Paris
The City of Lights
BAKERIES
Pain Pain - 88 Rue des Martyrs 75018
Hands down the best bakery in Paris. They have a lot of savory items as well so going for breakfast is great and you're not just committed to sweets. After you grab your pastries, it's a quick walk up to the Basilica and you can eat while overlooking Paris. MAKE SURE THEY ARE OPEN! They do close for random vacations. Have your hotel call and make sure before you go.
RESTAURANTS (Must make reservations at all spots)
Comice - 31 Avenue de Versailles 75016
Amazing dinner spot. The tasting menu and wine pairing were incredible. It's not crazy over the top or super super fancy but definitely a nicer spot and worth every penny. Also if you are looking for a nicer dinner but don't want to spend the crazy Michelin prices this is great!
Mr. T - 38 Rue de Saintonge 75003
Cool French/Asian fusion spot. Great for lunch or dinner. Menu constantly changing, much more low key vibe but the food is incredible.
La Bourse et La Vie - 12 Rue Vivienne 75002
Great dinner spot. Very small restaurant. Perfect for a more easy going French cuisine experience. Not fancy, feels more young, cool, sophisticated.
Ippudo - 14 Rue Gregoire de Tours 75006
Tired of French food and need some Ramen! Amazing ramen spot from Japan now open in a few countries around the world but soooo soooooo good!
Breizh Cafe - 109 Rue Vieille du Temple 75003
The most famous galettes and crepe place in France. Great for lunch!
Cafe Costes - 239-241 Rue Saint-Honore 75001
Very cool hotel the cafe is located in the middle with a covered courtyard. Definitely a spot to go to see to be seen kinda thing.
La Grande Epicerie - 38 Rue de Sevres 75007
Gorgeous grocery store. Fun to wander and see all the food stalls and prepared food stuff. Also second floor is homewares and kitchen stuff as well as a very pretty restaurant in the middle. Basement is all incredible very pricey wines.
DRINKS
No Entry - 20bis Rue de Douai 75009 - Located in the basement of Pink Mamma
My favorite spot to drink! It is a hidden bar in the basement through the meat locker fridge lol. Just walk into Pink Mamma and immediately turn left and go downstairs. No need to ask anyone. Go to the basement and open the walk in fridge door. There is a second door that says No Entry. Open that and you're in the bar! Side note Pink Mamma, the rest of the floors above, is a very cute restaurant but the food wasn't that outstanding.
Bisou - 15 Boulevard du Temple 75003
Cute small bar. Great elaborate cocktails!
Danico - 6 Rue Vivienne 75002
Located at the very back of Daroco restaurant. Just walk through the restaurant into the back.
Bar Hemingway - 15 Place Vendome 75001
TIny bar very very very very strong drinks. Definitely pricey but they are very very good! Located inside the Ritz. Ask where to go but when you walk in from the Place Vendome entrance you walk all the way to the back of the hotel. Only has a few seats but it's worth the wait. Worth going 15min or so before they open.
STORES
Merci - 111 Boulevard Beaumarchais 75003
Very cute shop always changing their concept. They have clothing, great homewares, etc. They also have a cafe next to it. Definitely worth the time to check it out.
KITH - 49 Rue Pierre Charron 75008
Streetwear shop just opened very very very cool. They also have a cafe inside. Check it out online and see but I think it would be really cool to just stop in and see and maybe grab a coffee or something.
The Conran Shop - 117 Rue du Bac 75007
Interior design shop, furniture, homewares, kitchen stuff, cute home things. You should check it out for sure! And La Grande Epicerie is right next door. So you can pop in to see the amazing grocery store and all the amazing food stalls they have.