Straight from Paris

                                                   Photo by: Yong Min Cho

Paris Baguette located between 136th and Flushing

One way to stand out is to be different, unique. Paris Baguette is cafe bakery that was started in Korea and then came globally to America and is a fast growing franchise. The store located between 138th and Flushing was the first Paris Baguette to hit New York City.   

My guess is that because almost everyone likes Paris and thinks that it is a romantic place, the founder decided to create a cafe with a Paris theme. But trust me on this, there is nothing that 'feels' Paris except the Eiffel Tower on their logo. Honestly, I do not like Paris Baguette. It is definitely not a good place to study due to the fact the cafe is never empty. There are times when the music cannot be heard because everybody is talking really loud; and the music playing is usually k-pop, which is not the best choice of genre honest for a cafe in my opinion. But the cafe is a great place to socialize. It is a popular meet-up spot. 

                                  Photo by: Yong Min Cho

The cafe offers a large selection of bread, sandwiches and beverages. I actually do not remember the last time I bought bread here but there were many instances where my friends who work here hook me up with free beverages; therefore make friends with people who work here. When summer comes, Paris Baguette sells the famous Korean desert called 'pap ing soo,' which is shaved ice with milk, sweet red beans paste, little rice cakes, fruit and ice cream. It comes in a size big enough for 2-3 people to share but if you really like it, you can indulge the whole thing for yourself...which I do often. 

Though I myself do not really appreciate Paris Baguette, I know many who loves it. One thing for sure is, do not walk into the cafe with plans of studying unless you can get work done in a loud, busy environment. 

Rating: 5/10