On the third day of my trip to Paris, I made it a mission to try out as many cafés as possible but of course, healthy and clean options were my top choice. I was also very much in love with the 3rd and 4th arrondissement of Paris as it seemed very clean, felt very safe at all times and had a broader range of "modern" eateries rather than the traditional. So on the one day I had, I got to try out a few cafés/restaurants that I will share later in this post. There are certainly however, a few more on my list that I would like to have tried but unfortunately time did not permit and neither did my stomach, though I already went all out seeing that the food consumed today was very much 'guilt free! :) 1. Wild & The Moon Wild Bar I sat at this cafe for a total of 4 hours. I was working away on my laptop, enjoying my food and when I check my watch, it was already 2pm.... First impressions 1. Very welcoming and comforting interior design - The total design of the place was very work friendly with natural lighting. 2. Very good music taste - calming yet uplifting (again, perfect to work to) 3. The staff were all very friendly, willing to help with the ordering. Also, I guess because of the nature of the restaurant, the staff spoke very good English as well. So in conclusion, I loved this café a lot! Probably one of my favourite cafés of all time to be honest.... ps. I spotted quite a few French models enjoying their breakfast there! Acai Bowl @ Wild & The Moon Wild Bar Acai berry, Homemade granola acai mixes, coconut flakes and fresh banana Definitely one of the best Acai bowls I have had - perfect in terms of consistency, sweetness and the acai granola mix was a great combination Banana cake @ Wild & The Moon Wild Bar Banana, Grated coconut, cinnamon, vanilla, hazelnuts, rice flour, buckwheat flakes sapphires poppy sheaths - Served up with vanilla sauce with more poppy seeds Very moist + Very Nutty = 100% up my alley Just wish I could have bought a loaf and took it home... honestly, the density! The flavour! Arghhh!!! Homed Buckwheat Granola @ Wild & The Moon Wild Bar Buckwheat, vanilla, Goji berries, apple, Cinnamon, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds & dates I loved the Granola so much from the Acai bowl that I decided to buy a big pack of their homemade mix and bring it home, because who doesn't know that my favourite thing to snack on is Granola... Just look at all the ingredients of this one! Packed with healthy fats, grains, nothing you wouldn't want in your body! Perfection! Golden Milk@ Wild & The Moon Wild Bar Almond milk, chai spices, turmeric roots, vanilla, dates & black pepper Honestly, I didn't read the ingredients label before I tasted it and had no idea what to expect since so many cafes and juiceries are making tumeric drinks with a heap ton of sugar/honey/agave/juice it was truely quite refreshing to taste a bottle of purity, only sweetened by the tiniest amount of dates - I loved it! Also, kudos to them to them for the black pepper, which is essential to activating the absorption of turmeric. 2. Café Pinson After spending some time at Wild & The Moon Wild Bar, my expectation for these cafés were definitely set much higher. You can see on the right photo however, that the café was definitely a lot darker, still comfortable but definitely not a place cut for work First impressions 1. Very cosy environment with ambient yellow lights- great place for meeting up with friends for a quick juice and chat 2. Music was quite loud and someone behind the bar kept cutting the music and changing it... 3. It was generally much louder with the music, the crowd and the blenders that never stopped Also, I arrived at this café at about 3:00pm, which unfortunately was when their kitchen closed for lunch so I didn't get to try out their proper food items (In particular, I wanted to try their curry) and had to settle for a dessert. Because I still had my Golden Milk from Wild & The Moon Wild Bar, I wasn't ready to get another juice, which was a total bummer because I later read that they had the best juices/cold drink options in town.... should have known from the continuous blending eh? Chia Pudding@ Café Pinson Chia seeds with Soy yogurt - topped with cranberries and spices Definitely a perfect later afternoon pick me up since Chia seeds are known to be quite filling but in terms of flavours, it was rather good! I particularly like the thickness that that yogurt gave and there also seemed to be a hint of cacao in there somewhere, so sweetness wasn't overwhelming - just right. The toppings were also a perfect combination, adding that bit of crunch with the 'epices' that the waitress couldn't really tell me about and the extra chewiness/sweetness with the dried cranberries! Definitely wish I could have tried more of their items... so please let me know how it goes if you ever stop by! 3. The Broken Arm Known for their purple ombre cheesecake and clean food options with an incredibly ambient setting, I was definitely looking forward to try it out but unfortunately I was there a little too late and it was shut for the day. Note to self - cafés close at 6pm.....duh! As much as I would love to have squish in another café before dinner, I unfortunately had no choice since most modern cafés in the area closed at around 6pm/didn't open on a Monday since they were open on Sunday. Below are however, a list of cafés I'd love to visit when I return to Paris - hopefully not too much later.... 4. My Free Kitchen So last meal of the day, I travelled a little out of the 3rd/4th arrondissement to the 9th since I was going to catch the bus that night near Arc de Triomphe, logistics just worked out that way. So after a bit of research I found My Free Kitchen, serving up gluten free options with a every changing daily menu. On this particular day, I got to try the coco-curry, salad served with balsamic vinegar and couple selection of gluten free breads for the hummus. Although not special or 'hard to make' foods, I personally did enjoy the curry and the hummus. ooooo, did I mention? I also enjoyed a bit of the Apple crumble they had on offer that night - fantastic!! First impressions 1. Loved the interior design - definitely an open and welcoming space 2. Friendly staff that was prepared to serve english speaking clients Cafés I missed out on
1. The Broken Arm (Ombre cheesecake!!) 2. Boot Café (Incredible homemade granola? Someone let me know please!) 3. Fondation Café (All for the Coffee served in the mint green cups) Restaurants I missed out on 4. Bob's Kitchen (Salad bar but most interestingly, 'Mr Bob' also has a series of other eateries in close proximity) 5. Breizh Café (Crêperie that cooks with organic flour and other good ingredients, sounds like a rare mixture of French cuisine & health)
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