EuroCheapo's Cafes Articles

Paris: The city’s best-dressed baguette sandwiches

Café de la Mairie
Cantal baguette at the Café de la Mairie. Photos by Theadora Brack

Apr 04 By Theadora Brack in Paris— It’s (sigh) time for another confession. On my very first trip to Paris years ago, I ate practically nothing but baguette sandwiches, both night and day. Even then, see, I was already a Cheapo in spirit! And soon I was hooked. Still after all these years, my love for the » Read more

Posted in Cafes, Food, France, Paris, Restaurants

Dublin: Breakfast and brunch spots with a twist

Dublin: Breakfast and brunch spots with a twist

Mar 25 By Jessica Colley— You don’t have to order the (sort of scary?) black pudding or the full Irish breakfast to enjoy a meal that will banish your Guinness-induced headache on a Sunday morning in Dublin. While there are still plenty of places in town to find your traditional “fry” (as an Irish breakfast is often » Read more

Posted in Cafes, Dublin, Food, Ireland, Restaurants

Berlin Winter Survival: Cafes and bars with fireplaces

Berlin Winter Survival: Cafes and bars with fireplaces

Mar 17 I totally dig the screensavers that show burning logs on loop, but they’re not going to warm me up. Luckily, there are some bars and cafés around Berlin that still have real, functioning fireplaces.

Posted in Bars, Berlin, Cafes, Cheapo night out, Drinks, Germany

New York: Warm up with the city’s best hot chocolate

New York: Warm up with the city’s best hot chocolate

Feb 17 By Suzanne Russo in New York— Winter. Gusty, chilly, bone-numbing winter—this writer is not a big fan. Don’t get me wrong: Those first frosty days are magical, the snow beautiful. But this time of year, I’ve about had it with the crazy wind tunnels created by those incredible buildings I love so much. In New York, » Read more

Posted in Cafes, Drinks, fun, New York, Other

New York: Finding authentic European treats in NYC

New York: Finding authentic European treats in NYC

Feb 11 By Nicole Puhl in New York— Remember that amazing tiramisu you had in Rome? How about that chocolate éclair in Paris? Given New York’s international nature, you don’t have to hop a plane across the pond to rediscover your favorite international sweets. There are plenty of sweet shops around the city to satisfy a traveler’s » Read more

Posted in Cafes, Food, Restaurants, United States

Florence: Where to find a cheap (and sugary) breakfast

Florence: Where to find a cheap (and sugary) breakfast

Feb 10 By Laura Mongillo in Florence— If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, than when in Florence why not do it the Italian way and start your morning with some pastries? Pastries for breakfast? That’s right. I’m not talking about the old doughnut and drip coffee ritual (although you can simulate that with » Read more

Posted in Cafes, Florence, Food, Italy

London: Three top coffee spots in the city

London: Three top coffee spots in the city

Jan 14 By Lara Kavanagh in London—England may be better known for its tea drinkers, but one thing that helps keep the frenetic capital ticking over is its daily coffee. Visitors will notice that we’re a city overrun with chains, but there are some fantastic alternatives to the ubiquitous Starbucks and Costa branches. Here are three great » Read more

Posted in Cafes, Drinks, London, United Kingdom