It doesn’t help that there is an astonishing number of patisseries in this town full of glorious desserts, pastries and various other ass enlarging treats. It also doesn’t help that jogging boarders on being a national offense.
So after scaring myself one morning with my own reflection, yet again, I decided a solution must be found…
Auguste is actually a triple threat clothing store, exhibition venue and café that “provides all the street culture freshness” one could want. So while satisfying your need for culture and clothing you can also satisfy your appetite with Canteen Auguste, the café, which offers a great array of healthy soups, salads, smoothies and the odd French traditional like ‘foie gras de canard’.
Mais oui, but of course!
It’s a tiny hole in the wall kind of place located in a little back street near Bastille and it is always packed. The portions are sizeable and the quality of produce, decent. I have this on good authority from a raw vegan die-hard.
Continuing to ‘bring the freshness’, the staff are hilarious. Three skater/lumberjack guys behind the counter all wearing the same black beanie, moustaches and straggly hair looking thoroughly pleased with themselves as if they have just nailed a really difficult rail jump, ollie or are this kid.
This coupled with tunes belting from a genuine eighties hifi stereo in the corner generally makes for a ‘good times to be had while eating a salad’ atmosphere. I’m not saying renounce the croissant, don’t be ridiculous. Just earn it with a visit to Canteen Auguste.
Bon appetite. Pendo
Find out more about Auguste (in English) - http://www.augusteparis.fr
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