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whenever I return to Paris, Chez Prune never disappoints ...... doing breakfast while watching parisiens going to work, lunch with the high noon light on your face or dinner hour which is always vibrant. This is the place for any mood you are in. A sure bet all the time !

beautiful lunch in cafe prune ! a vue on the canal with a sunny light in our face ! People there are nice and relax, it's a good place to chill !

My Take: Chez Prune, along Paris’ charming Canal-Saint Martin is a youthful twist on the classic Parisian café. Overlooking the canal, the small café is almost always packed with groups of hipster friends enjoying one of the many cheese and meat platters and sipping leisurely on the moderately priced drinks. Known for its great lunches at moderate prices, we were pleasantly surprised by the friendly waiters and bartenders. For better or for worse, the nighttime vibe is nothing out of the ordinary—come here for a classic, casual start to a Parisian night out or to kickback with good food and friends. There’s really nothing more French than that. The Scene: Filled with small tables and rickety chairs, Chez Prune is intimate but not crammed. Soft, warm lighting accompanies the groups of friends chatting at every table, making for a very comfortable and relaxing venue. Cocktails & Cuisine: As far as drinks go, Chez Prune is standard fare. Dependable and moderately priced cocktails accompany a large choice of beer and wine. The real calling card of this café seemed to be its apéro plates—beautifully plated and served with soft, warm baguette, they’re a perfect way to start an evening. Prices: Cocktails hover around €7,50, and a glass of wine ranges from €4-€6—moderately priced, but nothing to write home about. The apéro platters are all around €13, but big enough to share between 3 or 4 people. What to Wear: Chez Prune has been called the “bobo headquarters” of the Canal Saint-Martin area, meaning you will fit in best in your all-black Converse and horn-rimmed glasses—Hipsters rule this place. Insider Info/When to go: Come here during the day for a scenic lunch along the canal, or early in your night before going out to the late-night venues in the area (it’s just a short walk from Bastille and Répbulique).