A popular quick lunch destination for people nearby. The model is interesting: first, you pick from a pre packed series of containers that include not just several kinds of salad, but also pasta, and quinoa (great for those who don't really like salad); then you take it to the counter where you can pick 4 different kinds of toppings that include all sorts of greens, fruits, cheeses and warm meats; then you choose one of 6 or so dressings (thai and français are my favorites); then it is mixed for you and you can get your salad to take away or to stay. Additional 40 cent charge for a roll of bread. Easy!
If you are feeling like a healthy lunch, go for the salad with a light dressing topped with veggies, and maybe some salmon. On the other end of the spectrum, where I frequently end up, I get the bowtie pasta, together with sausage, chicken, blocks of emmental cheese (a french favorite it seems) and the avocado, topped with the thai sauce. It keeps me full for the rest of the day and late into the evening. This might come in handy for an ex-pat trying to get used to the late dinners that are commonplace in Paris.
Here is a tip to avoid repeated disappointment: you want to come before 1:00 to avoid long lineups and the very real possibility that the avocados have run out.
With the roll of bread, it all comes to 9.60 euro. Sadly this is 60 cents more than my lunch credit cheques so I always have to be bring some extra change, but it is worthwhile. read more