Angelina

the hot chocolate here has a reputation that precedes it, thick and dark in the way that takes a moment to adjust to if you're used to anything lighter. angelina sits on rue de rivoli, which means you're steps from the tuileries and the louvre, and the foot traffic reflects that, so timing matters more than you'd think. midweek mornings tend to be calmer. the pastries hold their own alongside the drinks, worth your attention if you're eating. this is a place parisians actually use, not just one that exists for visitors passing through the first arrondissement, and that distinction shows in how the space functions day to day. if you go once, go for the hot chocolate.