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Cafe de Flore

172 Bld Saint-Germain, Paris, France
33-1-45-48-55-26
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As featured in 3 days in Paris
Ranked #66 of 204 nightlife in Paris
Type: Bar/ Clubs
Activities: Dining
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Description: This historic café captures the ambience of Paris of old all the way down to its cramped quarters.
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW via mobile

This bistrot is the one with the good genes. Enjoy a good light lunch or Dinner or better yet a moment of peace with a refreshing drink. people watching on the sidewalk if you dont mind the smokers or conversation and peace "a l'interieur" Inside. Don't expect to discover the light, it's just a good bistrot, if you are in... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

A nice place to watch the old guys with money and influence mingle with the wannabees. Lots of really good plastic surgeons have done a lot of good work to some of the patrons with a bit of augmentation here and reduction there. A nice spot for a drink on a sunny afternoon and to blow a bit of cash.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

The worst staff and a meal which costs a fortune. Rude and not proffesional service in a tourist trap. The poor tourist leave Paris with the most terrible impressions :(

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

Guess while visiting Paris you have to come by Cafe de Flore at least once. I tried their hot chocolate and espresso here. The hot chocolate was really overwhelming and too thick for my taste. Tried their pastries, they were not good. Also they lack the new modern pastry look that most other Parisian outlets excel in. The service is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Nice cafe just around the corner. Lovely and helpful staff. Probably the cafe has more seatable places during weekdays. Worth to a visit and a cup of coffee.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Visited for a drink and snack simply on the basis that this is the most famous café in Paris and Mrs H seemed pretty keen. To be honest it was quite buzzy and a pleasant enough experience, great for some people watching, but I would suggest far better value can be had elsewhere. Food was perfectly good, service friendly enough... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

on a recent trip to Paris I breakfasted at Cafe de Flore both days. It was a perfect way to start a day in Paris, busy with great food and plenty of character. It was particularly nice to be greeted as a returning customer by the waiters on the second morning, making us feel almost French !

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

Actually it's one of the most famous café in Paris, but don't worth the prices, it's just a normal café like any other one in Paris + with a mouse having fun between the tables... And when I said to the waiter that there is a mouse here, he answered: I don't believe you (very professional!)

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

This cafe is very expensive and doesn't look like any historic attraction at all. The food quality is incredibly poor. We have ordered Caesar salad, a sandwich, peas soup, tea and a beer. We have paid 56 euro for that, when the bread was stale and bacon (sic! in the Caesar salad) was dry. Definitely avoid this place!

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

think this is my second time I've been forced to give only one star in rating and I actually feel sorry for the other place I've given just one star, 'cause it doesn't come close to the bad service I experienced here at Cafe de Flore. I actually can't call it service because we recieved none what so ever. Not... More

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