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Shakespeare and Company Cafe

Name: Shakespeare and Company Cafe
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.2

4.2 ·

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.

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Reasons to go

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

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Full description

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.

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Address

37 Rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris, France · Latin Quarter

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

30 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

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

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Reviews

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

1/5

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