LOVE - FRIENDS FAMILY FOOD
Rating
Family of 4
USD 55–80 (weekday lunch format; 2 adults + 2 kids)
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Best Ages
1–12
About
LOVE - FRIENDS FAMILY FOOD on Rue de la Pompe in the 16th arrondissement is a weekday daytime restaurant that leans hard into the family-and-community concept. The 16th is one of Paris's wealthiest and most residential arrondissements — a neighborhood full of families, good schools and quiet streets. A restaurant named around family and friendship fits naturally into that context.
The spot operates as a cafe-restaurant from 8:30am to 5pm on weekdays, which makes it a brunch spot, a lunch destination, or a daytime coffee stop depending on when you arrive. The 4.7 rating suggests the food and experience land well with the local demographic.
For visiting families, the 16th is a little off the main tourist path, which means this is best for those doing multi-day Paris trips who want to explore beyond the central arrondissements. The area near Rue de la Pompe has good residential streets and is close to the Bois de Boulogne — a massive urban forest with bike rentals, boating, playgrounds and free outdoor space.
Note the weekday-only hours. Closed Saturday and Sunday, which is an important planning detail for tourist families who may only have weekends available.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Nursing / Changing
false
Kid Meals
true
Setting
Indoor
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekday lunch 12–1pm
Wait Times
5–10 min
Nearby Food
LOVE is the destination for this meal. The 16th has boulangeries and patisseries throughout for dessert or pastry stops after.
Why Kids Love It
LOVE - FRIENDS FAMILY FOOD in the 16th arrondissement does exactly what the name says — a family-focused lunch spot that's all about gathering around good food in a welcoming space. The name is self-explanatory and kids respond to places that clearly want them there. The upscale-residential 16th gives this a calm, unhurried feel that makes lunch more relaxed than most Paris dining.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Closed weekends — this is a weekday-only spot, so plan accordingly if your Paris trip is short
- Combine with the Bois de Boulogne nearby — bike rentals and outdoor space are free or cheap and the kids can run around after lunch
What to Bring
- No special prep needed — it's a casual daytime spot
- Stroller-friendly, so bring yours if you have it
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
USD 55–80 (weekday lunch format; 2 adults + 2 kids)
Tips to Save
- Open only Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm — closed on weekends.
- This is strictly a weekday lunch and brunch spot, which is great for families on a longer Paris stay but means you need to plan around it.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Monday
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
