The city’s traditional cafes and bistros are staking out their cultural territory in an emerging duel against highly caffeinated upstarts serving up latte art.

Walnut Creek, California, is getting a brand-new French-inspired café with intriguing roots. Paris Baguette Café is a popular international chain that combines French pastries with a Korean flair.

French food culture (one-hour lunch breaks are quite common) is as famous as their cooking techniques. Aurelie notes that many of the well-travelled customers appreciate the café's timeless and ...