Le Royal Cambronne — Restaurant in Paris

My partner asked for a take away coffee and the staff member was extremely rude form the start; in both language and in action. He filled up a disposable plastic cup (one which you might use in primary school), and filled it a third of the way with coffee. He was charging €2.50 for this. The coffee was without milk so my partner asked if she could have some milk. He poured in just a tiny splash of milk and tried to leave it at that. She insisted that she wanted more milk. He poured in a little more and then asked for her to pay. He charged her an extra €0.50 for the milk. He repeated to her in French multiple times, "ok now go/leave" (she doesn't speak fluent French but she knows basic words and phases). Needless to say, the coffee wasn't good, we'd had better from the likes of Paul (also not good but much better than here). It was so disappointing because this place looks nice and had and has some good reviews. Unfortunately for this establishment, the negative reviews seems to...

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What I stayed nearby and went here for an early dinner one day. I got the Duck leg and the sausage and fries. It was my first time having the duck leg, so it was good as I don't know what to expect. The potatoes that came with it was pretty good as well. It was a decent serving for 1 person. The sausage and fries - the sausage was mediocre and I was disappointed in the fries...

Environment There is plenty of seating inside and outside. I can see a lot of people outside when the weather is nice.

Niceness of the staff I think the staff was okay... I tried asking for recommendations which I guess is not common for Europe.. She told me she would give me some more time to decide..

Dollar The duck leg was around 20 euros and the sausage and fries around 15. The duck leg Id say was worth but the sausage and fries.. not so much..

Yes/No If I am in the area hotel again, id...

I didn’t stop for food, but my 6am coffee at Le Royal Cambronne was one of those moments that quietly etches itself into your memory forever. I sat outside with an americano in hand and a cigar in the other, watching Paris slowly wake up. The waitstaff were kind and attentive, even at that early hour, and the atmosphere was perfectly relaxed.

What made it even more surreal was the soundtrack—not soft accordion or French café music, but 80s classics. As I lit my cigar to “When Doves Cry” by Prince, I had to laugh a little at how perfect it all was. A Cuban in one hand, rich coffee in the other, and Prince in my ears while the city came to life around me. Truly a moment I’ll never forget.

Highly recommend if you’re looking for a spot that feels local but hits you with just the right dose of magic.

10/10 — would relive it again in...