Coffee shop insolite guide

Le Pont Traversé, the cozy coffee shop with its historic façade, is reinventing itself.

Le Pont Traversé, that’s the name of this delicious coffee shop with a historic façade that treats us in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, just steps from the Luxembourg Gardens. After a change in ownership and chef, we headed back to rediscover this spot, which continues to delight gluten-free diners—and more.

Coupi bar, a must-visit café - banh mi in Paris's 13th arrondissement

A solid coffee, an excellent banh mi—what more could you ask for? Head to Coupi bar, the spot perfectly placed right at the Porte d’Ivry metro exit, delighting discerning fans of Vietnamese sandwiches. All that, washed down with a good latte, and we’re sold.

Kumquat Café, the go-to coffee shop with Asian-inspired vibes in the 11th arrondissement.

On Rue Saint-Maur in the 11th arrondissement, chef Yin-Line Chea has opened her first establishment: a cozy coffee shop that blends specialty coffees, indulgent breakfasts, and signature drinks with Asian influences.

Salted Boy: Paris’ salted-bread pop-up lands in the Marais

Salted Bread, Salted Boy style, lands in the Marais for its first pop-up on 18 and 19 April 2026, on Rue du Temple in the 3rd arrondissement. On the menu: ultra-buttery buns, dippable creams, and signature drinks. We’ve tried them, and we’re hooked!

Cone, the Saint-Michel counter serving coffee- and chocolate-flavored ice cream cones

Cone, that’s the name of this tiny coffee counter in Paris’s 6th arrondissement, just outside the Saint-Germain-des-Prés metro exit, where you can sip a cappuccino or hot chocolate from an artisanal cone. We tried it, and here’s the full story.

Jana Coffee Club: Canned coffee and matchas with oriental flavors near Montorgueil

In Montorgueil, Jana Coffee Club is shaking up the Parisian coffee scene and bringing a touch of the Orient to the 2nd arrondissement. Here, matcha and coffee are beautifully complemented with dates, saffron, or pistachio, all served in eye-catching sealed cans right before your eyes.

Moringa Rituals: Delicious drinks and workshops to explore a unique Parisian alternative to matcha

Forget matcha: the latest health craze is called moringa, and it's making its mark in the heart of the 17th arrondissement, just a stone's throw from Saint-Lazare station. Through Moringa Rituals, embrace this ancient plant with countless benefits. Whether you're savoring refreshing drinks made with fresh fruit or joining friendly cooking workshops, discover how this "superfood" is becoming a everyday staple.

Maison Phê, the Vietnamese coffee shop in the Marais serving exceptional brews

In the heart of the Marais, in Paris’s 4th arrondissement, Maison Phê serves up rare Vietnamese coffees you won’t find anywhere else—like the elusive Liberica or locally sourced Vietnamese matcha. We went to check out this buzzing new spot that’s attracting a steady stream of visitors.

Les Artizans: a charming coffee shop serving indulgent plant-based pastries, complete with a florist in the 6th arrondissement

A fusion of coffee aromas and the scent of tulips, that's the winning formula at Artizans. This poetic, hybrid coffee shop tucked away in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés offers a floral-inspired menu that extends even to its sophisticated, plant-based pastries — the perfect spot for a charming and indulgent escape.

Bonne Montmartre: France's first Norwegian coffee shop opens its doors in Paris

The first Norwegian coffee shop in Paris, Bonne, has opened its doors in the 18th arrondissement near Montmartre. It invites visitors to indulge in Nordic cuisine with Norwegian pastries and specialty coffees straight from Oslo. We went to explore this hidden gem that’s full of charm.

Kahio Paris: the café-florist and deco concept store a stone's throw from Place des Vosges

In the trendy Marais district, a new spot is making a name for itself: Kahio. Opened in 2023 by Kahina and Alessio, this café-florist-deco concept store has become a must! From weekday snacks and lunches to weekend brunches, the coffee shop offers colorful, aesthetic and well-balanced dishes, to be enjoyed amongst a myriad of decorative objects from Italy. The neighboring florist offers a fine selection of seasonal flowers.

CRUMBLES: the coffee shop dedicated to delicious homemade and custom-made crumbles in the 9th arrondissement.

Not far from Montmartre, a coffee shop puts homemade crumble at the center of its menu with French and seasonal recipes. In this cozy crumble bar, you can create your own comforting, tailor-made dessert to eat in or take away from a selection of compotes, pastries, and gourmet toppings.

Crea'Café: the creative coffee shop for 100% painting workshops opposite Père-Lachaise cemetery.

A stone's throw from the Père-Lachaise cemetery, a creative coffee shop has taken up residence: the Créa'Café. Designed by Louise, this hybrid space, part painting studio and part cozy lounge with retro vibes, invites you to let go, paintbrush in hand, whether on canvas or fabric, for a 2.5-hour session accompanied by a drink.

Hoso Basque: the Japanese cheesecake coffee shop that's creating a buzz in Paris

We're off to the Marais to discover Hoso Basque, a gourmet spot that revisits the famous Basque cheesecake in Japanese style, with an ultra-melting texture and original flavors. Open since July 2025, this coffee shop on rue Saint-Antoine also offers gourmet lattes. We tested it and tell you all about it...

Latte Club, the new seventies coffee shop Paris 12e

We're off to discover Latte Club, a new coffee shop in Paris's 12th arrondissement, with a distinctly Seventies ambience. Located on rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, it offers gourmet coffee specialties accompanied by sweet treats.

Le Chat-Rivari Café: the cosy vegan café where you can adopt a cat in the 13th arrondissement

A new spot for cat lovers! In the 13th arrondissement, the Chat-Rivari Café welcomes you to its cozy nest for a gourmet, plant-based snack, surrounded by adorable cats that you can adopt if you fall in love.

Kind Yoga: yoga classes for all levels and a coffee shop in the heart of Paris

Kind Yoga offers classes accessible to all, in a bright, soothing studio in the heart of Paris. Before or after the class, a coffee shop invites you to extend the experience.

Café Longchamp: the trendy new gourmet pop-up in Paris's Marais district

Longchamp opens its very first ephemeral café in the heart of the Marais, from June 6 to September 2, 2025. Nestled on rue Vieille du Temple, Café Longchamp distills craftsmanship, style and sweet treats around the clock. A fashion and mocha break to be discovered in the 4th arrondissement of Paris!

Gutea, the creative spot to paint on figurines while sipping bubble tea, in the 13th arrondissement.

In the Glacière district of the 13th arrondissement, Gutea invites you to relax in a café-style setting, with a creative workshop.

Le Café des Rêves at the Grand Hôtel des Rêves: a café and its secret garden in a theatrical setting

Le Café des Rêves opens its doors on May 26, 2025 at the Grand Hôtel des Rêves. An ephemeral café in the heart of a show setting, where you can take a sweet break, or curl up to telework, in an 18th-century building hiding a charming secret garden.