Cafe de Paris and photos that speak for themselves

The Tenerife North Cafe de Paris of Puerto de la Cruz catches everybody's eyes almost on first sight already by its street front. Its liberty style and its flair of a by-gone era almost take your breath away.

It's a true  Parisian corner cafe with its two  terraces in two roads one of which is the most stunning beach Esplanade of town. The establishment's mix of Berlin flair and Art Nouveau is echoed by pictures on the wall throughout.

Short, important information

Address: Ave.Cristóbal Colon and Corner C/Venezuela
on the ground floor of Hotel Valle Mar
in a quiet, secluded pedestrian zone
38400 Puerto de la Cruz
Tel: +0034 922 384000
Entertainment with live music in the evening
Dance inside at night
Occasional Mystery Dinners
Take-away of pastries as well as chocolate gift parcels and the like
Dog friendly? Yes, on its street terrace

A taxi drop-off in Calle Venezuela
Business hours: daily 9a.m.-1a.m.

Most recommended to consume at Cafe de Paris?

German and Austrian recipes render mouth watering delicious cakes and tarts for the Cafe with the French name. 

All kinds of very tasty bread including Sour Dough bread are made by the café's own baker. So is a delicious Banana loaf called Pan de Platano at a reasonable price.

The same pastries are sold at three more premises of the owner of this chill-out place, the most spectacular of which is the Meson Monasterio theme park.

Yes, following find photos of various food for you to try, such as Tapas or small warm meals. Short and long drinks, cocktails, smoothies, ice creams and other yummy deserts are available.

You can order Cocktail Tapas, as displayed, while those with Beef Tartar are not in the picture.

By the way, only order the ice cream of the house.

Forget about commercial types which come frozen like rocks. 

Ice cream dream desserts in big glasses at Cafe de Paris?

Now, in October 2024, I am surprised that I never published any of them. They were so delicious and came with fresh fruit, chocolate, cream and liquor, you name it. Oh and by the way, none of the other companies that are associated with the Parisian Cafe serve them. Instead, only take-away ice cream balls are for sale.

This is how times have changed.

Flockensahne  is an absolutely must-taste fluffy tart called Tarta in Spanish with very fresh cream, all of which virtually melts in your mouth and leaves you very satisfied.

The Café's gift shop in Calle Venezuela doesn't sell it any more. It seems to have been closed since Summer 2024.  You can buy the cake now as a take-away outside the premises.

Enjoy the views from inside the café or from its street terrace, as portrayed beside.

There is little like Lago Martianez in its peaceful oasis with varied lakes, a gigantic waterfall, palms and tropical plants than could  provide a better holiday mood.
    

Cafe of Tenerife North with most visitors?

There's no doubt about it, as the Lago is frequented by millions in peak seasons. 

Imagine a Gaulish esplanade Café of a street front of about 250 square meters in length with amazing end of the 19th century or early 1920 decor. Visualize big artificial Christmas tree outside decorations in Winter and a Caribbean landscape over the road at the Lago Martianez.

By the end of Avenida Colón you may see mighty Mount Teide covered in snow more than often in January or February. 

Berliner flair of Cafe de Paris

Cocktails, Sangria, hard liquor and beers are popular by its elegant inside bar. The terrace is always preferred by all who prefer some sunshine or semi shade.
       
This is also a great place to watch the Carnival parades.  Then, ladies and men dressed in Gatsby fashion take seats at Cafe de Paris after the classic car shows of the Puerto Cruz Carnival.

Dance at the French cafe

This Marilyn Monroe life-size statue invites to dance in the hall behind it. So does a poster that depicts two musicians in elegant dark suits. Their live music is usually part of late afternoon entertainment. However, young people normally prefer disco dance at the nearby Blanco Bar or at Azucar now called Insomnia, although it charges an entrance fee. 

More surprises are encountered next to Marilyn outside by an Art-Nouveau Tiffany Glass window.

There, smell a faint perfume of the tropical  African plants that are depicted below.

Inside the cafe, several Toulouse Lautrec posters may be discovered as well as more Liberty-style details.

 The Tiffany lighting with ceiling fan draws the visitor to the back with its Tapas bar.

All that adds to the genuine French touch of this restaurant/ bar which attracts more as a cafe, as its name says. 

More Tenerife business despite an ailing economy?

This large ocean front café didn't only survive after the troubled years after 2008. It also recovered after the Spanish lockdown. Indeed, tourism seemed to have come back on the double.The anti smoking laws that favor terrace cafes also helped.

Nevertheless, it has applied a few changes to adapt, such as less staff and the closure of its separate shop. Cutting out fancy Ice creams  is only one sign of adjustment to inflation.

Any other charming cafes in Tenerife in Puerto de la Cruz?

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