Le Café Suédois — Restaurant in Paris

The Marais area of Paris is wonderful for an afternoon stroll. Its atmospheric, shady roads offer refuge from the busy boulevards and, when it comes to eating and drinking, you’re spoiled for choice. But tucked away in a side road, l’institut Suédois café offers something a little different. A far cry from the plush brasseries typical of Paris, it is definitely more Sweden than France. And therein lies its charm. Indoors, the café is comfy and authentic with brightly-colored tablecloths, beams and a stressed wooden floor. The furniture is white, the kitchen homely and the clientele an eclectic mishmash of young people and families (with high chairs available for babies). The food is home-made, and people know why they are here. Just outside is a beautiful courtyard, offering two rare commodities in this city: space and tranquillity. Surrounded by the Institut, with its old-fashioned paned windows, the courtyard is cobbled, its huge blue doors opening out onto the street, and birds flutter in your midst. There is no table service, which means you’re left to your own devices. At the weekend, the café and courtyard are always busy, so opt for a weekday if you are looking for a complete time-out. You may also wish to pop into the art gallery (admission free), which showcases pieces by Swedish artists. Small but beautifully lit, it’s the perfect way to end your...

Gâteau aux Poires A base of pear slices in a cake pastry with walnuts and fresh cream. 5€

Food: 2/5 Fair. This particular cake was a bit tasteless with nothing exciting. Its slight dry texture did not help the experience. Service: 5/5 Excellent. Polite and professional. Ambience: 5/5 Excellent. The view of Sainte-Clotilde from the terrace is absolutely stunning. The place feels like a hidden secret. Cleanliness: 5/5 Excellent. Not a spot of concern. Even the outdoor tables looked freshly wiped. Value: 5/5 Excellent. A cup of tea or coffee is only 2€50, and a gâteau at 5€ which means a light snack for only 7€50. Overall: 4.4/5 Very Good. I think I may have struck unlucky with this one pastry selection. I'm definitely going to revisit and try the popular cinnamon rolls. Perhaps next time I can rate the food better and raise the overall...

You need to re-educate your employee Your employee must learn to be nice to customers Today I went to buy a cup of black tea, but I just made slip of the tongue, she asked me”for here” and I said yes , after I realized that I want to take it away, so I told the seller "I want to change it to take away". However, she suddenly got very angry and wanted to teach me a lesson, but I think you can just change your cup, why do you want to "educate" a particular stranger? Does educating a foreigner give you a great...