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Café de la presse
36 Boulevard de la Bastillegreat tea and Algerian sweets
Boulangerie Utopie
20 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaudbest boulangerie in the area
Food Scene
Charbon Café
109 Rue Oberkampfauthentic belle époque interior. good brasserie food.
incredible restaurant. reserve several months in advance or show up at about 9pm and be ready to wait in line for about an hour, for the no-reservations late seating!
231 locals recommend
Le Châteaubriand
129 Ave Parmentierincredible restaurant. reserve several months in advance or show up at about 9pm and be ready to wait in line for about an hour, for the no-reservations late seating!
great restaurant. same owners as the next door Chateaubriand. easier to get into.
144 locals recommend
Le Dauphin
131 Ave Parmentiergreat restaurant. same owners as the next door Chateaubriand. easier to get into.
best Japanese restaurant in the neighborhood despite its simple somewhat cramped setting.
31 locals recommend
Kyobashi
117 Rue Saint-Maurbest Japanese restaurant in the neighborhood despite its simple somewhat cramped setting.
Pierre Sang in Oberkampf
55 Rue Oberkampfgreat restaurant!!!
L'Estaminet
116 Rue Oberkampfgood neighborhood restaurant. typical brasserie food.
Eclectic mix of Indian/Californian cuisine and fresh juice bar. Yummy and cheap. Nice bohemian ambience.
118 locals recommend
Paris-Féni
15 bis Rue TernauxEclectic mix of Indian/Californian cuisine and fresh juice bar. Yummy and cheap. Nice bohemian ambience.
hey have delicious biryanis and a few other indian inspired dishes. Juice bar, eclectic mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Amazing soups!
24 locals recommend
l'esprit tchaï
115 Rue Oberkampfhey have delicious biryanis and a few other indian inspired dishes. Juice bar, eclectic mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Amazing soups!
L'Osteria Dell'Anima
37 Rue OberkampfHomemade pastas. Very tiny restaurant. Make reservations.
Le Verre Volé
67 Rue de Lancrya restaurant where lots of French chefs go to eat...
menu limited to dumplings, soups, and great/unusual appetizers. Very cheap and delicious.
55 locals recommend
GUO MIN BAR
39 Rue de Bellevillemenu limited to dumplings, soups, and great/unusual appetizers. Very cheap and delicious.
One of the best boulangeries/cafes in all of Paris. It happens to be gluten-free. Their sandwiches and desserts are to die for, even if like me you can eat gluten. I often come hear with a book and my laptop in the afternoon to get some work done.
113 locals recommend
Boulangerie Chambelland Paris
14 Rue TernauxOne of the best boulangeries/cafes in all of Paris. It happens to be gluten-free. Their sandwiches and desserts are to die for, even if like me you can eat gluten. I often come hear with a book and my laptop in the afternoon to get some work done.
This place is pretty trendy right now, often packed in the evenings. I sometimes come here for lunch because their pizzas and tiramisu are really really good!
275 locals recommend
Ober Mamma
107 Bd Richard-LenoirThis place is pretty trendy right now, often packed in the evenings. I sometimes come here for lunch because their pizzas and tiramisu are really really good!
Probably my favorite pizzeria in Paris. It's about a 15 minute walk from my place.
92 locals recommend
Il Posto
356 Rue des PyrénéesProbably my favorite pizzeria in Paris. It's about a 15 minute walk from my place.
Other nearby brasseries have recently become a bit overpriced (ie. L'Estaminet, Cafe Charbon). Chez Justine has stayed true to its humble roots and can be counted on for pretty good brasserie fare.
149 locals recommend
Chez Justine
96 Rue OberkampfOther nearby brasseries have recently become a bit overpriced (ie. L'Estaminet, Cafe Charbon). Chez Justine has stayed true to its humble roots and can be counted on for pretty good brasserie fare.
This is a fun place for a café or beer. I often like to work here in the afternoons. Nice atmosphere. The food is nothing special...
98 locals recommend
Cannibale Café
93 Rue Jean-Pierre TimbaudThis is a fun place for a café or beer. I often like to work here in the afternoons. Nice atmosphere. The food is nothing special...
The Hood Paris
80 Rue Jean-Pierre TimbaudBrooklyn vibe. coffee is quite good, I must admit.
This is one of the better chinese establishments along this street. They have very cheap deals.
43 locals recommend
WenZhou
16 Rue de BellevilleThis is one of the better chinese establishments along this street. They have very cheap deals.
Drinks & Nightlife
great place to work during the day or grab a beer in the evening. monday nights feature "spoken word", a popular anglophone open-mike!
36 locals recommend
Au Chat Noir
76 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaudgreat place to work during the day or grab a beer in the evening. monday nights feature "spoken word", a popular anglophone open-mike!
Lao Siam
49 Rue de Bellevillebest Thai restaurant in the neighborhood
Charming. Hidden in a tiny street. Great bohemian bar. They also serve quiche and charcuterie.
89 locals recommend
Lou Pascalou
14 Rue des PanoyauxCharming. Hidden in a tiny street. Great bohemian bar. They also serve quiche and charcuterie.
La Fine Mousse
6 Av. Jean AicardAmazing beers. Very "bobo".
Essentials
Biocoop La République
19 Av. de la Républiqueorganic grocery store. excellent produce.
Parks & Nature
Buttes Chaumont station
Best park in Paris.
Go to the top of the park for stunning views of Paris. This is one of the highest elevations in all of Paris. Higher than Montmarte.
1007 locals recommend
Parc de Belleville
47 Rue des CouronnesGo to the top of the park for stunning views of Paris. This is one of the highest elevations in all of Paris. Higher than Montmarte.
Sightseeing
This is probably the most "tagged" street in all of Paris. Definitely worth checking out. It's quite beautiful and there are a bunch of fun shops, restaurants, galleries on the street and just off it.
43 locals recommend
Rue Denoyez
Rue DenoyezThis is probably the most "tagged" street in all of Paris. Definitely worth checking out. It's quite beautiful and there are a bunch of fun shops, restaurants, galleries on the street and just off it.
Canal Saint Martin
great place to stroll.