Love Paris? Live in Paris? Dream about Paris? I was in love with Paris before I ever moved here and spent many days daydreaming about my future life here… sitting in cute coffee shops in Parisian, wearing a sweet dress and a beret. So, I don’t wear berets every day but I do absolutely adore sitting in all of the Parisian cafes featured on this list! Make sure you add this awesome list of the best coffee shops in Paris to your Paris bucket list! Between stops at the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay, you’ll need some fabulous specialty coffee!
Check out our guide to the best hot chocolate in Paris next! And if you are looking for a hotel in Paris, make sure you take a peek at these Paris hotels with views of the Eiffel Tower.
The Best Coffee Shops in Paris
What is more romantic, or more quintessentially Parisian, than sitting in a cute coffeeshop in Paris, sipping an espresso with the one you love, looking out over the beautiful Parisian streets? Sitting in Parisian cafes is right up there with my absolute favorite thing to do. If you are looking for me, I am probably sitting in a Parisian coffee shop and most of the articles you read on this blog were probably written in a Parisian cafe. In fact, I begin each and every morning with a stop at one of the cafes on this list.
I have always been fascinated by the love affair that so many painters, writers and other artists have enjoyed with Paris over the years. I particularly love imagining Hemingway at the Café de Flore sitting with his friends F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, Getrude Stein sitting down for an espresso and a croissant or Picasso wandering the streets and popping into a cafe in Paris for a hot cup of coffee and a tartine (baguette with salted butter).
There has been a new wave of coffee that has rushed through the city over the past several years. Whereas when I first moved to Paris back in 2002, the only coffee options were an espresso court/serré (a tight espresso, with very little water) or an espresso allongé (with a little more water), today you can find a wide variety of coffees to choose from, today you will be able to enjoy your cappuccino, latte, filtered coffee, Americano, cortado or even mocha fix with no problem.
We love all of the cafes in Paris featured on this list. I have organized them based on where they are in the city so that you can easily find a great cup of coffee no matter where you happen to be exploring on any given day. I promise to keep this list updated so that you can be sure to choose the cafes you want to visit during your time in Paris without worrying about any unwelcome surprises (like a cafe that has closed but is still on this list). Make sure to pin this post for future reference.
We did a lot of (tasty) research to put together this ultimate list of the best cafes in paris for you! Click on the name of each cafe to read our full review of the coffee shop. If the title is not clickable, it means we haven’t written a full review yet but it is on its way! Watch this space.
All Parisian cafes that are also work-friendly meaning they have free wifi, the space to comfortably sit and work for a while and won’t kick you out, are marked with a little laptop computer under the title.
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Coffee Shops in Paris in the 1st arrondissement
Angelina
Not only does Angelina offer hot chocolate that will take your breath away, they serve fabulous coffee as well. This gorgeous restaurant, cafe and tea room is the perfect spot to sit down and relax after visiting the Louvre and exploring the Tuileries Gardens.
Visit the Angelina website.
226 rue de Rivoli 75001 Paris
Cafe Kitsune
Not a weekend goes by that we don’t stop at Café Kitsune in the Palais Royal Garden. I happen to be addicted to both their dirty chai and matcha latte and the fact that the Palais Royal Garden is one of the only gardens in Paris that is also 100% dog-friendly, making it the perfect spot for us to stop with our pups when we go for a long walk on a Saturday morning or afternoon.
Read our review of Cafe Kitsune.
Jardin du Palais Royal, 51 Galerie du Montpellier 75001 Paris
Téléscope
Delicious filtered coffee and more in a beautiful, down-to-Earth local.
Visit the Téléscope Paris Facebook Page.
7 rue Villedo 75001 Paris
Coffee Shops in Paris in the 2nd arrondissement
Bo & Mie
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Bo & Mie is a bakery, pastry shop and darling little cafe. Two friends from the Ecole de Gastronomie Ferrandi opened this Parisian coffee shop together. Their flan is absolutely amazing and their chocolate hazelnut croissant is quickly becoming my favorite breakfast viennoiserie.
Visit the Bo & Mie website.
18 rue de Turbigo 75002 Paris
Boneshaker Doughnuts
If you would like a homemade donut with your coffee, make sure to stop by Boneshaker Doughnuts.
Read our review of Boneshaker Doughnuts.
77 rue d’Aboukir 75002 Paris
Casse Noisette – permanently closed
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Just steps away from the Opéra Garnier is Casse Noisette. This lovely cafe serves delicious coffee and pastries in a relaxed and environment. You could easily spend hours working on your computer here as well, which I love. if you are interested in a homemade lunch, they also prepare quiches and sandwiches on site.
Read our review of Casse Noisette.
35 Avenue de l’Opéra 75002 Paris
Sunday in Soho
A hip deli, cafe and bakery that is the perfect spot for a coffee or a weekend brunch.
Visit the Sunday in Soho website.
7 rue Saint-Marc 75002 Paris
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Coffee Shops in Paris in the 3rd arrondissement
Boot Cafe
A former cobbler, is now home to the tiniest cafe in Paris! If you are on Instagram, it’s worth a visit just for a quick snap in front of those beautiful blue doors. The coffee is perfect and the location is very unique. Note : this café is very small. Unlike the other Parisian cafes on this list, Boot Cafe is not a place where you can sit for hours working on your laptop. (Who has time for that anyway? You have more coffee shops to visit!) This is more of a pop in and take a peek and drink a quick coffee location or take it to go! We love the collection of vintage Vogues available to flip through while you wait for your coffee.
Read our review of Boot Cafe.
19 rue du Pont aux Choux 75003 Paris
Café Loustic
Our favourite hip espresso bar! Coffee here comes from the Coffee Roasters, Caffènation, based in Antwerp, Belgium.
Visit the Café Loustic website.
40 rue Chapon 75003 Paris
Fondation Café
Just steps from the Marché des Enfants Rouges, this small café offers tasty espressos, lattes, filtered coffee and handful of sweets from chef, Emperor Norton.
Visit the Fondation Café Facebook page.
16 rue Dupetit-Thouars 75003 Paris
Fragments Paris
Fragments Paris serves up high quality coffee and a selection of sweet and savory treats, including a fantastic avocado toast!
Visit the Fragments Paris Facebook page.
76 rue des Tournelles 75003 Paris
Ob-La-Di
Delicious coffee, tasty treats, all served in a modern coffee shop.
Visit the Ob-La-Di Facebook page.
54 rue de Saintonge 75003 Paris
Partisan Cafe
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Artisal coffee (check). Delicious pastries with GF and vegan options (check). All the cool kids are at Partisan Cafe. Located in the heart of the Marais, this is a great spot to stop for a coffee (and pee, if you’re anything like me) break while you’re out shopping. There are plenty of tables and you can pop in and stay a while.
Read our review of Partisan Cafe.
36 rue de Turbigo 75003 Paris
Coffee Shops in the 4th arrondissement
La Caféothèque
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I absolutely love the location of this cafe, along the Seine, in the 4th arrondissement. In addition to being a beautiful Parisian cafe serving delicious artisanal coffee, La Caféothèque is also a coffee school that offers a simple “initiation” course, as well as a 50 hour professional training.
Visit the La Caféotheque website.
52 rue de l’Hôtel de Ville 75004 Paris
Cafes in the 5th arrondissement
Shakespeare & Co Cafe in collaboration with Bob’s Café
Fresh and imaginative food is paired with artisanal coffee at this sleek and stylish Parisian cafe. Just next to the historical Shakespeare & Co (a must-visit English language bookshop).
Visit the Shakespeare & Co Cafe website.
37 rue de la Bûcherie 75005 Paris
Coffee Shops in the 6th arrondissement
Café de Flore
One of the chicest places to go for coffee in Paris, the Café de Flore on the Saint Germain des Près, I love sitting out on the terrace here sipping house favorites : Champagne, thick French hot chocolate and perfect espresso. I have been going to the Café de Flore since my college days when I would go for a morning croissant, fresh squeezed orange juice and espresso before afternoon classes or skip back to in the evening for a coupe de Champagne. You are sure to be enchanted by the beauty and history of the Café de Flore too. Apollinaire, Sartre, Hemingway, Picasso, Fitzgeralds, Bardot, Yves Saint Laurent and so many more have sat in this cafe as well.
Visit the Café de Flore website.
172 Boulevard Saint Germain, 75006 Paris
Les Deux Magots
Opened in 1885, this historic cafe just across from Café de Flore is a must-see spot too. Start with the Café Flore and then head across to Les Deux Magots!
Visit the Les Deux Magots website.
6, Place Saint Germain des Près, 75006 Paris
Marcello
An Italian restaurant and cafe, with perfect Italian espresso as well as other coffee drinks.
Visit the Marcello wesbite.
8 rue Mabillon 75006 Paris
Un Grain Décalé
Sit down and relax with an artisanal coffee here. You can even buy coffee beans for home on your way out!
Visit the Un Grain Décalé website.
3 rue Vavin 75006 Paris
Coffee Shops in the 7th arrondissement
Arabica (Beaupassage)
Beaupassage is a unique foodie space in Paris. You will find a collection of delicious spots including Pierre Hermé’s first cafe, Thierry Marx’s bakery, Anne-Sophie Pic’s restaurant and more.
Read our review of Arabica (Beaupassage).
53-57 rue de Grenelle 75007 Paris
Coutume Cafe
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Coutume Cafe is a kickass Parisian coffee shop and a learning center for up and coming baristas. They take coffee very seriously here and you can be sure to get a perfect cup of Joe every.single.time. If you love high quality filtered coffee like I do, Coutume is the place for you. They use high quality coffee and specific extraction methods to make sure that what ends up in your cup is absolute perfection. V60, Chemex, AeroPress… you name it, you’ll find it.
Visit the Coutume Cafe website.
47 rue de Babylone 75007 Paris
Cuppa
Specialty coffee, vegetarian food and homemade cakes.
Visit the Cuppa Facebook page.
86 rue de l’Université 75007 Paris
Saint Pearl Café
Pancakes and specialty coffee in an intimate setting.
38 rue des Saint-Pères 75007 Paris
Cafes in the 8th arrondissement
86 Champs
World renowned French pastry chef, Pierre Hermé, and provençal skincare line L’Occitane came together to bring us 86 Champs! The cafe decor is gorgeous, a mixture of Art Deco and a fairy land. This Parisian cafe is on the Champs-Elysées and has the added benefit of being open all day and late into the night. You will find Hermé’s signature macarons, the show stopping Ispahan croissant (rose-raspberry-litchi), an equally remarkable chocolate and pistachio croissant, light fare (perfect omelettes and salads), and a variety of coffees, teas, alcoholic beverages and more!
Read our review of 86 Champs.
86 Avenue des Champs-Elysées 75008 Paris
Honor Café (permanently closed)
This darling little cafe is in the courtyard of a lovely Haussmain building on the rue Faubourg Saint Honoré. This café is very small (and mostly outdoor), so if you are visiting in Winter make sure you dress warmly in case you end up sitting outside!
Visit the Honor Café website.
54 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré 75008 Paris
Cafes in the 9th arrondissement
Ibrik
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At Ibrik, you can enjoy authentic Turkish coffee (featured in the photo below). You can also have tasty homemade granola, thick and creamy Greek yogurt topped with fresh berries and more.
Read our review of Ibrik.
43 rue Laffitte 75009 Paris
KB Cafeshop
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KB Cafeshop is one of my favorite coffee shops on this list! It is a great place to sit with a friend and chat or spend hours working on the computer.
Visit the KB Cafeshop website.
53 Avenue Trudaine 75009 Paris
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Coffee Shops in the 10th arrondissement
Blackburn Coffee
A coffee shop that feels like a home away from home.
Visit the Blackburn Coffee website.
52 rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin 75010 Paris
Caoua Coffee Stop
Trendy and cute, right on the edge of the Canal Saint Martin. I discovered this Parisian cafe with my sister and we loved our takeout. I ordered a (delicious) filtered coffee and my sister got a black tea. We also enjoyed homemade sweets (a cookie and a brownie).
Visit the Caoua Coffee Stop Facebook page.
Quai des Jemmapes 75010 Paris
Holybelly
Holybelly serves great coffee and delicious food. You can come for brunch or just a morning or afternoon coffee. It can get quite crowded, especially on weekends, but the experience is worth the wait.
Visit the Holybelly website.
5 rue Lucien Sampaix 75010 Paris
Radiodays Café
Specialty coffee and homemade, organic treats.
Visit the Radiodays Café website.
15 rue Alibert 75010 Paris
Republique of Coffee
A fantastic place to sit and sip a coffee, eat a delicious brunch or enjoy homemade sweets.
Visit Republic of Coffee on Facebook.
2 Boulevard Saint Martin 75010 Paris
Ten Belles
In addition to specialty coffee, you will love the homemade cakes and scones at Ten Belles.
Visit the Ten Belles website.
10 rue de la Grange aux Belles, 75010 Paris
Cafes in the 11th arrondissement
Back in Black (by KB Coffee Roasters)
The latest coffeeshop by the geniuses behind KB Cafeshop, make sure you stop by for a delicious cup of filtered coffee and a homemade chocolate chip cookie.
25 rue Amelot, 75011 Paris
Cafes in the 12th arrondissement
Marché d’Aligre
If you have been following this blog for a while, you already know about how much time we spend at the marché d’Aligre. It is our favorite Parisian market and the perfect spot to stop to buy fresh fruits, veggies, meats, cheeses and fish. They even sell beautiful cut flowers in a variety of gorgeous arrangements. However, this post is all about coffee in Paris! In the heart of the Marché d’Aligre, you guessed it, there is a lovely little coffee shop. We always stop there for a pastry and coffee when we are shopping at the Marché d’Aligre. Please promise us you won’t come to Paris without visiting this beautiful, old covered Parisian market. We are sure it will be one of your favorite foodie experiences in Paris.
Visit the Marché d’Aligre website.
Marché d’Aligre, rue Aligre et Place d’Aligre, 75012 Paris
Coffee Shops in Paris in the 13th arrondissement
We haven’t discovered any great cafés in the 13th arrondissement yet. Recommendations? Leave them in the comments below!
Cafes in the 14th arrondissement
Hexagone Café
You will love this bright, zen cafe. Enjoy specialty coffee and homemade treats.
Visit the Hexagone Café website.
121 rue du Château 75014 Paris
Cafes in the 15th arrondissement
Good News Coffee Shop
In addition to very good coffee, you will love this bright and minimalist cafe. They also serve lots of healthy food options.
Visit the Good News Coffee Shop Facebook page.
27 bis rue Mademoiselle 75015 Paris
O Coffee Shop
Enjoy your artisanal coffee with avocado toast, a buddha bowl, a poké bowl or other tasty dishes.
Visit the O Coffee Shop Facebook page.
23 rue de Lourmel 75015 Paris
Cafes in the 16th arrondissement
We haven’t discovered any great cafés in the 16th arrondissement yet. Recommendations? Leave them in the comments below!
Coffee Shops in Paris in the 17th arrondissement
Cyril Lignac
You will be spoiled for choice at Cyril Lignac! They offer delicious viennoiseries, a heavenly chocolate flan, caramel and chocolate eclairs, an exquisite lemon tart and Cyril Lignac’s famous baba au rhum.
Visit the Cyril Lignac website.
9 rue Bayen 75017 Paris
Dose
Dose has two locations, one in the 5th and one in the 17th. I spend a lot of time at the location in the 17th. You can enjoy artisanal coffee in a friendly and comfortable cafe located in the trendy Batignolles area of Paris. I love sitting at Dose in the Summer, looking out over the Square des Batignolles, enjoying a cool breeze coming from the park.
Visit the Dose website.
82 Place du Docteur Félix Lobligeois 75017 Paris // 73 rue Mouffetard 75005 Paris
Kaffeehaus
East German style cakes are the stars of the show here at Kaffeehaus. One of the most delicious, and most popular, desserts at Kaffeehaus is the Austrian sachertorte. Our favorite pastry at this lovely Parisian cafe is the écureuil (or squirrel). This creamy chocolate hazelnut tarte is dense and creamy. It features a layer of chocolate mousse, topped with hazelnut. This is one of our favorite places to spend Sundays in Paris.
Read our review of Kaffeehaus.
11 rue Poncelet 75017 Paris
Cafes in the 18th arrondissement
Café Lomi
I love the interior of Café Lomi. Filled with dark wood and steel, it is an impressive industrial space that has been converted into a beautiful cafe. The artisanal coffee is delicious and they offer a variety of foods as well. A bit off the beaten track, but worth it for the Café Lomi experience!
Visit the Café Lomi website.
3ter rue Marcadet 75018 Paris
Cuillier
Cuillier has four Paris locations now, scattered throughout Paris. Cuillier is a comfy and relaxed place to sit down for a high quality and delicious coffee. Perfect to rest your feet and warm up while adventuring around Paris.
Visit the Cuillier website.
19 rue Yvonne le Tac 75018 Paris // 68 rue de Grenelle 75007 Paris // 85 rue de Montmartre 75002 Paris // 16 rue Dupetit-Thouars 75003 Paris
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Cafes in the 19th arrondissement
We haven’t discovered any great cafés in the 19th arrondissement yet. Recommendations? Leave them in the comments below!
Coffee Shops in the 20th arrondissement
We haven’t discovered any great cafés in the 20th arrondissement yet. Recommendations? Leave them in the comments below!
Where to Stay in Paris
- Hotel du Louvre – this hotel is perfectly located across the street from the Palais Royal and steps away from the Louvre and the Tuileries.
- Maison Souquet – a luxury hotel in the 9th arrondissement housed in a maison particulière from the 1800s. (Their bar is stellar too!)
- Maison Proust – a gorgeous new hotel in Paris that also has an absolutely dreamy La Mer spa!
- Hotel Parister – a more affordable stay in the trendy 9th arrondissement.
- Hotel Delavigne – an affordable option centrally located in the 6th arrondissement near Odéon.
- Hotel La Comtesse – 4-star hotel with Eiffel Tower views from all the rooms!
- Hotel du Jeu de Paume provides a magical stay on the Ile Saint Louis, across from the Marais.
- Hotel Parister is the place for you if you are looking for a romantic hotel, complete with a gorgeous pool.
- Paris Boutik La Libraire provides the perfect place to have a sleepover in a Parisian bookstore converted into a luxury suite for 2.
- Paris Boutik l’Epicerie makes it possible for you to sleep in a traditional Parisian grocery store (or epicerie) converted into a luxury hotel suite for 2.
- Paris Hotels with Eiffel Tower Views
More Fabulous Activities in Paris You Will Love
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- Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket to the Louvre
- Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket to the Musée d’Orsay
- Paris Dinner Cruise on the Seine
- Take a Guided Tour of the Eiffel Tower
- Explore Versailles as a Day Trip from Paris
Which of these coffee shops in Paris are you planning to try?
Have you tried one or more of these cafes? What did you think? Do you have another Parisian cafe to add to this list? Let us know in the comments below!
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First published April 24, 2021. Last updated October 8, 2023 with more information, additional tips, and better readability.
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Susan Cohen says
Saint Pearl Cafe at 38 rue de Saint Peres in the 7th is very good. Great coffee, pastries and a killer egg sandwich.
A Hedgehog in the Kitchen says
Thanks for the recommendation! We haven’t been there yet. We will add it to our list and report back.