Food that satisfies without bursting the purse strings - in Paris. Suggestions of kid friendly restaurants pl?

Answer 1

Well, there's always McDonald's.

I'm not entirely facetious when I say that.

"Kid friendly" is a term which has a certain American slant to it, to wit, that restaurants (and their patrons) ought to organize and adjust themselves so as to cater to children's whims, tastes, and behavior.

In France, the tendency is to teach children how to behave like civilized human beings so that they can be taken to any restaurant, fit in and enjoy themselves.

Assuming your children have been properly socialized, you will find the French very solicitous of well behaved children. They will be cooed over and treated very nicely anywhere you go.

Any neighborhood cafe in Paris will have items on the menu that are reasonably priced. Just steer clear of the famous (and tourist filled) places like Cafe de Deux Magots or the Cafe de la Paix or anyplace that has big signs saying that they speak English or welcome tourists.

Check out the chalkboard that will be found in most cafes for the daily special. Its almost always good and relatively inexpensive. If you can't speak French then a little menu translator will be useful to avoid ordering something you will find unpalatable.

Hamburgers and frankfurters are on a lot of cafe menus as is a steak with french fries (steak, pommes frites) and roast chicken with fries (Poulet frites). The croque-monsieur is just a grilled ham and cheese sandwich.

Some French dishes that you (and your children) will probably like are Hachis Parmentier (a ground beef and potato dish), Blanquette de veau (veal in a white sauce), Pot-au-feu (a beef stew), and Coq au Vin (chicken cooked in wine).

You'll find the crepe stands that are all over the city a good place to get a snack. The first French words my daughter learned on her first trip to Paris (she was 9) were "une crepe avec comfiture frais s'il vous plait" (a crepe with strawberry jam please) .

Answer 2

I go to Cafes a lot and order a slice of ham and veg, or a baguette sandwich.

My favorite spot is Cafe Rostand on the corner of teh Jardin du Luxembourg and Boulevard St Michel (North side), they have a large terrace than is protected on bad weather days by clear plastic pannels, have spent many an afternoon there with 3 wheeled pram, they also have a changing table but not cheap like a regular cafe.

The Panini places are ok but tend to be small and of course no high chair (only Mc Donalds)

Answer 3

Agree with others. Neighborhood cafes (for prices, stay away from the big streets and/or near tourist attractions -- but the touristy places tend to have more seats and bigger rooms), crepe stands, and the schwarma/kebab stands. Also lots of good felafel places.

It's a little touristy, but along Rue Mouffetard in the 5th arrond. there is a whole run of restaurants with prix fixes menus. The abundance of restaurants keeps it competitive there, so prices aren't too bad. I ate there on vacation in 2003 w/my 9-month-old and found staff and service very kid-friendly.

Answer 4

Neighborhood cafés are usually good, inexpensive and friendly. Crepe stands are great if you're in a hurry or just want a snack. Also kebab shops are inexpensive and pretty good.