WHERE TO EAT A CROQUE-MONSIEUR IN PARIS?

The croque monsieur is indeed the trendy specialty of the moment ! Revisited by many beautiful places in Paris, this snack a priori the most common found acclaim in the capital account and many eventually  dethrone the burger . So not wait to discover the most essential haunts the undertaker !

1 - THE HOUSE OF CROQUE MONSIEUR

After a hit in New York, La Maison du Croque Monsieur arrives in Paris with two beautiful places in Montparnasse and the side of Montorgueil. Presented in its version of snacking , the croque monsieur is declined in all its forms : classic, house, veggie, sweet ... according to the food! If, on the spot, you have to elbow find a seat (the restaurant is small enough ), we gladly took our croque takeaway to eat on the run. Inside the frame is quite nice: Deco retro-chic and beautiful terrace for sunny days. At any time of the day (breakfast brekkie, lunch, tea, happy hours ), map revisits taste this typical Parisian specialty (do not forget!) And is accompanied by salad or its chips (for a big  cheat meal ). We revel in their crusty country bread to perfection and signed Jean-Luc Poujauran, the baker star of Paris. The portions in the US stall quickly: small stomachs refrain !

A must for dessert : the Mr Gonzalo (croque-based mascarpone, Nutella and banana)

Practical information :
The House of Croque Monsieur 37, boulevard du Montparnasse, 75006
Metro: Falguière (line 12)
09.67.10.97.76
Monday to Saturday from 8am to 20:30
salty Croques between 7 and 9 euros - sweet Croques between 5 and 6 euros - Packages at 9,5 and 11,5 euros

2 - LADIES AND GENTLEMEN

In this bistro croques 9th is the framework that prevails! Cozy and very cute decor, Mrs. Gentlemen is a little place in which to settle down to eat in a friendly atmosphere . On the menu, a selection of toasted sandwiches to presidents names : the Valéry (classic croque-based ham, bechamel County and nutmeg), the John Casimir (croque-based veggie spinach, feta and Zucchini) or François (basque style crunch with bayonne ham, sheep cheese and sweet peppers). Knowing that every bite can be disguised as Lady , wearing his confit egg yolk ! In accompaniment: a green salad mix and homemade french fries. It is recommended!

A must for dessert : the Banoffee (cake made of gingerbread, caramel sauce and topped with a homemade whipped cream)

Practical information : 
Ms. Gentlemen- 80, rue Maubeuge, 75009
Metro: Poissonnière (line 7) or Gare du Nord (lines 4 and 5)
01.40.16.49.95
Monday from 12h to 15h and Tuesday to Saturday from 12h to 15h and from 19h to 23h (Thursday until midnight)
Croques from 11.8 euros

3 - FRIC-FRAC

In this restaurant in the retro-chic decor (white walls decorated with scribbled drawings or framed, exposed beams, logs separate from the kitchen), all toasted sandwiches are prepared by chefs Meilleur Ouvrier de France . The bread comes straight from the oven MOF Frédéric Lalos, coffee roasters of Customs, the hams of a true Parisian artisan , farmed salmon from Norway (GMO, marinated house) while the chicken farmer (high in outdoor) income is served in a Mexican marinade 100% homemade . Suffice to say that Fric-Frac put the package on the quality of its products . On the menu, a wide selection of toasted  more conventional (with or without his boiled egg) to the most original (Thai or Mexican recipes), through two veggie versions (vegetarian and vegan), served cold for some hot for d 'other. To 1.5 euros more , it serves us along with mesclun salad , chips or their perks (lentils, cucumbers, tabouli, soup of the moment).

A must for dessert : banana cake the house (with his English cream or Nutella)

Practical information :
Fric-Frac- 79, quai de Valmy, 75010
Metro: République (lines 3, 5, 8, 9 and 11)
01.42.85.87.34
Tuesday to Friday from 12 to 14:30 and 19:30 to 23h and Saturday Sunday from 12h to 23h
Croques between 11.5 and 15 euros (1.5 euros for accompaniment)

4 - PÂTISSERIE-TEA ROOM OF THE TUILERIES

Voted "Best croque monsieur" all Paris by Le Figaro , the recipe for the pastry chef Sebastien Gaudard famous is undoubtedly a must! Snack combines crisp and fluffy.  The chef does not skimp on the quality of products : sausage pork ham Aveyron Linard, AOC county of Jura wineries Marcel Petite and in Landemaine bread. Sébastien Gaudard present his creation in its most traditional formbut which is nonetheless unprecedented . Made with salty custard base to replace the heavy béchamel, the croque monsieur the  Tuileries Tea Patisserie-Salon is served with salad of fennel mash, salmon or a simple green salad seasoned with a net Olive oil and banyuls vinegar. Comfortable in this intimate tea room , located under the arcades of the Rue des Pyramides , we savor the ham and cheese sandwich way pastry chef in a setting worthy of the past century !

A must for dessert : the rhubarb pie with meringue

Practical information : 
Patisserie-Salon de Thé des Tuileries - 1, rue des Pyramides, 75001
Metro: Tuileries (line 1)
01.71.18.24.70
Tuesday to Friday from 12h to 19h and Saturday and Sunday from 10h to 19h (the exhibition hours tea)
Croque € 15

5 - THE ATELIER DU BURGER ET DU CROQUE MONSIEUR

This restaurant located close to the Grand Mosque of Paris and the Jardin des Plantes also puts much honored burgers as croque monsieur. Served with home fries (1.5 euros more), ABC offers us three different versions of toasted sandwiches made with fresh, quality products, made by local artisans: The Original (mozzarella, emmental-cheddar- Tomatoes), Le Fumiste (salmon-goat-honey-cream cheese) and Le Récalé (turkey-mozza-cornichons-cream cheese). We appreciate the sober and cozy and warm family atmosphere of this address 5th.  One can choose to eat on site or take -away .

A must for dessert : pie Périgord walnuts (depending on availability)

Practical information : 
The workshop Burger and Croque Monsieur - 11, Rue Linne, 75005
Metro: Jussieu (lines 7 and 10)
01.43.36.20.18
Monday to Thursday from 11:30 to 15h and Friday-Saturday from 11:30 am to 15h (up to 16h on Saturday) and from 19h to 22h
Croques 5.5 and 6 euros