Starbucks in Paris
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It was on our second night when we felt like taking a stroll before settling in for dinner. We had heard there was a Starbucks in the Opera area, just behind the Hotel Westminster, but despite Alan’s previous visits and even during my visit there in Feb 2005, we never quite found it. Imagine our surprise when we were told they now have 27 branches in Paris! The greatest thrill was finally getting my Paris Mug — a long delayed addition to my Starbucks mug collection!
Prices are a little higher than the Starbucks in dollars but not too far. (So it’s not like your latte doubles..just think of the US prices in Euros instead..) The barristas in the Starbucks Opera branch are friendly and don’t panic even in the midst of a throng of people lining up for their cup of brew. Pictures weren’t allowed but the place was crowded and I managed to snap away at their shelf of Paris mugs.. the interior shots were taken the next morning when the place was practically empty on a Saturday morning.
Their pastries, cakes and muffins are definitely a must-try.. they look the same as the fare in our New York Starbucks, but you’ll know you’re tasting something different when you take a bite. The tags are all in French so I had to ask them to translate, but the cheesecake needed no translation and was definitely worth it.
