Breakfast in America

On a cold & rainy day, nothing could have been more welcome than the offer of a catch-up over brunch with a friend from my university in England. Both myself & my friend had stumbled across 'Breakfast in America' on our online search for places to try, and both had been a little unsure as to whether the kitch-ness, blatant & unashamed American vibe & cheap and cheerful menu would make for an acceptable suggestion. It might not be embracing fine French culture or 'haute-cuisine' but I, for one, and am glad we went.

There are two branches, one in the Latin Quarter & one in Le Marais, just a stone's throw away from St. Paul Metro. We plumped for Le Marais, for its old-world charm & more pragmatically - the proximity to my friend's apartment! 

Just look at the buildings! If you're ever stuck for an idea of what to do in Paris - I promise you you'll have an adventure wandering aimlessly here. They have such beautiful shops here too. I had a little walk up the street whilst I was waiting & there were about 4 shops I already wanted to visit. Especially, too, that little red bistro on the corner. There were Christmas lights strung up inside & out round the front. I love the French & their resilience when it comes to cold weather - nothing will stop them from sitting round heaters on the street to people-watch whilst they sip their espressos, even Jack Frost nipping at their toes...

 

The diner itself is as kitch as you would hope it would be, with a brash red sign & this colourful hand-drawn chalk menu advertising all-day breakfast (my kinda place). We called out the usual "Bonjour !" before the waitress assured us that she was a New-Yorker, & please, we could speak English! On the menu: eggs any way you want, bacon, maple syrup, milkshakes & French toast.  

I settled for 2x2x2 (two pancakes, 2 pieces of bacon, & 2 eggs - scrambled, yum!) My friend plumped for pain perdu. This is "Breakfast in America" so the potion sizes are really generous. Another (American) friend seemed to think that the lunch options aren't amazing, & I would agree that the food is nice for the price you pay (under €10.00) but not incredible. Once again, the photos are from my phone - sorry!

I'm a sucker for loyalty cards - & seeing as we were given one on the way out, I guess I'll be making a return visit! I hope you had a lovely day too!

À Bientôt !

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