For what feels like decades, the same handful of Parisian bistros, brasseries, and cafés have been propped up by guidebooks and influencers as the city’s best—or at least the most photogenic. But blindly following hype comes with the risk of unwarranted long lines, landing in tourist traps, and feeling disappointed by a subpar experience. Which of the icons are really worth your time and money? Our verdicts, below.
