About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. In the early morning fog of New York City, when most bakeries were just warming up their ovens, Paris Baguette on West 4th Street started baking something unexpected. A delivery driver noticed that every third Thursday, an extra-lovely croissant appeared in the display case—one with a secret message scribbled inside. One day, a delivery driver found himself reading: 'Today’s special: free coffee for anyone who can guess why our baguettes are shaped like hearts.' Turns out, it was Valentine’s Day, and the owner had decided to keep things… interesting.
2. In the dim light of an autumn morning, a Paris Baguette delivery driver muttered under his breath, ‘I’ve delivered here for years, but today feels different.’ As he approached the back door, he noticed a small, dusty package wrapped in brown paper that wasn’t there yesterday. Curious, he picked it up and found only a crumpled note inside: 'Dear Delivery Guy, sorry for the mess—we baked too many baguettes today! Take one on us.' Below was a smiley face drawn in flour. The driver shook his head with a smile, thinking, ‘These people are always full of surprises.’
3. In the quiet hours before dawn, a Paris Baguette delivery truck pulled up to its usual spot in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood. But on that particular night, something unusual happened: from inside the van emerged not the familiar scent of fresh bread, but the intoxicating aroma of freshly brewed coffee. Curious neighbors peeked out their windows, thinking it was some kind of secret morning ritual. The delivery driver, a friendly fellow, smiled and waved, pretending he knew exactly what was going on. By sunrise, everyone had gathered for a communal cup of coffee—Paris Baguette’s irresistible charm had united them all.
4. In the humdrum routine of a typical Tuesday afternoon, a regular at Paris Baguette in Chicago asked the cashier, ‘Do you ever wonder why no one ever waits for the last croissant?’ The cashier shrugged and smiled. A delivery driver passing by overheard their conversation and joked, 'Maybe they’re saving it for someone special.' The regular laughed and replied, 'More likely, it's because everyone here gets their first.'