Café on the Left Bank: choosing between 2 Paris icons

[Tripatini]

Just a block apart on Boulevard Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the City of Light, a pair of iconic and rival cafés, Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots, have been iconic fixtures of the Latin Quarter since the late 19th century. But is there any real reason to say one is somehow "better" than the other? I decided to pick my own allegiance on my last visit to Paris, and this... keep reading

 

[Candice Sabatini]

I like both places and generally make my choice based on who's got a table spot that I want.  When both have tables available, I prefer Café de Flore. I like their food a little better.

 

The intro to the this piece stated that they were located in the Latin Quarter, which isn't true.  They're located in the 6th, in the St. Germain des Pres area.  The Latin Quarter is in the 5th, with Blvd St. Michel, being the main street.