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Ten Belles, Paris - Finding good coffee in Paris

As I have mentioned several times, it is actually quite a challenge to find good coffee in Paris. Some of the best known places among coffee lovers are Coutume Cafe and Cafe Verlet. Another place becoming more and more popular is Ten Belles near Canal Saint Martin. Its intimate ambiance and high quality of coffee welcomes many Parisiens. You also can’t resist the desserts (cookies, coffee cake with pear in the photo, tarts, etc) or the lunch menu of salads or sandwiches. The staff is friendly and it’s not crowded like the Marais. 

Ten Belles
10 rue de la Grange aux Belles 75010
Closed Monday

Rose Bakery, Paris - British meets French

When something is “hot” in Paris, there’s a good reason. Rose Bakery is another place that is always full of people to get lunch, brunch or desserts. Run by a Franco-British couple, this bakery offers quality food with the best organic ingredients. Its scones are one of the most popular items, as well as carrot cake and fresh salads. Considering the dining area is very small and tight, you can have the food to go at a lower price. So if you want to feel healthy and still want delicious food, check this place out.

Rose Bakery
30 Rue Debelleyme 75003 (Haut Marais)
46 Rue des Martyrs 75009

Pink Flamingo, Paris - Pizza Picnic at Canal Saint Martin

Are you seeking a place for a small picnic on a sunny day? Though there are many good options around Paris, consider going near Canal Saint Martin for a change. And grab some pizza at Pink Flamingo! First, go to Pink Flamingo located just nearby, order a pizza, get a pink balloon, and go grab a seat near the canal. Go back to your childhood with the cute balloon and take some photos with your friends! Pizza will be ready within 20-30 minutes and will be delivered right to the spot you will be holding your pink balloon. Not only is this a brilliant idea, but also the pizza tastes great. Ranging from typical marguerita to more experimental ones (Ho Chi Minh, the one I had, contains green curry and cilantro, and it is highly recommendable!), the pizza will complete your picnic!

Pink Flamingo
67 Rue Bichat 75010
http://pinkflamingopizza.com/

Silk & Spice, Paris - Legit Thai Food in Paris

Green curry

Pad Thai

Coconut Ice cream & Green tea Ice cream

At New York, it was easy to find good Thai food all over. I never knew it would be so hard to find one in Paris. Though there are great places for Vietnamese, I could not easily satisfy my craving for Pad Thai. Then Silk and Spice was the place that offered good Thai food. Though my primary reason to visit the place was to get Pad Thai, I actually enjoyed the Green curry more, which easily beat the ones I previously had in New York. The ice creams were also great options for desserts, though there were many experimental desserts offered in the menu as well. I might not have been as objective I could have been after a long craving for Thai food, I can assure you that it will be good enough for any one. Oh, and plus point to the fancy atmosphere and reasonable price.

Silk and Spice
6 Rue Mandar 75002
01 44 88 21 91
No lunch on Saturday and Sunday

La Chambre aux Oiseaux, Paris - Cozy cafe near Canal Saint Martin

Looking for a place for coffee or brunch? Check out La Chambre aux Oiseaux, a cosy little cafe near Canal Saint Martin. On weekends and holidays, it offers a brunch menu for 19 euros, which includes hot drink (coffee or tea), juice, a basket of breads (around 7 pieces per person), butter, jam, a plate in the photo above (ham, cheese, lasagna, salad, and scrambled egg), and finally a dessert (which depends on the day). It’s not a bad deal at all, considering the individual prices and other brunch cafes in the Marais. They also have breakfast menu, a simpler brunch menu, and hot plates, so check out their website (click here) for for more options. + Free wifi!

La Chambre aux Oiseaux
48 Rue Bichat 75010
Closed Monday and Tuesday