Shakespeare and Company Cafe

★ 4.2 (1,077)$$ · Mid-range

Tucked next to the well-known bookstore, this compact cafe offers counter service with a handful of seats inside and out. The menu covers coffee and breakfast items, drawing travelers looking for a quiet pause during sightseeing. It tends to be less crowded than the bookstore itself, making it a relaxed spot to sit and people-watch.

✨ Reasons to go

1Sits directly beside the famed Shakespeare and Company bookstore
2Usually calmer and less crowded than the adjoining bookstore, good for people-watching

💡 Good to know

1Counter service can be slow when baristas get busy, so expect a short wait
2the cafe itself is usually less crowded than the adjoining bookstore.

⏱️ Typical visit

30 min

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

37 Rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris, France · Latin QuarterGoogle Apple

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Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"It is a great place to stop by and rest for a while during your trip. There was a wait at the bookstore, but the cafe was uncrowded. I had coffee and dessert, and they were delicious. It was nice that it was close to Notre Dame Cathedral."

— MJ Kim