Inform Café Coffee Shop: Brunch Inside the Historic Citéco Museum in Paris
If you’re looking for a memorable brunch experience, Inform Café in Paris’ 17th arrondissement is worth a visit. This attractive coffee shop is located at Citéco, inside the historic Hôtel Gaillard, a stunning neo-Renaissance building built between 1878 and 1882 by Jules Février for banker Émile Gaillard - now classified as a Historic Monument.
If you don't know Citéco (short for Cité de l’Économie), it's a museum in Paris dedicated to making economics fun and accessible through interactive exhibits, workshops, and activities.
Inform Café has a modern design within a historic setting. Inside, you’ll find a high glass roof that floods the space with natural light. While there’s no outdoor terrace, the glass roof gives the illusion of being outside.
The café is air-conditioned and comfortable in any weather. The café is surprisingly quiet despite the glass roof.
The café is is a great choice for breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon treat. The menu includes freshly baked cakes, pastries, and cookies, and brunch options like Hokkaido buns, croissants, salads, and avocado toast.
Seasonal pancakes are a highlight - try the caramelized banana topped with caramel sauce. Creamy desserts including cheesecake and cinnamon rolls are prepared fresh.
Drinks feature Coutume coffee, fruit infusions, shakes, and a variety of fresh juices, including detox and energy blends. The golden latte and matcha latte are especially popular.
The kitchen is led by Tom Vickers, a talented Australian Chef. Examples of popular dishes are the smoked salmon and ricotta herb bun, and the Bénédicte ham croissant. If you’re in the mood for dessert, the cheesecake and cinnamon roll are creamy and delicious, as are the domed cookies for a takeaway snack.