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Le Valentin

4.4 (74 reviews)
Closed 8:30 am - 7:30 pm

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Le Valentin is my fave breakfast spot in Paris! Cool Parisian vibe with amazing food! Le Valentino belt and Euro grade mask loved it :D
Eric R.

"Mon petit Claire, you were not the ball and chain! You are the Zeppelin!" - Paris, je t'aime Do you believe in serendipity like I do? I was walking solo thru the historic Passage Jouffroy, tiled walkway with high glass ceiling, around since 1836, is when i first met Le Valentin. Nestled between French cafés, boutiques, and a bookstore or two, is where you'll find lovely her! She looks so tempting! Oooh la la! On a whim I decide on breakfast. And oui oui let me tell you how serendipity was alive and well for this Monsieur. I am warmly greeted in French is when I decided to sit and eat a warm breakfast like a true Parisian would do. Café seats on the walkway, this time I decide to dine inside to soak up the interior vibe. Such a warm and delicious ambiance with baked pastries, breads, & confections everywhere! I am handed the menu, all in French mind you, after all, we are in Paris, right?! ;) After perusing the menu and suggestions from the lovely all-in-one, hostess, waitress, barista... I decide on a breakfast set. My choice of scrambled eggs & bacon, fresh garden salad paired perfectly with light dressing, Pain au chocolat and le nutty toast with the freshest Fig jam brought a perfect balance to life. Freshly squeezed Orange juice to compliment & oh la la Cappuccino! The most adorable Parisian barista made me forget about yesterday. She was not only just the hostess, waitress, barista, but also a darn good singer :D As I enjoyed breakfast, I looked at all the patrons around me, tourists, Parisians, a toddler pointing at all the boujee confections, and the lovely lady sipping Latté in one lonely corner. Everyone seemed so happy. A moment in time that will live in me forever je t'aime

Dessert - chocolate hazelnut
Eva M.

In Paris, Passage Jouffroy is one of several historic passageways that provide shortcuts through large blocks of buildings. Many of them now host restaurants, eateries, shops, and even a hotel. Inside Passage Jouffroy, is one of the BEST bakery, dessert, tea, coffee, sweets shop in the area. In Paris, there are quite a few bakeries that offer gorgeous desserts. The hours of such shops typically close at the 6pm. If you want some, you'll need to time it as tea time, lunch, or go for broke and eat them any time! During our trip, we kept wanting them after dinner but none is available by then. On the last day of our trip, we splurged on some morning calories and ate dessert for breakfast!! Of the three we chose: Chocolate hazelnut - This is a chocolate shelled cake with a filling. Our server didn't speak English, but she gestured that it's her favorite! Lemon Raspberry - Look-wise, this one is the prettiest. The French pastries have this elegance of a dainty cake bottom, some filling, and a gorgeous outer shell. Awesome! Rum cake - I was curious on what the little ball was and ordered it. Turns out it's additional rum sugar sauce that you squeeze and soak up with the cake. It's delicious, but a solid 3rd place compared to the other two. Definitely prioritize some calories and time to consume desserts while in Paris. This is a top notch location for such treats. It's very near metro 8 and 9.

Thomas M.

Came here with a colleague while waiting for dinner. Only got an espresso but it was like rocket fuel in the best way. I was jettlagged and left here thinking I'd drank 67 cups of coffee. Got a second espresso but didn't finish it, imagine not finishing an espresso. Anyway we sat in the outside hall and felt very French even though we are clearly tourists. Solid espresso.

Croissant
J L.

Heavenly croissants that are light and flaky. The first bite was oh so wonderful. I unfortunately did not dine in, but the inside is very cute and varying options of pasties and quiches. The location is in a passageway with some cute shops. Highly recommend this place!

Riley C.

A quick pop into this tasty little shop. It was quite nice to learn they did speak English and seemed quite okay to do so, which is not always the case. Everything looked wonderful and made it hard to decide what to purchase. A nice selection of loose leaf teas to go with the baked treats. Do make a stop in!

The best!
Iris R.

Perfection! We ordered Quiche Lorraine and also some amazing desserts and wine. I have never ever had such an exquisite quiche. The BEST. The inside is so wonderfully decorated. Its warm and quaint and beautiful. Very French! One of my very favorite places that we visited in Paris.....and we visited MANY. I hope to return one day!

enjoying OJ and Palmier
Deana M.

We love this place so much, we started our days with breakfast here during our trip. Our only regret was we wished we could've tried everything. My suggestion is to come right when they open so you get the croissants hot and fresh from the oven.

Came here for a mid morning snack. We ordered coffee, 2 croissants, the muscovado, and two quiches. The coffee was not anything to praise but the rest was wonderful. The quiches were filling and warm, the dessert was full of nutty flavor, and the croissants were delicious. Overall great eat and experience!

May L.

The hot chocolate was amazing. It was thick and had the right amount of sweetness. There was a depth of flavor in the hot chocolate from sweet sent in the vanilla bean and the earthy taste from the cinnamon. We spent several hours enjoying hot beverages and yummy pastry. I wished I had more time in Paris to try everything on their menu. Sad to say we were only able to get there twice during our stay. This is a good local place to go on a rainy day.

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Kozue M.

Desserts were 5 stars. Chocolate croissant was good but probably 3.5-4 star range for me. Pastries are affordable while desserts are a bit pricey. But you are paying for top quality dessert and space. It is well worth it. Service was excellent, too. Friendly, helpful, welcomes you with smile, which you don't get that much in central Paris area. I asked for recommendation since mille-feuille (napoleon) was weekend only. I think I got the first one on the menu. It was excellent. It had mousse texture but also creamy with hint of nutty flavor and berry sauce inside. I wish I could eat more... This place is tucked away from the busy street, so it's quiet. You can really enjoy the atmosphere and moment with yourself or your company. Highly recommended.

Kristle P.

Delicious place with delicious and fresh pastries!!! Highly recommend. Super friendly waiters and they spoke English so we were able to order just what we wanted the pastries were soooo good! The location is a bit hidden but adorable!

Pastry and cappuccino
Angela S.

Beautiful, homemade and handmade in the shop's basement kitchen every morning. The pastries were bougee; had gold flakes, sparking meringues, and flaky light crusts that melted in your mouth. The cappuccino was good too...a nice little afternoon treat

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Le Potager du Père Thierry - Duck breast

Le Potager du Père Thierry

(504 reviews)

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Montmartre, 18ème

This is the kind of place that you should be searching for when you come to Paris. Small and…read moreintimate, with well executed dishes and exceptional service. These smaller bistro type eateries are the lifeblood of the local cuisine. They consistently offer reasonably priced dishes that are full of flavor and technique. The wine and drink options are well catered to the menu and they provide options for most price points. The service we experienced was exactly what you want... our server had plenty of suggestions based on the offerings of the day. The service was attentive and responsive... not much more than you could ask for. I had the duck breast being offered... it was served alongside crispy potatoes, green beans, and a salad. Adding in the onion soup and a glass of wine... it quickly became a King's dinner at a very reasonable price. I would be more than happy to eat here again and look forward to exploring the rest of the menu offering many local and classic French options.

While walking around Montmartre we stumbled upon this cafe as it was the only place that had a…read moretable free. We really lucked out. This was one of the best meals we had in Paris. Like others have said, it's super small inside, so you'll get to know your neighbors really well. But your attention will be more focused on the food they bring out. I had the lamb with thyme sauce and my wife had the confit duck leg. Don't be afraid to pick the sauce of the day over the regular honey sauce. The sauce of the day on the day we went was a blackberry sauce which was crazy good. With a bottle of wine at 24 euros and both entrees under 20 euros, you couldn't really beat a meal of that quality in many places around Paris for that price. It was only after I ate at Le Potager did I see it had a bunch of great reviews on Yelp. It's definitely earned all those stars.

Sacrée Fleur - For 3 plus salad

Sacrée Fleur

(118 reviews)

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18ème, Barbès/Goutte d'Or

I was really excited for Sacrée Fleur and maybe hyped it too much in my mind. It was good but there…read morewas some room for improvement. Making a reservation isn't hard but you do need to email them and there's no online booking system. You also have to confirm again 1-2 days before. I understand they are small with a limited number of tables so that's fair and it seemed like everyone showed up even though they don't require a deposit. On a Friday night, it didn't appear there was much chance or walking in although there were like 2 open seats at what would have been a shared table. The menu is small and includes some typical French starters, steaks, 3 non steak entrees, cheeses, and dessert. All steaks come with potatoes, 3 sauces, salad. Service was a highlight. The waiter was personable and funny, had solid recommendations, and made sure leftovers were taken home. Also had a solid wine recommendation after asking some questions. They probably get a lot of people who don't speak French and they had no problem speaking English. The food- ordered a ribeye medium rare. The steak was so so charred on the outside and it almost ruined the whole thing. I really wish they would have charred it way less especially when it was ordered medium rare. There is seared and then there is burnt; this was sadly the latter. The steak itself was fine, honestly nowhere near the best meat I have had but the price is quite reasonable for how much you get. I would say the steak was maybe 6/10 for me, largely due to the cooking. The fries were phenomenal. Definitely a highlight and really tasty and with a great texture. Salad was good, pretty typical. I wanted to like the sauces more but found them just okay. The best by far for me was the blue cheese sauce but even this one I thought the flavors could have popped a little more. Atmosphere was fun, there were a few bigger groups (6-8 which is the biggest they accommodate) but it never got unreasonably loud. Overall I wanted to love it but was a bit disappointed even though the service and fries were both great.

On our final night in Paris, we were looking for a good restaurant near our hotel and I stumbled…read moreupon Sacrée Fleur. It's a tiny restaurant, so if you're a party of two, you might share a table with others, but they have spacers so you don't feel like you're eating together. Reservations were easy to make. You email in your requested sitting and someone will get back to you shortly. We were able to get in a little ahead of schedule and start the adventure. Wines were reasonably priced and they had a good variety of cocktails. We hadn't had French onion soup on our trip, so we ordered it as an appetizer. Sometimes it can get a little salty, but these were very well blended. Sacree Fleur seems to be known for their steak and frites, so we ordered the steak for two. Steak comes out on a sizzling platter. You can turn the pieces over to keep cooking until your preferred temperature. It was quite succulent and the fries were well prepared. There are two dipping sauces and some salt to season your meal. We hadn't a great time and way too much food :)

Au Pied du Sacré Coeur - Daurade Royale

Au Pied du Sacré Coeur

(176 reviews)

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Mairie du 18e/Lamarck, 18ème

My wife and I came here after hiking around Montmartre and saw all the great reviews for this…read morerestaurant here and on other sites. We were so looking forward to the frog legs, onion soup and other delicacies pictured. We got there and the sign was just as it was with the same name -- Au Pied du Sacre Coeur. We should've noticed something was wrong when no one was inside. When the waiter (lone person working along with cook) gave us the menu, my wife and I stared at each other completely confused. The menu looked nothing like the ones on this website and featured Italian food items, like spaghetti, arroz con pollo or mozarella. I asked him about frog legs or the onion soup. He looked confused and just said no. Out of respect for him, we just ordered the charcuterie, which featured stale bread and a few slices of meat taken from my local grocery store in the U.S. Also -- they claimed to not accept any international credit cards. WHAT HAPPENED? Are all these reviews fake? Most likely, they underwent new ownership right when we visited. But new visitors -- please beware. Do not trust any of the reviews before mine. If I was mistaken, please post photos and just tell me that I was part of some elaborate joke to ruin a lunch for me and my wife.

The glaring problem here would be service and timing. Min was correct; we too waited about :40 for…read moreany food of any kind to show, and the restaurant on a Thursday was so not busy. That's not acceptable. The food, however, was. Hence my difficulty in giving one rating. Our 3 dishes tried were indeed solid. Generous servings of seafood in the bouillabaisse, and I have no qualms whatsoever with my cuise de grenouille and foie gras salads. Bread kept us alive. The free Cote du Rhône glass was appreciated for check-in! Our server had his head permanently at a 30 degree angle, staring at his mobile. Tis a shame. But he was friendly ( oh, and easy on the eyes). I liked the quiet location out of the chaotic fray, like up the street, with all its smoking and volume. PS This is lover's type of location. Even the dark end of the small street feels illicit!

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