The 10362 French Café unfolds over nine numbered bags and takes about three hours to assemble, mixing sideways pavement, off-grid geometry and—thanks to all printed parts—an uninterrupted build flow that seasoned fans will enjoy. Light-nougat walls, sand-green window frames and peach Art-Nouveau arches capture an unmistakably Parisian mood, while printed windows and a chalkboard sign add polish. Its shallow “bookshelf-depth” footprint looks great from the front but leaves the back open and un-detailed, and the scale floats between minifigure and Architecture, making this a décor piece first and a play set second. Advanced techniques, a vibrant palette, solid price-per-piece value and the absence of stickers work in its favour; on the flip side, the exposed white flex-tube above the main arch, the lack of minifigures and a bare rear façade may leave some builders wanting more for the money. Overall, if you want Paris on a shelf in a single evening’s build, this set delivers; if you expect full interiors or minifig play, look elsewhere.