JL Café Malsherbes

Good local bar/tobacconist, efficient and very pleasant waiter, thank you Leo ;)

We stopped for coffee by chance and discovered a very interesting neighborhood place, which if I lived in Paris, I would definitely make a hangout!!!

I come to this tobacco shop often, but this is unacceptable. I'm here waiting, but the lady is on her phone. She sees us, but she doesn't even get up. It's the young waiter who's running around everywhere. Luckily he's here because if he's not here, this cafe is empty.

After a 40-minute wait for a dry, tasteless meal (probably frozen), we were then told there were no more spring rolls, a croque-monsieur served with overcooked fries, a waitress yelling at her cook in the kitchen to reprimand him, no bread, no salt/pepper on the tables, no sauces. Friends at another table had to leave without even being able to eat. Probably a bad experience, which is unusual given the reviews, but there was no goodwill gesture or apology—truly unpleasant!

Pleasant setting, good quality brasserie for lunch. I recommend this quiet spot for lunch. The interior space is lovely. Breakfast starts at 7:00 a.m., perfect for getting your workday off to a flying start. John is the best!