coffee hunt - round 1.

As promised, I have not forgotten you, dearest blogging hemisphere (and those that kindly take the time to read my ramblings). I hereby give notice of future blog posts featuring the 'Paris City Guide' produced by the Cereal City Guide team. As mentioned before, this guide was my holy bible in New York, where I found the best coffee shops, the coolest museums and some of the best restaurants. And so, the hunt begins (as of last week).

My first quest (in a non-lord of the rings manner), was to the small yet comfortable Honor Cafe. Based just by Comme Des Garcon, a 5 minute walk from Rue Royale and Madeleine Metro station, this tucked away creation is one that has to be visited. Based in a court yard surrounded by white apartments (may I add, Chanel is also just around the corner), the structure of the building is that that resembles a pop-up store - simplistic, small yet oh so affective. From the front, you can order coffee and cakes, as well as hot soup, and yes, the lovely lady that served me was also British - no need for "je voudrais cafe crem", and she also understood when I said I wanted something that resembles a latte.

Around the back of the structure, were tables and seats surrounded by books and plants and heating lamps - enough room to have a quiet conversation with friends on your lunch break or when you have just finished work. The pair working the coffee shop also advised us to try the coffee before putting in sugar, as the coffee beans they use may be different to what we usually take in other coffee shops - coffee knowledge, check. The music and atmosphere was calming inside Honor Cafe, ideal for relaxing and taking a minute out from city life, with benches on the outside for the warmer weather / smoking.

To those that are reading this and are anything like me when it comes to discovering new places to go and trying to break the habit of just buying a Caramel Latte in Starbucks, this little treasure is definitely somewhere worth checking out - the minimum spend on card is €10, but if you wish to spend under still on card, you can get the remainder amount put on a gift card to use in the future.. very handy when you don't have any spare change. So after passing through Champs-Elysees and you're not quite ready to bare Chanel and Dior, pop into Honor and give yourself that 15 minute break that you've been craving for... as well as the coffee.

Honor Cafe - http://www.honor-cafe.com/