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LADIES WHO BRUNCH AT HOLYBELLY











Breakfast out is one of my favorite things. In Paris if it’s the weekend, no matter what time your breakfast out happens, it’s a brunch, apparently. Lauren, Carin and I chose to have some grub at , as I had never had bfast grub there – only coffee or afternoon tea.

I usually am not the type of person to wait in line for a new trendy place as all the cool peeps in Paris are at the same places every Saturday and Sunday at noon, but I was pleasantly surprised and how quick the time went by, and I must say Holybelly is an exception. Our 20 minute wait was the perfect opp to head to the other side of the canal to grab an espresso to go at one Paris’s renowned specialty coffee shops, Ten Belles.

We had wandered back just in time to sit down. I must say, restaurants with menus that aren’t fixed for a weekend brunch really is a luxury in Paris. The fixed menu brunches are often so overpriced and I can never even finish them (not to mention many places pile on pastries which are the cheapest thing possible, ugh). Holybelley’s simple and somewhat american style “eggs any style and 2 sides” really hit home for me (€11,50). I was in a savory breakfast paradise, with quality food and friendly service. Carin’s pancakes were photogenic as hell, and just as tasty as they were adorable. Topped with a flat white with quality Belleville Brûlerie beans, we found ourselves in heaven.

They’ve got a little something extra going on in that café, I tell ya… everyone is always so friendly, and with the changing menu you’re always in for a surprise each time you pop in. If you follow Holybelly on social media, you’ll know that the duo that runs the place, Nico + Sarah, communicate not only about the latest HB happenings, but also support other spots on the block and culinary adventures. By having shared their story – and continuing to do so – their café is really a staple of the neighborhood.

Thanks, Holybelly, for being so awesome.

My first time at Holybelly was for a Pinterest party, discover the photos here.

Read more lovely things about Holybelly.


19 Rue Lucien Sampaix, 75010
Métro: Jacques Bonsergent (5)
Closed Tues/Weds

AU CANAL SAINT MARTIN

Any time of year there’s few things as lovely as a stroll along the Canal Saint Martin. We all know that scene in Amélie where she skips the stones, and we all know how fabulous it is to sit outside on a Saturday night in the summertime with a bottle of wine (if you don’t, you should go and discover the magic!). The hustle bustle of this area will have you trying to decide where to get a little coffee, and new places are opening up left and right and making it harder and harder to pick which spots you fancy most. The list below are a few of my favorite spots in this area, and worth a pick me up if you’ve got the chance.

MY FAVORITE SPOTS ON THE CANAL :

Chez Prune
36 Rue Beaurepaire, 75010
Tél:
Métro: Jacques Bonsergent (5)

Holybelly
19 Rue Lucien Sampaix, 75010
Tél:
Métro: Jacques Bonsergent (5)


48 Rue Bichat, 75010
Tél:
Métro: Jacques Bonsergent (5)

La Patache
60 Rue de Lancry, 75010
Tél:
Métro: Jacques Bonsergent (5)

Le Cabinet de Sa Majesté
4 Rue de la Fontaine au Roi, 75011
Tél:
Métro: Goncourt (11)

Sésame
51 Quai de Valmy, 75010
Tél:
Métro: Goncourt (11)

Tuck Shop
13 Rue Lucien Sampaix, 75010
Tél:
Métro: Jacques Bonsergent (5)

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