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$ | Louvre |
Founded in 1903 and patronized by literary luminaries like Marcel Proust and Gertrude Stein, Angelina is famous for its chocolat "l'Africain"—an ultra-rich hot chocolate topped with whipped cream. The beautiful chestnut "Mont Blanc" pastry is the ideal accompaniment. Book well in advance online to avoid being disappointed.
226 rue de Rivoli, Paris, Île-de-France, 75001, France
Known For
- The most famous hot chocolate in Paris
- Opulent, Belle Époque setting
- High popularity so book online in advance
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$ | Marais Quarter |
At this restaurant set on a pretty street leading right into the Place des Vosges, it's hard to know if you've landed in someone's chic private salon or their woodworking studio. Carpenter and wine lover Eric Wilmot shares his passion for wood and wine (and Harley-Davidsons) in this stylishly intimate space, featuring Persian rugs and velvet chaises, where you can indulge in some stupendous wines handpicked by the owner and served alongside a tempting array of nibbles—homemade foie gras, smoked salmon, artisanal cheeses, and some seriously decadent desserts.
7 rue de Birague, Paris, Île-de-France, 75004, France
Known For
- Hard-to-find wines
- Intimate atmosphere with a carpentry shop behind glass
- Gorgeous interiors
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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$ | Eiffel Tower |
Don't expect to be mobbed by tourists at this bright café two minutes from the Champs de Mars. Locals love it for the sidewalk terrace and garden seating in the back—not to mention the good coffee, tea, and stellar brunch. Even if you don't snag a seat outside, the charming interior is a cheerful spot to tuck into a heaping plate of eggs Benedict, smoked salmon tartine, or avocado toast. There are also fresh fruit smoothies and home-baked pastries. Its all-day hours (seven days a week) makes it the perfect place for a well-priced lunch or teatime. Reservations are always a good idea, especially on weekends.
47 av. de Suffren, Paris, Île-de-France, France
Known For
- Superb brunch or lunch served seven days a week
- Reservations a good idea on weekends
- Minutes from the Eiffel Tower
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$ | Marais Quarter |
This charming courtyard café-tearoom grew out of an adorable pastry shop (next door) specializing in the French sablé, those classic melt-in-your-mouth butter cookies, with an assortment of ethereal cream fillings. Marble-topped tables, velvet chairs, and other vintagelike touches make this one of the neighborhood's most charming spots for lunch, brunch, or dessert. The excellent food, homemade drinks, and stellar pastries are all icing on this scrumptious cake.
57 rue de Bretagne, Paris, Île-de-France, 75003, France
Known For
- Vintage atmosphere
- Top-notch homemade food and pastries
- High prices
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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$$$ | Grands Boulevards |
Lodged in one of Paris's most picturesque historic passages, the Italian Caffè Stern—a listed monument updated by designer Philippe Starck—is loaded with the sort of antique charm that makes a cup of coffee and dessert feel like a romantic moment in time. Full meals are a more elegant—and expensive—affair, though teatime (3 pm–6 pm, €26) and the prix-fixe lunch make for a more manageable splurge.
47 Passage des Panoramas, Paris, Île-de-France, 75002, France
Known For
- Superb historic setting in the Passage des Panoramas
- Gorgeous decor
- Top-notch food
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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$ | Grands Boulevards |
Pastry chef extraordinaire Cedric Grolet made his name at Le Meurice, the palace hotel just down the street, with his exquisite sculpted fruits—glorious trompe-l'oeil versions of the real thing made with various chocolates filled with creamy fruit or nut ganache. At this cafe near the Opéra, you can sample the master's sublime cookies and breakfast pastries along with other gourmet delights.
35 av. de l'Opéra, Paris, Île-de-France, 75002, France
Known For
- Some of the most masterfully designed sweets in Paris
- Gourmet tea and coffee
- Perfect breakfast pastries
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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$ | Marais Quarter |
If you're serious about what's in your coffee cup, head straight to this streamlined café near the Place des Vosges, where you'll find only the best from roasters around Paris. A short but spot-on menu features avocado toast with a poached egg, cinnamon buns, and homemade cakes and cookies. The weekend brunch is very popular; arrive early or prepare to wait a little.
76 rue des Tournelles, Paris, Île-de-France, 75003, France
Known For
- Great coffee
- Popular brunch
- Good homemade desserts
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$ | Marais Quarter |
This was Paris's first coffee bar, founded by former Guatemalan ambassador to France turned coffee ambassador, Gloria Montenegro. With three spacious rooms, all coffee preparations under the sun, and a daily special brew chosen from among dozens of varieties of meticulously sourced beans from plantations around the globe, this is a Paris institution.
52 rue de l'Hotel de Ville, Paris, Île-de-France, 74004, France
Known For
- Rigorously sourced, hard-to-find beans
- Excellent coffee of the day
- All roasting done in-house
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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$$$ | Montparnasse |
This world-renowned, cavernous spot with Art Deco murals practically defines the term brasserie. It's been popular since Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir were regulars, and today it attracts a mix of bourgeois families, tourists, and lone diners treating themselves to a dozen oysters. Recent additions to the classic brasserie menu are a tart of caramelized apple and pan-fried foie gras, beef fillet flambéed with cognac, and profiteroles made with Valrhona chocolate.
102 bd. du Montparnasse, Paris, Île-de-France, 75014, France
Known For
- Classic brasserie menu
- Lively atmosphere
- Historic setting
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$$$ | Champs-Élysées |
With 100-plus locations worldwide, the largest branch of the Ladurée tea salon empire is worth the splurge, thanks to the sumptuous pastries, which steal the show. In addition to more than a dozen flavors of macarons, it has assorted cakes, ice cream, pastries, and beautifully boxed treats ideal for gift-giving. Reserve a table in the elegant wood-paneled rooms upstairs or the glassed-in storefront, or grab a bite in the secluded Art Nouveau bar in the back. Though pricey, the menu promises generous salads and flavorful plats du jour.
75 av. des Champs-Élysées, Paris, Île-de-France, 75008, France
Known For
- Pricey lunch menu
- Beautiful and elegant decor
- World-famous macarons
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$ | Grands Boulevards |
Tucked away in the courtyard of the Musée Jacquemart-André, this is one of Paris's best-kept secrets. For decades, Parisians have been nibbling tarte aux framboises and composed salads beneath charming colorful frescoes and elegant woodwork or out on the garden courtyard terrace. Open seven days during museum hours (with late hours on Monday and brunch on Sunday), it's a convenient place for a light lunch, a sweet from the famous pastry cart laden with all the French classics, or a coupe de champagne, whether you're visiting the museum or not.
158 blvd. Haussmann, Paris, Île-de-France, 75008, France
Known For
- Gorgeous setting, featuring the mansion's original woodwork and frescoes
- Copious salads and gigantic pastries from the car
- Decent prices
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$$$$ | Bastille |
Paris's grandest Belle Époque beauty, hidden within the Gare de Lyon train station, has been fully restored to a culinary status almost befitting its eye-popping decor. The menu of French classics is not cheap, though the €49 "travelers menu" for lunch assures you'll be wined, dined, and on your train in 45 minutes. But why not linger? The chic bar is a great place to meet for coffee or a cocktail whether you're heading off on a train or not. Magnificent hardly describes this historic monument's lushly gilded boiserie, extravagant frescoes, and original globe lighting.
Pl. Louis-Armand, Paris, Île-de-France, 75012, France
Known For
- Unique historic atmosphere
- Gorgeous setting
- Tasty and creative cocktails
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$ | Grands Boulevards |
A head-turning variety of luscious pastries, classic French breakfast sweets and breads, ice cream, chocolates, and homemade jams will tempt every sweet tooth at this charming bakery and tearoom. Tucked into the historic covered Passage Jouffroy, Le Valentin is a picturesque spot for breakfast, lunch, or teatime—or buy a box of irresistible French-Alsatian sweets to enjoy on the go.
30–32 Passage Jouffroy, Paris, Île-de-France, 75002, France
Known For
- Set in an 1845 covered passage
- Charming place to sit for breakfast, lunch, or dessert
- French-Alsatian specialties
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$$ | St-Germain-des-Prés |
This lively and popular brasserie is open from 8 am to 2 am every day, serving a copious morning breakfast, brunch on weekends, and an excellent full menu of everything from warm goat cheese salad to magret de canard from noon until 1 am. In keeping with the area's literary past and its name (Les Editeurs means "the publishers"), the book-lined space hosts monthly discussions with best-selling contemporary authors.
4 carrefour de l'Odeon, Paris, Île-de-France, 75006, France
Known For
- Cool literary vibe
- Lively atmosphere
- Quality brasserie dishes
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$ | Grands Boulevards |
This tiny gem of a coffee shop may not have the ambience of Paris's historic brasserie cafés, but it does have something you won't find in any brasserie in Paris—reliably excellent coffee served with care and enthusiasm. What's more, a small menu of delicious homemade sweets and sandwiches and salads at lunchtime pretty much covers all your restorative needs in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
58 rue d'Argout, Paris, Île-de-France, 75002, France
Known For
- Consistently great coffee drinks of all kinds
- Quality beans sourced from around the world
- Friendly atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner
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$ | Oberkampf |
One of the city's best examples of the casual gourmet cafés popping up around Paris, Mokonuts is run by a talented husband-and-wife team who create delicious dishes and pastries that are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the palate. Prepare for crowds at breakfast and teatime, when you can choose from chunky multigrain cookies, sweet or savory muffins, tarts, and other sweet goodies. At lunch, locals elbow their way in for a variety of gourmet salads, sandwiches, and hot dishes. Accompany your meal with excellent coffee, a selection of teas, or a freshly made juice, like the refreshing orange-blossom lemonade. Dinner (€70) is served only by reservation for at least eight.
5 rue Saint-Bernard, Paris, Île-de-France, 75011, France
Known For
- Excellent coffee
- Late hours for a café (open until 6 pm)
- Small space, so it gets crowded fast
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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$ | Marais Quarter |
A dazzling array of gourmet pastries here includes all the classics in imaginative and delicious flavor combinations. There are also impossibly moist individual cakes, Paris's best baba au rhum, sublime cookies, and the specialty guimauve, a flavored, melt-in-your-mouth marshmallow. Be sure to sample the gorgeous Rosy Rosa dome cake with almond, rose-infused almond milk, and creamy dark chocolate all on a black sesame biscuit topped with rose petals. Next door, savory gourmet breads, quiches, sandwiches, and other takeout foods make this the perfect refueling stop after a visit to the Centre Pompidou. There's also outdoor seating in warm weather.
14 rue Rambuteau, Paris, Île-de-France, 75003, France
Known For
- Some of Paris's best pastries
- Gourmet sandwiches
- Takeout options for picnics
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No dinner
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$ | Marais Quarter |
This all-in-one café-bakery-pâtisserie, a stone's throw from République, highlights classics from genius pastry chef Philippe Conticini, like his Paris-Brest (a crispy pâte à chou filled with delicate almond-hazelnut cream) and stellar line of viennoiserie (croissants, pains au chocolat, brioches, etc). Don't miss the Chignon Praliné, filled with an insanely tasty homemade Nutella topped with roasted hazelnuts; this treat redefines the breakfast pastry.
31 rue Notre Dame de Nazareth, Paris, Île-de-France, 75003, France
Known For
- Sweets from one of Paris's top pastry chefs
- Good coffee
- Perfect for a late breakfast or teatime
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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$ | Montmartre |
Run by three friendly young women, the snug, breakfast-and-lunch-only Soul Kitchen unites a pleasantly homey decor and welcoming atmosphere with the kind of Anglo-French all-organic comfort food that soothes body and soul. Choose from Gruyère mac and cheese, chèvre and leek tarts, soul-warming soups, and a pastry counter laden with treats like homemade scones, cheesecake, tiramisu, and rich mousse au chocolat. The ladies also know their beverages: good, well-priced wines by the glass, fresh fruit and vegetable juices, and some serious coffee.
33 rue Lamarck, Paris, Île-de-France, 75018, France
Known For
- Charming atmosphere
- Delicious coffee and fresh juices
- Range of homemade dishes and desserts made fresh daily
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner, Reservations not accepted
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$ | Eiffel Tower |
A five-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower, Terre de Café is a boon to coffee lovers. It also serves gluten-free pastries, healthy fruit smoothies, and gourmet brunch options.
67 av. de la Bourdonnais, Paris, Île-de-France, 75007, France
Known For
- Fresh and healthy salads and sandwiches
- Delicious homemade pastries
- Great coffee