{"id":15598,"date":"2020-01-02T08:09:37","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T08:09:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devourparisfoodtours.com\/?p=3059"},"modified":"2022-06-20T20:38:09","modified_gmt":"2022-06-20T20:38:09","slug":"eating-alone-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/eating-alone-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Eating Alone in Paris for Solo Travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

For solo travelers, the most daunting aspect of their trip is often eating alone. <\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For the uninitiated, the simple act of grabbing a bite between blocks of sightseeing can unleash a spiral of anxiety: You need to eat, but what do you do during the eternity between ordering and the arrival of your plate? Is that woman staring at you? Are you doing it wrong? How can you eat incorrectly?!  <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

However, Paris might be the perfect place to give solo dining a go. Paris is practically synonymous with caf\u00e9s. Take a walk through practically any quartier<\/em>, and after acclimating to the elegance of Parisian architecture, what you\u2019ll notice next is the abundance of caf\u00e9s. With an estimated 20,000 people inhabiting each square kilometer, Parisian lives play out in public, to a certain extent. Birthday parties will be packed into tiny bars, friendly catch-ups take place over a planche mixte<\/em>, and lovers squeeze in kisses between cigarettes on sprawling terraces.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Yet look closer still, and you\u2019ll notice the abundance of Parisians eating alone in plain sight. The French have elevated solo dining to an art. Eating alone isn\u2019t considered sad, but rather an investment in self-care. You have to eat, so why not eat well? Women sit outside with dogs at their feet and glasses of wine at hand. Old men pore over the daily newspaper with flaky croissants<\/a> and espresso. While it may be tempting to avoid eating alone in Paris by breaking meals into on-the-go snackable segments, mosey over to a neighborhood caf\u00e9 for une table pour un<\/em>. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Tips for eating alone in Paris<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Focus on the food<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

First things first, while you may be lacking a date, you\u2019re gaining a whole lot of room. Don\u2019t forget that space is at a premium, and trying to fit two dinners onto one round-but-tiny, bistro table becomes akin to a tense game of Jenga. As a solo traveler, you\u2019re less likely to end up spilling your drinks or knocking your silverware to the floor and causing a ruckus.  <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Dining solo places the emphasis on the food itself. The arrival of each course is an event, rather than something that interrupts the flow of conversation. With each bite, you\u2019re able to savor the flavors, and maybe even let the meal jog memories like Proust\u2019s madeleine<\/a>. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Solo dining really gives you the chance to savor every single bite.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Come prepared<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you\u2019re feeling nervous about dining solo abroad, or if it\u2019s your first time deciding to eat alone rather than transforming the meal into a snack on the go, bring along some accessories to keep busy in between courses. Invest that extra time into reading a novel, noting observations in your travel journal, or even crunching out a few grammatical exercises to improve your French<\/a>. You name it\u2014but you\u2019re missing the point of the experience if you don\u2019t look up from your phone. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Settle in and observe<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

People-watching is the most interesting aspect of solo dining. Undistracted by a conversation partner, there\u2019s so much for you to see. Settle into your rattan chair and focus on the theater unfolding on the street in front of you: the children in duffle coats being shepherded to and from school, the dogs prancing off-leash just ahead of their owners, people toting home produce and flowers wrapped in brown paper from the markets. Why pull out your phone when you\u2019d miss all that? <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The rhythms of Parisian life are truly fascinating, and eating solo gives you the perfect chance to observe them.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Top spots for eating alone in Paris<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

While solo dining can take place at any caf\u00e9, here are a few of the best spots to dine alone, whether you’re looking to get lost in thought or meet someone new.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Make a reservation for Breizh Caf\u00e9<\/a>, and you won\u2019t regret it. This hip creperie brings the Breton snack to the forefront, offering savory and sweet crepes, bright ciders and even a solid formule<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

RELATED<\/em><\/strong>: Traditional French Buckwheat Crepe Recipe<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Breizh is always happening, so it’s the perfect place to meet someone new as a solo traveler. Photo credit: Breizh Cafe<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Join the pack of Parisians who make the Canal Saint-Martin\u2019s Le Petit Cambodge<\/a> a regular part of their restaurant routine. Affordable and cheerful, Le Petit Cambodge has more than made a comeback after the 2015 Paris attacks. While their menu is varied, their bobun<\/em> is hard to resist! <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Caf\u00e9 de Flore<\/a> might be a tourist trademark, but it\u2019s one of the most interesting caf\u00e9s for people-watching thanks to its position along Boulevard Saint-Germain and its cross-section of tourists, French celebrities and locals. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Grab a sidewalk table at Caf\u00e9 de Flore, order a coffee or a beer, and settle in for some people-watching. Photo credit: Roman Boed<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Marais\u2019 Au Petit Fer \u00e0 Cheval (30 Rue Vieille du Temple<\/em>) is one of the city\u2019s tiniest caf\u00e9s, but it\u2019s full of personality. The menu, focusing on French bistro fare, includes dishes like magret de canard<\/em>, hearty salads and sandwiches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Finally, Le Loir dans la Th\u00e9i\u00e8re<\/a> specializes in delightful afternoon tea, but their lunch service is just as delicious as their tarte citron<\/em>. The caf\u00e9 has a no-laptop policy, so you\u2019ll be in good company as you unplug for a bite. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you’re kind of over eating alone in Paris and want a surefire way to meet other curious travelers and locals, our Paris food tours<\/a> are calling your name. Join us for a fun- and food-filled few hours spent devouring the City of Light’s most iconic neighborhoods\u2014namely the bars, restaurants, cafes and shops that make up its heart and soul. Come hungry (and curious!). <\/strong><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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