Reservations · Outdoor seating
Casual Parisian brasserie-cafe with popular brunch plates and broad all-day menu; good for a relaxed bite, but service consistency and drink quality vary.
Chouchou delivers reliable brunch and burger comfort in a convenient 13e location with friendly, English-capable service and appealing terrace seating. However, quality varies noticeably—stellar eggs Benedict and risotto sit alongside bland pasta and onion soup—while isolated but serious food safety concerns and mixed service reliability prevent grade A territory. Solid neighborhood choice, not a destination.
Just off Place d'Italie, Chouchou feels like a neighborhood spot where brunch plates and burgers buzz out to a covered terrace and a tight dining room that can feel cramped when busy. Guests often note friendly, English-capable service and cute decor, with one diner saying the team handled a packed room “with real grace.” However, feedback on service is mixed, and drinks—especially cocktails and some coffees—draw the most criticism. The cooking leans brasserie comfort with crowd-pleasing brunch, burgers, and salads, plus a few global detours like a poke bowl or curry accents. When it hits, it really hits—several diners rave about the Chouchou burger, eggs Benedict, and a spinach risotto crowned with poached eggs—though others found carbonara and onion soup under-seasoned. Expect solid, familiar flavors more than fireworks; this is elevated traditional rather than experimental. Families should do well. The menu is stacked with things kids actually eat—pancakes, fries, burgers, simple pastas—and staff commonly provide English menus. Space inside can be snug and the terrace favors smokers, but for a relaxed breakfast or lunch with children, the friendly options outweigh the quirks.
Area: Bustling mixed-commercial hub around Place d'Italie, with offices, shopping center, and steady foot traffic.
Safety: Generally safe, well-lit arterial boulevard with regular pedestrian activity and transit presence.
Nearby: Near Italie Deux mall, multiple cafes, cinemas, and Métro interchange; high passerby flow and terrace culture.
Available: Reservations, Outdoor seating
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