A proven - yet humble - coffee shop and gathering place in the heart of Paris. Offers a small, but carefully curated, selection of coffee beans from the Oslo-based roastery Fuglen. Trumps the mainstream caffeine vendors.
Little wine bar where the owner himself often works the counter. Large selection of natural wines that the friendly staff will go over while also recommending excellent small plate food pairings.
A beloved local spot that has been serving classic French fare for over 15 years. The worn wooden tables and zinc-topped bar create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Visit for coffee during the day, or go for dinner come the evening.
Homey and elegant, this tea house is a great place to stop for lunch or afternoon tea. Only a few minutes walk from the Eiffel Tower, it's a perfect place to relax after a morning of touring the city.
Creative cantine where fermented potato flatbread and Vietnamese-style stuffed cabbage anchor a weekly menu of small plates. The all-day spot moves from morning coffee to an evening service of shared plates and natural wines.
Neighborhood canteen shifting from morning coffee to Singaporean dinner service. The kitchen turns out Hainanese chicken rice and kaya toast in a casual room with natural wine and a communal piano.
Minimalist Japanese coffee shop pouring rich espresso from globally sourced beans. The Spanish Latte is a house specialty; locals take theirs to the benches outside to watch the street.
Japanese-style tea room serving savory Korean bowls alongside a massive menu of matcha desserts. The space runs steady late into the night, sending out layered mille-crêpes, sweet milk teas, and towering shaved ice.
Bright, modern cafes serving an all-day brunch menu of brioche benedict and chicken & waffles. The exposed-brick rooms are reliably packed on weekends – the crowd thins for a late afternoon meal.
Narrow Latin Quarter cafe pairing specialty coffee with hot, thick sandwiches. Formica tables line the compact, unfinished room, squeezing in space for morning egg buns, grilled mushroom melts, and house-made pastrami.
Spacious, modern café with an open kitchen serving a refined, daily-changing menu of seasonal dishes. Specialty coffee is poured all day, but the homemade cookies are the true local obsession.
