The Food
From English breakfasts to Croque Monsieurs, Spanish omelettes to stuffed ciabattas, the extensive menu here at Café St Germain represents much of Europe. The Baguette Pancetta is merely a glamorous name for a BLT, but with thick slices of griddled back bacon, crunchy iceberg lettuce and fat tomato slices smothered in mayonnaise and served in a crisp warm baguette. It’s delicious enough to forgive its pretension. Alongside the Full English offerings there are continental breakfasts which include a crumbly melt-in-the-mouth croissant and the rich, dark joy of a pain au chocolat, all come freshly baked and are tres authentic. Breakfast and lunch aside, there are bistro-style specials every day at remarkably reasonable prices.
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