A coffee break is one of the simplest yet most memorable ways to experience a city. Beyond its iconic landmarks and bustling streets, discovering local cafés offers a glimpse into everyday life and the unique character of a destination. In Paris, wandering from one charming coffee shop to another—admiring beautifully designed interiors and pausing for a perfectly brewed cup between sightseeing stops—can transform your trip into an even more enjoyable experience.
The challenge, however, lies in knowing where to go. Paris's specialty coffee scene is constantly evolving, with new cafés opening their doors almost every month. Keeping up with the latest addresses can quickly become overwhelming. That's why the O'bon Paris team has explored countless cafés across the city to curate this selection of our favorite spots. From hidden neighborhood gems to must-visit institutions, we regularly update this guide to bring you some of the finest coffee experiences Paris has to offer.
Coffee ★★★★★ / Atmosphere ★★★★☆ / Location ★★★★★
Conveniently located near the Louvre, Motors Coffee is a multi-roaster café collaborating with small independent roasters from around the world — so you get to try different flavors every visit. Their menu covers everything from filter coffee and espresso-based drinks to a refreshing cold brew in summer. Don't leave without trying their homemade cheesecake: rich, strongly vanilla-flavored, and impossibly creamy.
Address : 7 Rue des Halles, 75001 Paris
Transportation : Metro line 1, 4, 7, 11, 14, Les Halles station
Opening hours : Mon-Sat: 8:00-18:00, Sun: 10:00-18:00
Coffee ★★★★☆ / Atmosphere ★★★★★ / Location ★★★★★
A historic institution steps from the Louvre, Café Verlet has been importing, roasting, and brewing the world's finest Arabica beans since 1880. The interior is luxurious yet cozy, with an impressive wall display of beans sourced from over twenty countries. They specialize in medium roasts, brewed using traditional methods including the classic French débelloire press. Note that the café was recently acquired by Comptoir Richard, one of France's major coffee industry players.
Address : 256 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris
Transportation : Metro line 1 Tuileries / Metro line 7,14 Pyramides / Metro line 1,7 Palais Royal Musée du Louvre
Opening hours : Mon-Sat 10:00-19:00 / Closed on Sundays
Coffee ★★★★★ / Atmosphere ★★★★★ / Location ★★★★☆
Run by Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef Estelle, @unrêve is a French-Asian fusion café in the 11th whose name means "dream" — and the food lives up to it. Signature items include black sesame croissants, matcha cheesecake, and a standout Cococoffee Tart layering cocoa, coconut, coffee, and chocolate. The warm wood-toned interior and sunny terrace make it equally ideal for breakfast, lunch, or weekend brunch. Must-try drinks: the Matcha Latte, Sesame Latte, and Fried Chicken Toast.
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Address : 28 Avenue Parmentier, 75011 Paris
Transportation : Metro line 9 - Saint-ambroise or Voltaire station/ Metro line 3 - Rue Saint Maur station
Opening hours : Wed-Sun 9:30-19:00, closed on Monday and Tuesday
Coffee ★★★☆☆ / Atmosphere ★★★★★ / Location ★★★★☆
One of Paris's most-photographed coffee spots, Boots Café was formerly a shoe repair shop — and still proudly displays the original CORDONNERIE sign. The tiny three-table space serves only coffee, tea, and cake, with a latte that's clean-flavored and generously portioned. Note that the café uses light-roasted beans, which may not suit everyone's espresso preferences.
Address : 19 Rue du Pont aux Choux, 75003 Paris
Transportation : Metro line 8 Saint-Sébastien - Froissart
Opening hours : Mon - Wed 9:00-16:30 / Thu - Sun 10:00-17:30
Coffee ★★★★☆ / Atmosphere ★★★★★ / Location ★★★★★
Just steps from the Jardin des Plantes and facing the Grande Mosquée de Paris, this peaceful café-bookshop is one of the neighborhood's best-kept secrets. In the 1960s, the space operated as a private café-théâtre where many French artists once performed—a creative spirit that still lingers in its intimate atmosphere today. Now reimagined as both a thoughtfully curated café and an independent contemporary literature bookstore, it offers a unique selection of books with a special emphasis on poetry. Upstairs, large windows frame a direct view of the mosque, creating an unexpectedly serene setting to work, read, or simply linger over another cup of coffee. Beloved by locals yet still largely undiscovered by tourists, it is the perfect place to experience a quieter side of Paris—where you can enjoy a moment of calm and perhaps leave with a memorable book tucked under your arm.
Address : 9 Rue Larrey, 75005 Paris
Transportation : Metro line 7 - Place Monge
Opening hours : Tue-Sat 11:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-18:30 / Closed on Monday
Coffee ★★★★★ / Atmosphere ★★★★★ / Location ★★★★★
TANAT COFFEE is a specialty coffee brand in Paris that was originally called KAWA before renaming in 2025. The shop focuses on Parisian artisanal roasting, direct-origin beans, and professional coffee brewing techniques. It has multiple locations in areas like Archives and Tiquetonne, with a modern and clean design that suits photography of the bar, brewing process, and coffee packaging. TANAT is coffee-driven rather than dessert-focused, making it perfect for content about specialty coffee culture.
Address : 96 Rue des Archives, 75003 Paris
Transportation : Metro line 8 - Filles du Calvaire, Metro line 3 - Temple, Metro line 11 - Arts et Me
Opening hours : Mon - Fri 8:30-19:00 / Weekends 9:00-19:00
Coffee ★★★★☆ / Atmosphere ★★★★★ / Location ★★★★★
Spacious by Parisian standards, Partisan pairs a minimalist interior with energetic music and a large in-house roasting machine visible from the floor. Guests can choose between Dark Roast Italien and Light Roast New Wave, and the carrot cake is a local favorite among the pastry selection. Uniquely for Paris, the café stays open until 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays — a perfect end-of-day stop.
Address : 36 Rue de Turbigo, 75003 Paris
Transportation : Metro line 3, 11 Arts et Métiers
Opening hours : Mon-Fri 8:30-18:00 / Week-end 9:00-18:30
Coffee ★★★★★ / Atmosphere ★★★★★ / Location ★★★★★
Founded in 2009 after years of the owner traveling the world to source award-winning beans, Terres de Café applies French gastronomic principles to specialty coffee — treating each cup like a dish, with attention to terroir, aroma, and freshness. Recognized as one of France's best specialty coffee roasters since 2017, they have since become consistent winners at SCA France championships. The café latte is smooth and nuanced, and the relaxed bar atmosphere, complete with cheerful yellow chairs, makes every visit feel welcoming.
Address : 36 Rue des Blancs Manteaux, 75004 Paris
Transportation : Metro line 3, 11 - Rambuteau
Opening hours : Tue - Fri 9:00-19:00, weekends 9:30-19:00 / closed on Monday
Coffee ★★★★★ / Atmosphere ★★★★★ / Location ★★★★★
Founded in 2000 by Gloria Montenegro — former Guatemalan ambassador and informal coffee ambassador — La Caféothèque was built to protect single-origin coffee culture and honor the farmers who produce it. Situated facing the Seine with a partial view of Notre-Dame, the space is richly atmospheric: part coffee roastery, part art gallery, part library. An extraordinary selection of freshly roasted origins is on offer, and if you're unsure where to start, ask for an aeropress of the Dominican Republic "Don Jimenez" from the Pica Duarte region.
Address : 52 Rue de l'Hôtel de ville, 75004 Paris
Transportation : Metro line 7 Pont Marie
Opening hours : Mon-Fri 9:00-19:00 / Weekend 9:30-19:00
Coffee ★★★★★ / Atmosphere ★★★☆☆ / Location ★★★☆☆
LATTEIN is a newly opened café in Paris 15 that specializes in coffee, matcha, latte art, and desserts. The shop was founded by a French latte art champion, giving it a strong specialty coffee identity with a clean and modern interior. Their signature drinks include Dirty Matcha Latte, Latte Art latte, and Strawberry Cold Matcha.
Address : 1 Rue du Général-de-Castelnau, 75015 Paris
Transportation : Metro line 6,8,10 - La Motte-Picquet – Grenelle
Opening hours : Mon - Fri 10:00-18:00 / Weekend 10:00 -18:30
Coffee ★★★★★ / Atmosphere ★★★★☆ / Location ★★★★☆
Star chef Alain Ducasse brings his "haute cuisine" philosophy to coffee, treating it as the definitive final moment of a meal — to be chosen by terroir, like wine. The industrial interior functions as a coffee lab, fully equipped with the finest machines and roasting facilities, including a signature La Marzocco espresso machine. Coffee beans are available to purchase in-store, and two additional branches can be found near Bastille and Luxembourg Park.
Address : 12 Rue St Sabin, 75011 Paris
Transportation : Metro line 5 Bréquet-Sabin
Opening hours : Mon 10:30-19:30 / Tue & Wed 9:00-17:00 / Thu & Fri 9:00-18:00 / Sat 10:00 - 19:00 / Sun 11:00-18:00
Coffee ★★★★★ / Atmosphere ★★★★★ / Location ★★★★☆
MELANÉ café (formerly known as +82 Paris) is a Korean-style café that's quickly become one of the most beloved hidden gems in the Latin Quarter. The café serves expertly crafted espresso-based drinks using beans from L'Arbre à Café, with a welcoming atmosphere and dog-friendly outdoor seating when the weather permits. Beyond coffee, MELANÉ is celebrated for its traditional Korean offerings, including beautifully presented bingsu in matcha, mango, and watermelon flavors, and a rotating selection of house-made pastries. Signature drinks like the banana misutgaru and warm sujeonggwa set it apart from any ordinary café, and the resident corgi makes everyone feel like a regular. Reviewers consistently award it top marks for atmosphere, service, and the sheer originality of its menu — a true cultural crossroads in a cozy Parisian setting.
Address : 11bis Rue Vauquelin, 75005 Paris
Transportation : Metro line 7 - Place Monge
Opening hours : Mon, Thu, Fri - 9:00-18:30, Wed 14:00-18:30, Weekend 10:00-19:00 / Closed on Tue
Coffee ★★★☆☆ / Atmosphere ★★★★☆ / Location ★★★★★
The debut venture of Franco-Asian pastry chef Zuo Tianyou, A-DROYTE is built around his signature "grilled mochis" — small, amber-hued cakes born from a marriage of cannelé batter and glutinous rice flour, baked in shell-shaped molds. The menu blends French and Asian techniques throughout, and while coffee is more restrained here, the pastry is the real reason to visit. A must for anyone who loves confections that defy easy categorization.
Address : 14 Rue Froissart, 75003 Paris
Transportation : Metro line 8 - Saint-Sébastien - Froissart
Opening hours : Tue-Sun 12:00-20:00, closed on Mon
Coffee ★★★☆☆ / Atmosphere ★★★★☆ / Location ★★★★★
A cozy, charming little café near the Opéra with an interior that feels like stepping into a countryside grandmother's home. Tucked into a neighborhood known for Japanese and Korean cuisine, Dear Jane is celebrated above all for its freshly baked, generously filled cookies — made daily with high-quality ingredients.
Address : 58 Rue Sainte-Anne, 75002 Paris
Transportation : Metro line 7, 14 Pyramides station, line 9 at Richelieu Drouot station
Opening hours : Weekdays 8:00-18:30, Weekends 10:00-18:30
Coffee ★★★★☆ / Atmosphere ★★★★★ / Location ★★★★★
MICHALAK is the first coffee shop by famous French pastry chef Christophe Michalak, located inside the Printemps Haussmann department store in Paris 9. It’s a bright, open, department-store-style specialty dessert café suitable for breaking during shopping. The shop offers hot and cold drinks, fine pastries, pancakes, croissants, and travel-ready dessert items. Whether you're mid-shopping trip or making a dedicated pilgrimage, this is one of the most refined café experiences currently on offer in the city.
Address : Printemps de l'Homme, 2 Rue du Havre, 75009 Paris
Transportation : Metro line 7 & 9 - Chaussée d'Antin — La Fayette
Opening hours : Mon-Fri 8:30-20:00 / Sat 10:00-20:00 / Sun 11:00-20:00
Coffee ★★★★☆ / Atmosphere ★★★★☆ / Location ★★★★☆
PANAME COFFEE SHOP is a neighborhood-style daily café on Oberkampf in Paris 11, open 7 days a week. It has a local, cozy, and life-filled atmosphere where you can enjoy espresso, coffee, tea, and fresh juices. The shop also offers homemade food and desserts, making it a great spot for breakfast or afternoon coffee.
Address : 10 rue Oberkampf, Paris, France 75011
Transportation : Metro line 5 Oberkampf station
Opening hours : Everyday 8:00-18:30
Coffee ★★★★★ / Atmosphere ★★★★★ / Location ★★★☆☆
Founded by Byungchul "Harry" Kim — who trained at April Coffee in Copenhagen and Fuglen in Tokyo — KLOVER is among the most serious specialty coffee addresses in Paris right now. Beans including natural Buku Sayisa and washed Finca El Puente are roasted in-house, and the drinks menu runs from espresso to an excellent filter coffee lineup. Reviewers describe it as the best coffee shop experience in Paris, with Harry himself roasting, prepping, and welcoming every guest. A non-negotiable destination for dedicated coffee lovers.
Address : 6 Rue Merlin, 75011 Paris
Transportation : Metro line 9 - Voltaire, Metro line 2 - Philippe Auguste
Opening hours : Mon-Fri 9:30-17:00, Weekends 10:00-17:30 / Closed on Wednesday
Coffee ★★★☆☆ / Atmosphere ★★★☆☆ / Location ★★★★★
Founded in 2023, Moonlight Café has built a devoted following in the Marais for its exceptionally serious approach to matcha — serving ceremonial organic Uji matcha alongside specialty coffee from Fève roasters. The minimalist interior offers great natural light and electrical outlets, making it popular for quiet work sessions. Regulars are firm: the matcha raspberry latte and yuzu sparkling matcha are without equal in Paris.
Address : 27 Rue des Gravilliers, 75003 Paris
Transportation : Metro line 3 - Arts et Métiers
Opening hours : Mon-Fri 8:30-17:30 / Weekends 9:30-18:00
Coffee ★★★★☆ / Atmosphere ★★★★★ / Location ★★★★★
A rare collision of serious specialty coffee and Michelin-level pastry, Pontochoux pairs a La Marzocco espresso machine with desserts by Akira Takahashi — formerly of Les Climats — including matcha dacquoise, hojicha cannelés, and seasonal specials that sell out on weekends. The drinks menu extends to hojicha, sencha, and creative cold coffees like the Akitonick, combining orange juice, tonic, spices, and beans from Denmark's Coffee Collective. Floor-to-ceiling windows and unfinished walls give the space a quietly beautiful atmosphere.
Address : 18 Rue du Pont aux Choux, 75003 Paris
Transportation : Metro line 8 - Saint-Sébastien - Froissart
Opening hours : Tue 9:00-17:30, Wed-Sun 10:00-17:30 / Closed on Monday
Coffee ★★★★☆ / Atmosphere ★★★★☆ / Location ★★★★★
Founded by Gerald, a barista and latte artist inspired by Australian specialty coffee culture, Matamata takes its name from a small New Zealand town where co-founder Gaël held his wedding in 2008. The space has a modern and comfortable atmosphere built for conversation, and the coffee — particularly the Kalita wave of Colombian origin — is floral, bright, and memorable. Homemade cakes, breakfast and lunch are also available, along with coffee beans to take home.
Address : 58 Rue d’Argout, 75002 Paris
Transportation : Metro line 3 Sentier
Opening hours : Mon - Fri 8:00-12:00, 12:30-18:00 / Weekends 9:00-12:00, 12:30-18:00
Author & Photos by O'bon Paris Team