• 5
• Paris's new vegan gem!

Where should I start? This place was just great from start to finish. Being a "brasserie" I expected normal food, nothing fancy, and this is some of the best vegan food I've had in a while. I got the mixed plate which had a bowl of nice thick soup (that reminded me of my mother's actually), a very tasty and clearly non-industrial samosa, and a risotto which was the best risotto I've had in years (including when I was an omni). Also included was a small dessert of French toast (pain perdu) which was moist, sweet but not horribly sugary and with a nice consistency (not doughy or dry). All this was 22€ which I think is a good deal and the portions weren't too small, although I would have liked to know that I didn't have a choice of dessert before ordering. I also had a purple cosmopolitan which had a nice flavour. My friend who is allergic to gluten had a salad and a Pad Thaï along with a chocolate cake with whipped cream, which were equally lovely; although I would say 9€ is a bit steep for a spinach salad but those are probably normal prices in Paris. I really loved the diversity on the menu which has soups, lasagna, burger, a bagel, the risotto, Pad Thaï (some things are on rotation). The starters and desserts are equally diverse and they have homemade ice cream. Everything is clearly made on the spot by an attentive chef. I really have to give an A+ to the food. The setting is also lovely, with a pretty big seating area, candles on the table, floor-to-ceiling windows all around, and excellent music which is at just the right volume. They've done a great job of blending the casual friendly atmosphere of a Brasserie with the coziness and character of a more upscale restaurant. It's a good place for any occasion, date, dinner with friends, or business lunch. My only dislike was that it smelled like cigarette when we got there due to the smoking customers outside and the doors being open; but the smell dissipated quickly. The staff were really lovely and patient with us. They are located in a nice area with a metro just a few metres away. Being open until midnight is also fantastic as there are very limited options for hungry vegans in Paris past 10:30pm. All in all, this might become one of my new favourite vegan haunts and we left contemplating what we'll order next time we come, which will be soon!