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Cafés in Paris

Chez Jeannette

Anything goes / Bar / Bohemian / DJ

Party Earth Review Just the kind of typical Parisian café that could easily be featured in a Jean-Luc Godard film, Chez Jeannette is a charming eatery and bar whose original mid-century décor and location near the up-and-coming Canal St. Martin attracts a flirty and chatty clientele of bohemian locals and hip film and media types. Vintage ... more

47 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis
75010 Paris

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Rollet Pradier

Business Casual / Dessert / Wine

Reviewed by Tara R.

"My Take: If you come to Paris without gorging on macarons and foie gras, you are doing something wrong. In a last-day frantic attempt to manage both, ..." more

6 rue Bourgogne
75007 Paris

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Le Grand Corona

Anything goes / Breakfast / Wine

Reviewed by Tara R.

"My Take: Brasseries abound by the Seine, where many a hoodwinked tourist is lured by their croque monsieurs, cafes, and coziness. Stereotypically Fren ..." more

3 Place de l'Alma
75008 Paris

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L\Inconnu

20s / Affluent Hipsters / Bars / DJ

$L\Inconnu - Bar | Café | Club in Paris.$

Reviewed by Amanda D.

"My Take: Ever wonder where all the cool kids in Paris hangout? They’re all over at L’Inconnu, a new hotspot in the Strasbourg Saint-Denis/Bonne Nouvel ..." more

19 Rue de Mazagran
75010 Paris

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Le Sans Souci

20s / 30s / After Work / Artists / DJ

Party Earth Review A no-frills dive in the heart of bustling Pigalle, the aptly-named Le Sans Souci (“no worries”) and its carefree energy attract a laid-back clientele of chain-smoking hipsters and after-work revelers ready to relax and imbibe champagne. A classic French space featuring white walls, large windows, and the requisite clutter ... more

65 Rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
75009 Paris

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Vavin Café

Artists / Artsy / Casual / Chill

Reviewed by Tara R.

"My Take: A hop, skip, and a jump from the Jardin du Luxembourg (and I have done all three), the Vavin Café is a modern twist on a classic French brass ..." more

18 Rue Vavin
75006 Paris

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Café de l'Industrie

20s / 30s / 40s / Artists / Bar / Bistro

Party Earth Review Nestled on a corner between the Bastille and Oberkampf neighborhoods, the simple but attractive Café de l’Industrie is a classic bohemian hangout that attracts local artists and passing tourists alike. Antique rugs and eclectic details including a metallic rhinoceros head, vintage life preservers, and flea market paintings ... more

15–17, Rue Saint-Sabin
Paris 75011

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Rosa Bonheur

20s / 30s / Ambient / Artsy / Bar / Bobo

Party Earth Review A rustic tavern in the middle of the woods in Buttes-Chaumont Park, Rosa Bonheur – named for a 19th-century painter famed for her massive animal paintings, as well as (gasp!) wearing trousers and smoking cigarettes – has kept the eccentric spirit of its namesake alive, catering to a casual crowd of local bohemians and hipsters ... more

Parc Buttes-Chaumont
2 Allée de la Cascade
75019 Paris

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Hôtel du Nord

20s / 30s / Ambient / Bar / Bohemian

Party Earth Review Built in the 1880s as a boarding house for people working along the Canal St. Martin, this historic structure was taken over in 1938 by French director Marcel Carne, who used it as the location for his film Hotel du Nord. The rest, as they say, is history. Fans and paparazzi followed, and the building continued as a hotel ... more

102 Quai de Jemmapes
75010 Paris

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La Fourmi

20s / 30s / Alternative / Artists

Party Earth Review The name La Fourmi (The Ant) suits this bar and café well, an unassuming, hipster hotspot that passersby could easily miss amid sex shop-riddled Pigalle’s larger distractions. Very much a local’s scene where artists and music lovers gather for drinks, the venue draws its eclectic crowd from the surrounding area, which ... more

74 Rue des Martyrs
75018 Paris

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Café Mabillon

20s / 30s / 40s / Ambient / Bar / Brunch

Party Earth Review Right in the heart of trendy Saint Germain is Café Mabillon, a swanky spot whose claim to fame is that it’s open twenty-three hours a day. And that’s no small claim – in a city where it’s hard to have late lunches and midnight dinners, Mabillon smartly accommodates the diverse work and party patterns of its wide range of ... more

164 Boulevard Saint-Germain
75006 Paris

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Twinkie

20s / 20s / 30s / 30s / 40s / 40s / Affluent

Party Earth Review For those who wake up with a hunger that a croissant and coffee won’t satisfy there’s Twinkie, one of the more ambitious breakfast-themed cafés that have been popping up in Paris over the past few years. The venue’s array of international breakfast selections – which include English, Scandinavian, and American dishes, among ... more

167 Rue St Denis
75002 Paris

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Paris Cafés Overview

There is nothing quite like the café culture in Paris, and with a café on nearly every street corner throughout the city, it’s clear that Parisians take their laid-back café lifestyle seriously.

Outdoor cafés in Paris are hugely popular in the spring and summer, when everyone heads to their favorite spots to while away the day on a sunny pavement terrace. The coffee is always strong, the pastries are always succulent, and the company is always convivial. Really, there is nothing more quintessentially Parisian than taking a few moments out of your day to sit with an espresso in one of the city's thousands of cafés.

While the majority of Paris cafés are good spots for a quick bite and a glass of wine, there are many others that double as live music joints, bakeries, bars, and more. The cafés are great for everything from eating brunch or lunch, cozying up with a good novel, spending a work afternoon outside of the office, or just hanging out with someone you love in a comfortable place.

Indoors on a cozy banquette or out on a sunny terrace, drinking and people-watching is one of the most cherished past-times in France. All you need now is a little dog to go with it.