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Café de Flore

Café and French Restaurant€€€€

Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris

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Café de Flore

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Ranked #3 for hot chocolate in Paris
This café is famous for their hot chocolate. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"RS recommends as Sartre's old haunt"(6 Tips)
"Excellent service, very good omelette and amazing hot choc!!"(56 Tips)
"Great people watching and you'll feel like a baller while doing it."(16 Tips)
"A Paris must for a leisurely café au lait & people watching."(3 Tips)

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Patri PRDecember 29, 2015
I was looking for history, I found it here. You can almost picture Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir drinking café au lait and sharing a croque madame. Delicious beyond belief.
Upvoted 2 weeks ago
Fred WilsonDecember 7, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Sit outside if it is warm and in the enclosed patio if it's cold. The service can be rushed and the seating can be tight. But the coffee and orange juice are great and the people watching is too
Upvoted Feb 26
Anna FerugaDecember 18, 2014
Love this place so badly! Typical paris bistro with small, but great menu. Everything is so delicious. I could sit here forever and look outside the window to see the real Paris life.
Upvoted Mar 8
Journey City GuidesFebruary 9, 2018
Been here 5+ times
A well-known address celebrated for its famous clientele. A great place for breakfast, people-watching and to see Paris waking up
Russell HirschornMarch 9, 2020
Must visit historic cafe, convenient location on St. Germain, table outside has heat lamps, order a Kir with Creme de Casis, s&p chips are great, rival next door Deux Magots
Upvoted Feb 29
Journey City GuidesApril 28, 2016
Been here 5+ times
A true Parisian experience with its rudely efficient garçons, interesting mix of St Germain crowd and tourists, and high prices. A perfect spot for people watching. Go there for a early/late breakfast
BernaMarch 1, 2016
Get a table on the sidewalk, have a cup of coffee or glass of cognac, make your day, read a book, gaze around, fell in love with Paris and Parisians, that what I did :)
Aylin ArıcanJune 3, 2019
If you are looking for a local cafe, it is not one of them.There were lots of foreigners like me :)no reservation is required. I tried hot chocalate, it was really good. Worth to try
Isa SierraMay 15, 2016
This all-timer still has its charm. Lovely staff. Great wine and cheeses. Perfect to sit, chill and watch people pass by. The cheese platter was specially good.
Bogdan Andrei BratosinApril 2, 2016
Wonderfull coffe shop, where many phylosophers and writers used to meet and have phylosophical debates. Nice to sit, drink your coffee and watch the people passing by.
Sacha Quester-SéméonMarch 18, 2016
Been here 100+ times
One of my favorite places. Very good hot chocolate and pastries. Good as well for a lunch, a snack, a drink… People are lovely there! ;)
Natalie DavisAugust 4, 2013
Chablis and people watching at Cafe fe Flore are a must. Can't tell you how many nights I spent here soaking in the culture. Keep your eyes peeled for celebs! All of the garcons are sweethearts.
Nick TurbideJune 3, 2018
Sit on the terrace (obviously). Order a club sandwich and a Niçoise salad. Look at the beautiful people on Rue de Saint-Germain. Feel the sun on your face. You’re in Paris.
Karri SaarinenJuly 6, 2016
The legendary café of Paris where Jean Paul sartre and Simone de Beauvoir used to go. Le café de Flore is still the most fashionable café of Paris where Artist,actor,designer like to go.No réservation
RaniaApril 15, 2017
Delicious hot chocolate but it's always hectic in here. If u wanna be sure you'll get a seat, either book in advance or get here past 4.15PM. Avoid the noisy kitchen area where waiters always line up.
Rob VersteegJanuary 1, 2022
Great place for lunch or dinner. Love the service! And if there is a row outside.. worth the short waiting! I will come back!
Anna XoxAugust 14, 2017
Grab a table outside and watch the world go by. Good wines and the Club Sandwich is excellent.
Vildan YahniSeptember 24, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Make sure to sit outside on side street side and treat yourself to a glass of champagne & soak in the atmosphere around you - or try to Le Flore four an extra buzzzz!
Tanya VMarch 5, 2014
A must to visit when in Paris. Grand cafe with grand history. More in my review here: http://followthetaste.com/2014/03/05/breakfast-in-paris/
Marie La RueSeptember 8, 2019
Essential stop when visiting Paris for coffee or a light lunch. Excellent for people watching. Try the omelette.
Hind AAugust 9, 2021
I loved how it met my classic idea of Parisian cafe. Café viennois & Napoleon was perfect combination.
John HowarthMay 27, 2018
An historical left bank gem, frequented by Sartre and de Beauvoir back in the day. One for existentialist people-watching! ;-)
Duygu OkutucuJanuary 2, 2016
Staff is very friendly. Sitting at the terrace and watching the street is joy. Scrambled egg with bacon is 12 euro and tastes good. Croissant is good.
🇸🇦 Polythinker 🇬🇧August 25, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Chocolate Eclair ♥️
TravelByArtAugust 26, 2014
It was one of favorites places of Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald’s. They would come here often and spend whole night just enjoying their time together, sometimes meeting with other writers. Read more
Andrew PettitDecember 15, 2012
Dubbed the most famous cafe in the world. As an aficiando of coffee shops/cafes, worth the trip. Try the Croque Monsieur, just add mustard.
Mary IsaevaOctober 23, 2014
Beautiful place, good service, if you decide to go there for breakfast order an omelette with cheese and ham and hot chocolate
Jeanette MaylandDecember 22, 2019
Very Parisian and cozy. The service is friendly, rather quick and the food is nice. I would go again 🇫🇷
Na-Young ChoiJanuary 15, 2015
Been here 100+ times
Mythical coffee place in Paris, full of history, celebrities and tourists but still one of my favorite place to have a late dinner or a simple coffee.
Viktor KovelskiyDecember 1, 2015
It was the strangest Caesar salad I ever had. With bacon. Rolling table. Sticky Onion soup. But legendary fleur is something worth to experience. Keeping in mind €50 average check.
Yoonie SMay 25, 2015
Looks simple yet the eggs were delicious, bread was crusty and best butter I've ever had! The cappuccino was pretty average and I wouldn't get it again!
Lenia KioumiMarch 17, 2016
It is worth a visit for a coffee...try the upper floor if you want a more peaceful atmosphere, or a place to do some writing...
Paris AéroportAugust 23, 2012
The chef loves scrambled eggs Sunday morning. In the centre of St-Germain-des-Prés, the place is still serving its perfect parade of culinary hits to the who's who of Paris.
Noona MohammadJuly 10, 2019
One of the best hot chocolate in the world . Recommend to come in the morning .. the smell of pastries and coffee is awesome 👌🏻
Zeynep MulvalıDecember 2, 2019
Croissants are a must, make sure to order a few in advance. Enjoyed the pear pie as well.
ReszyJuly 10, 2018
Everything is beautiful, foods, coffee and ambiance! a must to dine in place! ❤️
Saïd AbediSeptember 23, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Cafe de Flore is THE cafe to go in Paris. Great ambient, good staff, great place and greater history behin the cafe
Whimsical VoyagesOctober 12, 2015
This legendary café doesn't disappoint. The menu is limited, but food is good. 'Jockey' and warm goat's cheese on Pôilane bread were both excellent. Sit outside or just by the windows.
Inna SmbatyanApril 28, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Café de Flore opened in 1885. Here is the best omlettes in Paris. And great hot chocolate! Must try!
Emily WilsonNovember 25, 2017
Coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, and soft boiled eggs with baguette soldiers at Flore = perfect Parisian breakfast.
Ronald DLMarch 7, 2015
Hang around to get a street side table and watch the world go by whilst enjoying one of the many French classics
Milli ParkusAugust 12, 2016
They call it the most famous cafe in the world! Hot cocoa was pretty good, expensive but worth the trip!
Harald B.April 15, 2017
Traditional coffeehouse, fine pastries, too loud for me inside. In case you a more quiet corner take a table on the first floor or sit outside.
New York HabitatOctober 19, 2011
In Saint Germain des Pres, this is a great place to relax and watch the diversity of life walking by. Expensive but a Paris must. Try one of their egg dishes!
aydinApril 7, 2013
Only open cafe in a sunday morning on st germain; with the historic memories of jean paul sartre and neighboured by cafe les deux magots...
IlterDecember 29, 2013
Objective Comment! Location & Its Parisian style is wonderful. Best hot chocolote! Napoleon as a desert is decent. Awful waiters and even worse attitudes. Beautiful place which deserves better owners!
Sos OrzaStudioApril 7, 2011
Once a hangout for intellectuals and writers, it's now one of the hot spots for movie stars, models, and fashion designers. Enjoy fine dining for breakfast, lunch or dinner at Café de Flore in Paris. Read more
Wessam JanJanuary 4
We had a club sandwich was below average, & the hot chocolate was not the best and we had a Mille-feuille it was above available.Staff are friendly, place is busy you should wait in a very long queue.
Shahab YFebruary 1, 2014
Great place to unwind. Great selection of salads and drinks from hot chocolate to champagnes. Waiters are not very easy to call when you want to check out and make payment!
Mimi M. NakornthapJune 27, 2015
Best hot chocolate in Paris, omelette with mushroom and cheese is nice but the place is crowded, service is quite slow and not so nice.

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