Team Pick - Top Spots Located in the Grand Oaks Village shopping center, just off Dr. Phillips Blvd, is the unlikeliest of hidden gems — a charming, family-run Parisian-style cafe. Popular with influential local businesspeople and celebrities, Le Cafe de Paris brings an authentic touch of France to Orlando. Celebrating 13 Years of Family First! LOCATION 5170 Dr. Phillips Blvd. Orlando, FL 32819 located in Grand Oaks Plaza PHONE (407) 293-2326 HOURS Monday-Thursday & Sunday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Friday-Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm HAPPY HOUR Friday & Saturday 4:00pm - 8:00pm
The first thing that strikes you about this cafe is a warm welcome. Owners Claude and Chantal Wolff’s colorful and genial manner extends beyond their friendly personal greeting and right on through to their excellent and attentive service. The owner’s commitment to service and work ethic is reflected in staff eager to please and happy to accommodate questions. The cafe certainly looks the part. Mosaic tiles, murals, and French art adorn the walls, with an intimate, bustling atmosphere that recalls Parisian cafes. But all this would be in vain if the coffee and food failed to capture the unique French essence. Fortunately, it doesn’t disappoint.
Claude — as a boy of just 12 years of age — studied under his father to learn the blending and roasting techniques he’s put into practice for over three decades. Expect excellent freshly roasted aromatic coffee to match a delicious range of French bistro mainstays like croissants, pastries, crepes, and sandwiches. Indeed, the baguettes are flown in daily from a small village in Lorraine, northeast France, making them a perfect base for beloved European deli ingredients like brie, swiss cheese, and Italian cured meats.
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