Café Oberkampf's Newest Venture: Café Méricourt

Last Updated:

10/3/2017

Café Méricourt, Café Oberkampf’s petit frère cafe, has just opened around the corner from the local favorite’s first location.

Café Méricourt is intimate yet light, fitted out with classic blonde timber, green accented window frames, lovely straw lampshades, and gold painted columns for a touch of bling.

When I visited, I enjoyed sitting solo at the bar, where the super friendly staff chatted with me as I waited for my food.

Café Méricourt’s flat white was the closest I’ve found in Paris to Melbourne’s iconic incarnation (can you tell I’m Australian?), and the sandwich agneau was equally impressive. The confit lamb shoulder was mouth-wateringly good, served with a delicious tomato chutney, balsamic salad and creamy coleslaw with labneh and mint.

While I was there, people walked in who had come from Café Oberkampf which was either full or they were told about the second address and had come to try it, proving the new spot to be an instant success. If you’re worried about grabbing a seat to enjoy coffee or lunch, rest assured tables can be reserved online.

Café Méricourt – 22 Rue de la Folie Méricourt, 75011. Metro: Parmentier (ligne 3), Richard-Lenoir (ligne 5), Oberkampf (ligne 5 & 9).

WRITTEN BY

Ali Postma

Ali is from Melbourne, Australia, where she studied Art History and Art Curatorship at Monash and The University of Melbourn. She has worked in various art galleries. Passionate about all things arts and culture, she has a particular interest French film, Nordic noir, photography, street art and architecture. Ali has lived in Paris since 2016 and has written extensively on art, food, beauty and more. Her work has in publications including BW Confidential, Oh My Mag, and HIP Paris.