DS Café is a true institution in the Parisian landscape, having existed for 10 years, with the opening of its first location on Avenue Niel in the 17th arrondissement.
Yet strangely, I only discovered it quite recently, following an invitation, when visiting one of the restaurant’s new locations in the 16th on a Sunday lunch.
This contemporary tea room with a sleek and modern style offers a healthy, creative, and light menu, designed by Sandra Banet, who trained at the Lenôtre school.
The products are fresh, selected from the best producers, and showcased through gourmet and dietary recipes.
I particularly recommend trying the gourmet salads (starting at €9.50) with their inventive flavors. For my part, I loved the organic quinoa with crispy onions—savory and crunchy.
A nice little touch: the dressings are tucked away in a small container on the side of the plate.
Other must-tries at this spot: the bagels from around the world, the made-to-order clubs, and the Italian piadinas.
For desserts, you can treat yourself without guilt with homemade creations or thanks to the partnership with Jean-Paul Hevin and his famous “Mazel Tov,” a light and airy cheesecake made with 0% fat cheese.
Personally, this cake isn’t quite my cup of tea; I found it a bit too dry, but I definitely didn’t gain an ounce eating it…
DS also exclusively offers Barbarac artisanal ice creams, a legend born in St Tropez in 1986. These ice creams are made with organic milk, and the sorbets are prepared with fresh fruit, with no artificial coloring.
To accompany your meal, you can opt for their fresh and healthy cocktails like their latest addition, the GreenJuice, made with cucumber, mint, and ginger (yum!).
As for the place itself, the decor in shades of taupe and gold is bright and warm, giving the cafe a trendy atmosphere.
The room is furnished with noble materials, and the cozy low-seated armchairs are upholstered with elegant bayadere stripes.
DS Café 3, rue de Sontay 75016 Paris tel: 01 45 01 21 21
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