|
Post by redtutu on Jun 18, 2007 14:27:51 GMT -5
Okay, my husband and I are having a discussion about the average price of a cup of coffee (in a cafe) in Paris. Can someone tell me approx. what it costs? Thanks!
|
|
|
Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Jun 18, 2007 14:29:41 GMT -5
I'm guessing it varies a lot depending on where you are (and how high end the place is)! Sorry, can't help with specifics because I don't much like the coffee generally served in cafes so would order an espresso or something else!
|
|
|
Post by sistereurope on Jun 18, 2007 14:45:32 GMT -5
And it often depends on if you're sitting at a table or standing at the bar - we learned to take some coffee breaks at the bar, particularly since I'm fond of the more expensive cafe creme. I would venture a guess that it can range from 1.5 euros up to 4 or so... and everything in between!
|
|
|
Post by luvparee on Jun 18, 2007 14:51:39 GMT -5
Last summer a friend and I stopped at a cafe on Rue de Rivoli, sat outside, and our cafe cremes were 4E each which I thought was fairly outrageous, but we did it for the fun of it so didn't really care. Obviously, we were in tourist heaven right there! It was so hot that week that we just didn't drink coffee during the day but our stops at cafes were for vin!
|
|
|
Post by redtutu on Jun 18, 2007 15:38:41 GMT -5
Thanks, all.
I've been under the impression that 6 euros wouldn't be unusual...he doesn't think it will be that high, but says (rightly) that even if it is, we will be paying for the ambiance. I would rather make our morning coffee since we will be in an apt. and pay for lemonade or something cool to drink while out and about.
|
|
|
Post by Happygoin on Jun 18, 2007 15:42:27 GMT -5
I agree redtutu (love your name!). Another advantage is that your coffee is exactly the way you like it and you can kick back and coast into your day watching Paris come to life out the window. ~sigh~ I want to be there....
|
|
|
Post by redtutu on Jun 18, 2007 16:25:29 GMT -5
Great, Happygoin (I like your name, too--it makes me smile), I cannot WAIT to get to the grocery store in our neighborhood--Monoprix is where I would go for breakfast supplies (eggs, coffee, cream, etc., right? My husband can't understand my excitement at the prospect of grocery store shopping in Paris! Why, it's the French labels, of course!
|
|
|
Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Jun 18, 2007 16:28:26 GMT -5
Monoprix should be good for the basics. But, be sure to have the fun of going either to the food hall at Bon Marche, or the one at Galeries Lafayettes, or both. I love shopping there (Metro stops near each, so usually convenient)!
|
|
|
Post by redtutu on Jun 18, 2007 16:38:44 GMT -5
Thanks, Becky. I will be sure to visit those. I am also SOOO looking forward to the outdoor markets! I have to get all the logistics figured out so I can visit as many markets as possible while still seeing everything else on my must see list! Planning is so much fun.
|
|
|
Post by sistereurope on Jun 18, 2007 16:48:54 GMT -5
Don't even talk about planning to some of us redtutu...we're planning trips that won't even happen for over 6 months!
I didn't realize that you had an apartment. We stay in apartments too and always make coffee in the morning (we do get up and go out to get fresh baguettes/croissants/etc.) You will love the street markets - they were one of my teen's favorite things to do in Paris, believe it or not.
And tell your husband that many of us actually LIKE to go grocery shopping in Paris. They have so many different things - I think it would take a very long time for it to get to be the DRAG that going to the local Giant is for me.
|
|
|
Post by redtutu on Jun 18, 2007 17:21:49 GMT -5
Yes, Sistereurope, I love planning for our vacations...I just have to learn to discipline myself and also get some work done! I am almost as excited for you and everyone else in the planning stages as I am for myself because I will get to read your trip reports!
We went with an apartment since we are staying for about 12 days. I found one with a/c and a decent bed (I hope) at a very reasonable price.
I am really excited about the street markets and food shopping. I read many suggestions on TA about going to the Monoprix or Franprix (?) for things to buy for souvenirs--honey and jams and soaps and perhaps canned pate--will be just the thing!
|
|
|
Post by Penny on Jun 18, 2007 18:24:12 GMT -5
Monoprix, I love, bottle of Bordeaux less than 3 E, I got a 750 ml bottle of Grand Mariner for a couple of dollars mnmore than a 375 bottle here. Excuse typing, changed keyboards.
|
|
|
Post by Truffaut on Jun 18, 2007 19:20:54 GMT -5
If you pay 6 euros for coffee, you're seriously getting screwed (unless you're in a starred establishment). Offhand, I'd say I normally pay 2-3 euros for a grand crème.
|
|