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  • 1. Angelina

    $ | 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
    01–42–60–82–00

    Known For

    • The most famous hot chocolate in Paris
    • Opulent, Belle Époque setting
    • High popularity so book online in advance
  • 2. Aux Cerises

    $ | 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
    01–42–73–92–97

    Known For

    • Superb brunch or lunch served seven days a week
    • Reservations a good idea on weekends
    • Minutes from the Eiffel Tower
  • 3. Cedric Grolet Opera

    $ | 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
    01–83–95–21–02

    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.
  • 4. Fragments

    $ | 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
  • 5. La Boite à Café

    $ | Presqu'île

    Watch the world go by on the street-side terrace at this small but lively café on a picturesque square at the foot of the hill leading to Croix Rousse. Low-key and casual, the focus here is squarely on the java—every kind of caffeinated beverage can be conjured up here, and coffee aficionados are reassured by the fact that the meticulously sourced beans are roasted on the premises. Freshly baked carrot cake or cheesecake, tarte au citron, and warm chocolate fondant are irresistibly decadent alongside a luscious café crème. There's also a great choice of magazines and newspapers and free Wi-Fi access.

    3 rue Abbé Rozier, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69001, France
    04–27–01–48–71

    Known For

    • Delicious desserts and pastries
    • One of Lyon's best coffee shops
    • Friendly atmosphere great for hanging out
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  • 6. La Caféothèque

    $ | 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
    01–53–01–83–84

    Known For

    • Rigorously sourced, hard-to-find beans
    • Excellent coffee of the day
    • All roasting done in-house

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 7. Ladurée

    $$$ | 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
    01–40–75–08–75

    Known For

    • Pricey lunch menu
    • Beautiful and elegant decor
    • World-famous macarons
  • 8. Le BAL Café Otto

    $ | Montmartre

    Set in a bright, modern space on a tiny street in the lower reaches of Montmartre, the popular Le BAL Café Otto caters to a diverse clientele who come for the great coffee, delicious homey food, lively crowd, and the art gallery/bookstore. Italian- and French-inspired cuisine (like spelt risotto with mushrooms, hazelnuts, and creamed spinach) during the week rests alongside a traditional weekend brunch menu featuring items like tender pancakes, fried eggs with ham and roasted tomatoes, and buttery scones with jam. On Sunday in spring and summer, brunch is truly an event, with artists, hipsters, expats, and young families enthusiastically enjoying all of the above. Note that the café closes at 10 pm on Wednesday and Thursday and 7 pm on Friday and Sunday, so perhaps look elsewhere for dinner.

    6 impasse de la Défense, Paris, Île-de-France, 75018, France
    01–44–70–75–51

    Known For

    • Great brunches and reliably good coffee
    • Art gallery on the premises
    • Outdoor terrace on a quiet passageway

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues., No reservations taken for weekend brunch
  • 9. Matamata

    $ | 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
    01–71–39–44–58

    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
  • 10. Soul Kitchen

    $ | 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
    01–71–37–99–95

    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
  • 11. Terres de Café

    $ | 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
    01–45–50–37–39

    Known For

    • Fresh and healthy salads and sandwiches
    • Delicious homemade pastries
    • Great coffee
  • 12. A Chacun Sa Tasse

    $ | Presqu'île

    With a name that translates to "to each one his glass," this charming corner café is where tea lovers don't have to settle for the usual humdrum selection of teabags in the midst of a coffee bonanza. Here both tea and coffee are meticulously sourced and served with utmost care so everyone is happy. Whatever you do, don't skimp on the desserts, as they're as good as the beverages.

    2 rue du Griffon, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69001, France
    04–72–87–06–45

    Known For

    • Super friendly service
    • Charming setting
    • Great selection of green teas

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 13. Café Charlot

    $$ | Marais Quarter

    It may not have the healthiest food in the Marais, and the coffee may not be third wave, but that doesn't keep chic locals from packing into it on a sunny (or even not-so-sunny) day. The people-watching from this choice spot—at the intersection of the à la mode shopping street Rue Charlot and the bustling Rue de Bretagne—is top-notch, and the café's 1950s film noir charm is irresistible.

    38 rue de Bretagne, Paris, Île-de-France, France
    01–44–54–03–30

    Known For

    • Hearty, delicious French staples and well-priced wines by the glass
    • Chic, lively atmosphere
    • Open daily from 7 am to 2 am
  • 14. Café de Flore

    $$ | St-Germain-des-Prés

    Picasso, Chagall, Sartre, and de Beauvoir, attracted by the luxury of a heated café, worked and wrote here in the early 20th century. Today you'll find more tourists than intellectuals, and prices are hardly aimed at struggling artists, but the outdoor terrace is popular with Parisians and great for people-watching.

    172 bd. St-Germain, Paris, Île-de-France, 75006, France
    01–45–48–55–26

    Known For

    • Touristy reputation
    • Scenic, central location
    • Simple menu
  • 15. Cafe Ineko

    $ | Marais Quarter

    This oasis on the outskirts of the Marais offers a delicious and refreshing pause in a serenely chic atmosphere. Enjoy a fresh-pressed juice, a frothy cup of hot chocolate, or a glass of natural wine, as well as gourmet vegan food: decadent-yet-healthy salads; velvety veggie soups; and the café's renowned desserts, including apricot clafoutis, sautéed figs with rosemary crumble, and yummy cakes and cookies. Open from morning till late afternoon, this is the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.

    13 rue des Gravilliers, Paris, Île-de-France, 75003, France
    09–67–87–23–10

    Known For

    • Healthy fare
    • Lovely atmosphere
    • Good wines by the glass

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 16. Café Kitsuné

    $ | Louvre

    This Japanese-inspired mini-chain of coffeehouses is the place to be seen during Paris Fashion Week. There are four locations in Paris: one at 208 rue de Rivoli, one at 2 place André Malraux with a full restaurant menu, one at 30 rue du Vertbois that also serves as a roastery, and this one—the original and persistent favorite, thanks in large part to the views over the Palais Royal gardens.

    51 galerie Montpensier, Paris, Île-de-France, 75001, France
    01–40–15–62–31

    Known For

    • Branded apparel and coffee mugs
    • Iced matcha lattes perfect for cooling down in summer
    • Tasty cakes like shortbread, brownies, and babka including gluten-free options
  • 17. Café Lomi

    $ | Montmartre

    A trailblazer on the Paris gastro-coffee scene, out-of-the-way Café Lomi first supplied expertly roasted single-origin coffees to the first wave of barista cafés and top restaurants. Now Lomi's industrial-chic loft is equal parts roaster, café, workshop, and pilgrimage stop for hard-core coffee lovers, serving a range of splendid brews along with a menu of warm and cold dishes and a hearty brunch on weekends.

    3 ter rue Marcadet, Paris, Île-de-France, 75018, France
    09–51–27–46–31

    Known For

    • Industrial-chic space
    • Coffee roasted on the premises
    • Consistently excellent brews

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon., and 3 wks in Aug., Reservations not accepted
  • 18. Gramme

    $ | Marais Quarter

    "Gastro-café" may be the best description of this pint-size coffee shop with an inventive menu of seasonal fare. You can enjoy your artisanal coffee, homemade lemonade, kombucha, or glass of organic wine with dishes inspired by Paris's cultural mix: pulled pork banh mi, a "dwitch" sandwich on brioche with caramelized bacon, fried egg, and miso topped with fresh herbs. Delicious homemade pastries are perfect for breakfast or a gourmet coffee break.

    86 rue des Archives, Paris, Île-de-France, 75003, France
    09–50–92–20–23

    Known For

    • All-day hours
    • Delicious pastries and inventive snacks
    • Great coffee

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner
  • 19. KB Coffee Roasters

    $ | Grands Boulevards

    Set at a leafy crossroads on the lively Rue des Martyrs, this is a top pick in this vibrant neighborhood for a quick stop or to linger with a device. The coffee (roasted at their atelier-café Back in Black) is always good, as are the many other beverage options, both hot and cold, and the food—from healthy salads and sandwiches to yummy pastries—exactly what's needed to get you revved up for your next Paris adventure.

    53 av. Trudaine, Paris, Île-de-France, 75009, France
    01–56–92–12–41

    Known For

    • Spacious outdoor setting
    • Healthy snacks
    • Open daily

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 20. L'Isle au Jasmin

    $

    This informal café close to the château has bamboo decor inside and comfortable chairs outside so you can sit along the boulevard. The owner roasts and grinds the coffee beans herself, and there is also a wide selection of teas, ice creams, and homemade cakes available.

    28 bd. des Pyrénées, Pau, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 64000, France
    05–59–27–34–82

    Known For

    • Charming café and tearoom
    • Outdoor dining
    • Macarons and other tasty pastries

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