La Fontaine
Restaurant · l'Hopital Saint-Louis ·
Parisian-chic cafe with specialty coffee, classic French food, live jazz
Parisian-chic cafe with specialty coffee, classic French food, live jazz
"A Paris café that embodies the traditional bistro aesthetic and is another documented user of the classic French-made café tables often associated with iconic Parisian terraces." - Bettina Makalintal
"Offering the best of both worlds—quintessential Parisian café decor (tiled floors, vintage chandeliers, a curved wooden bar), plus specialty coffee and seasonally-inspired fare—La Fontaine de Belleville owes that to the team behind Belleville Brûlerie, who took over the canal-adjacent space in 2016 and serve coffee from their roasting facility just up the street (they’ve since passed on the café to new owners). Saturday afternoons are lively, jazz-filled affairs as a live band takes over the fantastically blue terrace, where apéro hour slips easily into evening." - Sophie Dodd
"Celebrated for its classic baguette jambon-beurre, prepared with Prince de Paris ham and butter from artisanal cheese shop Beillevaire, this café claims one of the best ham-and-butter sandwiches in the city and epitomizes the French reverence for a perfectly made simple sandwich." - Alexander Lobrano
"A locally beloved, 1920s-inspired café in the 10th arrondissement with show-stopping brews, large mirrors, artwork, and ample rattan seating indoors and out; it features live jazz on weekends, great food, and an emphasis on locally sourced products, with excellent coffee roasted by the nearby Belleville Brûlerie—an up-and-coming classic with a bright future." - Vicki Denig
"A casual, neighborhood-focused café beloved for an exceptional croque monsieur, frequently chosen by the chef for quick weekend lunches." - Jennifer Flowers