10 Best Coffee Shops in Paris

Chances are you only have a few days to experience the Parisian lifestyle and the best Paris can offer. And while there are hundreds of places on your must-see list, you’ll regret if you don’t try at least half of these authentic, cozy and lovely Coffee Shops in Paris we picked for you.

At the end of the day, our experiences, the people we meet, the photos we take, the memories we make and coffee we drink is all that matters.

Here’s a list of 10 superb French coffee bars in Paris ideal for your Instagram, people-watching and savoring premium quality coffee.

 

Café Lomi

If you want some chemistry between coffee and you – Lomi is a right place to spend time at. Every day professional baristas perform a variety of chemical tests to make their coffee exceptional. Lomi is a real Wonderland of this magic drink: coffee beans from more than 20 different countries, freshly roasted to make the taste of the coffee perfect.

Lomi has its own school for those who want to know more about coffee. Don’t you think it is an awesome place to spend your free time? Not convinced? Then look at these serious awards: Best Roaster of France in 2011, latte art France Champion in 2011, 2014, 2016, Champion of France of Coffee in Good Spirits in 2016.

Café Lomi – 3 ter rue Marcadet, Paris

Loustic

This coffee shop, located on the 3th arrondissement of Paris knows exactly how to seduce you. As one of the best coffee bars, Loustic use Marzocco to prepare high-quality coffee. All seasonal coffee. With silly names. FYI: Loustic retro style design is in the top 10 for dating places.

And remember: “latte” means “milk” in Italian…

Le Loustic – 40 rue Chapon, Paris

KB Caféshop

With such neighbors as Moulin Rouge and Sacré-Cœur, KB Caféshop has no choice but to make unbelievably delicious whipped-cream coffee. After taking the first sip you will never forget the taste of this coffee, even if you are not a big coffee lover.

The owner Nicolas Piégay brought the full bouquet of traditions from his trips around the world.

Funky interior, good music and close proximity to Montmartre all add up to having the best experience of people watching.

KB Café Shop – 53 avenue Trudaine, Paris

Coutume Café

Opened in 2010 at the 47 rue de Babylone in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, Coutume is a roasting gourmet coffee house where you can travel around the world and try selected green coffees from five continents. Intense espresso, soft cappuccino with beautiful coffee art design, french press coffee – you will be absolutely drunk by their flavors, without having a hangover after.

Don’t forget to order carrot cupcakes, the best ones in town!

Coutume Café – 47 rue de Babylone, Paris

Le Télescope

Walking around Louvre you suddenly find yourself craving for something minimalistic and authentic. Time for Le Telescope! This New-York style café with little counter, some tables, Marzocco espresso machine and premium specialty coffee is a new wave of coffeeshops in Paris. It’s all about coffee here so you won’t find a huge menu. They say Apple creates the worldwide best gadgets, and Télescope is Apple in coffee industry.

If you’re looking for a typical French breakfast, don’t miss a coffee + toast deal or a delicious bowl of Emperor Norton granola.

Le Telescope is cozy and stylish, but we recommend you to grab your coffee and head to Jardin du Palais Royal to enjoy the views and l’amour in the air.

Télescope – 5 rue Villedo, Paris

Ten Belles

Opened in September 2012 by Thomas Lehoux, Ten Belles is located just a few steps from the well-known Canal Saint-Martin. You’d want to come here not only for coffee. Cool, friendly and relaxed atmosphere paired with sweet and savory desserts make Ten Belles a popular local hangout.

Ten Belles – 10 rue de la Grange-aux-Belles, Paris

Terres de Café

In the heart of Marais, near the Center Pompidou, Christophe Servell gave life to Terres de Café. Once you take a step inside you start a little journey through the space where coffee beans replace stars. Baristas are like magicians creating your coffee right in front of you, impossible to resist. If you don’t know what to choose they will advise an ideal coffee for you and share some coffee tips with you.

Terres de Café – 40 rue des Blancs Manteaux, Paris

Café Craft

Lots of us are looking for a job which would reflect our soul and represent our artistic potential… Craft cafe is a place like that. Making coffee for its baristas is an art, it is something special and innermost.

Café Craft – 24 rue des Vinaigriers, Paris

Matamata Coffee Bar

Miss homemade food when travelling to Paris? Want to taste a coffee filled with love of people, staying together and sharing their ideas with each other? Matamata Coffee Bar

Is the best place for it. Friendly place created by two friends Gaël and Gérald, Matamata unites different people from all over the Globe meeting for a cup of coffee.

You should be curios why it is called Matamata? Matamata is a town in New Zealand where Gaël’s wife Leigh came from. Yes, sweet and romantic.

Warm and intimate atmosphere of this inspiring place will make you want to stay here till the rest of the day.

Matamata Coffee Bar – 58 rue d’Argout, Paris

Fragments Paris

Hidden in La Marais, Fragments is a very nice place for those who is looking for calm place to relax and enjoy the silence as well as the best coffee cream in Paris. Looking like a humble artist’s studio, the simplicity of this place makes it both relaxing and intriguing.

You’ll find here the international spirit: the smooth black front of the long wooden counter of a Scandinavian café, New-York style brick, and a Parisian touch – ceiling beams.  Add to this a piece of chocolate cake and you will not have to look for Heaven anymore, the Heaven will find you itself!.

Fragments Paris – 76, rue de Tournelles, Paris

We hope you no longer associate Paris with croissants only.

You can also check out La Caféotheque for selected coffee beans to enjoy at home; Holybelly where you can taste the best brunches in Paris, and do not forget about Fondation Café – an eco friendly wooden place with fun and friendly Aussie baristas.

Enjoy your coffee experiences in Paris!