jmagay

← Sounds like you had a great trip, I noticed your post earlier today - congratulations on your engagement. The Danton Cafe description, well, what can I say - I went several early mornings, and perhaps they had just ground the coffee. On the other hand I've not had a lot of experience with really high end coffee here in the wilds of Worcester, MA.

Hope your trip is as much fun as ours was. We also went to Angelina's on the Rue de Rivoli and really enjoyed their Chocolat Africaine. If you are staying in the 6th arrondissment you'll enjoy a visit to Gerard Mulot's Patisserie/Boulangerie just around the corner from Le Danton. The address is Gerard Mulot: 76 rue de Seine, Paris 6. Metro: Odeon or St. Germain des Pres.

I recently read a study that showed locally owned coffee joints actually did better when a Starbucks came to town. I have an antipathy towards national chain anything so I had mixed emotions when a Starbucks came to my home town. As it has turned out it is a reliable source for fresh roasted beans and somewhat more elegantly made beverages than our local alternatives - including Dunkin Donuts now serving espresso and lattes. I also have recieved great instructions from various Starbuck's baristas about using our new Saeco Italia super auto machine (purchased from'Bucks) I believe it is the same as a Saeco Incanto. So - I guess nothing is all bad and there is something to be said for the spread of information and education through corporate channels. Jim

Hi, Any idea what coffee is used at the Cafe Danton in Paris? It is located off St.Germain about opposite the Odeon metro. We've been trying to duplicate the thick, sweetish, taste and consistancy at home with mixed results. Jim