Best Cafes in Paris
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From the classic Le petit grain and Les Deux Magots, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.5 · 253 reviews
Discover Le Petit Grain, a modern grab-and-go bakery loved by Paris regulars. Grab a fresh croissant or pain au chocolat, a breakfast sandwich, and a high-end juice for a quick, quality coffee break.
★ 4.2 · 12,038 reviews
Step into Les Deux Magots, the storied Left Bank café once favored by Sartre, Beauvoir and Picasso. Settle into red Moleskine banquettes or the terrace for hot chocolate, tarte tatin, or weekend brunch served Saturdays through public holidays.
★ 3.9 · 14,318 reviews
Step into Café de Flore, the Saint-Germain-des-Prés institution beloved by writers and thinkers. Settle in for coffee, breakfast, or classic café fare amid the literary atmosphere that still hosts the annual Prix de Flore award.
★ 4.0 · 1,493 reviews
Discover Cafe Kitsune, the minimalist coffee spot near the Palais Royal gardens. Sip specialty coffee or matcha in a sleek, design-conscious setting, then browse branded beans and merchandise before heading back out to shop.
★ 3.9 · 10,758 reviews
Start your morning at Carette, a chic classic Parisian café. Sip velvety hot chocolate with a fresh butter croissant amid a lively setting, queue moving quickly if you catch one.
★ 4.3 · 18,719 reviews
Step into Angelina, the storied Rue de Rivoli tea room loved since its founding. Sip the famously rich hot chocolate and savor classics like the Mont Blanc or mille-feuille amid an elegant, bustling setting.
★ 4.3 · 2,312 reviews
Discover Coutume Cafe, a specialty roaster's outpost near Sèvres-Babylone. Sip expertly brewed espresso or filter coffee and pair it with a seasonal brunch or lunch dish in a relaxed 7th arrondissement setting.
★ 4.3 · 7,616 reviews
Settle in at Café de la Paix, a Parisian institution facing the Opéra Garnier since 1862. Sip coffee or savor French classics like sole and onion gratin beneath the classified Napoleon III décor, or linger over pastries on the terrace.
★ 4.3 · 3,704 reviews
Discover Le Pavillon des Canaux, a quirky canal-side house where every room feels like someone's living space. Settle in downstairs for homemade dishes and natural wines, or head upstairs for coffee and homemade pastries by the glass roof.
★ 4.7 · 1,641 reviews
Step into Le Peloton Café, a cycling-themed hideaway in the heart of the Marais. Sip expertly brewed espresso alongside fresh pastries while soaking in the bike memorabilia lining the walls.
★ 4.4 · 964 reviews
Discover Good News Coffee Shop, a neighborhood favorite in Vaugirard. Settle in for a well-executed brunch and coffee served by friendly, attentive staff, and expect a wait worth having on weekends.
★ 4.3 · 3,324 reviews
Step into Le Loir in the Teapot, a Marais tea room set inside a former print shop. Sip coffee and dig into homemade breakfast, brunch or afternoon tea among vintage posters and Alice in Wonderland murals.
★ 4.2 · 1,077 reviews
Discover the small cafe tucked beside the iconic Shakespeare and Company bookstore. Grab a coffee and light breakfast bite, then settle into a seat inside or out for a relaxed pause and some people-watching.
★ 4.4 · 996 reviews
Discover Ten Belles 10, a compact coffee shop steps from Canal St Martin. Grab an espresso or macchiato with a cookie or light breakfast, and settle into a cozy spot upstairs, downstairs, or outside.
★ 4.3 · 1,046 reviews
Discover La Fontaine de Belleville, a corner café-bistrot with a relaxed, neighborhood feel. Settle in for coffee or a Whisky Sour, then enjoy French classics like a cured meats and cheese planche or an afternoon croque monsieur.
★ 4.3 · 1,898 reviews
Discover KB Cafeshop, a specialty coffee spot from KB Coffee Roasters in the 9th arrondissement. Sip single-origin coffees from Colombia, Peru, or Burundi with breakfast, and browse coffee-related books and merchandise while you're there.
★ 4.6 · 678 reviews
Step into Boot Café, a tiny Marais coffee stop set inside a former shoemaker's workshop. Sip espresso and homemade cookies to soft jazz in a cozy, worn-in space perfect for a quiet break.
★ 3.9 · 5,993 reviews
Grab a familiar coffee break steps from the Palais Garnier. Settle into the seating area for espresso drinks, frappuccinos, or pastries, or hop online with free Wi-Fi before continuing your sightseeing.
★ 4.2 · 3,040 reviews
Discover Cafe Charlot, a corner brasserie on rue de Bretagne in the Marais. Settle onto the terrace for breakfast, coffee, or a full meal any time between 7am and 2am, with a bilingual menu and cocktails on hand.
★ 4.3 · 1,797 reviews
Discover Cafe Verlet, a Parisian coffee roaster dating back to 1880 near the Palais Royal. Sip single-origin coffees or blended teas alongside breakfast fare in the historic tasting salon, then browse beans, teas, and chocolates to take home.
★ 3.8 · 12,156 reviews
Discover Cafe Marly, an elegant brasserie tucked beneath the Louvre's arcades. Settle onto the terrace facing the glass Pyramid and enjoy anything from morning pastries to brasserie classics in a refined, unhurried setting.
★ 4.4 · 3,693 reviews
Discover Le Cafeotheque de Paris, a specialty coffee house roasting its own beans since 2005. Sip coffee sourced from origins like Guatemala, join a tasting workshop, and pick up freshly roasted beans by weight to take home.
★ 4.4 · 1,048 reviews
Discover Lomi, a specialty coffee roastery and shop tucked in the 18th arrondissement. Sip carefully brewed espresso drinks and breakfast fare while browsing a boutique that doubles as a coffee school focused on sourcing and quality.
★ 4.7 · 7,354 reviews
Discover Holybelly, a lively all-day breakfast spot in Paris's 10th arrondissement. Dig into pancakes, eggs, and sides, or try the daily-changing specials in a buzzing 100-seat dine-in space.
★ 4.3 · 7,219 reviews
Discover Le Café des Chats, a cozy tea salon in the 11th arrondissement. Sip tea and enjoy homemade dishes while a dozen rescued cats wander freely around your table.
★ 4.2 · 16,432 reviews
Step into Ladurée's Champs-Élysées boutique for a true Parisian coffee break. Browse colorful macarons, pastries, and gift boxes, or settle into the refined tea room decor for a treat on the spot.
★ 4.3 · 1,889 reviews
Discover Motors Coffee, a handy pastry stop just off Rue des Halles near the Louvre. Pause for a well-liked Basque cake and a solid espresso before continuing through the 1st arrondissement.
★ 4.7 · 523 reviews
Discover L'Arbre à Café, a small-batch roaster tucked into Rue du Nil's food-shop cluster in Sentier. Sip expertly pulled espresso or cappuccino and see why coffee enthusiasts near the Bourse make the detour.
★ 4.3 · 649 reviews
Discover Inform Café, a design-conscious spot near Batignolles. Settle into comfortable seating for a relaxed work session with your laptop or book, away from the busier tourist circuit.
★ 4.7 · 1,497 reviews
Discover O Coffee, a low-key neighborhood café tucked into Vaugirard. Settle in for a calm coffee break with attentive service, an easy stop even on busy public holidays.
Paris · 🥐 Breakfast
Le petit grain
1h15
Les Deux Magots
Café de Flore
Paris · ☕ Coffeebreak
Cafe Kitsune
30 min
Carette
Angelina
Coutume Cafe
Cafe de la Paix
Le Pavillon des Canaux
Le Peloton Café
Good News Coffee Shop
Le Loir in the Teapot
Shakespeare and Company Cafe
Ten Belles 10
La Fontaine de Belleville
KB CafeShop
Boot Cafe
Starbucks - 3 Boulevard des Capucines
15 min
Cafe Charlot
Cafe Verlet
Cafe Marly
Le Cafeotheque de Paris
Lomi
Holybelly
Le Cafe des Chats
La Durée - Champs Élysées
Motors Coffee
L'Arbre à Café
Inform Café
O Coffee
