Do you like coffee? You won’t die of thirst in Paris! The city is blessed with some of the best addresses in the world (yes, we can say that!). A café hidden in an abbey, a coffee-shop surrounded by books… Paris is brimming with incredible cafés, perfect for a gourmet break or a studious morning. From a tight espresso to a smooth latte, here’s our selection of the capital’s best cafés not to be missed (some of which are still very secret…).
Merci’s Used Book Café, the most beautiful bookshop-café in Paris (and the world)
Nestled in the 3ᵉ arrondissement, this address has been voted one of the most beautiful café-librairies in Paris. Surrounded by thousands of second-hand books, you can enjoy a coffee, breakfast or even brunch here . A real nugget for lovers of reading and coffee!
Location: 111 Bd Beaumarchais, 75003 Paris
Opening hours: 10am – 7pm, Monday to Sunday
Café des Bernardins: a historic haven of peace
Located in the Collège des Bernardins, this historically charming café promises a unique coffee break. Before it was a café, it was a meeting place for European Cistercian monks. Quiet, atypical and splendid: the perfect setting for a timeless moment.
📍 Location: 20, rue de Poissy, 75005 Paris
🕒 Times: 10:30am – 5:30pm (lunch 12:30pm – 2:30pm)
🎟️ Price: Free admission
Kawa: a world-renowned coffee shop
This cozy little café has been voted one of the best coffee shops in the world. And in real life? We understand why! Kawa selects its beans directly from the growers. Colombia, Ethiopia, Peru, Kenya… get ready to travel with every sip.
📍 Location: 46 rue Tiquetonne 75002 Paris
Bonjour Jacob, coffee and magazines
At first glance, this cutting-edge coffee shop in the 10ᵉ arrondissement can be scary, as it seems to cater exclusively to a clientele of connoisseurs. But behind its chic facade and thousands of stylish magazines, which are of course available for purchase, lies an ultra-chic address, where you’re served excellent coffee as if you were a long-time regular. The quality is top-notch, and the sweets are excellent (with a special mention for the cookie-brownie, which almost melts in your mouth). What’s more, the baristas are really nice (and we’re not just saying that because we’re regulars…). In short, go for it!
📍 Location: 28 Rue Yves Toudic 75010 Paris
Verlet, the oldest coffee roastery in Paris
For 140 years, this café has been delighting the whole of Paris! Verlet was the first to have the audacity to roast and serve coffee origin by origin. Even today, the roasting plant behind the Palais-Royal gardens continues to transform each coffee bean into a drop of happiness… We go there to enjoy coffee at any time of the day, and to savour some very good French pastries.
Location :256, Rue Saint Honoré, Paris, France 75001
Lomi, the artisan coffee roaster since 2010
Lomi selects and roasts the finest green coffees from around the world to guarantee a unique experience. In its cosy café, you can take the time to enjoy a cup on the spot and extend the pleasure at home. A great address, perfect for fighting the gloom!
Location: 3 ter Rue Marcadet, 75018 Paris
Cuvée Noire: café frappé and gourmandise
Electric blue frontage, divine café frappé and banana bread to die for… This address is just perfect for those days when you don’t have time to relax, but simply want to treat yourself.
📍 Location: 96, rue Saint-Lazare, 75009 Paris
Blondie, a cosy coffee shop
This superb address in the 9th arrondissement offers great coffee to eat in or take away. The beans are lovingly roasted in the store to reveal their full aroma. If you’re feeling peckish, we recommend the house cookies. A real treat!
Location: 40 Rue Saint-Georges, 75009 Paris
Cœur Épicerie: a friendly neighborhood café
This pretty neighborhood coffee shop was born of the love of Léa and Andrés. And it’s just as adorable and comforting as they are! You’ll enjoy exceptional Colombian coffee, and small pastries perfect for a snack. A really cool place, where you can read and work in total relaxation!
Location: 18 Rue du Général Guilhem, 75011 Paris