The Hyatt Regency Etoile hotel asked me if I’d like to indulge in their Sunday brunch, so of course I said “oui”! Located on the ground floor of the chic tower at Porte Maillot is their hotel restaurant.

The location is ultra chic, but the decorum could use a post-90’s update. Although they have a great little terrace good for the warm weather seasons and the restaurant is rather spacious. I actually felt like I was in an American type hotel… Oh wait, isn’t the Hyatt American! Well, that would explain it.

Chéri and I headed over there a couple weeks ago on a Sunday early in the afternoon. And boy did we get to indulge! A complete buffetbar with everything from fresh sliced ham to fresh vegetables, cheeses, squeezed fruit juices, focaccia bread, eggs, sausages…

All this available for the first course. And believe me I had to restrain myself so I could save room for the burger I ordered as my second course! A nice juicy burger with fries was the perfect way to indulge. They do a theme every month, September was themed…”meat”… yep. Uh so that’s why I got the burger, let’s just use that excuse.

I topped it off with a fresh fruit salad for dessert, and a coffee for digestion… but only after I oggled all the creamy pies and tarts that tempted me.

What & When : Brunch at the Hyatt Regency Etoile Hotel in Paris 75017; Saturday and Sunday 12-3pm

How much : ~38 euros

What I liked best : The dessert choices (even though I didn’t indulge, just the eye candy was delightful!)

Why go? : For an American style buffet (Uber plentiful) and American style service (very attentive).