The Hopeful Traveler: Cafe Belle Madeleine at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel

Cafe Belle Madeleine at the Paris Las Vegas.

Some of the exquisite pastries sold at the patisserie.
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There is no Starbucks at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel. If you need a coffee fix, head to the Cafe Belle Madeleine conveniently located near the hotel elevators. Have a freshly made espresso or latte; or a tea, juice or soft drink to kick start any part of your day. Combine it with one of their delicate French pastries or a croissant or turnover for some quick energy. Or if you're looking for something savory try a quiche, sandwich or cheese plate. The back of the shop is devoted to candy and novelty French items and souvenirs.

I visited this patisserie two days ago and ordered a pain au chocolat ($3.50) and large cappuccino ($5). There's a certain joy in something so simple as a freshly-baked flaky pastry with a hot coffee. For something a bit more substantial, tonight I'm having the prosciutto sandwich ($9.00) which is long enough to lay across two dessert plates. Served cold, the spicy meat with baby pickles and greens between a heavily crusted poppy seed french roll, I add my own generous amount of mayonnaise and mustard. Combined with an Orangina ($2.95) sparkling orange juice, it's satisfying enough to tide me over until 11pm when I would have to head over to the airport for a very-early morning flight home.

I wish the line to order would begin all the way at one of the counter rather than mid-way. It would be easier to choose and order a variety of items before heading to the cashier.

Cafe Belle Madeleine is open 6:30am-12am. Seating available inside the restaurant. Free Wi-Fi available but signs around the restaurant caution about using an unsecured internet source. The patisserie accepts special orders of cakes to celebrate special occasions.