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Walk around in Strasbourg: parc du Heyritz

Parc du Heyritz is a haven of tranquility tucked between the Hôpital Civil de Strasbourg and the hustle and bustle of place de l’Étoile. As you approach the park, a weeping willow on the right-hand side seems to form a curtain through which you enter. A floating pontoon borders the bassin de l’Hôpital and runs […]

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A tea room in Strasbourg: Tonton Gâteau

You come into Tonton Gâteau as in a little garden. The wood details, rattan chairs, lanterns and hanging lights blend in perfectly with the plant-heavy decor. This “gourmet café” offers a menu for breakfast and lunch, as well as a Saturday brunch. Brunch consists of two drinks, a sweet course, a savory course, and a […]

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A neo-African café in Strasbourg: Hey Mama

Located in a former confectionery shop, Hey Mama is a café and restaurant offering a modern, African-inspired cuisine.  The interior is bright, natural and tropical. The food is fresh, colorful and copious, the presentation is neat, and the flavors are well-balanced. The brunch menu includes an array of interesting and original flavor combinations. The fresh […]

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Japanese bento in Strasbourg: Niko Niko

Niko Niko is a Japanese bistro with a European twist. The interior is minimalist, with rice paper lanterns as colorful accents. Menu-wise, Niko Niko specializes in bento boxes (traditional Japananese meal boxes). Choose between a vegetarian option, meat or fish, or a sushi or tapas style bento. They also offer takoyaki, gyoza, ramen, and poke […]

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A tea room in Strasbourg: Ôjourdhui

Ôjourdhui, a café and tearoom that has recently opened in Strasbourg, is the perfect place to treat yourself and relax for a while. They offer a wide selections of danishes, pastries, sweet and savory brunch menus (on Saturdays), freshly squeezed juices and house-made iced teas, hot beverages, savory toasts, sweet pies and tarts, brioches, macarons […]

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Walk around in Strasbourg: quai des Bateliers

Quai des Bateliers runs along the Ill between pont Saint-Guillaume and pont du Corbeau. Recently pedestrianized, quai des Bateliers is like a little green haven in the middle of the city. A space where you can breathe, take a walk along the water with your family, your friends, or your partner. The atmosphere is cool and […]

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A dim sum restaurant in Strasbourg: Dim Sum Sam

Dim Sum Sam, which specializes in steamed dumplings, has an array of delicious dim sum, banh bao (stuffed buns) and a number of vegetarian and gluten free options on offer. We particularly enjoyed the banh cuon (a vietnamese rice pancake) with pork, black Chinese mushrooms, fresh herbs and peanuts, the pork and shrimp dumplings, the […]

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A coworking café in Strasbourg: Anticafé

Anticafé stands out thanks to its original concept, never before seen in Strasbourg. Enjoy as many drinks (hot or cold) or snacks (sweet or savory) as you like, and use all the amenities you want (wi-fi, printers, flip charts, projectors …). You only pay for the time you spend there. The concept, which was first […]

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Eat gluten-free in Strasbourg: L’Eden libre de gluten

L’Eden libre de gluten‘s menu is based on classic recipes, all made 100% gluten free without compromising on taste. This bakery and tea room offers a large selection of simple dishes (quiches, sandwiches, foccacia, salads, savory cakes), sweet treats, breads and pastries to eat in or take away. All ingredients are local and organic. We […]

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A cozy café in Strasbourg: Madame Julia

We dropped by Madame Julia on a Saturday just before lunchtime to try their à la carte brunch (served Saturdays and one Sunday a month). We took our seats in this calm and cozy foodie haven, just across from the place de la Bourse. We particularly enjoyed the Green Pancakes and Madame Julia pancakes, washed […]

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A modern café in Strasbourg: Square Delicatessen

Square Delicatessen is open all day, every day. Depending on your mood or the time of day, take a seat on the terrace or inside and enjoy the café’s New York Italian Deli vibe. Start your day with a sweet or savory Deli’s Breakfast (Sunday Brunch is served until 2PM), with a flavored cappuccino or a […]

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A Japanese restaurant in Strasbourg: Matsumotoya

Don’t expect sushi to be on the menu here. Matsumotoya celebrates the authentic flavors of Japanese cuisine, with traditional hot dishes (katsudon, soba and udon noodles, gyoza, takoyaki…) washed down with green tea, ramuné (Japanese soda), Japanese beer or a glass of sake. The atmosphere is welcoming and minimalist, and the waiters (in traditional uniforms) […]

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Have a cocktail in a cellar in Strasbourg: La Cabane

We start out by playing at getting lost in a side street near the Cathedral. Then we ring a doorbell and go down a flight of stairs into a dimly lit vaulted stone cellar decorated with lush greenery. La Cabane is a bar with an intimate and welcoming atmosphere, although the 80s to 2000s playlist […]

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An Alsatian restaurant in Strasbourg: Le Saint-Sépulcre

Alsatian adages written in chalk on the walls here and there brighten up the interior of this traditional Winstub, where a few modern touches have been sparingly added to the decor. We ordered one of the many tempting regional specialties on the menu. While we were waiting for our ham en croûte, we leafed through […]

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A jazzy café in Strasbourg: Les Savons d’Hélène

On a gray and rainy winter afternoon, we found all the comfort we needed at les Savons d’Hélène. Following our craving for something sweet, we each ordered a crème brulée, along with a hot chocolate for Stéphanie and a nice, warm grog (honey, dark rum and lemon) for Jérôme. The atmosphere of the café is […]

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Tea time in Strasbourg: Le Thé des Muses

The atmosphere is muted at Thé des Muses – a tea house with cozy tea rooms, as well as a small shop area that sells loose leaf tea and accessories. The tea rooms offer a selection of more than 300 teas, both classic and flavored, from all over the world (China, India, Japan, Kenya…), along […]

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A French brasserie in Strasbourg: Aedaen place

Enjoy the cozy atmosphere and cool interior at Aedaen place (the brasserie side). Our dishes (Pollock with coconut curry and duck with heirloom vegetables)were very well balanced – and cooked to perfection. Stephanie fell in love with the playlist. Good to know: brunch is served every Sunday from 10 AM to 2.30 PM. Aedaen place […]

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An Italian restaurant in Strasbourg: Le Bastardo

With its welcoming staff, inventive interior (with a map of Italy chiseled into one of the walls) and generous portions, Bastardo specializes in modern and flavorsome Italian cuisine focused on quality ingredients. They change the menu following what’s in season. We very much enjoyed the lobster bisque risotto, bucatini al ragú, raspberry mojito, homemade bread […]

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An Italian restaurant in Strasbourg: Pop & Lino

Tucked away in a little side street and behind a wall of aperitivi, this colorful Italian restaurant offers a “pizza e pasta” concept with a wide array of cocktails and a shaded courtyard with an olive tree at the center. We opted for their meta-meta menu – half pizza, half caprese salad. Pop & Lino […]

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A Mediterranean restaurant in Strasbourg: Tzatzi

Having opened quite recently, Tzatzi puts a a delicious spin on classic Mediterranean recipes. We particularly recommend the preserved lemon hummus, the lamb pide (the meat just melts in your mouth) and the pomegranate, basil and elderflower cocktail. Tzatzi 📍 1 rue Sainte Barbe, Strasbourg 🔗 View the website (in French)