Small in size, the 2nd arrondissement of Paris is easy to explore on foot, yet it offers markedly different atmospheres. The Rue Montorgueil immediately sets the tone with its food shops and its terraces, while the Sentier nods to the district’s textile past. A few streets further, the Bourse and its imposing palace entirely change the scenery.
But it’s also the covered passages that give Paris 2 part of its charm. The Passage des Panoramas, the Passage Choiseul and the Galerie Vivienne let you rediscover a 19th‑century Paris of glass roofs, mosaics, and little shops. A stroll that’s especially pleasant when the weather decides to play spoiler!
This blend of shopping streets, heritage and new openings has naturally fostered a wave of coffee shops, patisseries, bakeries and chocolatiers. Montorgueil remains one of the most obvious foodie hubs, but the surrounding streets also hide a few counters you’ll want to check out!
So, for a morning croissant, a well-crafted pastry, or a coffee with a treat, here’s where to take a sweet break in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris!
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]
Apapacho: the Mexican literary café tucked away inside Ici Librairie on the Grands Boulevards
Nestled in the heart of the towering shelves at Ici Librairie, Apapacho shakes up the traditional cafe-and-bookstore concept with its authentic Mexican specialties. A cosy, indulgent spot that invites you to savor artisanal conchas while browsing the gems of this independent bookstore on the Grands Boulevards. [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]
Whip up two-tone croissants and chocolate croissants at a Viennoiserie workshop in Paris
And what if the secret to perfect pastry were hiding at Lili & Clo? Near Sentier, shaping croissants and two-tone pain au chocolat becomes accessible to everyone, in a 3-hour workshop where you discover the precise moves that bring these crispy delights to life. A warm and indulgent immersion! [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]
Waff Cachée, and its brioches filled with artisanal ice cream
Do you love waffles? Then here's a place to discover in the heart of Paris. Waff Cachée is a gourmet restaurant specializing in filled waffles, with creative toppings inspired by the four corners of the world. Here you'll find sweet and savory recipes, with the added bonus of artisanal ice cream for lovers of frozen flavors. [Read more]
Maison Boissier opens Galerie Vivienne boutique-museum
Maison Boissier has set up shop in Paris's Galerie Vivienne, unveiling its exceptional confectionery in a historic setting featuring a museum space dedicated to its heritage since 1827. We take you on a tour of this historic covered passageway. [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]
Journey, café-restaurant and brunch all day long
In the Sentier district, opposite NOIR Coffee Shop, the same team has opened Journey, a sleek and stylish café-restaurant where you can enjoy brunch at any time of day... but not only! [Read more]
Le Valentin, the charming retro tearoom in Paris' Galerie Vivienne
Did you know? Tucked away in Paris's Galerie Vivienne, a charming hidden tea room is the perfect spot for gourmands eager to sample delicious pastries, or in search of a restaurant for breakfast or lunch on the go. Welcome to Le Valentin, our favorite spot where you'll love to take a step back in time. [Read more]
Pierre Hermé launches his chocolate factory: Infiniment chocolat, discover the delights
Food lovers, and chocolate fans in particular, beware. Pierre Hermé, the king of pastries, opens his first boutique dedicated exclusively to chocolate. We're off to discover this new temple to cocoa lovers, on boulevard Capucines, in Paris's 2nd arrondissement. [Read more]
Cédric Grolet Café, the famous pastry chef's boutique x coffee shop in Paris
Cédric Grolet opens Cédric Grolet Café, his new boutique x coffee shop in Paris, where you can enjoy hot and cold drinks, and of course sweet treats including two new creations: cookies-pizzas and croissants-beignets! [Read more]
Atti Café's homemade hot chocolate
Atti Café is the name of the Korean coffee shop in Paris's 2nd arrondissement. We're off to discover this cosy place and its specialities, including lattes, hot chocolates and original tarts. [Read more]
The unique and exceptional hot chocolate from Manufacture Plaq
Manufacture Plaq, located in the charming Rue du Nil in Paris, has something to appeal to lovers of fine artisan chocolates and those in search of exceptional hot chocolate. A chocolatier who masters original cocoa, from bean to plate, we love it. [Read more]
Italian chocolatier Venchi sets up shop in Paris
Chocolatier Venchi exports from Italy, setting up store in Paris with two boutiques, one in the 9th arrondissement, the other in Montorgueil. [Read more]
Stohrer, Paris' oldest patisserie still in business
Stohrer, the oldest Parisian pastry shop still in operation, has been offering delicious creations since 1730. Located at 51 rue Montorgueil in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, this institution is open all year round. [Read more]
Kick Café: a gourmet café and concept store dedicated to K-Pop in the heart of Paris
Notice to K-pop fans, here is the address not to be missed in Paris! Kick Café is waiting for you in the 2nd district of the capital to make you discover its gourmet coffee shop and its canon concept-store dedicated to Korean pop music. [Read more]
Mazette, the first creative laboratory dedicated to Do It Yourself in Paris
Mazette is the new meeting place for creative Parisians! If you're a Do It Yourself enthusiast, you'll love this creative laboratory, where you can try your hand at crochet, knitting, drawing or candle-making! [Read more]
Jade Génin's hot chocolate with almond cream
Jade Génin makes hot chocolate with 100% almond cream, dark chocolate, and mineral water for an incomparable result. It costs €7.50 to take away. [Read more]
L'Éclair de Génie Café and its crazy hot chocolates
Christophe Adam awaits you at his new-generation Éclair de Génie Café in the 2nd arrondissement, a new coffee shop that combines ultra-original gourmet drinks with creative pastries and delights. As for hot chocolate, there's the almost non-Viennese chocolate and the Dirty Hot Chocolate at €7, as well as the chocolate flower that opens when the chocolate is poured! A magical show to discover. [Read more]
Naughty ice creams and gourmet milkshakes from La Quequetterie
How about an unusual foufoune glacée or an ultra-gourmand milkshake? Certainly among the most unusual ice creams in Paris, these foodporn milkshakes and waffles filled with ice creams and toppings will delight you when the temperature rises. [Read more]
Kalany Mya's hot chocolate
In Paris's famous Passage du Grand Cerf, Kalany Mya offers a lovely place to relax and, above all, enjoy delicious, healthy and generous cakes and hot chocolates. [Read more]
Kodama, a charming boutique and tea bar in Montorgueil
Kodama is a boutique and tea bar in the Montorgueil district of Paris, offering some forty different teas and infusions, to be enjoyed with a homemade pastry. [Read more]
Machi Machi: bubble tea, matcha latte and gourmet teas in the heart of Paris
Machi Machi is a tea counter that delights us with gourmet recipes. From bubble tea to matcha latte, fruity teas and even more original creations based on panna cota or jelly, you'll love this spot! [Read more]
Tartelettes, the unusual pastry shop for sweet and savory pies in Paris
Tartelettes is an original Parisian patisserie that invites you to discover delicious tarts in both sweet and savory versions. Here's an address that's sure to please everyone! [Read more]
Cali Sisters presents its new California breakfast
Available daily from 8am to 11am, Cali Sisters' Californian breakfast offers gourmets homemade, seasonal dishes for a true American breakfast. [Read more]
New Aveyron breakfasts from La Petite Régalade
La Petite Régalade now offers a traditional Aveyron breakfast, every day from 8.30am to 11am. [Read more]
Dépôt Légal, Christophe Adam's gourmet spot
Dépôt Légal is Christophe Adam's spot for gourmands. We go there for a breakfast, a drink or even a brunch! [Read more]
The French Bastards bakery on rue Saint-Denis in Paris: savour gourmet delights
Explore The French Bastards bakery in Paris, famous for its irresistible pastries, sandwiches and other delicacies. [Read more]
Cédric Grolet's pain au chocolat
A must in the Parisian sphere, Cédric Grolet's patisserie, with its fine pains au chocolat. [Read more]
Tomo, the French-Japanese pastry shop expert in dorayaki
Tomo is THE French-Japanese pastry shop in Paris where you can devour dorayaki; those delicious Japanese pastries that are very light. [Read more]
Breizh Café lands in Montorgueil
Brittany finds its place in the trendy Montorgueil district with the opening of a new Breizh Café address in the capital! Japanese-style crepes, a cider cellar and sakés in the grandest of settings. [Read more]
Aki Café : the Japanese tea room in Paris
Aki Café is the latest arrival on rue Sainte-Anne. This Japanese Café-Tearoom is the perfect place for an original gourmet break in the heart of Paris! [Read more]
Boulangerie Eric Kayser Place de la Bourse
Eric Kayser opens a new bakery and tea room in the Place dans le Bourse, opposite the Palais Brongniart. A new meeting place for gourmets! [Read more]
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