Café Mareva - Paris

I stopped here twice during my stay in Paris. read more I stopped here twice during my stay in Paris.

This place is amazing and the owner is so sweet. read more This place is amazing and the owner is so sweet.

It's very rare I find myself in such goosepimpled state over a simple waffle and brownie combination; rarer still that I find myself this motivated to pen a rev... read more It's very rare I find myself in such goosepimpled state over a simple waffle and brownie combination; rarer still that I find myself this motivated to pen a review on TripAdvisor, but this my friends, is just such an auspicious occasion. I ask you to join me on a veritable Paris Contiki tour of the taste buds as we deconstruct the simple beauty that once danced through my senses.In front of me sat a simple plate, not unlike you would find in any other cafe in Paris: simple yet elegant as if to scoff in juxtaposed pride at the nourishment that sat upon it. A sliver of that eternal staple, a wholemeal victory, within which a concoction of more luxurious ingredients did battle for your tasting pleasure. The gladiators of my choosing where the alleged first on the field, Egg, the cultured and feisty, Cheese, and fresh from a vicious encounter with spinning blades, the always succulent, avocado.These three gallant warriors clashed together inside my mouth with such perfect equilibrium it would be unfair to declare a winner. Instead, the trio now finds themselves forever immortalised in my mind and the trophy room that is my lower intestine.As I caught my breath, unable to fully contemplate the marvel I had just witnessed, a lone soldier remained on the skirts of the culinary battlefield. How had I not seen this resplendent combatant, savagely beautiful with lines that spoke of French style and sophistication? It was a brownie, of the hallowed vegan variety, it started to dance like a sugar plum fairy with my tastebuds as if to one up the incredible waffles I had just experienced. It's hard to recall through all of the emotions I had just endured. A simple glass now beckoned towards my lips. I succumbed, allowing the genuine ginger lemonade elixir to work its magic within me. The glass armour soon emptied of its fluid, it stood alone, a shining reminder of what once was. I was satisfied. The seismic power of this combination now coursed through my body, permeating my very thoughts and desires. I had focus, energy and clarity of thought. I knew what was to be done. I would pen this review, and then conquer every tourist corner of this great city with my new reserves of sustenance.Vive la Paris!

Great food and lovely staff! read more Great food and lovely staff!

Eggs Benedict, Scrambled egg with bacon, salted chocolate chip cookie, orange juice, coffee and service all exceptional. read more Eggs Benedict, Scrambled egg with bacon, salted chocolate chip cookie, orange juice, coffee and service all exceptional.