Shakespeare and Company Cafe

Some items a little on the expensive side but the soup was only €6.5 and therefore great value!

Sit outside in good weather for a lovely view of Norte dame.

Helpful staff and well signed vegan items.

For coffee they have almond, soy and oat milk! For food they always have at least one option (even though we got there before they had their delivery). I went several times while it town and loved it!

I was really excited to try out this cafe as I love the bookshop and had heard great things, but I'm afraid I was a little disappointed.

I went with a friend to get some brunch, and we found that there weren't many options and that everything was very expensive. We wanted to give it a chance though so my friend had Indian split pea soup and a café allongé which came to 9 euros and I chose the vegetarian bagel option - feta and grilled vegetables (8 euros) and a filter coffee (3.50).

The interior is quite small and was packed so after getting our coffees we headed outside. I then realised I hadn't been offered any milk with my coffee, and peeked back inside but couldn't seem to see any so just had it black. It was nice coffee but very small for 3.50.

When our food arrived, it was on paper plates, which I found a bit weird as I'd already paid 8 euros for this bagel... My friend was offered bread and received two small slices with her soup. My bagel seemed only to contain one vegetable (courgette) which was fine as I love courgette but not quite what was advertised.

I have to say that we both enjoyed our food, but quite honestly I thought the price was ridiculous. I know it's Paris, but there are plenty of places in the area that are much better value.
It would be great to see Shakespeare and Co perhaps try to include some cheaper options on their menu.