Unusual cafés and coffee shops in Paris, our favorite original spots

Published by Manon de Sortiraparis, My de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Updated on November 20, 2025 at 09:56 p.m. · Published on June 23, 2018 at 01:15 p.m.
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.

Looking for a café that's unlike any other? In Paris, several coffee shops stand out from the more traditional establishments with their original concepts, surprising decor, and unique atmosphere. They're ideal for a truly different break, off the beaten track!

Nowadays, drinking coffee in Paris can be an experience in itself, provided you choose the right place. Far from standardized chains and overly classic addresses, the capital's unusual cafés and coffee shops rely on originality to surprise foodies.

Some of these Parisian cafés transport you to an immersive setting with a tropical atmosphere, vintage inspiration, a specific cinematic universe, or the ambiance of an artist's studio. Others focus more on a good concept, such as cat cafés, cafés with board games, green cafés, or even hybrid cultural venues where you can also attend an exhibition or an intimate concert.

Of course, the menu often follows this originality with creative drinks—colorful lattes, twisted matcha—and contemporary pastries!

Unusual cafés and coffee shops in Paris, our favorite original spots:

Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.

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