Please share with me recommendations for good cafes or restaurants in this area which will not break the bank. Merci.
What part of the 12th? It's relatively big. I like À la Biche au Bois on Avenue Ledru Rollin, L'Europeen across from Gare de Lyon, Amarante on Rue Biscornet near the opera house, and Le Baron Rouge near Marche Aligre for wine and oysters.
Here are three of my faves. And if you’re willing to cross the r. Fauborg St. Antoine into the 11th, you’ll be spoiled for choice.
Le Quincy on ave. Ledru Rollin (cash only)
Le Square Trousseau, with its beautiful Belle Epoche interior
L’Ebauchoir on the r. Citeaux