A tiny, quaint, inviting cafe - decorated in a way that stirs an incredible feeling of nostalgia. Vintage typewriters, cameras, and purple violets adorn the window sills whilst timber chairs, a bright green couch and a timber bench with a selection of blue cushions surround 2 timber coffee tables - yes just 2! and everyone shares in an ad-hoc, comfy fashion.I love everything about the way this place is decked out - a big timber counter displaying the days goodies (today its heart shaped carrot cakes, salads, quiche and soup - made by Merce herself in the kitchen upstairs), the cream SMEG, the little diamond shaped blue and earthy coloured tiles on the floor. You sit where you can and you do what you like. Today, I brought along my knitting project and have managed to get a spot on the cushioned bench next to the brilliant blue feature wall. 
The coffee here is good - I would probably say a close second to the coffee at Le Bal (my fav so far). However, it does win in size - the place to come if you feel like a quality, TALL , steaming latte.
A big jug of water sits on the counter next to recycled glass lavendar filled bottles. Its the little personal touches that give this space a warm vibe. Grandpa fedoras hang from the edges of the shelves in the kitchen whilst a blend of instrumental beats seem to humm along to the chit chatter.
A sweet spot where I can time travel for a couple of hours back to Nan's.... and I'm sure Pa Fred had that exact fedora.
Merce and the Muse
1 bis Rue Dupuis
75003 Paris
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