Paris is overflowing with coffee shops, and many new spots are opening every day in the capital. Looking for a change of scenery, a changeof flavour, a little something unusual in your coffee? We'll take you on a tour of 15 places that stand out from the crowd, where it's good to have a cup of coffee.
These atypical places stand out for their original decor, their special atmosphere and often for their unique or innovative concepts. Some Parisian coffee shops are nestled in unexpected places, such as bookshops, flower stores or even secret gardens.
Others stand out for their bold design, blending modernity and vintage, or by adopting exotic themes that transport visitors to the other side of the world. Some establishments offer surprising dishes from other parts of the world, or are even designed for dogs...
What's more, many of these unusual coffee shops make a point of offering quality, sourced dishes, accompanied by artisanal pastries that are sure to delight gourmets. And when a smile and warm welcome are on the menu, we love it.
Hanoi 1988 flowers & Archives, the Vietnamese coffee shop - ceramic florist and DIY workshops - video
We take you on a tour of Hanoi 1988 flowers & Archives in Paris's 3rd arrondissement, a new coffee shop combining Vietnamese specialties and good coffee, a flower store, DIY workshops and beautiful ceramics. We tell you all about it. [Read more]
Bacha Coffee prepares to open a luxurious Moroccan café on the Champs-Elysées with a palatial feel
Bacha Coffee, the Moroccan brand renowned for its exceptional coffees, is preparing to inaugurate its first lounge in Europe on the Champs-Élysées in April 2025. Set on one of the world's most emblematic avenues, this new showcase promises to immerse you in the ambience of a veritable Moroccan palace. [Read more]
Kis Paris: the trendy new Marais coffee and thrift shop
Vintage has found its HQ in Paris, and it smells of freshly ground coffee! Kis, the hybrid thrift shop-café nestled in the heart of the Marais district, mixes ultra-selective second-hand pieces with top-flight espresso. Here, we hunt, sip, take our time... in short, we live fashion and taste with passion and conscience. [Read more]
Café Shin Paris, the delicious coffee shop between Paris and Seoul
Café Shin Paris is the newly opened coffee shop in the 10ᵉ arrondissement offering gourmet lattes and pastries to die for. This spot offers a happy marriage between France and Korea, with fusion specialties well worth the detour. [Read more]
Phin mi, the excellent coffee shop with banh mi and Vietnamese coffee
Phin mi is the name of this new Vietnamese café, hidden away on rue des Boulangers in Paris's 5th arrondissement. You'll find good coffee, sourced and roasted in-house, and delicious banh mi. We'll take you on a discovery tour. [Read more]
Café Pli: an inspiring coffee shop where you can send yourself a letter in the future
Café Pli is an intimate concept straight from Korea, offering you the chance to put your thoughts on paper for your future self, who will receive a letter in one, ten or twenty years' time, and will undoubtedly have a nice surprise! Rendezvous in the 11th arrondissement for a moment with yourself, over a drink and a sweet treat. [Read more]
Inform Café, an unusual brunch coffee shop in front of a historic monument at Citéco, Paris 17th arrondissement
A brunch set against the backdrop of a historic monument, that's what Inform Café offers us at the Cité de l'Économie, Paris 17th. Initially attracted by the unusual location, we were seduced by the gourmet delights of this coffee shop, which combines delicious cakes and pastries with homemade drinks and lattes of all kinds. [Read more]
La Casa Del Doggo: the first bakery for dogs in the 16th arrondissement
Gone are the days when dogs only had puppuccino - at Casa Del Doggo, they're spoilt for choice! This first bakery for dogs, in the 16th arrondissement, promises to be the new hangout for our four-legged friends! [Read more]
Kahio Paris: the café-florist and deco concept store a stone's throw from Place des Vosges
In the trendy Marais district, a new spot is making a name for itself: Kahio. Opened in 2023 by Kahina and Alessio, this café-florist-deco concept store has become a must! From weekday snacks and lunches to weekend brunches, the coffee shop offers colorful, aesthetic and well-balanced dishes, to be enjoyed amongst a myriad of decorative objects from Italy. The neighboring florist offers a fine selection of seasonal flowers. [Read more]
Fu, the coffee shop and brunch pastry shop in the 13th arrondissement, takes you on a journey to Asia
Are you tempted by a new pastry and coffee shop with Asian flavors? Matcha, sesame and pandan, as well as durian and kimchi, enliven the cakes and dishes in this new spot opening in Paris's 13th arrondissement. From breakfast to lunch and afternoon tea, of course, it's all about unusual treats and brunch every day. We take you on a discovery tour. [Read more]
Sevenbus: the coffee shop king of bubble tea to be enjoyed in a futuristic bus
Sevenbus, THE coffee shop straight from China, awaits you in the 3rd arrondissement to savor bubble tea and other delicious treats. A futuristic, Instagrammable tea room in the shape of a bus. [Read more]
Seven Heaven, Paris' first dog-friendly coffee shop
Seven Heaven is the name of the friendly, welcoming new coffee shop that has opened its doors in the 11ᵉ arrondissement of Paris. A gourmet spot open to families, where telecommuters as well as dogs, are welcome. [Read more]
Climbing District Saint-Lazare, a climbing gym and coworking space hidden in a chapel
How about a climb in an atypical location? Climbing District is located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, close to the Saint-Lazare train station. Housed in a hidden former chapel, this climbing gym, which looks like an old library, is sure to surprise. Tip: coworking spaces with free wifi and coffee shop. [Read more]
Pingwoo, the restaurant - coffee and flowery brunch with crunchy cat lattes
Pingwoo is the name of a charming little coffee shop worth trying out. A cafe-canteen with a weekend brunch, this flowery place offers real home-style fusion cuisine and gourmet pastries, accompanied by its famous cat lattes. [Read more]
Cordelia Coffee Flower Shop: Cordelia de Castellane's charming coffee shop and florist
The Cordelia Coffee Flower Shop subtly blends Parisian elegance with English pastoral charm, in the heart of Paris's Left Bank. Conceived by Cordelia de Castellane, Artistic Director of Dior Maison and some of the capital's finest restaurants, this deco-florise-coffee store infuses a bohemian-chic universe of fresh flowers, authentic decor and chef's delicacies! [Read more]
In short, these stand-out Parisian coffee shops let you rediscover Paris in a new light, with a touch of originality and authenticity that's sure to delight Parisians and tourists alike.
