La Recyclerie

C'était formidable cet endroit! Après en avoir beaucoup entendu parlé, après avoir beaucoup parlé d'y aller, c'est grâce à une amie de passage que je me retrouve à la Recyclerie.

L'endroit tranche un peu avec le quartier de la Porte de Clignancourt avec son ambiance hipster et ses bières à 7€ mais pourquoi pas! J'ai trouvé que le lieu avait quelque chose d'unique, très grand mais sans être immense, très lumineux, la salle donne sur les chemins de fer. Le bar est central, les tables et les chaises toutes dépareillées donnent un coté très sympas et chaleureux. Il y a des plantes partout et un coin à l'extérieur avec de grandes tables pour profiter des beaux jours.

La bière est bonne et la nouriture aussi. Je voulais tout d'abord être sérieux en prenant un plat aux lentilles et au poisson pour changer au dernier moment pour le sandwich burger (I know, I know...!). Sans regrets parce que c'était trop bon et ça pour 12€.

Moins pratique, seule la caisse vers la porte de sortie prend les commandes pour la nourriture. Un coup à se retrouver à faire la queue deux fois...!

I came here for brunch with a friend on a Saturday afternoon around 12:45. This was one of the most unique brunch places I've been to, and I really enjoyed it. The weekend brunch concept is basically that you pick either the vegetarian (20€) or omnivore version (22€) of whatever savory brunch plus dessert they've put together, and you get unlimited self-service hot drinks, bread, butter, and jam. Once you order at the front, they give you a buzzer and you find a seat and wait for your meal to be prepared; when the buzzer goes off, you collect your food from the kitchen area. They have a lot of low-waste and eco-friendly measures, including sorting food waste and focusing on using local products.

When we arrived, the place was packed--unsurprising, given the day and time. The tables are very close together so we did have to awkwardly squeeze between a lot of other tables to get to 1 that was open. Since it's so cramped it's possible it's not the most comfortable dining experience if you're claustrophobic, but I felt the restaurant had a very community-oriented vibe and the packed dining areas just added to that. The restaurant is actually not small at all, as there was a wide floorplan and 2 levels of seating, so the fact that it was as busy as it was is quite a testament to the its popularity.

Our buzzer went off after a few minutes, and the brunch plates were huge and delicious. That day the vegetarian plates came packed with a very balanced selection of items, including quinoa with raisins, salad, bread topped with scrambled eggs, some cheese, potatoes (my favorite) and a coleslaw-like concoction. The omnivore plate included all of this as well as a filet of smoke salmon, which was really delicious. The dessert, also included in the brunch price, consisted of fruit, some kind of pudding, and a few mini tarts. I ultimately wasn't a huge fan of the desserts, but I loved the savory plate. Given the quantity and quality of the food, as well as unlimited bread and hot drinks, I considered the price of the meal to be very reasonable.

The staff at La Recyclerie were very friendly and efficient; multiple employees were happy to explain to us how the weekend brunch menu worked and where things were. There was also a little market at the front of the restaurant, where local vendors were selling candles, textiles, etc. Definitely a lovely place to visit if you're in the area!

Even though this is right off a major subway stop- it doesn't look like much from the outside. It is only when you wander inside, and keep wandering, that you discover how much more it offers! The seating all the way to the rail road tracks below seems endless, but fills up quite quickly as people pack in for drinks and a vegetarian bite to eat. Most of the service is order at the counter- or use the QR code at your table and cell phone number to order by card online and pick up at a counter when it's ready. It's a help-yourself kind of place, with plants and recycled furniture everywhere to give it that funky hipster vibe.

This is a really cool place to get a feel for the local communal community experience. We came on a Saturday at 2pm and it was still really busy! All menus and signs are in French but luckily the guy at the counter spoke English so we were able to ask him how and what to order.

Essentially they have one set meal per day with three options: regular, Vegetarian, and kids. What is offered changes daily due to what local produce they have daily. We had scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, quinoa, stewed veggies, salad, and a piece of raw salmon. It also comes with a brownie and melon juice. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and bread are all self service and included in the brunch fare. After ordering, you get a buzzer to go pick up your food at the station labeled "cuisine". Then when done with meal, you take all your plates and trash to the recycle station.

Interior is super roomy with mix and match seating/tables. There's a lot of natural light and plants which gives it quite the rustic/boho vibe. Everything feels very used and homey. I believe there is also outdoor seating for when the weather is nice!

Such a cool space! I appreciate the cantine style ordering and pickup, as well as a place for your unused bread which is earmarked to be given to the birds. Food is delicious but quantities are large so consider sharing with someone. Also, arrive earlier in the lunch hour if you want to easily get a spot.

on weekends brunch is divided between vegetarian and non-vegetarian. it's not cheap but this is a very special place with their own beekeepers, chickens, produce, community work/classes, showcase rooms, flea markets, and a gorgeous space indoors and out for conversation. I walked away feeling completely satisfied to have supported these fantastic people after a meal that felt cared for. So if you're looking for fancy and paying to be served, GO ELSEWHERE. the people here aren't here for that. they are kind, care about what they do, in a corner of montmartre not catered to tourists, and in my opinion can absolutely charge the amount they do (20€ Vegetatian // 22€ non-vegetarian) because it was still completely packed with line out the door - supply and demand works and they give back to the earth in ways that most restaurants don't. love this place.

Very cool spot in Paris for just hanging out, grabbing a beer or coffee and light fare. Love the converted warehouse, lofty ceilinged structure which overlooks an old train line. Had a few laughs chatting with one of the bartenders as they were playing 70s and 80s American music. She loved it but I spoke of wanting to hear Cool French Music and mentioned artist St. Germain as being an artist that I liked. She had no clue as to who he was so there, I was able to share my knowledge of a French musician to a native :)

Wow I will be recommending this place to all my friends visiting Paris! Overlooking a beautiful garden/old train tracks, this place makes all the food in house, and manages to grow most of it in the garden! Always fresh and delicious, the menu is ever changing, but they always have a few vegetarian options (not sure about vegan but they seem like they would have one).
And, even though the food is fresh and delicious, this place is AFFORDABLE. I know right. Most lunch offers ("formule de midi") are around 19 euros. This place was 13.50 euros for an entree (vegetarian and regular options), dessert, and a cup of filtered coffee. I got the tortellini with crème caramel for dessert. Tasted fresh and was absolutely amazing. I will be coming back! The weekend menu is brunch only and that's more expensive (20-22 euros) but I've seen the plates and they are gigantic for brunch, so it's worth the price.

Since I was a bit confused, here's how it works: order at the bar top in the front of the restaurant (menu for the day is on the chalkboard to the right). They'll give you a buzzer, and when that goes off you pick up your food from the kitchen window just behind the bar and to the left. Then, you can sit either inside, on the deck, or continue down the stairs to the garden. When you're done, take your tray inside and put it in the dish area (to the right of the kitchen window).
They do not take reservations.
Metro: Porte de Clingancourt (m4), follow the exit for "marche aux puces" and it's literally right there when you exit.

chickens, hay, flowers... Here everything is in greenery. I like such places, it is interesting to be in them. Here I ate the most delicious cheesecake of my life.

This is on the outskirts of Paris and is a converted train station turned cafe/shop/community garden. Very neat place to grab a drink, but not the safest place to stroll outside off giving the number of people hawking what looks to be stolen iphones.

La récyclerie was so much fun! The place is just so nice and full of life. I liked their ecological way of thinking (own vegetable gardens, chickens who ate the rests of the food instead of throwing it away..). There wasn't so much choice for vegetarians, which was a pity. But we had some nice tapas and some very yummy hibiscus juices.
Cool place in a not so cool neigbourhoud! Filled with locals and very popular so you might need to wait to get a table.