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
From trendy cafés to cozy coffee shops, Paris is full of great places to sip an excellent coffee. Discover our top 10 coffee shops to try for a successful coffee break. [Read more]
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]
Kid-friendly cafés in Paris: our best spots to visit with kids
Having a coffee with kids without feeling like you’re getting in anyone’s way is possible in Paris. Several spots warmly welcome families, with a relaxed vibe, kid-friendly spaces, or simply a genuine sense of hospitality. [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]
Les Anémones: a buzzing late-night bar with cocktails and a coffee shop in Parmentier
Les Anémones is a brasserie in Paris’s 11th arrondissement, with Happy Hours from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., where seasonal cuisine, a coffee bar, wines and other drinks accompany guests from breakfast to dinner. The Bar des Anémones is open every day until 5 a.m. [Read more]
Nhom Pang, the gourmet café serving Cambodian-inspired brioche and pastries
A coffeeshop with a menu made entirely in-house and inspired by cuisines from around the world: that’s the bet Monichera made when it opened Nhom Pang in September 2026. A welcoming spot with a tempting menu, perfect for taking refuge in any season. [Read more]
La Place in Versailles: a gourmet crêperie
Sponsored - In the mood for a tasty break just steps from the Palace of Versailles? Head to La Place, a welcoming crêperie at 17 rue Colbert, just a short walk from the famous Place d’Armes. Generous Breton buckwheat galettes, sweet crêpes, a terrace overlooking the palace and a relaxed atmosphere: a place to discover before or after your visit to the royal estate. [Read more]
Talk Arty to Me: the hybrid spot that blends creative workshops with an artful restaurant in the Marais.
Knitting classes, self-guided creative kits, sharing plates, Talk Arty to Me is a hybrid space where you come as much to create as to indulge, between artistic workshops and a relaxed seasonal restaurant. [Read more]
Café d’Ami, a welcoming neighborhood café and restaurant serving delicious food, in Sannois (95)
A welcoming spot where you can enjoy a delicious meal at breakfast, lunch or teatime. All the dishes and pastries are homemade, and above all, it’s a place where you feel at home—especially with children. Welcome to Café d'Ami, a lovely spot in Sannois (95). [Read more]
Café de Courances: the coffee shop and gourmet concept store near the château (91)
Le Café de Courances, a coffee shop and concept store tucked in the village of the Château de Courances in Essonne (91), welcomes visitors year-round for a tasty break on the terrace or upstairs, with a local grocery shop as a bonus. [Read more]
Geurimi, the creative Korean cafe for drawing in the Marais
A very cosy spot, a delectable menu with generous drinks and plenty of paper, pencils and markers to draw, doodle, and express your creativity, all in a low-key way. At Geurimi, you come to settle in for an hour or more, in this cafe that feels timeless, right in the Marais. [Read more]
Bakea, the socially conscious and indulgent coffee shop near the Canal Saint-Martin
Between Place de la République and the Canal Saint-Martin, Bakea has been thriving for over a year now. The concept? A coffeeshop for everyone, with particularly inventive drinks and truly indulgent pastries. [Read more]
Salted Boy, the Paris-based coffee shop devoted to salted bread, has opened!
Salted Boy has opened its first brick‑and‑mortar “coffre shop” dedicated to salted bread, the buttered, Japanese‑Korean brioche that went viral. Heading to Rue Réaumur in Paris’s 3rd arrondissement. We tried its mini loaves and its decadent drinks, and here’s the full scoop. [Read more]
April Café, the coffee shop and stroller-friendly cafe for a cozy cocooning break in the 10th arrondissement
Just a stone's throw from Gare de l’Est, April Café opens its doors daily, inviting you to warm up with a hot drink, drop in for a snack, or simply enjoy a quiet, sheltered moment. [Read more]
RivaReno Gelato: the authentic Italian artisanal gelato maker and its coffee shop in the Latin Quarter
In the heart of the 5th arrondissement, RivaReno Gelato serves up artisanal ice creams churned each morning, blending indulgent Italian specialties, fruit sorbets, and a cozy coffee shop space. A must-visit ice cream shop in the neighborhood! [Read more]
umm… cafe: the adorable Bastille coffee spot serving 3D-latte art with cats sculpted in the foam
At emm… café, a small vintage-chic spot that oozes charm, a genuine temple of 3D latte art, the coffee is enjoyed topped with adorable little cats sculpted from milk foam, all handmade. [Read more]
Octave Batignolles: the Pilates, yoga, ceramics studio and cozy coffee shop in Batignolles
Since opening in March 2026, Octave has gradually carved out a place on Rue Lemercier in the Batignolles neighborhood. The offering includes a space designed to feel like home, with several wellness-focused zones. [Read more]
Entre 2 Siestes, a kid-friendly cafe and restaurant with a play area for kids, in the 15th arrondissement.
A place that doubles as a stroller-friendly cafe, a family-friendly restaurant, and a photo studio? Entre 2 Siestes offers a hybrid venue—a concept designed for the needs of young families, even those with toddlers—while staying accessible to everyone. [Read more]
Naya, a holistic haven with a yoga studio and vegan restaurant in the Marais
Based on rue des Tournelles in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, Naya positions itself as a holistic sanctuary—a place where time stands still to care for oneself deeply. [Read more]
La Bohème Café & Salon: a coffee shop and retro-chic brunch in Paris’s 7th arrondissement
La Bohème Café & Salon is a coffee shop and brunch spot located at 29 Avenue de Ségur, in Paris’ 7th arrondissement. The venue serves specialty coffee, matcha beverages, fresh juices, smoothies, toasts, and plant-based pastries, all in a retro-chic vibe inspired by 1960s France. [Read more]
Le Café en Rouje: the chic, gourmet cafe nestled inside Jeanne Damas's Paris boutique
From the fitting room to the coffee cup. On May 30, 2026, Rouje opens Café en Rouje at the heart of its Rue Bachaumont address in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement. From the dressing room to the counter, from lipstick to a sharp black coffee, Jeanne Damas signs a new moment where fashion is as much about tasting as wearing. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Paolina caffè: Paris's gourmet Milanese counter, from Italian coffee to aperitivo
From the first ristretto to the aperitivo, Paolina Caffè brings the Milanese bar spirit to Paris. Between Sentier and Rue de Turenne, the spot exudes warm elegance and a genuine taste of Italy. [Read more]
Rosa Maison pâtissière, the patisserie - a 9th arrondissement coffee shop with exceptional flans and Paris-Brest
Rosa Maison Pâtissière opened its doors in early 2026 on Rue Lafayette, in Paris’s 9th arrondissement. A pastry shop and specialty café run by two former high-school classmates invites you into this cozy tea room with a terrace. The address already has Parisians flocking for its signature flans, to name just one highlight. [Read more]
La Petite Manis: the Franco-Indonesian coffee shop delighting central Paris
Open since the start of 2026, La Petite Manis has quickly established itself as a must-visit gastronomic stop in the heart of Paris. This Franco-Indonesian coffee shop serves a tempting lineup of pastries, each more enticing than the last, from a reimagined chocolate croissant to vanilla Donut Mochi, plus Salt Bread and Indonesian Java cinnamon pastries… We’ll take you on a tour! [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
