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I was part of a small group of businessmen visiting a nearby winery and we went to the Buffet for a quick lunch. The weather was good so all the diners were eating in the adjacent covered terrace. Service was fast, the menu consisted of small ‘chalk boards’ although there were additional ‘Plat du Jour’ described by the waiter. We chose a starter, main and dessert and a bottle of white Burgundy and a local Beaujolais Cote de Brouilly. Each of the courses was good but the desserts excelled, the Mousse au Chocolat, Coupe au Citron Meringue and the Pain Perdu all were delicious. The wine was good as was the coffee to finish.The setting was typically French village café with simple tables and chairs, cutlery was much used but classic Laguiole. Being outside on the terrace, people were allowed to smoke but only a few did. The largest table was interesting as it was round but its base was the remains of a trunk that presumable had once been a plane tree. It certainly was Buffet de la Gare although I am unaware if there was still actually a station in Belleville but the first speed train to pass by just behind the building made people jump and conversation was briefly stopped. Typically French, friendly and unpretentious, quick and easy and great value for money.