While this is an "institution", Schmid remains thankfully a bit "off the beaten track" for many visitors to Paris. Pity for them. Their choucroute is the best in Paris. Full stop. They do an enormous take-out version for 1 that would feed a family, so careful of quantity! Otherwise the meats, quiches and tartes etc etc are all excellent. Great wines too. Next time you are near the Gare de L\Est sneak around the corner for a look in this wonderful shop.