What could be more comforting than walking through the door of a coffee shop, breathing in the delicious aroma of coffee wafting from behind the counter, and curling up in a cozy armchair once you've ordered and been served your holy grail? In Paris, the number of cafés and coffee shopsis exploding, on both the Right Bank and the Left Bank, in affluent neighborhoods and working-class neighborhoods alike.
We go there to start the day off on the right foot, or to get the little boost we need to finish that pesky file that's been sitting on our desk for days. And then we take advantage of our visit to enjoy a little pastry ora piece of brioche, the perfect accompaniment to our espresso, or for those with a sweet tooth, our latte with plant-based milk.
In short, as you can see, whether you like it strong or weak, black or with milk, accompanied by a sweet treat or not, there is bound to be a coffee for every Parisian. So, to help you find the best caffeine-filled spots in the capital without further delay, follow our themed guides to cafés and coffee shops in Paris!
10 cafés and coffee shops you absolutely must discover in Paris
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New cafés and coffee shops in Paris: our top picks
In Paris, new cafés and coffee shops are popping up with stylish decor, specialty coffee, and a warm atmosphere. Perfect for a gourmet, study, or inspirational break. [Read more]
The legendary restaurants and cafés of artistic and literary Paris, historic addresses
Immerse yourself in the Paris of yesteryear, discovering the mythical and historic restaurants, bistros and cafés where artists, authors and intellectuals met. [Read more]
Unusual cafés and coffee shops in Paris, our favorite original spots
In Paris, some cafés and coffee shops stand out from the crowd with their surprising decor, original concepts, and creative menus. They're ideal for an unusual break, combining curiosity and caffeine. [Read more]
Cozy cafés and coffee shops in Paris, our favorite hidden gems
As soon as the cold weather sets in in Paris, the search for cozy cafés and other cozy coffee shops begins again. Here are the best places for maximum comfort! [Read more]
Vegan and vegetarian cafés and coffee shops in Paris: our top picks
In Paris, vegan and vegetarian cafés and coffee shops combine plant-based flavors with high-quality coffee. These committed, gourmet establishments are perfect for a responsible break. [Read more]
Cafés and coffee shops for families in Paris: our top picks for places to go with children
Want to have a coffee in a place where children are not considered persona non grata? Head to the cafés and coffee shops in Paris where families are welcome! [Read more]
Cafés, coffee shops, and cat bars in Paris: our favorite feline spots
In Paris, cat cafés offer a haven of tranquility. With hot drinks, comfortable armchairs, and cats roaming freely, these cafés invite you to relax in a peaceful atmosphere. [Read more]
Dog-friendly restaurants and cafés in Paris, our best addresses for dogs and their owners
In Paris, as elsewhere, dog-friendly cafés and restaurants are becoming increasingly popular. These good addresses offer a warm welcome to dogs and a gourmet treat for their owners, for a convivial moment to share. [Read more]
Literary cafés and coffee shops in Paris: our top picks for reading and eating
Are you a lover of literature and food? Head to Paris's literary cafés, coffee shops, and tea rooms, where you can enjoy enriching reading material and high-quality treats. [Read more]
Paris's most kawaii restaurants and cafés, addresses with a manga atmosphere
If you want to immerse yourself in manga culture, here are the best addresses for kawaii restaurants and cafés in Paris! [Read more]
Ceramic cafés in Paris and Île-de-France, our top DIY addresses
They are popping up more and more in the Île-de-France region and the capital: ceramic cafés are the ideal place to create something with your own hands in the cozy atmosphere of a café. [Read more]
Cafés and coffee shops with creative workshops in Paris, combining relaxation and artistic activities
Halfway between a coffee shop and a DIY workshop, Paris's creative cafés offer a unique setting for sipping a hot drink while exploring your artistic side. A friendly interlude where you can create something with your own hands and leave with your creation. [Read more]
Artistic restaurants and cafés in Paris, our best addresses for combining cuisine and culture
For an experience combining cuisine and culture, discover our top addresses for artistic cafés and restaurants in Paris! [Read more]
Cafés and restaurants from Paris's luxury fashion and haute couture brands—our top recommendations
Paris, capital of fashion .... and gastronomy! These seductive qualities combine to create chic, gourmet addresses run by trendy chefs, flattering fashionistas and other lovers of French art de vivre. Discover our guide to designer cafés and restaurants, the ultimate accessories to the world of luxury brands. [Read more]
Parisian cafés listed as Historic Monuments, addresses of the Paris of yesteryear
To discover pieces of Paris's past, meet for a hot drink or pastry in one of Paris's listed cafés. [Read more]
Cafés and coffee shops with Wi-Fi for working in Paris: our top picks
Looking for a café with Wi-Fi so you can work in Paris? Green spaces, gourmet coffee shops, quiet little cafés... Here are some great places to work in comfort. [Read more]
Coworking spaces, cafes, and coffee shops where you can telework in Paris: our top picks
Need a cozy place in Paris where you can telework while enjoying a delicious treat? Cafés with Wi-Fi and coworking spaces await you in the capital! [Read more]
Coworking cafés with terraces for teleworking in the sun in Paris: our top picks
Want to telework in the sun? For those who don't want to stay cooped up indoors when the weather is nice, here are some coworking spots in Paris and the inner suburbs where you can telework on the terrace. [Read more]
Cafés and coffee shops with terraces in Paris, our top picks
Want to treat yourself to a moment on a terrace, coffee in hand? Discover some lovely places to sit and enjoy an excellent cup of coffee. [Read more]
Where can you drink a coffee for €1 in Paris? A map of the best cheap places
Looking for a place to enjoy a coffee for just €1 in Paris? Here are the best addresses! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
HYGGE Paris: the 9th arrondissement coffee shop dedicated to all things hot chocolate
Sponsored - Discover HYGGE Paris, a cozy yet upscale coffee shop just a short stroll from Galeries Lafayette in the 9th arrondissement. Specializing in crafted, comforting homemade hot chocolates, it’s the perfect spot to unwind and indulge. [Read more]
Café Lacoste: the trendy tennis-inspired coffee spot just steps from the Champs-Élysées
A stylish new sport-chic café is making its way to Paris! Starting February 5, 2026, Café Lacoste will open its doors in the 8th arrondissement, just a stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées. The establishment will offer all-day dining options in a décor inspired by the world of tennis. [Read more]
Proost Paris 11th: the must-visit coffee shop near Rue de la Madeleine
Want to taste artisanal madeleines in Paris's 11th arrondissement? Head to Proost, a gourmet coffee shop on Rue Popincourt, a veritable Parisian temple to the madeleine. This cozy spot offers original homemade creations to enjoy with a good specialty coffee. Check out our review and impressions of this sweet spot in the 11th! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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... [Read more]
Hera Club: a women's fitness studio in the 16th arrondissement that combines California Barre with a designer coffee shop
In the 16th arrondissement of Paris, Hera Club welcomes Parisian women looking for classes to tone, lengthen and sculpt their figure without too much cardio. Thanks to the California Barre method, a blend of pilates, yoga and fitness, the effort is intense but accessible to all, in this modern studio nestled in a small coffee shop. [Read more]
Feyma: a family-run Mediterranean canteen, part delicatessen, part coffee shop in the 18th arrondissement
Part Mediterranean cuisine, part friendly coffee shop, Feyma is the 18th arrondissement's warm and welcoming cantine, where you can enjoy generous, homemade dishes from a smiling family who pass on their culinary heritage every day. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Lancaster Le Café: the couture coffee shop with specialty coffees, matcha and homemade pastries
A new gourmet stopover in Paris: Lancaster Le Café has set up shop just a stone's throw from the Palais Royal, bringing the coffee shop up to couture standards. Specialty coffees, exceptional matcha, refined teas and homemade pastries parade like "must-haves" on every table from Tuesday to Sunday. [Read more]
The magic of Paris, a gourmet, homemade brunch next to the Eiffel Tower
Just a few minutes' walk from the Eiffel Tower, La Magie de Paris offers a gourmet brunch, served every day except Wednesday. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Anbassa, the coffee-shop with specialty coffees under a 1930s dome in Pantin
Anbassa is the perfect address for coffee aficionados in Pantin, just outside Paris. Here, you'll discover a coffee roaster in a luminous, historic setting, with a sublime 1930s cupola that lets in the daylight. A great spot for a coffee break or for coworking! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Pas Cher, the cheapest burger and coffeeshop in the 10th arrondissement
In the heart of the Saint-Martin covered market, Pas Cher is as simple as its title: a counter, homemade burgers served with a smile, all at mini prices. And that's all there is to it. [Read more]
Slowe Wellness House, the wellness studio with fitness classes and coffeeshop, in the 10th arrondissement
On Rue d'Enghien, Slowe is a must-see wellness address. Combining sport, coffeeshop and alternative medicine, we tested this beautiful Parisian address for you. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Find the location of all these places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
Paris for coffee lovers: Our best addresses and tips
Here are the best addresses and tips in Paris for coffee lovers! [Read more]
Paris for coffee lovers: Our best addresses and tips
