As soon as the sun starts to shine in Paris, the urge arises to explore the streets and treasures of the City of Light. But if you're looking for the latest open-air exhibition or want to admire the city's street art , you'll be thirsty!
So, to refresh yourself while you're out and about, take a look at our top tips for sipping original drinks in Parisian "buvettes"! Whether it's an iced tea, a bubble tea, a café frappé or a milkshake - just to keep your gaping teeth warm at the same time - a refreshing break is always welcome.
So add a stop to your stroll and discoverunusual and gourmet refreshment stands offering cold drinks, ideal for avoiding the heat and giving yourself a boost before continuing your exploration of Paris. You're sure to appreciate the variety of drinks on offer, which will satisfy all tastes and cravings!
Where to enjoy a good bubble tea in Paris? Our good addresses
Here are the best places to sip a bubble tea in Paris, personalized to your taste. There's no time like the present for a good bubble tea! [Read more]
Where can you drink a good iced tea, iced coffee, or cold chocolate in Paris? Our top spots
Want to combine freshness and indulgence? Discover our top addresses for iced coffee, iced tea and cold chocolate in Paris. [Read more]
Where can you drink a good milkshake in Paris? Our top picks
Find out where to enjoy a delicious milkshake in Paris! [Read more]
Where can you drink a good ube latte in Paris? Our top spots
A rising star on Parisian coffee menus, the ube latte intrigues with its purple color and seduces with its sweetness. A Philippine-inspired drink to discover for a change from classic lattes! [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]
La Buvette du Climat: a vegetarian canteen and community-minded space in Paris
At the Académie du Climat, the Buvette brings together a vegetarian canteen, a bar, cultural events and solidarity initiatives, under the leadership of Yes We Camp. [Read more]
Back to back, the 90s-style smash burger is setting up shop near Gare de l’Est.
Since May 2026, Back to Back has opened its doors around a concept: a short menu, smash burgers and milkshakes. Generous portions, a laid-back meal, and a bold 90s vibe. [Read more]
Immersion at the Eiffel Tower: daily brunch in Paris’s 7th arrondissement
The Immersion Tour Eiffel brunch serves pancakes, Eggs Benedict and gourmet toasts seven days a week, just a stone’s throw from the Champ de Mars in Paris’s 7th arrondissement. We put this all-day brunch spot to the test for you, and here’s the full story. [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]
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]
LaCrèma gelato, the new plant-based artisanal ice cream shop near the Jardin du Luxembourg and the Panthéon
We pushed open the door of LaCrèma, the new artisanal ice-cream shop on Rue Soufflot in Paris’s 5th arrondissement, open since April 2026. Behind the counter, Roberta and her house-made plant-based gelatos are shaking things up. Here’s everything you need to know! [Read more]
Velours Café : seasonal sandwiches that rotate weekly near Canal Saint-Martin
Not far from the Canal Saint-Martin, Velours Café wakes up the neighborhood with its creative bun sandwiches and zingy, punchy colors. The house recipes change every week, perfect for a grab-and-go, ultra-fresh lunch. A tucked-away address that keeps pace with the seasons! [Read more]
Slak, two iconic names in Turkish street food, now bring their signature wet burger to Pigalle—must-try for food lovers.
Pigalle has always been lively and flavorful, but Slak is here to inject a fresh burst of authentic street-food energy. Inside this tiny counter, inspired by the bustling stalls of the 1970s, a sibling duo behind L’Atelier Dürüm opens a spot that celebrates two Turkish icons: the juicy burger and the tantuni—a spicy, rolled-up meat wrap. [Read more]
Jana Coffee Club: Canned coffee and matchas with oriental flavors near Montorgueil
In Montorgueil, Jana Coffee Club is shaking up the Parisian coffee scene and bringing a touch of the Orient to the 2nd arrondissement. Here, matcha and coffee are beautifully complemented with dates, saffron, or pistachio, all served in eye-catching sealed cans right before your eyes. [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]
The ube latte from La Tropicale glacier
In the 12th arrondissement is La Tropicale Glacier, an ice cream parlour offering original, exotic flavours to accompany delicious drinks such as ube latte. An ideal address for a gourmet snack. [Read more]
Le Tê, the Franco-Taiwanese tea room with original tea time
How about a charming Franco-Taiwanese tea room offering fine teas, bubbles and an original tea time featuring egg cakes? Head to Palais Royal to discover this hidden spot! [Read more]
Artigelato, the gourmet artisan ice-cream parlour in Paris's 9th arrondissement
We're off to rue La Fayette, a stone's throw from the Cadet metro station in Paris's 9th arrondissement, to discover Artigelato, a new artisanal ice cream parlour offering generous, gourmet ice creams. [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]
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. [Read more]
The ube latte from Café Shin, the coffee shop between Seoul and Paris
Head to Café Shin for their goguma latte, the equivalent of ube! This Korean-inspired coffee shop also offers original pastries to accompany your goguma latte. [Read more]
Fu Castella opens a patisserie-tea room in the Marais for divine snacks and tea times
Fu Castella is the ultra-moist pastry shop that's already all the rage in Paris's 13th arrondissement. Fu Castella has now set up shop in the Marais, Paris 4th arrondissement, offering a beautiful tea room with exotic sweets, original tea times, ice creams and hot and cold drinks for you to try. [Read more]
Tea time in Versailles: the Gallery of Lights facing the palace
The Galerie des Lumières' tea time places us facing the Château de Versailles, on the first floor of the Hôtel Les Lumières in Yvelines. A sweet-and-savoury treat served on a three-tier stand, to be savored every afternoon. [Read more]
Inform Café's gourmet milkshakes and smoothies at Citéco
Inform Café, an unusual coffee shop in a historic setting, offers delicious smoothies, juices and milkshakes to enjoy all day long. [Read more]
Sevenbus: the coffee shop king of bubble tea to be enjoyed in a futuristic bus
Sevenbus, THE coffee shop straight from China, awaits you in the 3rd arrondissement to savor bubble tea and other delicious treats. A futuristic, Instagrammable tea room in the shape of a bus. [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
