Contrastes Paris — Restaurant in Paris

A real gem tucked just off Rue Montorgueil—Contrastés Paris is absolutely worth turning down Rue Greneta for. The Mediterranean-style breakfast was fresh, vibrant, and full of thoughtful details. I had the eggs Benedict served on soft, spongy Moroccan-style bread, topped with a silky paprika hollandaise and a scoop of smooth avocado—delicious and satisfying. My companions had the golden, crunchy-on-top French toast with a side of rich chocolate sauce, and a beautifully plated granola with fruit and yogurt.

The orange juice came in a charming little teapot, and the mint tea was served on an ornate brass tray that added to the whole aesthetic. Everything was beautifully presented, and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. It’s clear that a lot of care goes into both the food and the experience. Highly recommend for something a bit different from the usual Paris...

We visited this restaurant because of its good reviews, but unfortunately, we were rather disappointed. The space was very tight for our group of four, and there was no place to hang our winter jackets—we had to keep them on our laps since the seating was not ideal. Additionally, both the table and chairs were wobbly, which made things even less comfortable.

On the positive side, the coffee and matcha tea were excellent. However, the food was a mixed experience: the Shakshuka and Spicy Benedict Eggs were decent, but the Grilled Cheese was quite bad—slightly burnt and definitely not worth the price.

The service was okay, but overall, the visit didn’t meet our expectations. A bit disappointing, especially since the place...

French toast is to die for but let’s be honest it’s basically bread pudding masquerading as a breakfast food. But it’s amazing either way. The Rose latte is also really good, way better than you might expect. Staff is super friendly and helpful.

The non deserts are heavily Mediterranean influenced and might not be for everybody especially if you don’t like poached eggs. Regardless I highly recommend this place as the service, “French toast” and coffee is amazing.

As an added bonus the guy who works there took some great pictures of me and my partner (we were there on vacation). He took a bunch of pictures and actually knew what he was doing. Super...