I am writing this review hesitantly because although my first encounter with this bakery went well,…read moreother reviews talk about mice running around the pastries. But until I see the same, I will disregard those claims. During a 15 minute break from class on a Saturday, I jogged over from ESIEE for some coffee and pastries for breakfast. There was a line to the door but I decided to wait it out. It moved slowly but I was able to get everything I wanted and get back too class with a few minutes to spare. For under 10€ I was able to get a double espresso, palmier, Kouign-amann, croissant, and a sacristain. Holy crap! They were all amazing. As good as the best I've ever had in the heart of Paris and at half the cost. The combination of flakey, crunchy, gooey, sticky, buttery, and sweet for all of them was perfect. If you're walking by and the line isn't long, this is worth a stop.

From the owner: Le temps d'un éclair Comme son voisin le Saint-Furcy, le Flash Café Bar jouit d'une position…read moreprivilégiée sur la place principale de Lagny-sur-Marne. Décoré de boiseries foncées, c'est un authentique café français, où l'on s'assoit parmi les habitués et les touristes pour simplement se reposer et prendre du bon temps.

A very simple and minimalistic establishment just in the heart of the city of Chelles. The tea is…read morethe best part, you can find different types of tea imported from China and from France. The cake and cookies handmade by the owner are a piece of heaven on Earth the moment they touch your tastebuds. Very friendly and English speaking so that was a plus, you can find the place just a minute or two away from the Chelles train station. One of the best experiences we had in Paris, thank you so much!!