I walked into Paul depuis 1889 fully prepared to live my best cafĂ©-core life. You know, the one where you sip espresso, gaze thoughtfully out a window, and look like youâre contemplating art or revolution when youâre really just deciding if you can justify another pastry. The space gives âclassic European bakeryâ energy with its polished wood tables, faint hum of conversation, and enough butter in the air to make cardiologists nervous. The Main Act: Spinach Quiche That Means Business My plate arrived like a minimalist dream: one perfectly portioned spinach quiche and a crisp green salad. The quiche itself? A tiny, buttery miracle.