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Cafés in Paris

Le Sans Souci

Café / Dive Bar

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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Le Kléber

Café / Bar

Reviewed by Lily R.

"My Take: Le Kléber is one of those classic Parisian brasseries which is simply very authentic, local, and good! I love the laid back vibe and friendl ..." more

80 Avenue Kléber
75116 Paris

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L\Inconnu

Bar / Café / Club

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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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Point Ephémère

Art Gallery / Bar / Café / Club

Party Earth Review The word “ephemeral” refers to things or events that only last for a short period, and that notion is clearly in play at Point Ephémère, the ever-changing hub for local, national, and international artists. Managed by non-profit group Usines Éphémère – whose sole purpose is to convert unused buildings into thriving cultural ... more

200 Quai de Valmy
75010 Paris, France

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Rollet Pradier

Bakery / French Restaurant

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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Au Rocher de Cancale

Bar / Café / Restaurant

Party Earth Review In a city like Paris, finding a café that dates back a century or two is hardly unusual, but Au Rocher de Cancale – est. 1846 – stands out among these enduring gastronomic sites as a reliably festive place to eat, drink, and meet new people. Creaking wooden floors, slanting tables, and spindly staircases transport the ... more

78 Rue Montorgueil
75002 Paris

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Aux Folies

Café / Dive Bar

Reviewed by Gabriela B.

"It is 36°C outside. The office was hot, your place is hotter, what to do? Well, why are you asking yourself? The answer is just here: Aux folies. Get ..." more

8 rue de Belleville
75020 Paris

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La Cantine

Café / French Restaurant

Reviewed by Amanda D.

"My take: What stands out the most about La Cantine Bar/restaurant is their outstanding service. They go out their way to make guests feel comfortable ..." more

46 Rue Balard
75015 Paris

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La Bellevilloise

Café / Club / Event Space

Party Earth Review Not many club-goers dare to venture east of Montmartre, but those who do will discover La Bellevilloise, a large multilevel event space featuring a café and market that caters to foodies and young professionals out enjoying the sunny weather by day, and a party room that brings in hip bohemians for music and dancing by ... more

21 Rue Boyer
75020 Paris

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Stuart Friendly

Café / Restaurant

Party Earth Review In a neighborhood not lacking for LGBT bars, Stuart Friendly is a popular brunch spot, coffee shop, and tea house that’s also the self-proclaimed “premiere hetero-friendly restaurant in Paris.” Serving a mélange of organic teas and wines alongside the chef’s seasonal specialties, the venue invites people of all ages, nationalities ... more

16 Rue Marie Stuart
75002 Paris

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Café du Châtelet

Bar / Café

Party Earth Review Coffee and cigarettes is the breakfast of choice at Café du Châtelet, a café and bar catering to a young clientele of students and post-grads. Early in the day, prepsters and locals enjoy a cup of jeau and people-watching on the heated front patio, while later on groups of friends and students line up at the bar to pass ... more

8 Rue Saint-Denis
Paris 75001

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Rosa Bonheur

Bar / Café / Tavern

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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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.