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La Place
★ 4.0(1 review)Café
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About the Vibe
Just steps from the Vincennes RER station, La Place is the kind of neighborhood café-brasserie that does everything right without trying too hard. You'll find a sunny terrace in summer, a cozy interior in winter, and a menu that runs from excellent breakfasts to proper brasserie fare — including a solid cordon bleu and viande d'Aubrac. It's the sort of spot where you pop in for a coffee and end up staying for brunch.
Why it's worth it
Sunny terrace, excellent breakfasts, and a cordon bleu that keeps regulars coming back — all steps from the Vincennes RER.
Highlights
sunny terracebrunchcordon bleuhappy hour
Before you go
Go early on weekends for brunch — the terrace fills up fast, especially on sunny days and public holidays.
Known For
- •Petit-déjeuner and brunch
- •Cordon bleu
- •Viande d'Aubrac
- •Sunny terrace near the RER
Best For
breakfastbrunchcasual drinks with friends
1 review
City InsidersEditorialJuly 8, 2026
The reliable all-rounder by Vincennes station
La Place is that rare Vincennes spot that manages to be all things to all people without feeling like a chain. Sitting just across from the RER station on rue de Montreuil, it's the obvious rendez-vous for commuters, locals, and anyone who wants a proper meal without fuss. The breakfast gets consistent praise — fresh products, friendly service — and the brunch is worth the trip on a weekend morning. The cordon bleu is a house specialty, and they serve viande d'Aubrac, which tells you they take their food more seriously than your average transit-adjacent café.
The terrace is the big draw in summer — sunny, people-watching-friendly, and perfect for a lazy apéro or a crêpe and a coffee. Inside, it's air-conditioned and cozy, with an upstairs room that's handy for groups. The happy hour gets mentioned a lot by regulars, and the barmen clearly have their following. Service is generally quick and warm, though like any popular spot near a train station, it can get slammed during peak hours.
It's not a gastronomic destination, and it doesn't pretend to be. What it is: a reliable, genuinely pleasant brasserie where you can grab a coffee, stay for lunch, and come back for drinks — all in the same day if you feel like it. The 4.3 Google rating from over 1,700 reviews feels about right.