25 Best Coffee Shops in Paris, France (2024)

When you think of Paris, odds are you don’t think of the plethora of bean-forward coffee shops that have become ever so popular in the United States. Instead, you’ll likely envision that classic curbside cafe, where a bistro table is outfitted with a croissant and a cafe au lait.

Quite truthfully, that is still the vast reality of coffee in Paris. And it is a reality I am thankful for because I never want that classic French nostalgia to leave.

However, when we moved to Paris in January of 2022, I didn’t really know just how difficult it would be to find a coffee shop that I could cozy up in all day. I had my tried-and-true shops in the US that knew my order and would let me come live there for as long as I needed. But in Paris, that culture was harder to find than I anticipated. Here’s why:

MANY FRENCH COFFEE SHOPS AREN’T LAPTOP FRIENDLY

Bummer, right?! As we were packing and planning our move to Paris, I imagined myself in a cute little French cafe, with my laptop in tow, editing and blogging to my heart’s desires.

The reality?

The majority of coffee shops in Paris don’t allow laptops. They even have little signs that call-out the fact that they are a laptop-free cafe. So what’s the deal?

First and foremost, the French are pros at the art of doing one thing at a time. You’ll never see them carrying more than they can tow around the city. You won’t find them in the park talking on their phones. They are present in whatever singular activity they are doing.

This is never more evident or more true than when the French are eating (or drinking) something. Whether it’s a meal, coffee or glass of wine, those shared moments are meant to simply be just that. A break from the day to sit and chat and enjoy being present with another human being.

The coffee shops of Paris are of the same culture. When you enter the coffee shop doors, it’s not a place of work, rather, it is a social event and a time to pull away from your l’ordinateur (screen).

The second, more practical reason that many Parisian coffee shops are laptop free is the simple lack of space on the interior of the shop. Stores and restaurants and yes, coffee shops are as typically small as you expect them to be, meaning they don’t want you to take up the one of five tables with your computer all day.

All that to say, if you’re planning a remote working trip to Paris and imagine waltzing into any Paris coffee shop and plopping down to work, you might want to think again. That isn’t to say it’s entirely off the table. Your Parisian hotel likely has a working space, and there are some shops that you can spend your day working from (which I’ve highlighted in this post), however, sometimes there is a daily fee to work there (on top of the food or drinks you order) and the spaces that are laptop friendly might be pretty crowded.

THE Parisian COFFEE SHOPS

Now that the bad is out of the way, let’s get to the good. And the good is that there is tres bien (very good) coffee in Paris. And some very cool places to drink it from. After I got my first few star-struck months of living here out of the way and doing ALL the touristy things, I started to scout out the best of the best coffee shops in Paris. Heading to one of the Parisian coffee shops below is my favorite way to spend a rainy day in Paris, and my favorite place to catch up with friends.

1) boot cafe (3ème Arrondissement)

If you find yourself in the 3eme arrondissement in Paris (which you should, it’s one of the hippest areas with some of the best shopping), stop to grab a cup of caffeine from the adorable Boot Cafe. Located in an old cordonnerie (shoe repair shop), its facade is one of the cutest in Paris and the interior is just as quaint. If you’re lucky, grab one of the few bistro tables inside, or get your coffee à emporter (take away).

Location: 19 rue du Pont aux Choux, 75003 Paris

Hours: Every Day 10AM-6PM

Laptop-Friendly: No

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2) Clove Coffee Shop (Montmartre)

Clove Coffee Shop opened in August of 2022 by partners Ella and Florent. They have a charming space located as you come down the stairs from the top of Montmartre, and it’s the perfect pitstop for taking a break before heading on to your next Parisian destination. It’s one of my favorite spots for passing some time on a rainy day in Paris.

Location: 14 Rue Chappe, 75018 Paris

Hours: Friday to Monday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Laptop-Friendly: No

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3) Partisan Café (3ème arrondissement)

Located along a Parisian bike path, Partisan Café brings the outdoors in with all glass walls, often open to the exterior where bikers and Parisians are found fellowshipping and sipping on their delicious coffee. It’s a rather large space, so you shouldn’t have issues finding a seat whether you prefer interior or exterior. Come with your journal, your favorite book or your coffee-loving amis (friends).

Location: 36 rue de Turbigo, 75003 Paris

Hours: Monday-Friday 8h30 - 18h00 | Weekends 9h00 - 18h30

Laptop-Friendly: No

Boot Cafe (Paris 3ème Arrondissement)

Clove Coffee Shop (Montmartre)

Partisan Café (3ème arrondissement)

4) on partage (11ème arrondissement)

Walking in to On Partage in the 11ème arrondissement of Paris feels a bit like coming home. The space has a warm charm that greets you upon entering and is the perfect spot to enjoy a brunch or lunch with friends or ton amour (your love). A cappuccino is my go-to coffee order, and they had one of the best I’ve had in Paris. They also had the best cookie I’ve had since my time in Paris, so if you’re into cookies and coffee, this is your place.

Location: 137 B rue de Charonne, Paris 11

Hours: Monday-Saturday 8h30-17h

Laptop-Friendly: Not 100% sure, but my guess is no.

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5) SAFE Urban Concept (3ème arrondissement)

Coffee shop in the front and concept store in the back, we found Safe Urban Concept on one of our first days in Paris. This is less of a location to visit for the artisan coffee experience, and more of a space if you need to get some work done for the day. No one will judge you if you plug in, put your headphones on and sip multiple espressos as the hours pass by. They do require a minimum amount spent (or you can pay for the entire day at once), but I usually just order a coffee, then a snack, then lunch, etc.

Location: 11 rue Commines - 75003 Paris

Hours: Monday to Saturday 8:30 AM to 9 PM

Laptop-Friendly: Yes (outlets at each table)

Free Wifi

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6) Bonjour Jacob (6ème & 10ème Arrondissements)

The concept here is good coffee and good books/magazines. The location in the 6ème arrondissement is located steps from Pont Neuf and is a great location if you need a break during your Paris wanderings. That location only sells magazines, while the location in the 10ème sells both magazines and books.

Locations: 28 Rue Yves Toudic 75010 & 30 Rue dauphine 75006

Hours: Every Day 8H30 - 19h

Laptop-Friendly: No

On Partage (11ème arrondissement)

SAFE Urban Concept (3ème arrondissement)

Bonjour Jacob (6ème Arrondissement)

7) Certified cafe (Beaupassage & Passage des Panoramas)

Certified Cafe has a Paris footprint with two locations, both in different passages of Paris. The first location can be found in the Passage des Panoramas, one of my favorite covered passages, a must-see in Paris, and is take-away only. The second location is in Beaupassage and has both an indoor and outdoor seating space. The indoor space has a decent number of tables and some outlets available. The Beaupassage location is a good place to grab a coffee on your way to visit the Rodin Museum nearby.

Locations: 44 Passage des Panoramas 75002 & 53 Rue de Grenelle 75007

Hours: Panoramas: Mon-Friday 9AM-6PM (takeaway only) / Beaupassage: Mon-Friday 8:30AM-18

Laptop-Friendly: Beaupassage: Yes

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8) Maison Fleuret (6ème Arrondissement)

I accidentally stumbled into this coffee shop on the second day they opened, and their concept is still one of my favorites in all of Paris. The owners converted a prior ancient bookstore into a modern-day coffee shop, and the current space features the original bookshelves, lined with neutral-colored books. Add in an iron spiral staircase leading up to a small loft of tables and this is the place of my dreams. They offer all of the coffee classics as well as pastries and lunch.

Locations: 30 Rue des Saints-Pères, 75006 Paris

Hours: 9am - 6:30pm (open every day)

Laptop-Friendly: No

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9) Saint Pearl (7ème arrondissement)

A very popular spot for both locals and tourists, Saint Pearl is more of a brunch restaurant than a coffee shop, however their coffee beverages are pretty tasty. If you order food, be sure to get the Flowery Pancakes for the most beautiful pancakes that you won’t want to eat. You can order take away coffee if you just need a cup of joe, and just know that if you go during lunch hour, you’ll likely have to wait in line. P.S. - there is no public bathroom.

Locations: 38 rue des Saints Peres, Paris, 75007

Hours: 7am - 7pm (open every day, weekend hours differ)

Laptop-Friendly: No

Certified Cafe (Beaupassage)

Maison Fleuret (6ème Arrondissement)

Saint Pearl (7ème arrondissement)

10) Café Kitsuné (Palais Royal, Tuileries, Louvre, Vertbois)

With locations scattered throughout the city, odds are you will find yourself near a Café Kitsuné at some point during your day in Paris. My favorite spot is located in Palais Royal, and I often wait in the line to grab an afternoon cappuccino or macchiato to sip on while taking a break in the beautiful gardens of Palais Royal. In the Palais Royal location, there is only outdoor seating, but their other locations are laptop free.

Locations: Palais Royal, Tuileries, Louvre, Vertbois

Hours: Every Day 10am to 6pm (Palais Royal Hours)

Laptop-Friendly: No

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11) Noir Coffee Shop (1eme,7Eme,8eme,16eme, Marché Dauphine & Ile Saint-Louis)

With locations opening across the city, Noir Coffee is another option you’ll likely run into throughout your explorations of Paris. The Ile Saint-Louis location is my favorite spot to work (the location has a furnished basement with outlets), and they just recently opened a location in Marché Dauphine, a great place to take a break during your day of antiquing. No lunch option, but they do have some pastries.

Locations: 1st Arrondissement, Le Marais, 7th Arrondissement, 8th Arrondissement, 9th Arrondissement, 16th Arrondissement, 17th Arrondissement, Marché Dauphine & Ile Saint-Louis

Hours: Every Day 8am to 6pm

Laptop-Friendly: Yes (Ile Saint-Louis location)

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12) Terres de Cafe (3eme, 17eme, 7eme, 6eme)

A pioneer in the field of "specialty coffees" in France, Terres de Cafe is really a spot to visit if you are a coffee connoisseur. The brand was recognized in 2017 as the first specialty coffee roaster in France, and you can even purchase any of their coffees in bean or pod-form. The location is the 7eme arrondissement is very near the Eiffel Tower and a great spot to take a break when in the area.

Locations: 1st Arrondissement, 4th Arrondissement, 3rd Arrondissement, 6th Arrondissement, 7th Arrondissement, 17th Arrondissement

Hours: Every Day 9am to 7pm

Laptop-Friendly: No

Café Kitsuné (Palais Royal)

Noir Coffee Shop (Marché Dauphine)

Terres de Cafe (6eme Arrondissement)

13) laïzé Paris (1eme arrondissement)

Traditionally a Taiwanese Bubble tea shop (located in Le Marais in the Paris 3eme arrondissement), the Laïzé location near Palais-Royal offers both bubble tea and coffee. The interior architecture of the cafe is quite relaxing and features a combination of both aged wooden beams and modern arched entryways. There is a decent amount of seating, and the honey latte was one of the best I’ve had in Paris (normally you can’t find flavored lattes at Parisian coffee shops, so this was a pleasant surprise).

Locations: 8 Rue de Valois 75001 Paris

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 AM–7 PM

Laptop-Friendly: Not sure - I did see one person using a laptop when I went.

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14) cuppa café Paris (7ème arrondissement)

Sister to Saint Pearl, Cuppa Café is located just around the corner from the Musée d’Orsay and offers brunch, specialty coffee and gluten free options. It’s another laptop-free location, but nonetheless is a great spot to grab a snack before or after you hit the Orsay museum.

Locations: 86 rue de l Universite, 75007

Hours: Mon-Fri 9h-16h30 / Sat-Sun 10h-18h

Laptop-Friendly: No

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15) fika paris (3eme arrondissement)

Located in Le Marais in the 3eme arrondissement of Paris, and part of the Institut Suedois, this little Swedish cafe is the perfect spot to cozy up with a delicious cup of coffee and a Swedish pastry. The cafe offers both indoor and outdoor seating, with the outdoor seating nestled in the courtyard of the beautiful Parisian architecture that houses the Institut Suedois.

Locations: 11 rue Payenne 75003 Paris

Hours: Monday - Sunday : 10h - 19h

Laptop-Friendly: Yes, but only at a center table inside.

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Laïzé (Palais Royal - 1eme Arrondissement)

Cuppa Cafe (7th Arrondissement)

Cafe Fika (Le Marais 3eme Arrondissement)

16) Le Floor - Coworking Space (2ème Arrondissement)

Le Floor is a new concept operated by The Bureau, a group of premium coworking spaces scattered throughout Paris. Le Floor is their coffeeshop, non-membership friendly workspace, where you can grab a delicious coffee or bite to eat and get your work done for the day. It’s quite spacious for a location in Paris and has a variety of different seating options. They also have free wifi available. If you do plan to work here, arrive first thing in the morning to have the whole place to yourself.

Location: 42, rue Notre Dame des Victoires - Paris 2

Hours: Monday 8h-21h. Tuesday-Friday 8h-23h. Saturday 10h-19h.

Laptop-Friendly: Yes (some outlets available)

Free Wifi

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17) the dancing goat (20eme Arrondissement)

If you’re headed to the famous Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris and need a coffee pick me up before or after, pop into The Dancing Goat, just a short 5-minute walk from the cemetery. The Dancing Goat is surprisingly laptop friendly during the week and also offers a large seating area with windows on all sides that let in beautiful natural light.

Location: 117 Av. Gambetta, 75020 Paris

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-17:30, Saturday-Sunday10:00-18:30

Laptop-Friendly: Yes (no laptops on the weekend)

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18) recto verso (3eme Arrondissement)

Another great Parisian coffee shop if you find yourself in Le Marais is Recto Verso. The cozy interior has around seven tables and features a beautiful wooden aesthetic. The cafe is laptop free, but you can come and enjoy their great coffee or delicious coffee cheesecake with a friend.

Location: 6 Rue Portefoin, Paris 75003

Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9:30 - 17:30, Saturday - Sunday 10:00 - 18:00

Laptop-Friendly: No

Recto Verso Coffee Shop in the 3eme arrondissement

Recto Verso Coffee Shop in the 3eme arrondissement

Recto Verso Coffee Shop in the 3eme arrondissement

19) back in black (11ème Arrondissement)

Back in Black is a coffee shop and roastery located near Place de la Bastille and Place des Vosges. The coffee shop is housed in a beautiful Parisian building with a glass roof top and a lot of indoor seating. The shop serves breakfast all day and offers roasting workshops.

Location: 25 Rue Amelot, Paris 75011

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00-16:30, Sunday & Saturday 9:00-18:00

Laptop-Friendly: Yes (no laptops on weekends)

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20) Coutume Café (7eme arrondissement)

With a handful of locations scattered throughout Paris, Coutume Cafe offers high-end coffees, certified teas & infusions from premium quality organic farming. They also offer breakfast and brunch options, and their cafes are modern, bright and airy.

Location: 47 Rue de Babylone Paris 75007

Hours: Monday-Friday 8h30-17h30, Saturday-Sunday 9h-18h

Laptop-Friendly: No

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21) Le Pelaton cafe (4ème Arrondissement)

A combined cycling club and coffee shop, Le Pelaton cafe organizes community bike rides to destinations outside of Paris and serves great coffee. The shop is located close to the Seine River on the right bank and even offers bike rentals.

Location: 17 Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe 75004 Paris

Hours: 8h-17h30 Mon-Fri,18h Sat/Sun

Laptop-Friendly: Yes

Coutume Cafe, 7eme arrondissement

Back in Black, 11eme arrondissement

Le Pelaton Cafe, 4eme arrondissement

22) Café du Clown (6ème Arrondissement)

Located in Marché Alimentaire Saint-Germain (near Saint-Sulpice), Cafe du Clown is a small coffee shop with both interior and exterior seating. The cafe offers specialty coffee and patisseries.

Location: 6 Rue Lobineau, 75006 Paris

Hours: Open Every Day 7:30 AM–5 PM, Sundays 8 AM–4:30 PM

Laptop-Friendly: The space is so small I would assume not, but possible if it’s slow and you’re not hogging a table.

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23) huddle coffee (3eme arrondissement)

A new coffee shop in the 3rd arrondissement, Huddle Coffee (previously Borough Coffee) is a space for both coffee and Parisian creators to share their work. They often offer pop-ups with the creators and the interior space will leave you feeling inspired.

Location: 61 Rue Notre Dame de Nazareth, 75003 Paris

Hours: Tuesday - Friday : 8:30-17:00, Sat-Sun: 10:00-18:00

Laptop-Friendly: Not sure (I would think not).

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24) cafe pigalle (9ème Arrondissement)

Part of the hotel Le Pigalle, Cafe Pigalle is a stand alone coffee shop next door. The shop offers all of the classic caffeinated beverages and pastries. The interior space is stunning with wood paneled walls and there’s even a hidden room in the back that is the perfect coffee corner hideaway.

Location: 7 Rue Frochot, 75009 Paris

Hours: Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm & weekends from 9 am to 6 pm

Laptop-Friendly: Yes

Huddle Coffee, 3rd Arrondissement

Cafe du Clown, 6th Arrondissement

Cafe Pigalle, 9th Arrondissement

25) fauna (11ème Arrondissement)

Located in the 11eme arrondissement near Oberkampf metro stop, this cozy Swedish owned coffee shop offers everything you could want during your coffee break, including real flickering candles and delicious Swedish pastries.

Location: 12 Rue Oberkampf, 75011 Paris

Hours: Mon-Fri 08am - 5.30pm / Sat-Sun 10am - 6.30pm

Laptop-Friendly: No

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