Brasserie

Just wondering what the definition of a brasserie in France. We have them in Quebec, but only people of drinking age are allowed to enter. The food is usually very good and at a decent price...

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Brasserie is open to anyone i guess, as you can order coffee, tea, fuit juice as well as alcohol. Food is usually basic : omelette, sandwiches, fried eggs, sometimes lasagna.

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The Brasseries were introduced to Paris by the Alsacians fleeing the borders of the Franco Prussian war and coming to Paris where many of them set up shop brewing beer.

Today they are mostly historic establishments and are pretty much what you would call a restaurant in Canada.

Unlike Paris restaurants, Paris brasseries tend to offer service non-stop, providing hot meals throughout the day. Which is great for jet lagged travelers and those who just can%26#39;t wait until 8pm for dinner.

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I thought a %26#39;brasserie%26#39; generally served either seafood or Alsation type foods, and kept long hours... and you could get %26#39;just drinks%26#39; or order many other things off the carte as you wished, and they often focus on varieties of beer.

I think of a %26#39;cafe%26#39; as a place to get more simple food, quiche, salads, croque monsieur, etc...

but it does get confusing, especially if a brasserie calls itself %26#39;cafe%26#39; and so on. And I feel a bit %26#39;cheeky%26#39; contesting a Parisian member on this!

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For real confusion, I%26#39;ve been to places that say Restaurant AND Brasserie AND Cafe, all on the awning!