My favorite coffee shops in Paris

To avoid any misunderstanding, I want to clarify right away that I am obviously talking here about a French-style Coffee Shop, meaning a place where coffee (a drink that is still very “young” in the end) is held in high regard, where you can enjoy this product in various forms (espresso, cappuccino, café latte, macchiato…) and pair it with a few sweet or savory treats. As usual, you will find in this article a non-exhaustive selection of good coffee shop addresses in Paris, and I encourage you, as always, to share your own tips with me in the comments.

This little foray into the world of coffee (although I generally talk more about tea on the blog) was an opportunity to learn a few little facts, like the art of the espresso, which is actually very low in caffeine. I even learned (well, I tried to learn) how to make pretty designs in my cappuccino, and apparently, the secret lies in the quality of the milk’s micro-foam.

Heart-shaped latte art in a white cup, Café Diolez Montreal

Café crème with milk foam in a black cup, Hôtel British Gatineau.

Creamy espresso in a gray Korus cup on a white saucer.

Café latte with a foamy heart pattern in a white cup, Paris coffee shop address.

Cup of black coffee with cream on a white saucer, top view.

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Coffee Shops in the 1st arrondissement of Paris

Café Lactem

This Parisian coffee shop brand, created by 2 friends passionate about gastronomy, has 2 locations in Paris, one near Palais Royal and another near Montmartre. Personally, I went to the one near Palais Royal because it’s not far from my work. You can find specialty coffees roasted in Paris, as well as homemade pastries, including very good cookies.

This coffee shop embodies the art of coffee, with unique creations and subtle pairings between coffees and sweet treats. There is also a wide choice of gluten-free options and a variety of plant-based milks for drinks. I really like the location near the Louvre, which I have tested twice, because it has a small room at the back of the shop where you can sit quietly to drink, eat, and also work (laptops are only allowed on weekdays, however).

Café Lactem t-shirts and tote bag: Breakfast in Paris, Coffe News.

Interior of Café Lactem near the Palais Royal, Paris.

Cold drink with whipped cream and cinnamon at Café Lactem, Paris.

Smiling woman in a café with a cappuccino, smoothie, and sandwiches.

Fève Colombie Essentiel coffee box, coffee beans, and price tag.

Lactem iced coffee, cookie, and slice of cake on a wooden tray.

Café Lactem: smoothie, coffee, and bagels on a wooden table.

Decorative vases with dried flowers and photo frame, interior of Café Lactem Palais Royal.

Facade of the Lactem coffee shop decorated with greenery and fairy lights.

Café Lactem Palais-Royal storage shelves with dried flowers, cups, and matcha utensils.

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Café Lactem
38 Rue Croix des Petits Champs, 75001 Paris
Open from Monday to Sunday
Prices: coffees between 2.60 € and 7 € / hot drinks between 6.10 € and 7 € / bagel 9.50 € / smoothie 10.60 € / treats between 3 € and 5.10 € / cookie 4.50 €
Link to the brand’s website

César y Georgette

The César y Georgette coffee shop tells the love story between César Vallejo, a famous Peruvian poet who came to stay at the Hôtel La Dépendance, and his wife Georgette. It was in February 1927 that the poet met his beloved; legend has it that he offered her a coffee on their first date. It is located right in the Hôtel La Dépendance, which now belongs to the Machefert Group. In homage to this romance, the Hôtel La Dépendance offers a place that, through a fusion menu of Peruvian coffees, celebrates the bond between Paris and Peru.

The address offers an Omakasé tasting in 5 stages (Coffee leaves; Coffee cascara; Cold brew; V60 filter; coffee of your choice) centered around coffee. This specialized coffee shop also offers only Peruvian coffees in line with its theme! Finally, the place also offers tastings and classes on various themes around coffee.

Coffee tasting at César y Georgette Paris, red background.

Cappuccino latte art in a César y Georgette cup on a wooden tray.

Cocoa or coffee nibs held over a jar, César y Georgette.

Siphon coffee service at César y Georgette Paris.

César y Georgette board: map of Peru, coffee bean and plant.

Warm interior of César y Georgette Paris café with Christmas tree.

Interior of the César y Georgette coffee shop, red bench and gold mirrored walls.

Filter coffee preparation at César y Georgette Paris with digital scale.

Woman with hat and glasses drinking from a glass at César y Georgette Paris.

Old register tied with a ribbon at César y Georgette, Paris.

César y Georgette coffee bags: Cirilo Andarapino, Incahuasi Select, Etudis Orosco.

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César y Georgette coffee shop
Hôtel la Dépendance / 20 rue Molière 75001 Paris
Prices: Omakasé tasting 19€ per person (+10€ for an additional Espresso Martini cocktail)
Duration of the Omakasé tasting: approximately 45 minutes
Link to the coffee shop’s website

Coffee Shops in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris

TANAT (formerly Kawa)

Tanat/Kawa is above all a brand of committed roasters who roast their coffees in an artisanal way in a workshop in Paris. It sources from small farms or cooperatives, with a coffee menu that evolves all year round according to the seasons and harvests, and which comes from sustainable and traceable agriculture.

They also have a café/shop in Paris in the Haut-Marais where you can buy their products but also enjoy them (on-site or to go) with a menu that offers 8 different coffees to discover as a double espresso or filter, which changes every 2 weeks. The experience is specialized but also super accessible because the enthusiasts behind the counter are eager to share their love of coffee with passing amateurs and regulars of the house.

Kawa specialty roasted coffee bags on a wooden shelf.

Filter coffee preparation with a gooseneck kettle in a coffee shop.

Kawa coffee bags displayed on wooden shelves in a Parisian coffee shop.

Kawa barista pouring hot water for a filter coffee on a scale.

Menus and equipment of Kawa, coffee shop in Paris.

Kawa coffee shelves with beans, equipment, cups, and Comandante boxes.

Barista pouring milk into a Kawa coffee, menu displayed behind.

Coffee preparation at Kawa with Mahlkönig grinder and Kawa bean bags.

Kawa Paris coffee with latte art, served on a wooden tray and glass of water.

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Tanat
96 rue des Archives 75003 Paris
Prices for coffees to enjoy: double espresso between 4 € and 9 € / filter between 7.50 € and 14 €
Edit of 03/08/2026: the Kawa brand has become Tanat
Link to the brand’s website

Coffee Shops in the 4th arrondissement of Paris

Brown

Located in the Marais district near Hôtel de Ville, Brown is a cocoon where you can find specialty coffees, hot chocolates, and other very comforting drinks (like chai latte) as well as waffles and cookies… And everything is homemade, of course. It’s good, and the place is very small but very cute, and there are even a few seats to sit down on-site.

Hand of a customer holding a brown latte art coffee cup on a wooden tray.

Interior of the Brown Paris coffee shop with counter, coffee machine, and seated customer.

BROWN 100% ORGANIC coffee bags, bean price 12.9€ Paris.

Coffees and pastries on wooden trays in a Parisian coffee shop.

Interior of the Brown Paris coffee shop with stools and wall shelves.

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Brown
7 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris
Prices: espresso 3 € and double espresso 3.50 € / flat white 5.50 € / latte 6 € / chai latte 6.50 € / hot chocolate 5.50 € / cookie 4.50 € / cake of the day 4.20 €

Coffee Shops in the 5th arrondissement of Paris

Starbucks, the omnipresent

How can we talk about coffee shops without talking about the global coffee shop chain that has established itself almost everywhere in the world today. A very difficult exercise. My opinion remains mixed on Starbucks. While I admire the cozy and relaxed atmosphere (thanks to the big, soft leather sofas) and the craze it has managed to spark across almost all generations… I am more doubtful about the quality of the coffee served. Obviously, it’s debatable, but even I like to go there from time to time, I admit…

Parisian coffee shop terrace with table, rattan chairs, and Starbucks cup.

Starbucks Paris cup on a table under orange lighting.

Starbucks Coffee Monge
118 Rue Monge, 75005 Paris

Coffee Shops in the 6th arrondissement of Paris

Atelier Barista Malongo

This coffee shop, which belongs to the Malongo coffee brand, is nestled in the Latin Quarter. I went there in the summer to discover two of the three signature summer drinks (fresh, of course) that can be found during the summer of 2026 at the Malongo Barista workshop: the Coffee Tiramisu with cold brew coffee, vanilla syrup, whipped cream, ladyfingers; the Coconut Lemon Tea with cold brew tea, lemon syrup, coconut, whipped cream. The place is also very nice with a corner to sit and enjoy your drink. And there is also a shop section with coffee, of course, but also many accessories for tea and coffee.

Wooden shelving of a Malongo boutique presenting teas, Marta coffees, barista accessories, and organic pastries on the shelf.

Two gourmet coffees with whipped cream and biscuits accompanied by a raspberry tartlet on a wooden table.

Terrace of the Malongo coffee shop and barista with customers sitting in front of the shop.

Interior of the Malongo boutique with barista at the counter and shelves filled with coffee machines and derivative products.

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Atelier Barista Malongo
50 Rue Saint-André des Arts, 75006 Paris
Price: 6.50 € per drink
Open from Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

30Coffee Shops in the 7th arrondissement of Paris

Coutume Café, the Parisian origins

Here is the name that apparently launched the new wave of Parisian coffee a few years ago, with its first address on Rue de Babylone. I invite you to check out my 2013 article on the address (yes, I was still a young blog at the time).

Café latte with heart pattern in foam on a black saucer.

Coutume Café cups and coffee bean bags on display.

Coutume Café
47, rue de Babylone 75007 Paris

Coffee Shops in the 9th arrondissement of Paris

Hanoï Corner

Hanoi Corner is the first Vietnamese coffee shop in the capital! The address located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris has existed for 7 years already. At lunchtime, you come to enjoy their very good Bo bun or their delicious Banh-Mi, you know, that famous Vietnamese sandwich. And then, of course, the specialty of the address is the Vietnamese “cà phê“, from sustainable and responsible agriculture and which is roasted every week in Paris. We discovered the Vietnamese filter method where the coffee drips drop by drop.

To accompany all this, the address offers homemade pastries, like this coconut cookie or the pandan chiffon cake (3.50 €). And my favorite of this testing was the egg coffee (7 €), an egg coffee that is also called the “Vietnamese tiramisu” with traditional coffee, egg yolk, and condensed milk. It smells strongly of egg yolk, but I really loved this taste, and I think I could go back just to eat this coffee dessert!

Hands of a person holding a Banh Mi garnished with cilantro and cucumbers.

Bowls of vermicelli and beef at Hanoi Corner Paris with chopsticks.

Service of a foamy Vietnamese coffee with a golden spoon at Hanoi Corner Paris.

Barista pouring hot water into a cup on a scale in a coffee shop.

Traditional Vietnamese filter coffee (phin) with condensed milk on a wooden tray.

Woman with a hat holding a large chocolate chip and coconut cookie.

Slice of light cake on a mint plate with a spoon.

Hanoi Corner Paris shelves with Arabica coffee bags, Vietnamese filters, and golden cups.

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Hanoï Corner
7 rue Blanche 75009 Paris
Price: banh-mi 7.90€ / bò bún 11.90€ / banh-mi + drink + dessert set menu 12.50€ and 15.90€ with a bò bún / egg coffee 7€ / traditional black coffee 3€
Link to the address’s website

Pingwoo, the garden coffee shop

This friendly canteen and coffee shop offers simple, hearty dishes with Asian influences (including quite a few vegetarian options) at lunchtime, perfect for a balanced, quick, and affordable lunch break. The little extra of this place, which is also a coffee shop, is undeniably its hot drinks like lattes, where the milk foam is shaped like little cats! Absolutely adorable!

This small, two-story spot is located on rue Saint-Lazare. You can grab a quick, very reasonably priced lunch there in a super cozy, plant-filled setting, or just come in for a coffee. In short, the ideal address for a date with your girlfriends! The team is lovely and the service is fast since you order at the counter. You then go sit down with your tray. You’ll need to clear your table after your meal, and there is a designated area to drop off your tray and waste.

Interior of a Parisian café with glass tables and dried herb decorations.

Cute cat latte art on coffee in a Parisian coffee shop.

Parisian coffee corner decorated with dried flowers, tiling, and vintage furniture.

Latte with foam shaped like two cats and a heart.

Asian noodle dish and cat-shaped foam lattes at Pingwoo Paris.

Vegetarian bowl with rice, mushrooms, and sweet potatoes in a coffee shop.

Asian beef noodles with sweet potatoes and fresh herbs.

Interior of a Parisian café decorated with straw ornaments and a small Christmas tree.

Two lunch dishes with kitten latte art coffees on a wooden table.

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Pingwoo
24 rue saint Lazare 75009 Paris
Price: between 10 € and 13 € for a lunch dish / 5 € for a latte, 2 € for an espresso, 4 € for a cappuccino / dish + starter or dish + dessert set menu at 13 € / dish + dessert + drink set menu at 15 € / starter + dish + dessert + drink set menu at 18 €
Link to the coffee shop’s website

Illy Caffè, the Italian-style coffee shop for connoisseurs

The illy brand, created in 1933, aims to offer the best of Italian-style espresso in its Illy Caffè and espressamente illy locations. In these establishments (there are several in Paris), you can enjoy espresso in all its forms, but also some treats paired with coffee, like the wonderful tiramisu (you know my passion for this dessert) from the establishment that I highly, highly recommend.

The shops also carry many Italian products, including those from illy of course (and superb merchandise as well), and offer quality dining options on-site. In the new espressamente illy location opened at Auber in 2013, you can find the spiral chandelier made of cups from previous illy Art Collections, all bearing the signature of Bob Wilson, an influential figure in the international art scene.

Tiramisu-style pastries and pistachio éclairs in a Parisian coffee shop display case.

Pastry display cases, sandwiches, and illy menu in a Parisian coffee shop.

Preparation of a tiramisu with espresso poured from an illy pitcher.

Cold coffee drink on a red background, on a saucer with a spoon.

Frothy hot drink with cinnamon in close-up on a red background.

Café latte with chocolate design on a red background, served on a saucer.

Small coffee served in a glass with a spoon on a white saucer.

Original chandelier made of upside-down coffee cups in a Parisian coffee shop.

Espressamente illy Auber
13 Rue Auber, 75009 Paris
Price: coffee recipes between 2.50 € and 5.90 €
Link to Illy’s website

Coffee Shops in the 10th arrondissement of Paris

Le Petit Noir, the coffee shop at Le Comptoir Général

Le Petit Noir is the perfect place to drink a very good coffee with freshly ground coffee beans and settle comfortably into the plush sofas of the lounges. I actually wrote a full article about Le Comptoir Général, this absolutely fascinating multi-faceted venue in the 10th arrondissement.

Two glasses of espresso with cream on a rustic wooden table.

Coffee counter with espresso machine, product shelves, and Le Petit Noir menu chalkboard.

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Le Comptoir Général
80 quai de Jemmapes 75010 Paris
Open 7 days a week, from 11 am to 2 am

Coffee Shops in the 11th arrondissement of Paris

Back In Black Coffee

This coffee shop by Kb Coffee Roasters is the 2nd one opened by the team in Paris and it is located just a stone’s throw from the Place de la Bastille. These coffee specialists created this new space to offer a comprehensive craft experience from bean to cup, and it’s a real success! The favorite photographer and I completely fell in love with the place! Here, they focus on exceptional single-origin coffees, precise roasting, and meticulous preparation methods. The coffee is prepared according to the rules of the art, and the staff is super qualified (they will be very happy to help you if you have any questions).

At the back of the shop, you’ll find the roasting machine, which is done on-site to control the production chain and obtain high-quality coffee. Don’t hesitate to take a look if you go to the restrooms (you’ll pass right by it) and also check out the open kitchen to see the cooks at work. I also really appreciated the place itself, this large, super bright 200 m2 factory with a very distinct post-industrial (and therefore trendy) atmosphere. As for coffee, you’ll be spoiled for choice, whether at the espresso bar (3 € for an espresso, 4 € for a piccolo, 5.50 € for a latte) or with the slow brew methods like V60 (between 8 € and 10 €) or Aeropress (8 €).

Good to know: you can also buy your coffee in beans or ground on-site, and their homemade fruit granola is also delicious for those who like it!

Baristas at work in a modern café in Paris.

Potted plants and brown coffee bags in the background, Parisian brunch atmosphere.

Bright café interior with seated customers, brunch atmosphere in Paris.

Stock of green coffee in jute bags and packages on shelves for brunch in Paris.

Chocolate chip and sesame cookie with a cup of coffee in Paris.

Woman eating pancakes during a brunch in Paris.

Filter coffee served in a glass carafe and a Duralex glass on a wooden tray.

Filter coffee pouring into a black filter holder, brunch preparation.

Barista pouring water over filter coffee, brunch preparation.

Back in Black Coffee Paris specialty coffee bags with colorful labels.

Oatmeal cookies under a glass dome in a Parisian coffee shop.

Diederich coffee roaster filled with roasted coffee beans.

Barista preparing a filter coffee, Back in Black Coffee Paris.

KB Coffee Roasters coffee bags: Kahuhia Main PB, Kahawa Bora, and Wolichu Wachu.

Facade of the Back in Black café in Paris with COFFEE sign and customer leaving.

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Back In Black Coffee
25 rue Amelot 75011 Paris
open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and from 9 am to 6 pm on weekends
Link to the brand’s website

Delirio, the half-French, half-Colombian coffee shop (closed)

This brand-new coffee shop and wine bar located on rue Amelot is a very friendly place that deserves to be discovered. The coffee is roasted on-site, the wine is good and organic, and everything offered to eat is homemade. The venue offers three rooms with different atmospheres, including a coworking space upstairs that has just opened its doors.

The establishment also organizes small live concerts, themed evenings, and coffee tastings using different methods with the guidance of the coffee shop’s professional baristas. If you are a connoisseur, you will definitely find what you are looking for; otherwise, the charming baristas will introduce you to the mysteries of a good quality coffee.

Warm interior of a Parisian coffee shop with rattan armchairs and a green roaster.

Interior of a Parisian coffee shop with forest ambiance, bar, and wooden seating.

Detail of a Giesen coffee roasting machine in a Parisian coffee shop.

Barista behind the counter with coffee menu on a chalkboard.

Raw wood side table and wicker pouf in a Parisian café.

Chalkboard in a Paris café, espresso and milk drink menu.

Coffee preparation with metal pitcher and filter in a glass cup.

Filter coffee preparation with swan-neck pitcher in a Parisian coffee shop.

Two café lattes with latte art on a wooden log.

Two café lattes with latte art on a wooden slice, Paris coffee shops article.

Chocolate and nut brownies in a Parisian coffee shop display case.

Delirio Coworking coffee relaxation corner with wicker armchairs and wooden coffee table.

Bottles of craft beer and Abatilles mineral water in a wooden display rack.

Stack of tree wood slices in a Parisian coffee shop.

Bottles of Clos des Augustins and Les Bambins Pic Saint Loup wine.

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Delirio Paris
39 rue Amelot 75011
Price: coffee between 2.50 € and 10 € (for the Siphon technique) / cappuccino at 4.50 € / espresso at 2.50 € / americano at 3.50 €
2021 Update: this address is unfortunately now closed, which is a real shame

My tips for having good coffee at home

To round off this little selection, I also had to present a selection for the home of good brands offering great coffee and/or nice innovations.

Araku Coffee

This brand offers exceptional Indian coffees that come from the valley of the same name, located in eastern India. The farmer entrepreneurs who grow these coffees are united within this fair-trade company. The coffee is hand-grown, certified organic and biodynamic, with no middleman between the crop and the cup.

Pictured below: the Santulit gift set with 1 box of 200g Signature ground coffee; 1 box of 50g Grande Réserve ground coffee and 1 silver 12g measuring spoon (value 25€)

Araku coffee poured into an artisanal cup with tin cans and pine cones.

Box of Araku Signature Ground coffee, Origin India, AB certified.

Hario V60 measuring scoop and box of Araku Grande Réserve coffee.

Gourmesso

Gourmesso offers coffee/tea capsules compatible with Nespresso machines, cheaper than the originals and all fair-trade. This Berlin-based start-up has been around for 3 years and tries to bring simplicity back to coffee by offering 25 varieties of coffee capsules, all fair-trade and two of which are also organic.

L’Or capsules

The L’Or brand has released a range of aluminum capsules (16 varieties), which visibly better preserve the coffee’s aromas (so it’s worth testing!) and also allow for a 50% reduction in packaging.

The little extra: the brand also offers to recycle its capsules for free with the TerraCycle program (on the “My Account” page by clicking on the “Recycling” link).

Price: 10-capsule format at 2.99 or 3.19 € / 20-capsule format at 5.79 €

Coffee capsule tasting box with labels, including Décaféinato.

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