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The French have a reputation for being, how do you say, outrageous? Le Petit Creme fits the genre perfectly: it has a reputation and it is most certainly outrageous. If it's service you're after, this tiny cafe might not be your first pick - the waitstaff tend to be casual at best. However, if you're searching for an absurdly luxurious breakfast feast, you've found the right place.

The Eggs Benedict is the star attraction. Deliciously runny eggs, rich hollandaise and your choice of ham or salmon on freshly toasted brioche. The omelettes are another firm favourite, particularly the gruyere, served up with garnish and a warm baguette. Coffee or hot chocolate is best served in 'Le Bol', a literal and very French bowl of milky delight. Consider yourself warned: after a breakfast like this, you may need to revisit bed.

Running late on a weekend? Never fear, there's excellent lunch options including the steak sandwich, delicious crêpes (choose from spinach and cheese, ham and cheese and chicken and mushroom) and, of course, the cliche paté.