Not waiting around: Paris’s servers battle it out in revived Course des Cafés

Waiters carried in one hand a tray holding a coffee, croissant and glass of water during the 2km race

Ever complained about the slow service in a Paris cafe or restaurant? Your server may be able to get to your table quicker than they are letting on.

On Sunday, about 200 of the city's serving staff donned traditional aprons and white shirts to take part in the revived Course des Cafes (cafe race).