Soft serve at La Combine
La Combine is tucked away in a small shop with yellow-framed windows on Rue de Lancry, and at first glance, it’s quite simple. The interior is minimal, almost bare – but the smell of freshly baked waffles drifting in from the back is absolutely mouthwatering.
source: La combine instagram
In front of me: two soft-serve machines and a small but interesting selection of flavors that apparently change weekly. Today’s menu:
Chocolate Sorbet
Buckwheat (Sarrasin)
Amaretto
Apricot
The woman behind the counter greets me with a warm smile. I go for Sarrasin – in a cone (which costs extra, but that’s fine). I pay €6 and get a generous portion.
Now, I’m usually not a big fan of soft ice cream – mostly because I’m a bit skeptical when it comes to hygiene in those machines and all the added air.
But let me tell you: Sarrasin is a winner. Deep, original flavor, not too sweet (which I really appreciate), and beautifully creamy – of course, it’s soft serve after all.
The waffle? Just super yummy – it honestly tasted like something my grandmother would make. Crispy at first, then rich and satisfying. You definitely are full after that!
Totally unique. Definitely 3 out of 3 – a true highlight.
I came back later in the week to try the Apricot, strawberry and sesame.
First impression: the color was beautiful – bright and inviting. The texture was super creamy from the first bite.
Flavor-wise, I personally would have wished for a bit more intensity from the apricot.
And wow, it was heavy! I honestly struggled to finish it – definitely one of the richer options on the menu.
2 out of 3
The strawberry sorbet was a real delight – I felt like I was biting into a fresh strawberry. Super fruity, intense in flavor, simply delicious. A small “but” perhaps: for my taste, it could have been just a bit creamier.
2 out of 3
Sesame (tahini), on the other hand, was a real discovery! Very original, barely sweet (which I personally love), with a wonderfully nutty sesame oil flavor. Not too overpowering, but clearly present – and beautifully creamy.
3 out of 3
Conclusion: 3 Cones!! I’ll definitely be coming back.
La Combine – named after la combinaison, the perfect combo of two friends (and flavors) that just work beautifully together.
Chloé is the chef behind the unique recipes, both ice creams and cones, while Elyse is the behind-the-scenes powerhouse who makes sure everything runs smoothly so you can enjoy fresh, high-quality soft serve every day.
Their mission? To serve artisanal soft ice cream made fresh every morning using only quality ingredients. They partner with @lezingam to source seasonal fruits from sustainable, local farms – no additives - nice!
La Combine opened its doors in summer 2024.
All in all, La Combine is a great spot for soft ice cream – creative, bold, and full of surprises.
I’ll definitely be back to try more, hoping for a few more 10s on my scale ;)
More Information about the vistit
Place: La combine (→ website)
Adresse: 44 rue de Lancry, 75010 Paris
Chef: Chloé
Date of visit: 07.06.2025 and 12.06.2025
My note: 3 (→And this means what?)
