this location is right by Eiffel Tower so expect a short wait, but otherwise a great pit stop! read more

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Lone line but it went by wuickly! Only waited about 10/15 mins. Amazing food, we had the hot chocolate, scrambled eggs, crepe with fresh fruits, tarte aux 2 citrons, and the toast carette with ham. Literally everything was tasty. We were a bit disappointed to not be able to had tried their croissants (they had ran out for the day - we got there in the afternoon) but im sure they are great. I will make sure to come back at an earlier time for the croissants :) great staff as well. P.s. their whipped cream (chanitilly) is sooooo delicious & this restaurant is a 3 minute walk from the trocadero eiffel tower viewing spot. *chefs kiss* read more

Wow! Just wow! The most delicious hot chocolate ever... and I paired it with a pan chocolat. It was a sweet and yummy breakfast with a view. Tables are extra tight here but people want to get a hot chocolate so it's not surprising! Service was fine, they were quite busy! read more

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Beautiful restaurant inside & out. I had so much fun going in person after seeing this place all over tik tok. The food was yummy, but the favorite of the meal was 1000% the hot chocolate. You MUST try it. read more

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This viral cafe was a okay experience in my opinion. There really is no view of the Eiffel Tower and the place is really packed. I felt too cramped and the service felt rushed. The hot chocolate was good and rich and paired well with the whipped cream. The chocolate croissant was also okay, but I've had better for almost half the price. Finally, the price of strawberries was outrageous, around €19.50! Overall, I think this place is overpriced and overrated. The hot chocolate is good though. read more

Carette - Hot chocolate with whipped cream, strawberries and chocolate croissants. - Tea Rooms Near Me - Paris, 75

Those who said it's a tourist trap are right, unfortunately. Observed Extraordinarily rude service (led by their manager in the black shirt), and the food was extremely disappointing. This place seems propped up by sponsoring social media context which should have been enough of a warning not to go. read more

I visited here while I was in Paris and I must say delicious. I know it's a lot of hype around it on social media and it definitely lives up to it. It was a beautiful day and we arrived early enough to get a table outside to enjoy and people watch. The ambiance was good and the food delicious. The hot chocolate was a fav and the whip cream was delicious. Everytime I'm in Paris this will definitely be a must! read more

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Carette is an amazing restaurant with a lively atmosphere. It was a cozy spot with incredible food. We went for breakfast and the service was very fast. The hot chocolate was amazing and would highly recommended. The pastries were incredible and we could tell that they were fresh. The pastries also paired really well with the drinks. This location is great as it if walking distance from an Eiffel Tower viewing spot. read more

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Worth the wait for the delicious hot chocolate fresh seasonal fruits and location was outside where we could people watch as we sipped our coffee. My friend had lemon crepes I didn't get a picture but she loved it read more

Carette - Everything in all its glory I can't wait to go back. I wished o could buy the hot chocolate to go home with - Tea Rooms Near Me - Paris, 75

I went early morning on a weekday with no wait! Place was empty and was easy to get a seat. I ordered a pain au chocolate, orange juice, scrambled eggs, and their famous hot chocolate with cream! The hot chocolate was rich, decadent, and delicious paired with the cream. Their eggs were soft, creamy, and buttery in taste. Orange juice tasted freshly squeezed while the pain au chocolate was just okay. Overall would definitely come back for their hot chocolate! read more

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Carette really was that girl for our Paris trip. Wandering around one evening looking for a warm beverage so we stumbled into Carette and had some of the richest most decadent hot chocolate and crepes ever. Like you really can't beat it. Our waiter was was so nice to us and patient with the menu. We all ordered the hot chocolate and got an assortment of crepes and everything was delicious. We sat outside also and you can see the Eiffel Tower. If you're close by you have to pop in here! read more

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Yes it's busy and you have to wait in line but it's worth the experience! I was here solo and had the hot chocolate with whipped cream inside. Fortunately there are also outlets incase you need to charge up which I actually desperately did that day. A pot of hot chocolate can definitely feed two people but you bet I tried to drink it all myself lol. Service was impeccable and super friendly. I enjoyed the hot chocolate immensely without the whipped cream. It was rich and silky, perfect thickness, not super thick and not super runny either, somewhere right in the middle. If it were thicker I would've also been happy but any thinner and not so much. So just the right consistency. It was dark but not SUPER DARK that it NEEDED the cream and so it was a great drinking experience overall. The cream itself seemed unsweetened and had that lovely delicate milky/cream taste. The hot chocolate was served with a complimentary little shortbread biscuit. I also got the opera cake and it perfect balance of chocolate and coffee. It was all rather expensive though so it's not like you're saving any money on pastries or cakes while in Paris as you might think since you're getting the goods from the source. I will definitely be trying the other famous hot chocolate spots in the future though! Also there's a service tip included in your bill just to be aware! read more

I found this place on Instagram and immediately added it to my must try list for Paris. I am so glad I did because I would HIGHLY recommend visiting Carette for hot chocolate. I specifically recommend visiting them in the late evening as a sweet treat after dinner especially since there is hardly any line then. It is very expensive with each serving being around $14 but you get a couple cups out of it. The ambiance and vibes of this place are just wonderful and I know I'll be back! read more

Carette - crepes, hot chocolate - Tea Rooms Near Me - Paris, 75

This place was honestly not worth the hype in my opinion -- high prices and mediocre food but what you do get is the lovely Parisian ambiance steps away from Trocadero Square. We came here for an early-ish dinner during our visit to Paris so we could see the Eiffel Tower sparkle at night afterwards. They have indoor and outdoor seating, but there was no wait for outdoor seating so we opted for that given the lovely weather. We ordered the poulet club sandwiches plus the veggie soup. The soup was pretty standard, and the sandwiches were cute and quite delicious but definitely quite pricey for what you get. Overall this definitely wasn't a top dining experience for me while in Paris, but maybe we should have tried their hot chocolate... read more

Carette - Veggie soup & club sandwiches (poulet) - Tea Rooms Near Me - Paris, 75

Busy cafe not far from the Eiffel tower, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Well staffed but service can be slow at times as they really do get busy. Come here for the hot chocolate (which they're social media famous for), and the decent macarons and crepes. The rest of the food (at least as far as we tried) was honestly not very good. The soupe d'oignon is better at either of the neighboring restaurants next door. Tasted not as fresh, both in terms of the broth and the cheese. Their veggie soup was bland as well. Just felt like the savory food isn't made with love or care, but just pumped out. Generally pricey menu. Yes it's in a touristy area, but either restaurant next door offers pretty much the same food options for half the price. If we were to return, I'd only really get the hot chocolate, as it tastes top notch and is an experience. read more

Carette - Crepes with chocolate - Tea Rooms Near Me - Paris, 75

I was so excited to visit the Carette in Trocadero based on all the online buzz , but was unfortunately disappointed. First off, the prices are beyond reason.. I get that it is a touristy iconic place, but 19 Euros for an Aperol Spritz is actually insane. The crepes and food are also on the higher end of prices, but I went with it for the location and high expectations. Sadly, the prices did not meet the quality of the food, the crepes were edging on the uncooked with the tinies amount of toppings/ fillings. There are so many better options in Paris. Go somewhere else! read more

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A bit overhyped - I'd return solely for the hot chocolate! Arrival: My friend and I arrived around 8 am on a Sunday for breakfast before exploring the Trocadéro/Eiffel Tower. We waited in a short line for about 5-10 minutes before being seated outside. Definitely come early; it's not worth a long wait! Food: I ordered the brunch special, which included hot chocolate, orange juice, pain au chocolat, toast/jam, and scrambled eggs with cheese and chives. I found 38€ reasonable for the amount of food, especially since it could be shared. The food itself was mid. The eggs were cold and underseasoned, but I enjoyed the hot chocolate with fresh whipped cream. It wasn't too thick but very sweet, as expected. The fresh orange juice was perfectly tart! Service: We felt rushed and had difficulty finding a waiter to ask for water. The high table turnover is understandable due to demand, but it's not the place to linger/chat as you sip and snack! TL;DR - I enjoyed the hot chocolate and orange juice, but wouldn't wait in a long line for it. If I return, I'll skip the food and just order drinks. Arrive early to be seated quickly! read more

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Carette is definitely a tourist trap. Over priced and just not good. Don't let Instagram fool you like it did us!

Love love love this place Love it so much, I went twice in under a week. I was in the city for only 4 days and allocated two meals here. That's commitment. I kicked off day 1 here by meeting my friend for a quick bite. All I did was drop off my luggage at my airbnb then went straight here. My friend was already in line so the wait was fairly quick. I do have to say that I have to commend how quick that line goes. Their staff are on it. We got seated right out front, with a full view of the Eiffel tower. We placed our order with a lovely lady who we later found out speaks not only french and English, but also Arabic. She was so nice to us. Two days later, I dropped in with another friend. But this time we biked from our airbnb to the location by the Louvre. We worked up an appetite which resulted in me going hard by ordering so much food. The hot chocolate is obviously the highlight for everyone, but for me it was the eggs. My god they just do it better here. Impeccable service. The folks at both locations I visited were friendly and nice. read more

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Always worth the hype. The hot chocolate has been earth shattering to me ever since 2022 when I first had it. It's the kind that makes you crave a European hot chocolate when you're at home. Macarons are also thumbs up! I think one time back during my first trip, they saw me carry a Laduree bag and looked at it in disgust and said "ours are better". Two years later, I'm still not sure about that, but one thing that's taught me is that there *are* better macarons than Laduree and Pierre Herme. So give them a try! We waited about 20 minutes around 7pm but got seated earlier since we're New Yorkers and don't mind the cold. Service was speedy! read more

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Stopped by here on the recommendation of a new friend in Paris. It was in a busy and mildly touristy area so we weren't expecting much. So let me tell you that the hot chocolate here will haunt me forever as one of the best things I have ever tasted in my life. It's not fair that it can only be had in a patisserie 5671 miles from my home. It warmed me and elevated my mood in ways that should be studied by science. I suspect that it could solve the mental health crisis unfolding all over the world. We tried the hot chocolate in several other places in Paris prior to leaving, and all were good. But this was the best. Everything we had here was good by the way. But the chocolate is the star of the show. Go for that. Just know that you will be thinking about it forever. read more

Carette - Yup - Tea Rooms Near Me - Paris, 75

The hot chocolate is what they are known for. It is very rich but delicious. Their desserts are average. There is always a queue so expect a wait. Just a short walk from Trocadero. read more

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We had to visit Carette again. It was literally 1/2 a block from our hotel. It was right across the Eiffel Tower. There was a small queue while we waited around two in the afternoon. We opted to be seated inside, but it was quite loud I expected. But the service was great. The service were very attentive. We were given water at the end per our request. The lovely server was very appreciative as we paid the bill and left her a tip. They were very friendly and the most courteous staff, including the management. We can't wait to come back. read more

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Definitely an Instagram worthy spot Just by the presentation and traditional French ambience Sitting outs was definitely worth it There is a sweet spot when it comes to time not to hit a line but if there is a line it moves fast and they are very quick with service A lot different then traditional service at other places Customer service was 50/50 the person who sat me extremely nice My server seemed not to be as chipper more so annoyed at being a server But the server who took over for him was extremely friendly and kind Prices are high but ur paying for the name In all if ur into posting pictures this is the place for u read more

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Based on a recommendation from a friend (plus aided by various Instagram videos) I came to Carette to jumpstart my first day in Paris. I came early on a Saturday morning at about 8:30am. There was no line and I was seated right away. I ordered the Carette hot chocolate with the chantilly cream as well as a plain croissant. It came quite fast! Probably about 5 minutes after I ordered. The waiter poured the hot chocolate from the jug into my cup for me before setting it on the table. I immediately dug in! The hot chocolate was thick but not too thick, still very much drinkable. It was rich, sweet, and very delicious! The croissant was flaky and yummy! It wasn't necessarily the best croissant I've had but it was good. The inside of the restaurant was very nice and the staff was very kind. Overall, I had a really great experience! The food is a bit pricey but I do think it's paying for a certain experience and I honestly enjoyed what I got. Do recommend! read more

Carette - Croissant and Hot Chocolate with Chantilly cream! - Tea Rooms Near Me - Paris, 75

My friend got the hot chocolate, which honestly could be the best hot chocolate I've ever had! But also I've only pretty much had only the instant hot chocolate, so maybe that's not saying much. The cafe latte was really good as well! We also got some finger sandwiches and pistachio cake. The pistachio cake isn't much of a cake but a slice from a loaf, and it was a bit dry. Probably can skip on food, but the drinks are great! read more

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Is this worth the hype? I think so! The whole interior and exterior is exactly what you'd expect of a Paris restaurant. The service was quick and easy. We did wait in line (even in the winter) for about 20ish minutes but we were swiftly seated inside. Our server recommended some light bites and was a great person to chat with. The hot chocolates were so delicious and rich. I honestly could have shared one with my friend. We got some little pastries and a sort of stuffed baguette to munch on. read more

Carette - Tea Rooms Near Me - Paris, 75

Was very excited to try this iconic spot near the Trocadéro, and was not disappointed. Carette is a picturesque patisserie with delicious pastries and hot chocolate that has people lining around the block! We came here on a weekday afternoon and were lucky to be seated almost immediately, and service was friendly. Inside is very quaint and has the feeling of a classic French cafe. There is also an outside patio, that has a view of the Eiffel tower. The hot chocolate was very delicious - rich in flavor and creamy! I also love that it was served in metal tea pots and with the signature excess of whip cream on the side to add in. We also ordered the petit pastries which came with two small random pastries that were great to pair with the hot chocolate. It may be considered a "tourist trap" and is a bit on the pricey side in comparison to other patisseries, but overall I was glad I tried this popular place! read more

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Ok so confirming that the hype is real! Happened to be at Trocadero and visited their location. There was a huge line when we got there but it went so fast and def worth the wait Service - is v friendly! Our server was efficient and very pleasant. Food - amazing! We got of course the French hot cocoa w chantlily, ham and cheese omelette, croissant and pan au chocolat and everything was tasty! We sat outside and the vibe was giving Parisian! Will definitely comeback. read more

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Everything was amazing! From our food, strawberries, hot chocolate and macaroons! I can't wait to go back!!

Carette is a classic cafe in the heart of Paris, not to be missed! We tried a bit of it all...quiche, croissant, penne, salad and of course their famous hot chocolate and fresh cream. The macarons were amazing! And the packaging was beautiful. This is an open air cafe. Seating is somewhat tight but manageable. We made friends with the diners next to us. Service was adequate as it was quite crowded read more

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I first discovered Carette years ago from their very small Montmartre location and immediately fell in love. I feel like a girl never forgets her first gift of fresh macaroons flown straight in from France, mine were Ladurée - many many moons ago when Ladurée did not exists in the states. Each time I visit Paris I try more and more macaroons but Carette remain my favorite among the endless options and larger more famous stores. This past trip I decided I'd make it into a little hot chocolate tour as well, having hot cocoas from all of the places. I made it to 3 ;) 2 of which I'd had before but realized I don't know that I'd ever had Carette's. I trained over early Monday morning after brekke to secure a box of macaroons to bring home to my sons girlfriend. I wanted her to have options :) and to be able to enjoy some of my favorites. I built her a box at the counter and then secured a table to enjoy a hot chocolate and a couple of macaroons there. My hot cocoa was great but I think my favorite remains the sit down option at Angelina if you don't mind waiting for a table, or even perhaps their takeaway option. Service was good and I'm not exactly sure what it is about their macaroons that make them consistently my favorite year in and year out but they simply are. When I arrived home, my sons gf and I enjoyed coffee and had a little taste test with the options I brought home and I still very much always vote for Carette, don't get me wrong I love all macaroons so don't pass up the other lovely places but I highly recommend these. This location is also perfect! Literally steps from the metro which I'm sure you'll be riding everywhere if you're doing Paris right. read more

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I came here at the behest of a tik tok which promised to transport me to my coquette era. It did! This spot is nothing but tourist but it has all the Parisian feels. I ordered the hot chocolate, latte, club sandwich, flan & croissants. It was all delicious and this place gets my vote for best hot chocolate. I've added this place to my Paris must go spots! There is a long line that forms but it goes by fast. I waited about 30 minutes. There were a lot of pastries I wanted to try so I'll definitely be back! read more

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This place has no shortage of TikTok fandom, and I'm so glad I was able to dine here. My friend and I came around 11 AM on a weekday, and there was already a pretty long line! I'd say we waited maybe about 20 minutes or so, which isn't too bad. Carette is such a cute cafe with TONS of options when it comes to food. I was seriously overwhelmed with what I should get because everything sounds so good. I ended up getting a coffee, as well as the club sandwich, which comes in a finger sandwich format and is plated so thoughtfully. I got the Parisien "Duo" which I thought was flavorful yet light. We ended our meal with the Mont Blanc and mini raspberry tarts -- such a delicious and decadent way to end the meal! read more

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Tourist trap? Yes. But I am a tourist :) Carette is one of the most popular Paris cafes and visiting a cafe for brunch is a MUST DO in Paris. I love Carette because of their branded plates and lovely outdoor seating options. There are multiple Carette locations but this one is conveniently located next to the Trocadéro, which is a beautiful viewing area across from the Eiffel Tower. We ordered a few pastries, cafes, and their breakfast plates. Everything was pretty good but what I thought was REALLY GOOD was the hot chocolate and the scrambled eggs. The hot chocolate is a must-get and is what diners come here for. Just imagine the most rich and creamy chocolate you've ever had. Now imagine it in liquid form. Thick and delicious. read more

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