At this café/exhibition space on a quiet impasse near Place de Clichy, a pair of former Rose Bakery cooks are giving modern British cooking a very good name, and a serious barista is serving some of the best coffee in town.
Practical information
Address: 6 impasse de la Défense, 75018
Nearest transport: Clichy (2, 13)
Hours: Closed Monday and Tuesday
Reservations: Reservations not necessary
Telephone: 01 44 70 75 51
Website
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Average price for lunch: 10-19€
Average price for dinner: 20-34€
Style of cuisine: British
Special attributes: small plates, comfort food, exceptional desserts, decent brunch, outdoor dining, good for solo dining, open Sunday
Type of crowd: foodies, bobos, neighborhood locals, families
Interior: quirky & playful
Atmosphere: casual
Reviews of interest
- Barbra Austin (2010) “…the Brits invented brunch, and now two former Rose Bakery cooks are working on perfecting it at Le Bal. Scones, yes, plus kippers, kedgeree, pancakes, porridge and Welsh rarebit…”
- François Simon (2010) “Le soir, les cuisines haussent le ton: tête de cochon aux pruneaux, carrelet au fenouil, pintade aux endives, collier d’agneau aux carottes…Le tout galvanisé par des flacons inspirés des bonnes caves…”
- Caroline Mignot (2010) “Ces anciens de Rose Bakery ont retenu la leçon du pain et du beurre déposés sur la table à votre arrivée, avec des plats simples, sains et bons…des desserts aux accents anglais, mais prennent carrément le contre-pied de Rose Bakery question service. Des sourires francs, de vraies attentions et un plaisir de recevoir, ça fait plaisir à voir.”
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I went there last Saturday with a friend for a lazy morning brunch. We had the standard eggs, bacon, toast and scones and I have to say I agree with most reviews on the place – it has the BEST coffee! The cheerful service only adds to the experience – they don’t rush you even though there’s a hefty crowd waiting at the bar most times, and they threw in free jam when we asked for some for the scones. All in all, a very pleasant experience. Definitely recommended.
Whilst it’s a great place to go during a bout of homesickness, I still feel that the coffee (whilst good for Paris standards) could be improved. The terrice is lovely on a warm day.