HEIBAI review: our verdict
The Strawberry Matcha at HEIBAI has its loyalists, and the plain matcha follows the same line: well-dosed, without bitterness. The rest of the menu is that of a true specialty café, where you taste coffees from Rwanda or El Salvador, and where the latte macchiato is expertly prepared.
The minimalist decor and the small crowd on weekdays make it a refuge to work, read, or chat quietly, alone or with friends. The barista, attentive to every detail, switches between French and English and sometimes slips in a complimentary pastry with your order. Those looking for buzz, a noisy terrace, or a large table will go elsewhere: HEIBAI is a discreet little spot, designed for you to settle in.
The best pick: the Strawberry Matcha, the drink that brings you back. The best time slot: a weekday afternoon, when the room is almost yours. The pitfall: finding the door closed on Mondays; from Tuesday to Sunday, the house opens from 9 am to 8 pm.
