Guidebook for Paris
Food Scene
Pause Café
41 Rue de CharonneFun terrace scene. Very buzzy atmosphere. Good burger.
Paris Hanoï
74 Rue de CharonneTerrific Vietnamese food. Cash only. Often a wait.
Famous for cheap frutis and veggies, sometimes straight from the producer. Nearby lots of cheese and fish shops. Open only in the morning.
691 abantu bendawo batusa
Isakhiwo se-Aligre
Place d'AligreFamous for cheap frutis and veggies, sometimes straight from the producer. Nearby lots of cheese and fish shops. Open only in the morning.
Small plates. Super affordable. Very hip scene, but not pretentious. Focus on quality food, natural wine. Menu changes daily. Go early if you don't want to wait.
27 abantu bendawo batusa
Martin
24 Bd du TempleSmall plates. Super affordable. Very hip scene, but not pretentious. Focus on quality food, natural wine. Menu changes daily. Go early if you don't want to wait.
Japanese and Lebanese mom + pop restaurant. Only open on the weekdays for lunch. Must book ahead as it's a small place. Flavorful food and insane sweets. Good coffee too. Plus, the owners Moko and Omar are delightful.
34 abantu bendawo batusa
Mokonuts
5 Rue Saint-BernardJapanese and Lebanese mom + pop restaurant. Only open on the weekdays for lunch. Must book ahead as it's a small place. Flavorful food and insane sweets. Good coffee too. Plus, the owners Moko and Omar are delightful.
Formerly Bones, this revamped spot serves small sharing plates with a menu that changes often. Seasonal ingredients and fair prices. Plus, natural wine.
91 abantu bendawo batusa
Jones
43 Rue Godefroy CavaignacFormerly Bones, this revamped spot serves small sharing plates with a menu that changes often. Seasonal ingredients and fair prices. Plus, natural wine.
You can't do any better than having this bakery as your local for baguettes, croissants and other pastries. No bread on Mondays.
182 abantu bendawo batusa
La Pâtisserie Cyril Lignac - Paul Bert
24 Rue Paul BertYou can't do any better than having this bakery as your local for baguettes, croissants and other pastries. No bread on Mondays.
You go here for the sugar-coated citron glazed madeleines. To die for.
95 abantu bendawo batusa
Blé sucré
7 Rue Antoine VollonYou go here for the sugar-coated citron glazed madeleines. To die for.
For a super quick and cheap tasty lunch, these Tunisian wraps are great. They have a few tables indoors, but can easily take it to go.
BENTI - Tunisian Street Food
31 Rue Léon FrotFor a super quick and cheap tasty lunch, these Tunisian wraps are great. They have a few tables indoors, but can easily take it to go.
Drinks & Nightlife
Whether or not you're waiting for a table at one of the Paul Bert restaurants, it's a great local's bar for delicious wine and tasty small plates.
20 abantu bendawo batusa
La Cave Du Paul Bert
16 Rue Paul BertWhether or not you're waiting for a table at one of the Paul Bert restaurants, it's a great local's bar for delicious wine and tasty small plates.
Essentials
Super U Paul Bert
14 Rue Paul BertClosed Sundays.
Getting Around
Faidherbe - Chaligny station
Reuilly - Diderot station
Nation station
Charonne station
141 Bd de CharonneParks & Nature
This massive forest is fairly close to my apartment and a great spot for running, biking and there are even two small lakes where you can take out rowboats.
1135 abantu bendawo batusa
Bois de Vincennes
Route de la PyramideThis massive forest is fairly close to my apartment and a great spot for running, biking and there are even two small lakes where you can take out rowboats.
This elevated path is a great place for a nice walk or a run.
635 abantu bendawo batusa
Coulée Verte René-Dumont
1 Coulée Verte René-DumontThis elevated path is a great place for a nice walk or a run.
Cafe
Where to find craft coffee
Passager
107 Av. Ledru RollinTrendy coffee shop scene for reading, socializing and eating.
Lovely spot for craft coffee (to have “sur place” or to-go. They have wifi too and lots of room to sit and work.
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Nomade café
8 Rue Paul BertLovely spot for craft coffee (to have “sur place” or to-go. They have wifi too and lots of room to sit and work.
Another charming, cozy spot (women owned) for delicious coffee and homemade lunch or sweets.
On Partage - Cantine Caféinée
137 bis Rue de CharonneAnother charming, cozy spot (women owned) for delicious coffee and homemade lunch or sweets.