A wonderfully cozy spot for an afternoon snack after hitting the Champagne houses (when many…read morerestaurants are closed). Great music and service. My server created a delicious plate of French cheese and charcuterie with a variety of items that I may not have selected for myself, and she also selected a perfect wine pairing. She explained each item on my plate, including the region of France from which each item originated and stories about the individual producers.

Oh la la la la. What to say. We made a mistake and tried, yet again, to find something decent in…read moreReims. Some people just aren't cut out for doing business. This place had the right look, and is one of the few places in Reims found on LeFooding. Wines by the glass are "blind", so you pick a color and get a wine. My companion and I each chose red, and were served a very small glass of wine. We were later told it was a Czech wine, but weren't able to actually look at the bottle, which kind of defeats the purpose of, I don't know, trying to find a wine or grape another time? Service is achingly slow, and awkward. Multiple people coming to drop off silverware, but I had to find my own menu. We wanted a simple apero, and ordered a cheese plate, which is described as having 5 cheeses. The smallest cheese plate I've ever seen - 17 euros - and served on a bread plate. I've seen pats of butter on toast bigger than these cheeses. It took almost 30 minutes for the cheese matchsticks to arrive. Since this made us very cranky we kept a close eye on the rest of the tables. Our neighbors ordered the same cheese plate, with what looked like a lot more cheese, but still ridiculously small. Not clear if this is a bobo place for tourists, and thus, they get you once and you won't ever come back. But either way, we won't be back. To quote my companion: "Reims c'est une cauchemar des années 90."

We stopped here on our tour of Reims to taste some delicious cheeses. This is a great place to pick…read moreup some cheese; the shop owner is very nice. There is a bakery next door to the shop, where you can pick up a baguette to go with your cheeses.

We sought an authentic fromagerie during our recent trip to Reims--one with regionally produced…read morecheeses to accompany our Champagne from the Clos du Mont D'Hor. We found here a well stocked shop with a polite and knowledgeable staff, who guided us to a creamy Langres and a fragrant Maroilles Fermier. Both were fresh and delicious. If it's cheese you love, be sure to shop here.

Our AirBnB host recommended this cheese shop, and it did not disappoint! Their selection of…read morecheeses seems to change every few days. One of the owners speaks English and was incredibly helpful recommending some amazing local cheese - we went back twice. In addition to local cheese, they also have a great selection of European cheeses, and he sold us the most incredible salted butter I've ever eaten. He was also kind enough to recommend a bakery down the street for the most delicious baguettes!

I am so happy that Frommages et Vins has such a wealth of French cheeses. I agree - the owner that…read morespeaks English - and does so very well - was able to assist with some new cheese picks as well as point me in the direction of some spectacular and not overly priced wines. Cheers!!

This is a fairly large confectioner that is conveniently located on the pedestrian walkway, Place…read moreDrouet D'Erlon in Reims. We went in here because my sister wanted to buy a box of chocolate for a friend. The store sells chocolates by the kilo, packaged candies such as caramels, meringues, biscuits, cookies and etc....Also you cannot miss the large variety of macarons they have on display. The ladies working in there are very friendly and have samples ready for their customers. We saw a sign for 7€ for 100 grams of chocolate, which seems to be a good deal. I bought the deal, but had the lady who was helping me choose the chocolates for me. Too many choices and they all looked good! The nice thing is the pieces are small, and that's good because the milk chocolate ones are a little sweeter than I like. She asked me if I wanted it boxed as in a gift for someone or in a regular bag. It was only a gift for myself, so I just had it bagged. The chocolates were good. The 100 grams were just enough to snack on for a few days. The milks were definitely sweater than the darks, so if you prefer then less sweet, get their dark chocolate. The two young ladies in there who were working were very friendly and very eager to help. Next time we're in Reims, I'd come back here and try their other confections like their macarons and other candies!

This is a very nice Monoprix located in downtown Reims. It's inside a shopping center, but this…read moremassive Monoprix is part grocery store, part department store! If you're looking for some staples, this is your place. The grocery store has a great selection of local wine and spirits for decent prices. There's a lot of food too: fresh fruit, frozen items, bakery items, and must-haves for visitors in France, like bottled water and French butter for your baguettes! We loaded up on some wine and champagne for our stay, as well as a couple of staples to have for snacks and train rides. This Monoprix has clothing, souvenirs, toys, home goods, and more. I bought this adorable reusable tote bag for around one dollar, and it was not only useful during my trip, but it's one of my favorite souvenirs I bought during my trip to France.

My family went here for some breakfast and it was perfect. The bottom level of this store is a…read moregrocery/bakery. We got fresh squeezed orange juice from the self serve machine and croissants from the bakery. WOW. The croissants were exactly how they're supposed to taste, and better! Flakey, buttery and airy!

We were staying in Reims for a couple of nights while touring the nearby champagne houses and were…read moresearching for a local but hospitable place to eat dinner, and Le Tablier looked homey and welcoming so we decided to give it a try. This is exactly the kind of brasserie you hope to stumble into in the middle of Reims. It's right on Place Drouet d'Erlon with a big, lively terrace facing the Subé fountain. That means it gives off great people-watching vibes, although in December it was too chilly to dine outside. The atmosphere of the restaurant hits that sweet spot between cozy, rustic, and modern. It feels relaxed but still polished, like a place that knows what it's doing without trying too hard. The tables are packed too closely together, which was a nice change as to the European norm. We were able to enjoy our dinner and conversation without touching elbows with fellow guests. To be fair, we were dining at an "off" time, so it wasn't very busy. Your mileage may vary if you visit during the popular dinner hours. The staff were genuinely welcoming, especially to foreign visitors, which honestly stands out by French standards. English menus were available, service was friendly and easygoing, and nothing felt rushed. We were greeted warmly by the host, who immediately started speaking to us in English (how do they ALWAYS KNOW?!). We still tried to speak some French to him, which he appreciated. I swear attempting to converse in the local language does wonders when you're a tourist in Europe! The cocktail menu is extensive and creative, and we had some excellent cocktails along with a solid house wine (typical in France) that set me back a whopping 5 Euros LOL. My hubby's cocktail was beautifully presented and garnished with dried fruit, and it was nice and strong. Even the bread basket deserves a shout out for the simple, fresh, and very snackable crusty, sliced baguette. Food-wise, everything was quite tasty. My snail-loving hubby said the escargots (9 Euros for a half dozen) were plump, garlicky, and perfectly done. He never, ever passes up the chance to order this dish whenever we are in France, and he really raved about these. I opted for the Salmon Amandine (24 Euros), which was served with a cider and mustard sauce and butter mashed potatoes. My fish was flavorful and well-cooked, and the portion was quite large. My husband went with a steak and potatoes dish, which he said was rich and satisfying. The potatoes were fried in what tasted like duck fat, and everything was well seasoned. Even by American standards, the portions were huge. These are definitely generous brasserie-style plates, so much so that we skipped on dessert (and the selections sounded incredible). For escargots, salmon, beef, a cocktail, glass of wine, bottled water, and all that atmosphere, we paid about €80, which felt like a great deal for the quality and location. It's not cheap, but it's worth it. I would definitely recommend Le Tablier to visitors in the area. It's a great choice for a casual, fun meal with tasty drinks right in the heart of Reims.

Food was decent, I got the salmon and it just felt like it was missing something. Others got the…read morepasta and had very good things to say about it. The downside is that the service was very very slow. It took us 40 minutes to get desserts which seemed annoying as what should've been a quick dinner lasted about 2 hours.

I was visiting the Champagne region of France, and stumbled upon Jeff de Bruges while exploring…read moreReims on foot. I thought some chocolates would be nice to pair with the multiple bottles of bubbly that I had back in the hotel, so I stopped in to take a peek. Jeff de Bruges is a French chain that specializes in pretty chocolates. The style blends traditional Belgian flavors with a bit of a French refinement and flair. We were greeted warmly (well, by French standards) by their non-English speaking staff (this store isn't in a touristy area, so it was filled with locals when we visited in mid-December; it seems like a very popular place to do Christmas shopping). We selected a small bag of very pretty assorted chocolates by pointing at the case. Most traditional flavors are there, with some fancier, bold flavor options (think hazlenuts and ruby chocolate). They even had adorable bear-shaped chocolates for the kids. We spent about $15 U.S. on a good-sized back of assorted chocolates. The chocolates we got were smooth and sweet, and you could tell they were crafted of high quality ingredients (after all, French people would demand nothing less). I really enjoyed the white chocolate I had, which was stuffed with some sort of crispy strawberry cream filling. My husband adored the super dark chocolate (it wasn't bitter at all). The very best was the smooth caramel milk chocolate! This is a great stop if you want some pretty, tasty French sweets!

Tasty macaroons for a euro each! This place is well priced but sells chocolate almond croissants…read morefor 1.30 euros or can cater for your wedding cake needs. This artisan Boulanger-patissier is located quite centrally in Reims and happy to talk proudly about his work to his customers. Everything looked delicious and the crossiants and macarons were.