Angelina, Paris, France -- April 12…read more Our family of four with kids ages 9 and 10 stopped here for lunch after visiting the Louvre, drawn in by its reputation for having the best hot chocolate in the world. We were looking for a place to relax and refuel, and the experience felt a bit mixed overall. Arrival and First Impressions The space is elegant with classic Parisian charm. The line moved quickly, and we were seated with a great view of the dining room. It felt refined but still comfortable. The Highlights The famous hot chocolate lived up to expectations, thick, rich, and almost more like a dessert than a drink. We also had French onion soup and an éclair, both of which were very good. The pastries were clearly well made and thoughtfully prepared. The kids had chicken tenders, which they enjoyed, even though the tomato sauce was a bit different from what they expected. The Challenges The biggest drawback was the price. The meal felt expensive for what we ordered, coming in at €154 for a fairly simple lunch. Service felt slightly rushed as they moved tables along quickly. Final Thoughts We would likely return if we were nearby and specifically craving the hot chocolate again. It is a classic Paris stop and worth trying once, but the value may not justify going out of your way unless that signature experience is high on your list.

So Angelina's fine. For me, it's a bit hyped up. My sister, loved it. She even bought their…read moreprepackaged bottle of hot chocolate to take home. This hot chocolate is decadent. It really tastes like melted chocolate with a bit of milk mixed in to make it more drinkable. We went at a bit of an off time, late morning and it wasn't overly busy. We saw our server once and I couldn't recall who he was when it came time to get the bill. I asked a hostess walking by for our check and she told me to ask our server while walking away. We were able to flag another server down eventually but the whole process just took too long. The tables for four have chairs that don't quite tuck in causing for a bit awkward seating. If you like really thick hot chocolate, give it a try but otherwise ok to miss this one. Plenty of good hot chocolate throughout the city.

Even though the line was long, it moved quickly and the staff kept everything organized. They were…read moreable to accommodate all 5 of us -- 4 adults and a 4-year-old -- with no problem. The portion sizes were excellent for the price. I was expecting smaller portions, so I was pleasantly surprised when my plate came out packed with food and definitely worth the value. I would definitely recommend checking this place out, especially the location near the Eiffel Tower. Great food, generous portions, and an overall good experience!

Ah, to have thick hot chocolate on the streets of Paris! If only I could be whisked away to this…read morebeautiful city. I came here on my first visit to France with my sister and brother-in-law. I had just finished my time at the Eiffel tower and walked over to this restaurant for a drink and a snack. I was seated immediately, waiting for the rest of my party. The staff were incredibly patient, allowing me to stay for the fifteen-ish minutes it took for my family to arrive. We, of course, ordered the hot chocolate topped with cream. It was incredibly rich, which was the draw. It was required that we each ordered our own teapot, which provided about two and a half cups of hot chocolate. This was a bit excessive, as the drink was heavy and I could only stomach a cup. I did wish the restaurant allowed us to split the pot amongst our table. Nonetheless, I enjoy dining at Carette and returned on my second Paris trip with my husband. Anyone visiting for the first time should try their thick hot chocolate at least once.

Amazing! Love this cute pâtisserie! I got the juice of the day, which was absolutely delicious,…read morefresh and naturally sweet (raspberry and strawberry), thick like a smoothie. The granola bowl has incredible flavors. The granola is soft so won't hurt your teeth, fromage blanc is lightly sweetened and very light, fruit is fresh, lime zest adds a great touch of freshness. Fruit included raspberries, strawberries, peaches and apple. The perfect summer combo. Will also be getting pâtisseries to go. Staff is friendly and helpful. You can sit outside, quiet in the morning and perfect place to work. I also got 2 pâtisseries to go: the fraisier and the signature flan. Definitely recommend the flan, the outside dough is soft (non-traditional for a flan). Was a bit disappointed by the fraisier, as I expected the lemon-thym cream to be more fruity. It was exceptionally done on a sablé the day I went, so the base cookie part was but/seed/butter based. Good but a bit too sweet overall for my taste. Overall a bit pricy as well. Will return for brunch/breakfast and to try other pastries!

This the best Juice shop in Paris. I came from the airport to the city town and I am so thristy and…read morebump into this juice shop. This Juice Shop is literally saving my life. Thanks

Everything was perfect, we loved it! Very friendly service, spotless restrooms, delicious food,…read morereasonable prices, and a wonderful atmosphere.

The kids were 4, 6, and 8 when we first introduce them to the glorious hot chocolate at Angelina's…read more They are now 28, 30, 32 and we enjoy it just as much as when we first went. The desserts are beautiful and tasty especially with tea. The chocolate is just memorable. Yes, we will return!

From the owner: Chez Charlotte : l'art du thé et la culture du salon artistique Le salon de thé Chez Charlotte est…read moresitué au rez-de-chaussée de l'Hôtel des Académies et des Arts. Il invite les passants, les curieux intrigués par ce lieu d'art à une pause raffinée et gourmande autour d'une tasse de thé Palais des Thés et d'un assortiment de macarons Pierre Hermé. Trois espaces vous accueillent pour votre dégustation. Vous pouvez vous asseoir dans les confortables canapés du Salon Bibliothèque et consulter un des nombreux livres d'art ; goûter à l'ambiance d'une brasserie parisienne dans le Petit Bistrot au carrelage à l'ancienne et aux meubles en matière moderne avec des lignes anciennes ; vous délasser dans le Salon d'Art Vidéo, qui passe des documentaires artistiques. L'art dans sa définition large est le fil conducteur qui régit le salon. L'art pictural avec une décoration conçue par Madame, Charlotte de son prénom, agrémentée d'œuvres d'artistes, de sculptures. L'art gustatif, avec une sélection de

Found this spot when looking for lunch after going to the Catacombs on a Saturday. They offer a two…read morecourse brunch that is delightful at this very cute spot. The ladies who run the place are nice and kindly went the menu as we had a few choices with hot beverages (homemade hot chocolate was what I opted for while my friend got tea), pastry, and entree. Everything is leisurely and excellent for a group. The staff is tourist friendly as well.

Food is made with care and it shows in the both the plating and the taste. The menu changes each…read moreday depending on what's in season and fresh, but there is always a vegetarian option and a meat option. Their cold beetroot soup during the summer is excellent. I recommend their vegetarian dishes (which are delicate and usually cold, even with roasted veggies) over their hot dishes with rice (that doesn't seem to be their specialty). The owner is very approachable. She helped me with locating certain local French stores I was looking for and with giving me recommendations for other stores I might be interested in.

Amazing Tea house with huge selection…read more My Apartment was some 30 meters away and had to stop in several times Stunning decor and service I came in to purchase tea for my stateside friends...but I wish I could have gone upstairs for a quick lunch as it is truly a hidden gem.

I visited here today for first time. This is a cute tea shop with many teas available for…read morepurchase. The teas come in tea bags and also in loose form. They have the teas available to smell before purchase. It would be a nice touch if they had at least one tea on site to sample when you come visit.

The place itself is cute and maybe I would have bought a lot of tea. But the staff said not a…read moresingle word to me when I walked in but greeted everyone else. Then my husband, me and a friend asked to sit for tea. The man said we close in at 7:30 just so you know. We felt it was plenty of time. After we were seated and ordered the waitress brings our tea and says sorry we actually close at 7, so she gave us 10 minutes to drink our hot tea. We got a pot but they didn't fill it all the way so we all only got 1 cup. And then she came with the bill trying to kick us out 5 minutes later when we still had 5 minutes to go. 13€ it cost. I will never set foot in there again.

This is my absolute favorite tea shop. I regularly order the imperial wedding tea over in the US…read more This time I tried the black orchid and a pu-erh with the afternoon snacks. It was absolutely amazing. The restaurant doesn't open until noon but they boat a delicious selection of food and an amazing amount of tea. I highly recommend if you're a tea fan.

Odette's crème filled choux is absolutely the best I have ever had! The staff are even better…read moreeveryone was so welcoming and polite. Truly an amazing experience

Tucked away in the gorgeous Latin Quarter neighborhood, Odette is a small shop known for their…read morechoux or cream puffs. After visiting the Notre-Dame Cathedral, we walked over here for some sweets. They have a variety of flavors to choose from, stuffed inside the cream puff and also with icing on top. I picked the citron (lemon) flavor and highly enjoyed it! The cream puff was filled with lemon flavor and was a light, yet satisfying dessert. You'll need to make sure to try cream puffs in Paris and Odette has some great ones. I regret only getting one cream puff! Bonus points for being convenient located, just steps away from the Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Dinner in Paris happens much later than I'm used to in the US. We popped into British eatery…read moreL'Entente at opening time to find we had the entire place to ourselves. Intimate restaurant with blue banquettes & clean lines; we chuckled at the banana leaf design above the paneled walls that matched Blanche's bedroom wallpaper in "The Golden Girls." I didn't try my dining companion's Scotch Quail Eggs (18 € for three eggs, halved) but I did taste their Fish & Chips (26 €) which was pleasantly mild & came with a tangy tartare sauce. My Onion & Stilton Tart (24 €) was incredibly savory & delicious. Texturally interesting with the creamy bleu cheese & cooked-down onions to offset the flakey tart & frisée salad atop. Perfect restaurant for when you want to deviate from classic Parisian fare but still want a sophisticated meal. Charming, lovely server, as well.

We had our first meal of our Paris trip here - and did not order French food. Whoops. I ordered…read morethe fish and chips, and it is HUGE. The soup of the day happened to be vegetarian and was excellent. Service was prompt, attentive and very warm. The ambiance is nice and small, while still providing a fancy-adjacent feel. Highly recommend the fish and chips.