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Cafés in Paris

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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Le Kléber

20s / 30s / Beer / Budget-friendly

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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25 Degré Est

20s / 30s / After Work / Ambient / Bar

Party Earth Review Despite its militaristic address, the only fighting going on at 25 Degré Est is for the best seats on the large terrace bar, where sun-kissed patrons can sip sweet cocktails as they admire the picturesque Canal Saint-Martin. Summer ensures this open terrace is the star of the show; a magnet for mellow young professionals ... more

10 Place de la Bataille-de-Stalingrad
75019 Paris

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La Cantine

All Ages / All Types / Brunch

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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Café Le Pavillon

20s and up / After Work / Bar / R&B

Party Earth Review The livelier sister bar of Rue Louvre’s Promenade Lounge – and with the same Big Apple attitude – Café Le Pavillon has enough loud music and animated conversation to make patrons think they’re in Gotham City itself. Groups of students and relaxed hipsters settle in on the wicker chairs outside to smoke, drink, and peruse ... more

65 Boulevard de Sebastopol
Paris 75001

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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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Café de la Paix

30s / 40s / All Ages / All Types

Reviewed by Lily R.

"My Take: Café de la Paix has an unbeatable history; when it opened in the late 1800s, famous clients, such as Emile Zola and Guy de Maupassant, wou ..." more

12 Boulevard des Capucines
75009 Paris

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Café de Flore

30s / 40s / Affluent / Blazers / Café

Party Earth Review Bursting at the seams with history, Café de Flore was the old stomping ground of iconic French intellectuals Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre, and this unique heritage has attracted a flood of well-heeled and knowledgeable tourists making a pilgrimage to one of THE quintessential Parisian cafés ... more

172 Boulevard Saint-Germain
75006 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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Stuart Friendly

All Ages / Ambient / Blouses / Café

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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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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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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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.