This is the coffee shop that we've all been longing for to come to Paris -- friendly, personal,…read morehomemade, and, most importantly, VEGAN. (There are some other coffee shops in Paris that are similar in style, but if you *don't* eat animals and their secretions, any time you go to one of those "cool type" shops you have to settle for just a cuppa.) No! Us vegans want something to EAT, by jove. Thank God for Grounded. Everything is delicious and creatively presented, the hot chocolate is actually made with melted dark chocolate (um, SO GOOD,) and their menu is always evolving with the seasons. AMAZING food, guys. I'll be back -- hungry -- for more of their savory fare.

I made sure to scope out some great vegan spots before I visited Paris, and I can definitely say…read moreI'm glad I put this place on the list of restaurants to eat at! The two items we ordered were both SO good. We ordered some sort of toast that has almond butter, hazelnut butter, jam, and coconut flakes. It had the perfect amount of sweetness to satisfy a slight morning sweet tooth. The other item we ordered was the bowl of the month (or maybe it's the bowl of the week?) It, too, was wonderful, and so filling! Grounded is really cute and cozy inside, but I will say that it was HOT in this small space. Also, there isn't much seating in here. Maybe enough for 12-15 people. Still, the food here is incredible and the man working at the counter was so kind. Definitely stop in here if you can!

Delicious coffee at affordable prices. Also serve ice cream and pastries. Offers internet which is…read morea plus for tourists. Even though the cashier doesn't speak English she was very nice and patience with us. Lots of seating area and couches. More seating area in the basement(downstairs). You can sit for as long as you want. We sat for 3 hours waiting for our flight and they didn't kick us out. I think this place only takes cash cause when I pulled out my card to pay the cashier said something in French that I couldn't understand. Luckily my husband had some euros left and she seems to approve of it. Pro: Wifi & clean restroom, nice customer service, great coffee and lots of seating areas &CHARGING STATION! Con: strictly French only lol

Ridiculously cheap café which offers internet access. I hestitate to say "internet café" because…read morereally, it feels like you're walking into a lovely coffee shop. They offer bagels, various types of coffee based drinks, salads, etc. I had a bagel and a latte and was able to access the internet for free. A much better option than Starbucks. ;)

Fantastic bakery! Best kouign amann we've had outside of Douarnenez, where it was invented.read more

Ordered: Croissant (~€2)…read morePain au Chocolat (~€3) Chausson aux Pommes (~€3) Madeleine Glacée (~€2) Baguette (~€2) Aya's take: Blé Sucré is another bakery that is highly recommended and I had to make it my last stop before leaving Paris! I got a few pastries and it was still early enough that they were still warm! The Croissant was probably the best I had on this trip. It helped that the Croissant was fresh and warm, but it was also crispy on the outside and buttery & flaky on the inside. The Pain au Chocolat was also great but it could have used more chocolate for my liking. The Chausson aux Pommes was sweet, slightly acidic from the apples, and definitely heavier of the pastries. I've also never had fresh madeleines before and knew this would be the place to try them. The Madeleine Glacée were buttery and lightly sweet; these actually go so well with a cup of coffee or just a bite if you need a quick snack. All in all, great try!

Just had an espresso here. In fact, what I ordered was an espresso, what I got was the correct…read moreamount of ground coffee beans with way to much water passed through them. It's pretty standard to have bad espresso in France but this was one of the worst. Also, the place itself feels bad. It's just not a nice place to be.

Nothing more than decent. The food is okay, the drinks leave a little to be desired, and it's just…read morefar too expensive for what it offers. The main upsides for me were a chai latte and the fact that there's free wifi. It's a nice place to sit and study, though.

I ADORE this place. The food is really good and their specials change very often, so you can go…read morethere often and not have the same dish all the time. The service is incredible. Every single person is sweet and knows what they're talking about. They eat their own food and you can tell as you can ask if the special is good and they will be brutally honest with it The ambiance is typically French neighborhood-style bistro! People are nice and can talk to each other. The crowd is a mix of people visiting and people living in the neighborhood like me who go there on a weekly basis to have a nice warm meal that stays affordable and with a nice service. I highly recommend this place.

Highly recommend coming here if you're in the area. Why? They have a lot French staples at a decent…read moreprice, and it's very good. We got the beef tartare and the duck confit. The duck confit was a little salty but very tasty. The beef tartare might not be everybody because it is raw meat and can be slimy for some people. However I loved it, and I think anyone who comes to France should definitely give it a shot here. Again it's a primer at an affordable price. Inside is nice and quaint. The waitress didn't really speak a lot English but she's really nice and tried her best. We got what we needed as we exchanged my broken French and her basic English. They take cash and card.

Incredibly nice staff. Super Nintendo Classic edition. 40 cent for a large cup of cool fizzy water…read morewith unlimited refills

Oh hi hello Mokonuts! I love their mint green storefront. Lunch is reservation-only which is…read morecompletely valid for their tight space inside. You get real friendly with your table neighbors :) No matter, because I think the homey cafe vibe is what they're going for. It's run by a hardworking Japanese-Lebanese couple, and you can taste how fresh everything is. If she wasn't so busy, we would've chatted with her more! Small regret not trying their wine, but we had just landed in Paris that morning and the jet lag was hitting :P This was our first reintroduction into their more leisure dining culture, no phones and only conversation. If you come hangry, you might have a more difficult time with their longer wait times and smaller portions (please remember it's a cafe/bakery, not a full-on restaurant experience). I would come back just for their desserts because their ingredient combos are so whimsical!

Oh, how I loved dining at Mokonuts in Paris!…read more The unusual name caught my eye when I first started my restaurant research. But it was the reviews and feedback that cemented it as a "must do" for me. We managed to get a resy at this tiny (22 seats), lunch-only, Mon-Fri only, Mom and Pop shop. And it lived up to the accolades. Super-vibrant Moko Hirayama greeted and seated us. She's an ex-NYC lawyer and amateur baker turned professional baker, plus front of house wizard. Back in the miniscule open kitchen we saw her husband, Omar Koreitem, furiously finishing prep and start to cook at 12 noon sharp, all with just one other staffer. By the way, this Japanese - Lebanese couple just released a fabulous, beautiful cookbook (Mokonuts, Phaidon Press)... and it tells the story better than I can here. Suffice to say - highest recommendation - order it today! On our visit in November, my wife and I ordered almost the entire lunch menu, small by design, but absolutely terrific from start to finish. Check out some of the photos... *Organic Chicken, Pomme Ratte, Bruxelle Sprouts, Jus *Slow-Cooked Salmon, Salsify, Endives *Hamachi Crudo, Sumac, Lemon *Labné, Puntarelle *Tangy Lemon Tart, Pomegranate, Coconut Cream, Quince, Tapioca, Pomelo *Various exterior, inside, prep, dining room shots, and more. Mokonuts is one of those special places you don't come across very often. If you're headed to Paris, please start working on securing a resy ASAP. If you're not travelling, get the cookbook and enjoy at home. Either way, you can't go wrong!

Location: Honestly, I don't know. I did so much walking while I was art hunting that I have no idea…read morewhere I was by the time I got here. I'm pretty sure it was the 13th arrondissement. The place: Well, first of all, I discovered these guys in New York a few years ago while on a business trip and I fell in love. For real. They make fresh food daily including sandwiches, salads, some hot meals, baked goods - everything. I was so excited when I spotted the sign - the photographer I was with had zero say about going in. The goods: I had the lentil salad with avocado and roasted veggies - and it didn't disappoint! I also had a brownie. I love their brownies. In fact, one of my colleagues once cleaned out the Prêt near our NY office and mailed me 21 brownies. True story. My friend had a wrap and really enjoyed it. Service: Great - super friendly! Price point: I don't know because my buddy picked up the bill. It was his way of saying thank you for all the great walls I led him to during the art hunt!

I did this for my french teacher as an assignment. Bonjour,…read moremon nom est Francois et francais, my french may be off.