Jixiao's Buns on the Seine
See Paris Like a Local in the 4th, 5th, and 12th Arrondissements of Paris
A friend of mine recently reached out about visiting Paris and when I asked where he and his wife were planning to stay, I just couldn't restrain myself and wrote a lengthy e-mail with recommendations of more restaurants and places to visit than one could possibly have time to see in one weekend. You are now the beneficiary of that email. Make sure to put everything in google maps so you can potentially pop in if you're in the area. Most of these are located in the 4th, 5th, and 12th Arrondissements of Paris. Enjoy!
A Must-Visit Old World Restaurant in the Heart of Paris
Back in February of 2020, before the pandemic had taken hold of the world, my husband and I were lucky enough to go out on a very charming date with a newborn in tow. I had heard about Le Quincy somewhere on the interwebs and had put it on my Paris bucket list a year or two before we finally visited (and I'm so glad we went when we did!). This quaint restaurant is located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, just a few streets away from the colorful Rue Cremieux. Walking inside suddenly transports you from the streets of Paris to an old-world French countryside home.
Coffee in Paris: Lou Lou
Where to Get Donuts in Paris
Coffee in Paris: Café FouFou
Falafel
Parc Monceau

Ice Cream in Paris
First Trip to Paris
The Secret {French} Garden
Coffee in Paris: La Compagnie du Café
Coffee in Paris: Café Kitsuné
Palais Royale
Coffee in Paris: Café Mericourt

Café Mericourt serves good specialty coffee, including filtered coffee {pour over} which is apparently a sign that experts are serving your cup a joe. It's a fairly roomy cafe with plenty of greenery to satisfy the bohemian heart, but their main draw is their groovy brunch menu.
Coffee in Paris: Hexagone Café
Coffee in Paris: Le Peloton Café
They serve coutume coffee (as seen HERE) and pull their shots on a Marzocco (if that matters to you). The coffee is so good. I haven't tried them yet, but their waffles are well touted on instagram. Make sure you bring cash.














