The Bistro Lunch: Salads, Soups and French Sandwiches

Blog  /  Published October 6, 2026 by La Creperie Cafe

 

 

A Paris bistro lunch is built around a few simple things done well: a good soup, a proper salad, and a hot sandwich. Our lunch menu follows the same idea. It is a good fit for a work break on 2nd Street or a slow afternoon with friends.

 

The Bistro Lunch combo

 

If you cannot decide, the Bistro Lunch lets you pick two items, one from each category. Choose a half sandwich, either the Caprese or the Pollo Verde. Choose a small salad, either Garden, Caesar, or Greek. Or choose a cup of soup, either French Onion or Tomato Basil. It is the easiest way to taste a bit of everything.

 

Salads that make a meal

 

Our larger salads are full plates. The Steak Frites Salad tops baby greens with grilled skirt steak, gorgonzola, tomatoes, and red onion in a creamy parmesan mustard dressing, then finishes with a pile of shoestring potatoes. The Salmon Salad Nicoise pairs fresh grilled salmon with green beans, eggs, potato, kalamata olives, and anchovies in a dijon vinaigrette.

 

For something lighter, the Kale Chicken Salad brings grilled chicken, gorgonzola, cranberry, and caramelized pecans with a honey dijon vinaigrette. The Chicken Spinach Salad adds fresh strawberry and apple slices with a raspberry vinaigrette.

 

Soups

 

Our French Onion Soup is the classic version, finished with emmental cheese. The Tomato Basil is cream based and pairs well with any of the paninis.

 

Croque Monsieur and friends

 

The Croque Monsieur is the sandwich most people think of when they picture a French cafe. Ours is made with Jambon de Paris, mozzarella, and bechamel, and served with garlic French fries and a garden salad. Add a poached egg on top and it becomes a Croque Madame. The Panini Caprese with portobello, buffalo mozzarella, tomato, and pesto is the vegetarian favorite. The Steak Sandwich with grilled rib-eye, chipotle, provolone, and avocado on ciabatta is the heartiest choice.

 

Browse the full lunch menu before your visit. Ordering for an office or group? Our catering service prepares trays from the same menus. Pair your lunch with a glass by reading our wine pairing guide.