City Guide: Paris

Mamiche Traiteur

What to expect: A proper neighborhood bakery in Paris that lives up to the hype. The traiteur offers generous sandwiches, seasonal house-made salads, and comforting savory dishes - straightforward, flavor-first food made with the same care, whether you’re eating in or taking it away.

Taco Mesa

What to expect: A laid-back taco spot in Paris that does one thing and does it right. Tacomesa is all about proper Mexican flavours: soft tortillas, well-seasoned fillings, and no unnecessary extras. Casual, unfussy, and always busy, it’s the kind of place you go for a quick bite and end up ordering more than planned.

Café Shin

What to expect: A calm, minimalist café in Paris that takes coffee seriously without making a show of it. Café Shin is quiet, precise, and well considered, from the drinks to the space itself. A good place to slow down, have a properly made coffee, and enjoy a moment of focus away from the noise outside.

Café Shin – Palais Royal

What to expect: A more spacious take on the original Café Shin. The same excellent coffee, the same attention to detail, but with more room to settle in and a stronger sense of place - finished with even more tiles. It’s built for lingering rather than rushing.

Padel15

What to expect: A welcoming, easygoing place to switch off just outside the city centre. Play padel on one of the outdoor courts, then wind down with a cold drink in what might genuinely be the most beautiful sports canteen in the world.