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Cafés in Paris

Au Rocher de Cancale

30s / All Ages / Bar / Bobo / Brunch

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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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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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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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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L'Autobus Impérial

20s and up / After Work / Bar

Party Earth Review Situated right by the Les Halles shopping center, L’Autobus Impérial is an elegant and welcoming bar and restaurant perfect for unwinding over cocktails after a day of shopping at Benetton and H&M. Intricate screens, crystal chandeliers, candelabra, and closely clustered café tables and tufted chairs give the place a slightly ... more

14 Rue Mondétour
Paris 75001

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Hotel Amour

20s / 30s / 40s / Ambient / Bohemian

Party Earth Review A former bordello reinvented into a chic boutique hotel by the French graffiti artist André, Hotel Amour is home to a bustling bar and café that regularly fills up with indie celebs, local hipsters, and folks from the worlds of music and fashion. A pink neon sign and modest entrance lead trendy patrons into the spacious ... more

8 Rue de Navarin
75009 Paris, France

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La Bulle

After Work / Café / Chic / Couples

Party Earth Review Situated on a picturesque corner near the banks of Canal St. Martin, La Bulle (The Bubble) is a charming café perfect for a relaxing glass of wine. High ceilings and a neutral color scheme create a light and airy space true to the venue’s name, while café tables and plush seating provide ample areas for the clusters of ... more

48 Rue Louis Blanc
Paris 75010

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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 A

20s / All Types / Artsy Dresses

Reviewed by Amanda D.

"My Take: Hidden behind high walls in the not-so-charming Gare de l'Est district is Cafe A, a hip bar and cafe with one of the best courtyards in Paris ..." more

148 rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin
75010 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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Aux Folies

18 and over / 20s / 30s / Artsy / Café

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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Café Charbon

20s / 30s / All Types / Alternative

Party Earth Review A former coal merchant’s shop, Café Charbon has been hosting an animated bohemian crowd for over a hundred years, playing host to a chill daytime scene and cozy little late-night dance sessions most nights. The coal shop’s original black iron skeleton and high ceilings have been fitted with elegant lighting, detailed wood ... more

109 Rue Oberkampf
75011 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.