Le Verre à Pied — Restaurant in Paris

Showing a friend around Paris and chanced upon this place for lunch. Ambiance of a classic local French diner from gone by days, many of which have gone extinct. Menu written on chalkboard in French. Simple fare. Small cramped place with only a few tables, frequented by locals whom the boss knows by name. Food average (I was surprised to find cheaper restaurants in the back streets not far from the Louvre). Friendly waiter. Boss initially unsmiling and distant but became friendly by the end of our meals - he actually smiled! Knowing...

A hidden little place which belies the truest of Parisian experiences. Sit for a perfect coffee and masterful croissant while all your touristy worries fall away one crumbly flake at a time. The place is tiny, the coffee tiny, the croissant like buttery air...you wish it to last forever. Alas, for a few amazing seconds, you wish to stay right...

If you even notice this place, you have special skills, most people simply pass by. It is the best cafe in Paris, it's timeless. The food is simple, it's not a big menu. It's all market-fresh and very well made. The wine choice is excellent. This is the place to go if you want to eat like a local. The art and photography on the walls are a...