Coffee Parisien, the American bistro in Paris for 30 years

With the weather so gloomy, it's more than ever time to return to relax at Coffee Parisien, the friendly American bistro on Rue Princesse, soon to celebrate its 30th anniversary!

Coffee Parisien has been a fixture on rue Princesse in Saint-Germain-des-Prés for almost 30 years. Suffice to say, it's an institution in the neighborhood! In the meantime, the decor has been modernized, but the regulars have remained. That's easy to see from the sunny, packed terrace at lunchtime on a Monday in September.

When it opened in 1990, Coffee Parisien was the only American diner in Paris. The cult dishes on the menu have been around ever since, when the whole of Paris came to satiate themselves on these leather banquettes.

In the kitchen, everything is homemade, using fresh produce from small-scale producers. Meat, for example, comes from the Elysée's official supplier, buns from an artisan baker, organic eggs and cream from a three-generation dairy. In short, there's nothing but goodness on your plate, even if we're not really here to eat healthy, and that's just as well!

For starters, it's the guacamole nachos (10€), generously covered with dripping cheese, and the Buffalo wings (9€), chicken wings marinated in a thick, sweet barbecue sauce, that catch our eye. A good start!

Then, as an American diner, we decide to try one of the burgers on the menu. Hamburger, cheeseburger, chicken burger, Obamac Burger (the house's famous double-cheese)... In the end, we opted for originality with the pulled pork burger (16€), with pulled pork, coriander, onions and cheddar cheese.

On the other side of the table, it's bagel pastrami deluxe (15€), whose somewhat scattered presentation doesn't really do justice to the good pastrami inside, which goes well with mustard of course, melted cheese because there's never too much of it, and grilled onions.

For the figure-conscious, it's still possible to skip the melted cheese and order healthier dishes such as vegetarian bowls, avocado toast, poke bowls, grilled vegetables or semi-cooked tuna and salmon. Something for every appetite!

Finish the meal with a gourmet ice cream, crumble or delicious cheese cake. Speaking of dessert, note that the place is open all day from midday to 11pm, with wifi available. So feel free to come and enjoy a milkshake or a famous waffle in the afternoon!

It's also worth noting that you can enjoy brunch at any time of the day. We say yes! Detox juices and fresh homemade fruit juices, organic eggs, bagels, waffles, pancakes and other addictive treats await you. Treat yourself and share a good time, without fuss, in good company!

In short, a lovely spot to relax and enjoy!

Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.