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Organic
Beer/Wine
French
Fusion
Cafe serving vegan lunches and cakes. Take metro to Bastille. Est. 2011 and turned vegan in 2013. Reported closed July 2022.
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122 Reviews
First Review by Joanna Dubois
whyitripped
Points +327
Enjoyable experience but a bit overpriced - Edit
Cafe Ginger is a bit of a concept of its own. There is a daily menu with limited choice. The food was delicious, varied and healthy. Everything is organic and the vegetable choice seemed seasonal. We got a plate with several small salads and a leek quiche.
Read moreThe staff was friendly but we did have to wait for quite some time to get service and for our food. We were not that happy with the drinks. They only serve two types of wine, which I personally didn't like. The coffee I got afterwards was cold and not up to standards.
Apart from the drinks, I did really enjoy the food. We paid €16,50 for the main dish, which is a little overpriced for what it was.
Pros: Variety, Friendly staff, Cozy atmosphere
Cons: Coffee, Wine, Price
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Dorine1990
Points +67
Good but basic - Edit
It is a nice small place to have either lunch or diner in the Bastille area of Paris, easy to find.
Read moreThere is not a big variety of options and the meals are very basic. Carrots, coles etc.
I think the prices are rather high (16,50 for a main dish) for the basic food you get. It is healthy though and the ambiance is good.
I saw in another review that there was no alcohol, when we were there, there was beer and wine which was positive.
Pros: Very healthy, Nice little place , Central location
Cons: Often full , High price for simple food
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Plantpower
Points +1330
lovely, delicious, healthy treat - Edit
I had an awesome lunch at ginger cafe. The main dish was super delicious and healthy, with so many different small portions of salads, dips, etc, just how I love it. For dessert we tried two cakes and especially the raw carrot cake was awesome. The place is very cute and cozy. Reservation recommended.
Read morePros: healthy, yummy
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lfusfeld
Points +247
good, not exceptional - Edit
Popular but small vegan restaurant convenient to the Bastille. Reasonably priced food that was good. For lunch you order a choice of quiche/pie and it automatically comes with a variety of different sides/salads, some of which are better than others. Overall I was happy with my meal. Go on the earlier side or make a reservation.
Read morePros: all vegan, good food that's pretty healthful, lots of different vegetables
Cons: limited choices, automatic variety of sides , crowded
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KarenLouiseFletcher
Points +354
You MUST book - Edit
We found this eatery on Happy Cow and I never checked the reviews first. Big mistake.
Read moreIt's not a big place and it's SUPER busy. We arrived and were told they were fully booked. We asked if we could come back and they managed to squeeze us in a few hours later.
We paid €18 per head for a plate of food and a desert which is not bad. The main meal is a tart with about 7 different salads.
They don't offer alcohol. Sigh!
Will definitely go back.
Pros: Good value, Good portions, Vegan food only
Cons: No alcohol, Can't just pop in
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vegangirlsineurope
Points +39
Refreshing vegan cafe - great for lunch - Edit
We visited for lunch. The small menu is made up for by the high quality tasty food you will find here. Choices include 2 soups, 3 tart options with salad, and cold rolls with salad. There are also a number of desserts on offer and fresh juices. We tried one of the tarts (Kale, Brocolli & Potatoe) and the cold roll with salads option - both were fresh and tasty - the accompanying salads (which included three different pates) were not the standard boring versions you seem to get in Paris. All the staff were friendly, particularly the owner (an English man who speak fluent French) who took the time to explain the menu options to us, and even offered some other suggestions for vegan eating in Paris. Atmosphere is really pleasant - nice and bright, and surprising quite given its closeness to Place de Bastille. A lovely little vegan oasis for a lunch break - would highly recommend.
Read morePros: Fresh and tasty, Friendly staff, Relaxing atmosphere
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Maia Rose
Points +189
Best meal we've had in Paris! - Edit
We read about this restaurant on Happy Cow and went there twice only to find it closed (once was a holiday and another time we went too late in the afternoon).
Read moreThird time was lucky.
The meal was sensational.
Choice of three mains with the best array of vegetables and pates/sauces.
All vegan and organic. Staff were lovely and welcoming.
Nothing was too much trouble and great English.
Mains were €13.50. Option to include a freshly made juice (total €18.00) or have the main, juice plus desset for €22.
I had the spring roll which was fantastic. My husband had the ratatouille pie which he enjoyed. Th juice (carrot, apple & ginger) was wonderful.
And my husband had the chocolate terrine which I stole a teaspoon of.....heaven.
Go there....you won't regret it.
Pros: Excellent food, Friendly relaxed staff, Great quality in every way
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Anna-Marcelina
Points +76
Parfait parfait parfait ! - Edit
I think this is my favorite Vegan restaurant so far. I didn't try so much of them, but it will remain on the top of the top for a while...
Read moreThe girls are just lovely, super friendly and give very good advices. Their food is just so fresh and you got many little things in your plate that make you taste a lot of different savors. I got a pie that was just perfect in the proportions and the seasoning. All was super tasty !
The dessert was also succulent and the homemade juice was very well balanced.
I expected that to be quite expensive (the area, it's vegan, organic) but it was actually quite cheap for such a quality. It's cooked with hearts full of generosity !
Keep on girls! I just can't wait to try Café Ginger in winter !
An advice : you should book before !
Pros: Super friendly & efficient staff, The food is super fresh and tasty, Everything is vegan & organic
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VeganFamilyTravels
Points +1626
Small and cosy - Edit
This little vegan café was a great find thanks to a recommendation. Tucked down a side street it has pavement seating as well as tables inside. It was busy and we had to share a table which wasn't a problem. The staff were friendly and the man that served us was English. My husband speaks French but it saves him translating for us! The food was really tasty and very generous. I couldn't eat it all! Between us we had the spring roll and one of each of the two flans that were on offer that day. All of these were served with salads. The desserts were tasty too. Great that this is completely vegan and we will definitely go back next time we are in Paris.
Read morePros: Completely Vegan, Generous portions, Friendly staff
Cons: Small so gets busy
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mountainfolks
Points +406
beautiful homey place - Edit
very very nice and lovely staff and very good food!
Read morePros: delicious, affordable
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jennyc32
Points +3400
Excellent vegan cafe - Edit
Cafe Ginger was one of the best places I visited during my trip to Paris. It's quite small and extremely popular (deservedly so), so it's worth booking ahead - we did so via their Facebook page. Despite how busy it was, the service was fast and friendly, with the waitress explaining all our options in English.
Read moreThere are 2 tarts every day, or the choice of a salad plate. I tried the leek and asparagus tart, while my partner had the pumpkin and mushroom one. Both were delicious, and were served on the most colourful, fresh and tempting plate of salad and sides. Everything was so beautifully seasoned and prepared, it was a real treat.
To balance out the healthiness, of course we had some desserts as well. The cheesecake was the best I've ever had, and the chocolate terrine was rich and delicious too.
If I go back to Paris, I'll definitely visit again!
Pros: Colourful, tasty food, Excellent service, Fresh ingredients
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Lydia Camomille
Points +26
Love this place! - Edit
Such a nice place, such a nice food!
Read moreThe best word to resume this restaurant: simplicity!
The food is delicious and simple at the same time! The owner is a great guy, I just love going there for lunch or dinner!
Pros: Tasty and simple food, Nice location in Paris, Great service, nice owner
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Winedunce
Points +367
One of our favorite meals in Paris - Edit
We absolutely loved this tiny cafe located near the Bastille. Definitely call to make a reservation for lunch or dinner as seating is very very limited. Also, one thing we noticed is that vegan restaurants in Paris have very strange hours and days they are open. They might randomly be closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We went for dinner and they have a set menu for 25 euros per person. You are treated to a healthy and scrumptious vegan meal that starts with a choice of a hot soup or we could select a specialty drink. We had the soup which was wonderful on a cold rainy night. Then you are served a plate filled with a variety of delicious dishes from polenta, tapanades, quinoa salads etc.. and also a wonderful homemade tart (came in three flavors that you can select). And, you top it all off with a dessert selection. We are huge eaters and were worried that we would leave hungry but the portion is really sufficient. We felt completely satisfied without feeling stuffed. We would have gone again but they were closed the last day we were in Paris. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. We had a cheerful waitress who spoke excellent English while I fumbled through my French.
Read morePros: delicious healthy food, friendly staff, feels like a local spot
Cons: very small so make reservation, closed a few days a week
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rebeccalw21
Points +39
Cosy little place, good for lunch - Edit
Café Ginger is the type of place I would visit again but not necessarily a place I would rave about. There is limited seating so booking is essential unless you visit at a random time. The menu choice, when I went, had just two options available, which both seemed appealing to me. The potions were generous and the price wasn't bad considering this little café is in the heart of Bastille. If you're looking for a large choice of food then maybe head elsewhere, but if you want fresh good vegetarian food then this place will work.
Read morePros: Fresh food, Friendly staff, Portion sizes
Cons: Menu choice, Limited seating
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Anettvegi48
Points +33
nice, friendly, good food - Edit
I went there yesterday when they just opened, and had a delicious fresh Juice and the plate of´the day with a tarte of pumpkin and mushrooms - that meant various yummy salades and a delicious tarte.It`s a small place with two tables outside, I hadn`t to wait long and the staff is friendly,explaines everything in english.
Read morePros: good food, friendly staff
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Dulcinea
Points +16
Tasty and Healthy! - Edit
We had great lunch. The pie was amazing, and the rolls very tasty! The raw carrot cake a great surprise. I've bookmarked it!!
Read morePros: Tasty food , English speaking, Very kind
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JulieEA
Points +2569
Tartlets! Plats du Jour! Vegan Parisian dining! - Edit
We ate here twice while we were in Paris last January. Each time the plats du jour were amazing. This is one of the healthiest meals I've eaten out with an incredible variety and yet all of the cuteness of a Parisian assiette du jour. You get to choose one of four savory tarts, and this is served with a gorgeous rainbow of mini salads and sides. Everything was delicious from the chutney to the most obscure mystery salad. The owners are friendly, and the desserts are tiny, but worth the splurge if you have the money. This isn't a huge meal, it's a Parisian sized meal. That means you will be full but not over-full, but the gorgeous food will keep you coming back for more! Oh these tarts, they were the best part!
Read morePros: friendly staff, local vegan hangout, savory tarts!!!
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JonJon
Points +20432
Good and healthy vegan food in a little café - Edit
This little café was a good surprise when I went there for lunch. The place is really cute and the owner is very friendly. I had a full meal with a delicious soup with seven vegetables, a complete dish that consists of a great pumpkin-mushroom pie, basmati rice and different vegetables and salads and a chocolate cake nicely presented. The food was healthy and of good quality, with nice tastes. The menu is not huge and they have 2 or 3 options a day. Don't hesitate to go there for lunch!
Read morePros: good and fresh food, healthy, friendly staff, cute place, location
Cons: small area, little menu
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CyrilG
Points +13
excellent Vegie restaurant - Edit
This place is our favorite Vegie restaurant in Paris - very good salads, tarts, deserts - Very friendly welcome & very affordable - love this place :)
Read moreGuest
Qtea
Points +231
Had to taste all the desserts - Edit
We took three desserts because they were all so special and rare to find. The chocolate terrine was absolutely French, you can't get it elsewhere! They indeed used ginger in many dishes, in a very innovative way.
Read moreLovely coffee cups, free WiFi, super nice staff. One of the nicest places I have ever been to. Don't miss Cafe Ginger if you go to Paris.
Pros: Great desserts, Great other food, WiFi
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Sharpey09
Points +124
Great Vegan Food and Environment - Edit
I visited here on a Saturday afternoon. The place was busy and we had to wait a short while for a seat but the staff were friendly and helpful, talking us through the menu as we were waiting.
Read moreThe food was fantastic. You get a set menu with a choice of a tart with tasters of salad. You can also have a soup and dessert. I opted for the 3 course meal and enjoyed it thoroughly. It was really fresh and tasty and was real high quality vegan cuisine.
I would recommend Cafe Ginger to anyone in Paris.
Pros: Food quality, Service, Location
Cons: Maybe a bit small but that's Paris!
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Claremveg
Points +625
Lovely little place! - Edit
I visited here at lunch time on a weekend trip to Paris. It was so nice. I ordered three courses for €20.00, which is extremely good value for Bastille. I had soup, Asparagus tart that was served with a little tasting of 5 different salads. Being someone who likes variety I thought this was a great way to serve, instead of just loading up with one huge salad!
Read moreI had the Vegan Tiramisu which was superb.
The staff were friendly and the owner even recommended a vegan bakery for us to try!
The place is very small, but it is the Centre of Paris and in order to grow they need all the support they can get. To ensure you get a seat i'd reccommend to book before hand.
Pros: Location, All Vegan , Staff
Cons: Small
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Mbt
Points +41
Delicious! - Edit
We had dinner here, and it was great. Lovely staff, delicious food obviously made with love, reasonably priced (22 euro for a menu) and the restaurant looks really nice. It's recommended making a reservation, at lunch time as well.
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lucascoelho
Points +19
Love it here - Edit
I always bring my friends here, even if they're not veg. I really love their juices and desert. I consider it to have the best cost-benefit of all veg restaurants in Paris.
Read moreAnd, it's the only veg place you can eat at 4pm in Paris.
Pros: Price, Location, Juices
Cons: It's in Paris
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Tiggy
Points +13690
Simple, good and healthy - Edit
My partner and I went here a couple of times because it was close to where we were staying. The second time I decided to go because I was sick and needed healthy food like fresh juice and soup. This place has health and freshness as a focus, which means in general you have to book or at least turn up early, because everything is made just before lunch, and it runs out because they only make enough so that it doesn't waste. We discovered this the hard way. Lunch consists of a vegan tart - one of about four options - plus a number of small separate portions of salad components. The tarts are quite delicious and the salads are OK in a 'healthy' kind of way. Additionally you can buy juice, soup and dessert. In my experience the juice was pretty good, but on the occasion I was nursing my sickness with their soup, I must say it was a tad watery and not overly tasty. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the enthusiasm and the ethos of the place scores them points with me. I imagine I would go regularly for lunch if I lived in Paris.
Read morePros: Food made fresh and not wasted, Tarts are interesting and yummy, Friendly, helpful staff
Cons: Soup a bit watery and tasteless, Food runs out quick (flipside of Pro #1)
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pupa
Points +122
Cute and cozy - Edit
I was exited to go and visit this place, especially after all the reviews that I have read, and I am still to be impressed by a vegan meal in Paris.
Read moreThe place is very cozy and the location is great. Classic cozy atmosphere, which is typical for small restaurants in Paris.
I have to say that my first impression was of the staff not being very hospitable. I know that I'm in Paris and the service is not as the one in the States, and once we sat down I found out that they are very nice people, but still they seemed so out of it because they were so busy, it was obvious that they could barely handle it.
Unfortunately half of the lunch options were unavailable by the time we sat down, which is fine, because I'm open to try whatever they can make. Once we ordered the food came in very fast and I have to admit that it was delicious! Even though simple, all the dishes were well balanced and very flavorful. I still remember the gratin and the dessert had a nice home-made feel.
I will keep searching for the best vegan meal in Paris, but I am also definitely willing to give Ginger another try
Pros: Food, Inexpensive, Location
Cons: Busy, Staff a bit lost
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SamanthaCheryl
Points +85
My fav lunch place in Paris - Edit
I lived in Paris for 1.5 years and tried over 20 veggie restaus, this is hands down my favourite place!! The owners are great, the food is super fresh and the price is right! I love all the variety you get on one plate and that there are gluten free options! My favorite tarte is the sweet potato one!!
Read morePros: Price, Taste, Staff
Cons: Hours
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