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Cafés in Paris

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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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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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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Chez Prune

20s / 30s / Beer / Blouses / Bohemian

Reviewed by Michael S.

"whenever I return to Paris, Chez Prune never disappoints ...... doing breakfast while watching parisiens going to work, lunch with the high noon light ..." more

36 rue Beaurepaire
75010 Paris

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Le Coquelicot des Abbesses

30s / Ambient / Bakery / Breakfast

Party Earth Review A fixture of fashionable Montmartre, Le Coquelicot des Abbesses is a classic café-bakery that lures everyone from early risers on the run to curious tourists drawn by the promise of pain au chocolate before their pilgrimage to the Sacré-Coeur down the street. A popular hangout in the spring when pleasant weather brings ... more

24 Rue des Abbesses
Paris, 75018

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Café Beaubourg

20s / 30s / 40s / Ambient / Bar / Burgers

Party Earth Review Just one of the many venues in the Costes chain of bars and restaurants, Café Beaubourg is set apart by its high-traffic location near the Centre Pompidou between Les Halles and the Marais. A place to see and be seen, the café is easily recognizable by the immense white awning that covers the outdoor terrace and the crowd ... more

43 Rue Saint-Merri
75004 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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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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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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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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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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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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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.