Chocolate Chaud at Angelina Paris – A Love Letter To Paris

Do you think of Chocolat Chaud when you hear Angelina?

It’s awfully hard not to visit Angelina at least once on a visit to Paris. I did not get a chance to sample that creamy, thick, dark, chacolat chaud at Angelina the first time I was in Paris, so I was determined on my next visit to see what the fuss was all about.

Warning! This Paris Love Letter could provoke you to gain 5 instant pounds!!

While Angelina is famous for that decadent chocolat chaud, they have a wide selection of items that are equally iconic to the name. It’s a list of classics that are mouth watering. The Mont-Blanc. Did you know that the hairstyle that was in vogue at the beginning of the 20th century (when this pastry was invented) was the inspiration behind it’s mounded shape? Of course I needed to have this creation. The eclairs are to die for and another classic, as is the Paris Brest.

You can read the history of Angelina starting with the very first salon right on rue de Rivoli in 1903.

I just want to share why I’ve included Angelina in my list of Paris Love Letters.

Walking into Angelina is an experience itself. The day we were there we had a little wait in line outside. I think we were lucky because I’m told the wait can be quite long. We weren’t quite as lucky as we were when we went to Laduree and Berthillon where we stepped right in, but the wait was short and it’s fun to watch the people.

Stepping into the tea room is like stepping back in time. It oozes of elegance. The Art Nouveau vibe pays homage to the Belle Epoque time period to which Angelina began. The moldings, mirrors, and frescoes are exquisite. Naturally it was crowded, but I was so excited to be there.

Walking to our table I couldn’t help but stand a little taller. I had read on list after list how Angelina was a must stop spot in Paris. Highly touristy, yes I guess you could say that. In all honesty I think it is perfectly fine to do touristy things when you are essentially a tourist. Give yourself permission to see Paris like a tourist. For me it’s all about how Paris makes me feel. Angelina made me feel French. As a Francophile, living life with elegance is held in the highest regard even in tiny ways.

We had planned on just having the chocolate chaud and a pastry, which is what we did. The chocolate chaud was served with whipped cream. We sipped it with pinkies up of course! This wasn’t your garden variety Swiss Miss 🙂 (not that there’s anything wrong with that). If you expect it to be ultra sweet, that isn’t the case. I actually find most sweet things in Paris to not be the overly sweet taste that we experience in many of our desserts over here in the US. It’s rich in dark chocolat and very thick. A dollop of whipped cream is a must in my opinion and just adds to the creaminess. I topped off this little midday French snack with a macaron. Yum!!

Not an inexpensive experience by any means, chocolate chaud was 8.20 euro, the pastry was 9.40 euro, and macarons are 6 euro. They do offer  fixed price menu options and an extensive breakfast and lunch menu. I’d say everyone should experience Angelina at least once.

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