Papillon is at once bakery-café and restaurant, with an in-house bakery as its beating heart. During the day it revolves around coffee, viennoiserie and bread from its own oven; from noon the menu shifts towards brunch and lunch, and in the evening you get restaurant dishes in a casual setting. This hybrid setup - from "oven to table" - makes it a place you can go all day, without the atmosphere tilting toward stiff or formal.
Papillon is a community center for foodies. The space is large and bright, with plenty of room for duos as well as groups; the terrace catches the northern lights and makes a weekday brunch as tempting as a long weekend break. The communication sets the tone: bakery-café from 08:00 a.m., continuing toward dinner, with wide opening hours that extend into the evening. Convenient for those who want to linger after work or have a late glass of wine.
In terms of style, Papillon opts for modern comfort: recognizable combinations, precisely executed, and cuisine that stays lighthearted by day and turns out a little richer at night. In reviews and food feeds, the in-house viennoiserie, the homemade bread and the all-day character mentioned again and again - exactly the mix that has made Noord so attractive in recent years: a creative neighborhood where good coffee and a serious evening menu effortlessly intersect.
"First the smell of the bakery, then a table that stays - Papillon is just right from early to late."
The location on the Poppy Road, the purview of creators, studios and new addresses, contribute to the picture. Papillon has a rhythm that suits the neighborhood: open early, flexible in between, relaxed in the evening. It's a practical base for breakfast before you catch ferry, a lunch date between North appointments, or an evening that starts slowly with bread and olive oil and ends with something beautiful from the oven.
Those who want to sum up Papillon in one sentence: a generous day business that becomes a restaurant by itself in the evening, with the bakery as a quality anchor. It feels private and accessible - exactly the kind of address North likes to adopt and pass on.