The face of the Avenue des Champs-Élysées is constantly changing. The departure of historic names such as Fnac, the Disney Store andUGC Normandie, but also the arrival of prestigious names such as Polène and Carven , and soon the flagship and Hôtel Vuitton. Added to these changes is Bacha Coffee 's first luxury coffee lounge, immersing us in a veritable Moroccan palace. On Thursday April 17, we were the first to pass through the doors of this enormous 1,500 m2 space (not including the kitchens), which features no less than 5 lounges, a large sales area and a takeaway delicatessen counter.
Bacha Coffee, founded in 1910 in Marrakech, has chosen Paris to write a new chapter in its history. The Parisian flagship spans three floors in the heart of the Champs-Élysées, in a universe of assertive refinement, blending Moroccan geometric motifs, sculpted furniture, checkerboard floors and a vibrant palette of red ochre.
On the first floor, the masters of coffee guide us through a sumptuous boutique where over 200 references of 100% Arabica coffees from 35 countries are on offer. From the rare vintages of Yemen to the sweets of Hawaii, each bean is hand-roasted and available in bean, ground, individual filter or gift box form, all accompanied bytop-of-the-range accessories to sublimate the art of coffee.
The space also includes a takeaway counter offering hot or iced drinks, personalized to order, served with vanilla chantilly, a stick of raw sugar and a glass straw. A selection of sweet and savoury croissants, shaped daily in the traditional way, completes the gourmet offer.
The 100-seat café lounge, divided into 5 intimate areas each with a different decor, extends the experience. Here, you can savor traditional cuisine revisited with coffee, homemade pastries and refined viennoiseries, in a hushed atmosphere.
The coffees are prepared using the slow extraction method in splendid golden swan-neck coffeepots, prolonging the pleasure of a timeless ritual. It's served with a homemade chantilly cream and a Tahitian vanilla grinder to be added at your convenience, for even more gourmet pleasure.
Bacha Coffee Paris is open daily from 9:30am to 9pm. Breakfast is served from 9.30am to 12pm, followed by catering until 9pm. So you can enjoy your favorite coffee first thing in the morning, or take a gourmet break in the afternoon, or even enjoy a light dinner in an inspiring setting. The extended opening hours cater for strollers, visiting professionals and lovers of fine addresses on Paris's most iconic avenue.
The à la carte menu is distinguished by its generosity and refinement. Three breakfast formulas are available, from the most classic to the most generous, with scrambled eggs with truffles, sweet or savory croissants, pastries, fresh fruit juice and 100% Arabica coffee from a prestigious selection.
The day continues with an inventive savory menu: Wagyu beef French toast, Bacha club sandwiches, or Basque Country trout filet with Moroccan Sahara coffee beurre blanc. Vegetarians are also catered for, with saffron risotto and warm vegetables with truffle vinaigrette. For dessert or snacks, travel cakes, coffee puff pastry brioche, and candied lemon or pistachio cakes invite themselves to the table, always served with homemade chantilly and artisanal honeys. A wide range of pastries also await you at the counter and on the sideboards in the lounge.
The Paris opening is part of an ambitious international strategy for Bacha Coffee, already present in 12 major cities including Dubai, Doha, Seoul and Singapore. With over 60 countries served via their online store, the brand aims to be present in all major capitals by 2030. In Paris, it is launching a limited edition of 2,000 tins of I Love Paris Coffee, imagined by artist Mehdi Qotbi, with forest berry and wild walnut scents, in homage to Parisian strolls. The motif of this edition, inspired by Qotbi's work, celebrates the link between art and coffee.
Just as at Dar el Bacha in Marrakech, where the thinkers of the last century gathered to savor an intense Arabica, Bacha Coffee in Paris offers coffee in the atmosphere of a literary salon. A great address to try out for all those who want to taste an art of living that combines Moroccan heritage and Parisian elegance, between traditional craftsmanship and an immersive experience.
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Location
Bacha Coffee Paris - Champs-Elysées
26 Avenue des Champs-Élysées
75008 Paris 8
Official website
bachacoffee.com
