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Vegan-friendly
Organic
French
Organic vegetarian cafe with several outlets in Paris. Food is mostly vegan except for eggs in some dishes and desserts. Pay attention when ordering a coffee with milk, as by default they serve it with cow's milk (almond milk is available). Free Wi-Fi. This is their first location. Confirmed closed, Nov 2019.
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Added by Sebastien_Kardinal on 18 Jan 2013
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30 Reviews
First Review by Sebastien_Kardinal
tengil
Points +220
Decent lunch, amazing desert - Edit
Very crowded, with a mix of people from turists to Parisians.
Read moreThe lunch was a typical French cuisine, quinoa, potatos, carots.
With "exotic" drinks like matsha latte on rice milk.
The coconut desert was a dream!
Pros: Many vegan options
Cons: A bit expensive
Guest
chloeandrehn
Points +267
Lovely atmosphere - Edit
Really nice place with a great atmosphere and perfect for studying. Open until 22 which is a plus and there are various vegan options. However it is a little bit pricey
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Instagram friendly
Cons: Pricy
Guest
TracyM.
Points +128
Gem - Edit
Third visit to this charming restaurant tucked away in the Marais. The staff is extremely friendly. This place feels more like a coffeehouse that serves lunch and dinner. It’s very relaxed and laid back. Great place to go if you’re looking to chill or meet friends for a low key hangout. Each time I’ve ordered the same thing - the Thai dish and the flavors were strong and fragrant.
Read morePros: Chill vibe, Wi-Fi , Friendly staff
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sirilindblad
Points +173
Ok - Edit
The food we ordered looked good but it was pretty plain and didn't taste that much which was a little bit disappointing. The staff was really friendly though.
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VOEG
Points +156
Un endroit hors du temps - Edit
Un endroit ultra cocooning où les options veganes sont de plus en plus nombreuses et toujours délicieuses.
Read moreCons: Les plats sont souvent froids
Guest
Cissou69
Points +48
Bon mais cher - Edit
Le cadre est sympa mais il vaut mieux éviter le rush du déjeuner. Les plats sont plutôt bons à base de produits frais et bio. Mais l'ensemble manque un peu de gourmandise et les prix sont élevés. Je recommande pour prendre un petit déjeuner sain.
Read morePros: Nice place, fresh and organic products
Cons: Expensive
Guest
TrevorS
Points +974
Fresh & healthy - not super fun - Edit
A nice place with friendly staff, the menu changes everyday which is a good sign! The restaurant lays a big focus on fresh and healthy ingredients yet they sometimes seem to forget that food should be fun as well...
Read morePros: The menu changes everyday, Fresh & healthy ingredients
Cons: Sometimes "sad" food, Gets crowded
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gourmandine
Points +59
Disappointing - Edit
The place was half empty when we arrived, but it took them about 15 minutes to seat us. Then when we wanted to change an item on the composition of a plate, it was impossible.
Read moreAt the end we just had a drink and ordered a juice to go, which costs 6 euros, and was 2/3 cup full and not very good.
This is a big disappointment.
Portions are small, prices are high, food is not something.
Pros: Nice setting, nicely located, The intention of a vegan cafe
Cons: Expensive and small portions
Guest
pixi42
Points +94
sometimes crowded - Edit
Very tasty and innovative.
Read moreSometimes crowded.
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Missmaaike
Points +39
Healthy and delicious food - Edit
We went to Cafe Pinson around 5 o'clock and only there we saw they didn't serve dinner usually until around 7, but I asked and they made us dinner anyway. We had some delicious healthy food there; two bowls with all sorts of veggies, quinoa, rice and a great dressing, and some gazpacho. My kids liked it too. Very friendly staff, and in a lovely neighbourhood.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Delicious food, Lots of healthy options
Guest
urbanjester
Points +107
delicious - Edit
Had a delicious dinner here. There were several vegan options for dinner and the staff was polite and helpful. Only one vegan dessert but it was delicious. A little pricey but I thought it was worth it.
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Eolcasa
Points +21
Expensive - Edit
The food is really expensive and the portions are small. Only roasted legumes. Nothing was special about the food made. Really disappointed.
Read morePros: Nice place
Cons: Expensive, No imagination in the food
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SaraSmith
Points +464
Quaint and fast - Edit
The food came out very fast and was good and light. Cozy little restaurant, a little too warm, not good for big groups but might be good to have a reservation. No meat or wheat, good service.
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Muuuuu
Points +3330
...great for breakfast, too - Edit
they dont have much vegan options but the breakfast one is totally fine (juice of the Day, hot beverage, a glass of kind of a muesli, and plenty of bread with vegan butter (made from cocoa and almond I think) and thick chocolate.
Read moreIt's rather big and the atmosphere is very very cosy (couches, music, deco, ...)
(Also: English spoken, I assume, since some of them speak french with a lovely english accent)
Updated from previous review on 2013-06-20
Pros: location, tasty vegan butter, open on morning
Cons: slightly pricey
Guest
Ricardo
Points +19889
A good Back-up when in Marais - Edit
I've visited this place several times in the last couple of years.
Read moreThey offer few appetizers and dishes.
The food is usually vegan; however, most of the desserts contain eggs. I always enjoy their vegan dishes, so Pinson is a sort of "safe choice" for me.
They claim not using dairy at all; however, cow's milk is used for the coffee by default, so it's necessary to let them know you want plant-based milk with it.
The atmosphere and the service are alright; but it's fairly popular, so I'd recommend reserving a table in advance.
Pros: location, tasty food
Cons: not all vegan, portions could be a bit larger
Guest
taltalaoma
Points +32
The place for vegan and vegetarian in Paris! - Edit
appetizing food, fresh and colorful ingredients, really great vibe and most important - open at noon, very rare in Paris...
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SylwiaMisiewicz
Points +190
nothing special - Edit
I had a "menu" for lunch there which consisted of only 2 meals (starter+main course) for 17,50€ - way overpriced. The portions were small, nothing really special regarding taste. The food was oversalted and not warm enough. The stuff was also not too friendly and caring. The best part of the place is actually interior design.
Read morePros: interior
Cons: overpriced, average food, not great service
Guest
Barber_Pat
Points +35
Variable. - Edit
First time we went here we had the 'Petit Dejeuner' which consisted of tartines, soya yoghurt and granola, fresh juice, and an almond milk coffee, all of which were spot on. So good, in fact, that we went again the next day and were served coffees with the milk split. Boo! A good spot for a vegan brekkie in Paris though.
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LuLuvegan
Points +36
Blanquette de légumes vegan : OMG ! - Edit
Tout simplement délicieux : j'ai mangé l'assiette de légumes Pinson, une sorte de blanquette de légumes rôtis avec une béchamel très légère et goûteuse vegan, et j'ai partagé un thé gourmand comprenant un pudding de graines de chia crémeux à souhait, un cake coco-vanille pas mal du tout, et une excellente barre de sésame à la cardamome. Le tout dans un décor sympa et confortable, avec un service rapide, gentil et efficace. Bref je suis très contente de mon passage au Café Pinson, c'est un peu cher mais je reviendrai avec plaisir.
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Oscar M
Points +199
Just ok - Edit
We went there twice as the first time we were told the kitchen was closed in a not very polite way. We went back for dinner as sol semilla was packed and we had no reservation. This time the staff on that shift was quite friendly and we managed to eat something but the food was just alright, nothing special. Not very big portions and the crumble I had for dessert was not very good. A bit overpriced.
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itzjac
Points +251
Lovely iced coffee's and yummy lunch :) - Edit
My boyfriend and I went here a couple of times for coffee's as it was really close to where we were staying.
Read moreThe first two times the staff weren't overly friendly - but maybe because we were just ordering coffee's? We asked the first time if we could have a coffee and they told us no only brunch or if you're ordering food can you stay so I asked if they did take away and they said oh yes we do and made us a couple of drinks and juice to take.
The second time we went there they were a little friendlier and allowed us to take a seat to have our coffee's and juice near the window even though we weren't eating. Still not super friendly by any means though.
Today however the gentleman who served us was lovely and gave us an option of tables to sit at - one was right beneath the air conditioning which was amazing because there has been a heatwave this week and we have been struggling with the heat!
The restaurant itself has a nice ambience and lovely decor too :)
I ordered one of the 3 lunch's on offer - all vegan and all delicious! Lovely bean fritters with a mustard-vegan mayonnaise dipping sauce, a salad of mixed cabbage and some delicious fried vegetable I've never eaten before so not sure what it was called? Really delicious though! I had ordered the special where you get main and dessert for 17 euro so I ordered the apple crumble and it was quite nice. Not amazing but not too bad, definitely could have used some soy cream or coconut cream to go with it. My boyfriend wasn't too hungry so he ordered the chocolate cake. He said it had good flavour but also needed some kind of cream to go with it.
I have ordered their fresh juices of the day and they are all lovely and nice and freshly made for you plus coffee's are great and the iced coffee's were especially delicious on such a hot day (made with rice milk or almond milk).
I would definitely recommend this place for food and drinks and have had a mixed experience with service.
Pros: Iced coffee and main meal, Ambience & decor, AIR CONDITIONING!!! :)
Cons: Some staff not too friendly, Small portions for mains
Guest
valerie.zmeylan
Points +39
Delicious and vegan friendly - Edit
We had a good time at Café Pinson. At the entrance, a sign says: no dairy. Most of the meals were vegan. If there are eggs in a dish, the server can tell you very clearly. The plates are well proportioned, but overcrowded. For once, no waste!
Read morePros: good food, friendly staff, moderate proportions
Cons: little deserts without eggs, some seats are unconfortable
Guest
maltman23
Points +6758
The best Chocolate Coco cake ever! - Edit
The tea was just your normal teabags, but the Chocolate Coco cake was the best ever! Way worth the short trek from Gare du Nord with all of our bags to while away the hour before our Eurostar to London.
Read morePros: Great cake!, nice atmosphere, friendly staff
Cons: OK tea
Guest
JacobS
Points +91
a few vegan options but could be better - Edit
I've only been once but doubt I'll go again. You can do so much better for vegan dining in Paris. Most of the items are vegetarian but not vegan, they are too expensive, and nothing we had was very good (not bad, just not as good as we would expect).
Read moreCons: not enough vegan options, not tasty, expensive
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AnnFromIllinois
Points +853
Nice enough - Edit
Sort of a coffee house with a menu. Decent options for vegans. Portions smallish, but sometimes that's just right. Many of the tables have short stools instead of chairs with backs. Big couch area for lounging with friend though.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere
Cons: Uncomfortable chairs for eating a meal.
Guest
JonJon
Points +20916
Modern atmosphere but food not impressive - Edit
We tried this restaurant for a sunday brunch. Even if the place has a very nice atmosphere, we find portions available very small in comparison to the price paid (25 €). In the brunch menu, you only have a limited choice of drinks (only tea and coffee) while other interested drinks are out of price.
Read moreFor brunch, we had slices of bread with different spreads (all very good), a pumpkin soup which lacked seasoning, vegetables and muesli. Despite the price paid, it was not possible having rab which limits the interest of the brunch and makes it very expensive for the limited size of the offered portions.
Pros: organic and vegan choices, nice place
Cons: expensive, small portions, food not so tasty
Guest
ericoloso
Points +59
Disappointing - Edit
Expensive.
Read moreQuality was not impressive at all.
Pros: Friendly staff, The lentils were not bad
Cons: Expensive, Small portions, Tiny choice
Guest
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