The 10 Best Coffee Shops in Paris
by Ellie Eckert
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Paris may be known for its wine, but let’s not overlook its thriving coffee culture. Beyond the old-school cafés serving café crèmes and croissants, a wave of specialty coffee shops has taken over the city, offering everything from expertly pulled espressos to matcha lattes and minimalist aesthetics.
Whether you’re wandering through the Marais, setting up shop with a book in Saint-Germain, or looking for the best coffee near the Seine, these are the spots worth stopping for.
And if you find yourself in a coffee desert? Disco Disco’s travel-ready coffee will get you where you're going.
Top 10 Coffee Shops in Paris
1. Dreamin Man (140 Rue Amelot, 75011 Paris)
Best for: Japanese-inspired minimalism and meticulous brews
With its minimalist Japanese-inspired aesthetic and quiet, contemplative atmosphere, Dreamin Man feels more like a Tokyo coffee shop than a Parisian one. Pour-overs here are slow, delicate, and deeply satisfying.
2. Sevenly Heart (16 Rue de la Corderie, 75003 Paris)
Best for: Aesthetic & pastries
A dreamy, design-forward space where the coffee is as carefully crafted as the interiors. Sevenly Heart pairs strong espresso with flaky, buttery pastries, making it the perfect first stop of the day.
3. Café Jirisan (5 Rue de Louvois, 75002 Paris)
Best for: Korean coffee & cakes
Hidden in the heart of Paris, this café blends specialty coffee with Korean influences—think matcha lattes, soothing teas, and a warm, quiet atmosphere. It’s a serene escape from the city’s bustle and the kind of place where you’ll want to linger over a good book.
4. Boot Café (19 Rue du Pont aux Choux, 75003 Paris)
Best for: A cult-favorite, tiny but mighty coffee stop
If size were a measure of greatness, Boot Café would be the exception. This pocket-sized, sky-blue café is a must-visit in Paris. It’s known for its strong espresso, perfect flat whites, and cool aesthetic. Don’t expect to stay long—seating is limited—but it’s worth the stop.
5. Telescope Café (5 Rue Villedo, 75001 Paris)
Best for: Minimalist atmosphere & expertly sourced beans
A no-frills, all-focus-on-coffee kind of place. Telescope Café is one of the city’s OG specialty coffee spots, known for its meticulous approach to sourcing and brewing. If you’re the type who orders coffee based on origin, process, and tasting notes—this is your place.
6. Café Pigalle (20 Rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, 75009 Paris)
Best for: A lively crowd
This spot has a buzzy energy, great coffee, and a cocktail menu if you’re ready to move on from caffeine. Think of it as the ideal café for night owls who love their caffeine fix after dark.
7. Clove (2 Rue de l’Amiral de Coligny, 75001 Paris)
Best for: Perfect pour-overs
Clove is small but mighty, specializing in single-origin coffees brewed with care. If you’re serious about your morning cup, this spot is worth seeking out.
8. L’Arbre à Café - Rue du Nil (10 Rue du Nil, 75002 Paris)
Best for: A solid espresso drink
This café is dedicated to sustainable, high-quality coffee, with a selection of beans that rivals any specialty roaster. If you want to take home a bag of something special, this is your spot. It's also down the street from the best damn croissants in Paris.
9. Yellow Tucan (5 Rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris)
Best for: A colorful, modern café experience
With a vibrant design and a menu full of creative drinks, Yellow Tucan is great spot to stop and sip in Paris. Their house-made pastries are also top-notch.
10. Le Peloton Café (17 Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe, 75004 Paris)
Best for: Coffee + cycling culture
Owned by a group of passionate cyclists, Le Peloton is the go-to café for bike lovers. The coffee is fantastic, and the community vibe is unbeatable.
What If You Can’t Find a Great Café?
Paris is full of incredible coffee spots, but let’s be real—sometimes you’re stuck with a sad hotel Nespresso or an airport lounge with one of those machines that shouldn't be allowed to call itself coffee.
Enter Disco Disco’s portable pour-over coffee:
- Specialty-grade fresh coffee that actually tastes good
- No equipment needed—just hot water
- Adventure-approved—because good coffee should go everywhere you do