Terrace coffee shop guide

Maison Tonnerre, the coffee shop, bakery and brunch in Versailles where everything is homemade

Maison Tonnerre is a beautiful, discreet address hidden away on the rue des Deux Portes in Versailles. This gourmet coffee shop has been offering pastries, vintage cakes, Sunday brunch and homemade dishes for two years in the Yvelines region, with a healthy, authentic approach.

Carlota, the coffeeshop for brunches all week long, in the 9th arrondissement

On the corner of rue Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, Carlota delights the curious with lunchtime brunches, all-day coffeeshops and tapas-style dinners in the evening. A simple, gourmet address for a little sunshine on your plate.

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.

Ernestine Café, the cosy family coffee shop with children's play area, in the 18th arrondissement

Rue Joseph de Maistre, at the foot of the Butte Montmartre in the 18th arrondissement, welcomes you with a pastel-green façade, stamped "Ernestine Café": it's here that you'll discover a welcoming, family-run neighborhood café and canteen, offering a home-made menu at very affordable prices.

Manie Café, the 16th arrondissement's coffee shop for specialty coffees and pastries

Looking for a great cup of coffee in Paris's 16th arrondissement? Head for Manie, the coffee shop offering specialty coffees, matcha and ube lattes, accompanied by cakes, cookies and gourmet pastries by Alexis Beaufils.

Flocco, the tasty Italian terrace in the 17th arrondissement of Paris

For all those with a passion for Italy, the Flocco restaurant opens its doors to you every day, whether indoors or out, in a unique setting and warm atmosphere. From lunch to dinner, not forgetting aperitivo, enjoy an authentic Italian meal with homemade antipasti, pasta, secondi piatti, pizzas and dolci.

Café Paul Smith: the famous fashion designer takes over the Café Vert at Printemps Haussmann

Printemps Haussmann's Café Vert becomes Café Paul Smith! From March 20, 2023, the Grand Magasin's gourmet address will give carte blanche to the English fashion designer, who will inject his legendary British style into the coffee shop's decor, the pop-up's collector's items, and all the way down to the plate!

Journey, café-restaurant and brunch all day long

In the Sentier district, opposite NOIR Coffee Shop, the same team has opened Journey, a sleek and stylish café-restaurant where you can enjoy brunch at any time of day... but not only!

The AMI Paris terrace at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann: pop-up, ice-cream parlour & crêperie by Julien Sebbag

AMI Paris brings the French Touch to Galeries Lafayette Haussmann! From July 3 to September 2, 2024, the famous fashion label takes over the department store, from the windows to the rooftop with La Cabane AMI - ice cream parlour and crêperie - for an ultra-stylish tricolore experience!

Caphette, the Vietnamese coffee shop enchanting the 11th arrondissement

A new coffee shop, yes, but a Vietnamese coffee shop please! Any fans of cà phê sữa đá, pastries and Vietnamese dishes around? Let's head for Paris 11th to discover this gourmet café where you'll love to relax and unwind.

Trombone, the neighborhood coffee shop nugget in the 20th arrondissement.

Trombone is the name of the super cool Coffee Shop that has opened its doors in the 20th arrondissement of Paris. Conceived as a place to bring all publics together, Trombone aims to be as welcoming as possible. Specialty coffees, gourmet lattes, ice tea, cookies and a great selection of home-made sandwiches - you're going to love it.

Treize au Jardin, the hybrid tea salon just a stone's throw from the Jardin du Luxembourg

How about a gourmet tearoom a stone's throw from the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris? We take you to Treize au Jardin, a picturesque address where you can enjoy sweet and savoury treats concocted from organic produce.

Pingwoo, the restaurant - coffee and flowery brunch with crunchy cat lattes

Pingwoo is the name of a charming little coffee shop worth trying out. A cafe-canteen with a weekend brunch, this flowery place offers real home-style fusion cuisine and gourmet pastries, accompanied by its famous cat lattes.

Le Petit Cormier, a friendly café with a lovely green terrace, in Montigny-sur-Loing (77)

In Seine-et-Marne, if you take the Transilien R line into the département, you'll soon come across Montigny-sur-Loing, a charming village on the banks of the Loing, where you'll also find a lovely café, Le Petit Cormier.

Auburn, the gourmet coffee-shop and its quiet terrace nestled in a confidential square in Paris

Auburn is the place to go to enjoy gourmet, simple, healthy cuisine based on the finest produce, as well as fine coffees and teas, all in a relaxing setting on a quiet square in the middle of Paris's bustling Haussmann district. We take you inside this elegant coffee-shop where you'll feel right at home.

Le Bar Perché: a literary bar & terrace with a view rises to the 7th floor of Printemps Haussmann

Printemps Haussmann continues to surprise us with the opening of the Bar Perché, a hot new literary spot where you can relax and enjoy a good cup of coffee accompanied by delicacies. A veritable cocoon for book lovers and unusual addresses, it's the perfect place to nibble on a snack throughout the day, or to enjoy the terrace with its privileged view of the Eiffel Tower.

Parenthèse Brunch, the inexpensive, gourmet brunch all week long

Parenthèse Brunch is a gourmet café dedicated exclusively to brunch, to be enjoyed all week long. Head to the 10th arrondissement of Paris to discover this affordable and generous offering.

La Terrasse, the new crazy pastry spot by Philippe Conticini and Jeffrey Cagnes

La Terrasse is the name of the spot that brings together two great names in French pastry: Philippe Conticini and Jeffrey Cagnes. Head for the Place Dauphine in the 1st arrondissement to enjoy the sunny days, on the terrace of course.

Discover the Café-salon de thé Rose Bakery and its verdant terrace at the Musée de la Vie Romantique

The Café-salon de thé Rose Bakery at the Musée de la Vie Romantique is the hidden nugget that welcomes you to a green, soothing setting with a superb terrace. Available all year round, in the garden and the greenhouse, it's the place to be for lunch or a sweet break.

Rose Bakery at the Maison de Balzac, the café-tea room and terrace in a bucolic garden

A confidential coffee shop tucked away in the hidden, leafy garden of the Maison de Balzac, here's something to tempt us. With its all-organic, homemade menu, luminous setting overlooking a relaxing garden and Eiffel Tower view, it's hard not to be seduced.