The food was alright, but the team effort here is impressive. For a cafe in Paris, this place is…read moreactually very spacious, with plenty of outdoor seating, a lengthy bar, and several couches, and a foosball table if that strikes your fancy.
We were here one night when it was pouring outside. The outdoor seating area was covered with glass doors and an awning, but the rain coming down was forcing the awning to cave in. That whole area was starting to flood, so the guests moved inside. Meanwhile, the staff, including bartenders and waitresses, rushed out there to get brooms and anything with enough reach to push the water off of the awning and onto the street. Some of the water still forced its way in, drenching the staff members. As the rain came down relentlessly, their efforts seemed futile, but I respect their dedication.
19.50€ Planche Mixte - Swiss, Comte, brie, and prosciutto, salame, jambon with cornichons and lettuce leaves , and baguette:
Our sweet waitress told us that the charcuterie and cheese board would be plenty of food for two people. The meats and cheeses were not bad, but it whet our appetite for more. The waitress was amused by our rather surprisingly large appetites.
11.50€ Croque Madame - ham and cheese sandwich with fried egg, lettuce leaves, and small basket of fries:
A decent sandwich with a crunchy, crispy cheese on the outside. The fried egg had a nice, runny middle, but I would have liked it if the edges of the egg white weren't dried up, and also would have been nice if the egg was fused into the sandwich to form one entity, instead of an eggg lying atop of a sandwich. The fries were okay, but the salad was just a little wilted.
6.70€ Pink Paloma, Saint Germain Spritz, Pear Fizz:
The drinks we ordered were very reasonably priced. Very light and refreshing, nothing crazy, but they did come with glow-in-the-dark straws. Interesting touch.
Originally we came for a couple of drinks and snacks, but once it started raining, we decided to delay our exit, and ended up eating a very full meal.
