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Café Saint Régis

Charming and quaint café on Île-Saint-Louis with the best œufs brouillés (scrambeled eggs). This was our favorite café to go to in the morning during our month-long stay in Paris.

The inside has all the Parisian charm of subway tile, checkerboard flooring, small table lamps, chairs and tables with patina, and a friendly staff. You feel almost as if you’ve stepped back into time.

6 Rue Jean du Bellay, 75004

Chez Julien

Love the terrace at this classic French restaurant for a café crème in the morning or for lunch. The decor is very chic and I love the color scheme inside the restaurant.

1 Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe, 75004

Le Louis Philippe

Love this restaurant, specifically at night when it’s all lit up. It’s a great corner to sit and have a glass of wine and watch the people going by. Or eat inside for the traditional French dishes and spiral staircase. I once saw Luc from Emily in Paris walking by as I was sitting here.

66 Quai de l’Hôtel de Ville

Breakfast In America

If you are looking for an all-American breakfast(pancakes, bacon) then you want to eat here. There are two locations, both housed in a typical-looking American diner. Think Denny’s or IHOP basically but in Paris. No baguettes or croissants here.

4 Rue Malher, 75004 or 17 Rue des Écoles, 75005

Benoit Paris

Michelin star restaurant by Alain Ducasse, in a beautiful French setting with the prettiest details. Go for lunch or dinner, make reservations, and dress appropriately.

The food is traditional French and you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. This is a restaurant you will want to order a glass of wine and take in the beautiful surroundings.

20 Rue Saint-Martin, 75004

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