Le Petit Paris

I went back to Sacramento for a weekend, and decided to visit my favorate place in the area,
when I arrived there, I saw a sign on the store saying that they will close in a couple of days,
was so sad for that,

Very sad news about Le Petit Paris: They are closing in a couple weeks:(SAD, SAD, SAD, SAD, SAD!
Please go in before they are gone, they truly are a gem in the neighborhood! They are still serving food & EXCELLENT coffee until then.
SAD:’(

I came here for French Macaroons and they were almost completely gone. The tray was messed up and some of the cookies were a little smashed. They only had 4 of the flavors left. I got one of each. The were just okay. The white-​ish cookie was the best flavor. I can’t even tell you which flavors I bought. Other than that they were good but not that good. Sorry.
The sandwich menu looked delicious. I will need to come back here before they close to try them. I might also try and get the other flavors of the cookies but that again depends on what is available.
I should also mention that the tea tins looked awesome! I want a cute tin can filled with tea. I love tea … I wonder if they will go on sale like the other merchandise? Hm…

I came here to look for some interesting desserts. Although the owner is nice and the ambiance is nice (it’s like eating in an Anthropology store with a french twist), it’s just not for me.

The service is friendly, the owners are friendly, and freaking a, their sandwiches are really really good! I think I had the prosciutto with tomatos and mozzerella cheese and basil… all toasted to a perfect crisp. It was like a pizza… but healthier because they call it a sandwich… but just as good if not better.
I also got 3 macarons. I think the flavors were raspberry, lavender, and passion fruit or something. I cant vouch for the raspberry because my jumping puppy made me drop it on the sidewalk. =(but the other 2 were very good. And their coffee tastes better than starbucks!

Le Petit Paris is a cute little shop… I’ve seen it on Unilocal,urban spoon, and that other food app that comes on your phone. I thought I’d check it out one day because 1) I’m in love with the Parisian culture, and 2) boutique and coffee/​pastries? i’m down!
Needless to say, I was quite disappointed upon arrival. None of the workers greeted me until I gave them the death stare. Once I had mentioned that I had seen them on Unilocal,they stepped their customer service up asking me if I had any questions etc. Maybe I’m being harsh… is it because I’m colored? Just kidding, sort of.
PROS:
— Cuteee little shop in downtown. AND right in front of a chipotle. ZING.
— Boutique and Coffee shop in one! Very cute concept.
— Cute furniture
— Big selection of desserts and drinks
CONS:
— Seemed very cluttered.
— I’d rather have a starbucks hot chocolate than the one I tasted there
— The macaron textures were very inconsistent. We had a raspberry and a chocolate one. The chocolate one tasted much better (chewier texture and tasted how I expected). When I bit into the raspberry, I did a double take and asked myself what I was eating.
— Hot Chocolate was served in a white, paper cup… honestly?
I give it 2.5 stars, because it’s messy, trying too hard, and customer service is FAKE !

I discovered this place while I was waiting for some clothes at the laundromat across the street, and I’ve been a fan ever since.
Where else in midtown can you get authentic French pastries and tea?
It was refreshing to walk in, smell the espresso and chat with one of the pleasant owners.
I come here every time my best friend visits Sacramento, and every time, we try a different O’Dour tea. We love all of them.
I will say that one time the gentleman working there kept pestering us about how long to steep our tea, etc. I wanted to say, «we know how we like our tea, thank you,» but we just let him do his Parisian thing.
Coffee is also strong and tasty. Next time you are walking by or stuck watching an episode of Judge Joe Brown at the laundromat, stop by Le Petit Paris.

Came here on an early Sunday morning for some coffee to do some leisure reading. Me and my friend walked in and I already felt a little bit uncomfortable because I felt like the place was for pretentious snobs. Nonetheless, I still ordered a petitie soy latte to give this place a try.
While waiting for my drink, I strolled around the store and found their home décor products to be quite eclectic. And my small latte, well what can I say, it was pretty darn good. It was well balanced between foam, milk and espresso. It definitely gave me a jolt in energy afterwards.
I loved the patterned walls and the colorful yard chairs and tables. Made me feel like I was in Paris, but indoors! All their couches had some individuality to it, but together, they went well with the space.
As good and cool as the coffee and environment was, Le Petit is not the place for me, especially when the patrons and the barista were trying to be philosophical by talking about scenes in popular films (The Hurt Locker, lol). Who knows? Maybe one day, I’ll feel like, «Hey whatever, I’m there for the coffee, not the people.»

Le Petit Paris is on 19^th.
Half of the place is a shop with clothing (even for kids), toiletries, trinkets, and such and the other half is a café. The front of the café side has a little lounging area with cute but broke seating. Maybe not «broke» but very used. There’s also a magazine rack with the local Sactown Magazines and couture types in the corner as well as a few tables and chairs (but plenty in the back).
They serve sandwiches and salads. The sandwiches are open-​faced on a baguette and toasted. They’re very simple. I’d pass on the prosciutto though. It’s thicker than I’d like, lookin’ like jerky. They also have a case full of desserts/​pastries. They sound pretty good right about now with a coffee, which, they serve as well– along with beer, wine, and champagne.

What’s great about Sacramento is that there’s a wonderful variety of coffee shops in which to choose from. Each has their own personality, from the décor and service to their food and drink. Depending on your mood or inclinations, you’ll likely find something that works here in midtown.
I have been frequenting Le Petite Paris for some time and find that they serve one of the best cups of coffee around. Their regular ‘drip’ coffee is true French Press coffee made in small batches. If you’re an espresso drinker, you’ll find these drinks are excellent — as well as beautifully served as well.
The atmosphere feels like you’ve stepped into a friendly, local European coffee shop. In the morning you’ll see regulars around the marble counter chatting about the latest headlines, others will be penning their novel or preparing for work at their tables, with take out patrons coming and going. Through it all the shop keepers greeting customers and addressing them like they’re local regulars — or soon to be.
Whether it’s a European Coffee Shop experience, great coffee or a local café with wonderful service, Le Petite Paris has created a BIG experience worth coming back to.

I wouldn’t come here for sweets and treats, but I like the concept of the store — part café and part shop.

Coffee here is great and the atmosphere ain’t bad either. I rarely ever go here, though, and when I do, I don’t stay long because the gift store inside makes me strangely uncomfortable. I don’t know, perhaps… boutiquaphobia? And only when they are inside coffee houses?
Soo, I came down here last night, both for a singles mixer (get all of the snorting and chortles out of the way) and for the light parade in Midtown, err the Handle District. That’s the heart of midtown’s new name apparently. Ok, whatevs.
Anyway, I am waiting for my friend and looking around the place and all of a sudden I wonder if I am on some French candid camera. The place is packed with not singles … but couples. Young, beautiful couples toting (and touting) their little bundles of fat and joy. I even got a few gentle shoves as people tried to maneuver me out of the way. Yep, go on. I’m single. It’s not enough the government punishes me and my kind for not tying the knot and breeding, but now my neighbors? Good grief.
P. S. Michelle B. recently pointed out that Sacramento seems to be full of one-​man shops, literally, with one guy or gal running both food/​drink making and the cash register. Last night at Le petit was yet another example! I had never even noticed this before!
So here’s to all of those going it solo in Sacramento, either behind the bar or in front of it. Let’s make it a double cause it’s gonna be a long, cold night/​winter. (There’s some joke in there about squirrels saving up nuts for the winter, but I can’t seem to find it. :)

Was walking down the street with a few friends when we all felt like getting a bite to eat. Not knowing what any of us wanted we wandered into Le Petite to see what was being offered.
It’s a rather nice little café, with a bit of a store attached in (or store with a café attached?). They seem to offer a nice little variety of food and desserts, as well as the typical assortment of café drinks and a even a few beers/​wines are on the menu as well.
The sandwich was alright and the brew was a nice bottled change from what I’d get at most other places. Overall, it’s a quaint little spot to stop off in and provides a good break to other places around it. I’m going to have to stop back in and give it another go, maybe bump it up another couple of stars once I try a dessert.

I came in from out of town to visit my mother and sister in Sacramento. My sister suggested Le Petit Paris for coffee.
We sat, enjoyed our conversation. The coffee and pastries were acceptable. Not fantastic, not bad.
We took a few family pictures at our table. (I took my mother & sister, my sister took us.) etc. As we were walking out we took a couple more.
To our surprise, a woman approached and told us there was a «no picture» policy. A bit incredulously, I thought — A small café being a social place. I asked the woman to clarify and she indicated that they felt people may take photographs to steal their ideas — clothing, layout, etc.
Having spent considerable time in Paris, and in cafes and bistros of more charm and taste I found both her rudeness and the policy off-​putting. There’s nothing special about what Le Petit Paris has — café or shop, and their customer service and approach leaves much to be desired.
Shame on you. We won’t be back and will certainly pass the word on.

Delicious iced tea, very good coffee, and the friendliest service!
I don’t go in a lot, because the clientele can be pretty obnoxious — i swear people peruse fashion magazines and get dressed up so they can go to Le Petit Paris. They spread all of their giant coats and hats and crap all over otherwise large sofas, and turn their nose up at the jeans and flip flops crowd. Perhaps, i am just bitter. The store is also expensive, but has some cute stuff.
But the iced tea brings me back. And the last time I was in, I had a cold and ordered coffee, and the owner inquired about my health (I don’t know him and I am not a regular) and gave me an additional iced tea because it was rooibos that day and he said he heard that was good for sore throats. Incredibly sweet. Very cool.

I was so surprised that I hadn’t found this place earlier.
Le Petit Paris is a quaint little café and shop. The shop sells clothing for women and children, purses, and other accessories. As well as candles, scents, and random French trinkets. The café serves coffee, desserts, sandwiches and salads.
I couldn’t decide so went for the half sammy/​half salad ($ 7), but was disappointed to find you couldn’t pick any salad off the menu. To my surprise, the house salad is legit… topped with beets, mixed greens, tomatoes, and a light mustard-​balsamic vinagrette that the waitress gladly put on the side for me.
The sandwiches are served open faced, on a fresh french baguette, lightly toasted and topped with a little butter. It’s a typical French sandwich, so don’t expect it loaded with meat and cream cheese like the ones at Beach Hut. My only complaint was that i wish the proscuitto was more tender and thinly sliced.
I can’t wait to come back!

Since I can’t afford to purchase anything from their shop, the addition of the café gives me a reason to be there without being an annoying window shopper.
I’ve stopped in for a salad, sandwich, and coffee and thus far nothing has overly impressed me for the price. But if you are in the area and want café food, it’s not a bad choice. The service was charming, and like I said, it gives you an excuse to fawn over the pretty dresses and adorable baby things without dropping several hundred dollars.

A solid americano and decadent dessert in adorable surroundings is the way to spend your afternoon. The owners were much more cordial than any I’ve encountered in Paris, a lack of authenticity that I appreciated.
This is the place to go to kick back with your book over a good cup of coffee, and probably to buy a gift for your lady friends (french mistresses, gal pals, moms…)

I wondered in here during a second Saturday this summer and I fell in love with the place.
Everything they have in here is gorgeous — but just a bit out of my price range — I can save up though!
The coffee is very good and the desserts are divine here! They also have some very nice musicians playing the night we had coffee there.
I will be going back again!

Best coffee. Good desserts… and friendliest barista in Sacramento!
If you want to start an interesting conversation, ask the barista about the similarities between rocket science and making a cup of coffee.