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The 10 best cafés in Paris

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Whether traditional coffee house or third wave café, black or with latte art, with friends or to go—today's coffee culture is diverse. The Falstaff editorial team has summarised the best addresses in Paris for you.

"La Halle aux Grains" offers innovative tea time with sweet and savoury delicacies from 3 to 6 pm. The dishes include a selection of creative croque-monsieur and delicious desserts such as the famous chocolate cake.

2 Rue de Viarmes, 75001 Paris, France

The "Angelina" tearoom, founded in 1903, is a popular place for foodies in Paris. It offers classic French cuisine and delicious pastries in an elegant setting with many beautiful details. A highlight: the hot chocolate.

226 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France

In the elegant 1st arrondissement, the café offers exquisite French cuisine with a view of the Place de la Concorde. It combines old charm and modern style. It serves a typical Parisian breakfast, a gourmet lunch and refined aperitifs.

2 Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris, France

Café Kitsuné combines the beauty of small, cosy cafés with modern style. Here you can enjoy aromatic coffee with chocolate and hazelnut notes. Several locations. The pastry chef changes every month at "Café Kitsuné Louvre".

51 Galerie de Montpensier, 75001 Paris, France

The "Noir" café chain in Paris offers a stylish atmosphere with an international clientele. Guests enjoy home-roasted coffee and delicious snacks such as financiers and cookies. Ideal for a short coffee break.

8 Rue Saint-Florentin, 75001 Paris, France

In spring 2024, "Café Le Jardin du Petit Palais" was renamed "Café 1902" of the year in which the Petit Palais became a museum. It offers an elegant atmosphere, a garden and a terrace overlooking tranquil ponds.

2 Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris, France

Carette is a charming café in Paris on the Trocadéro. It serves delicious cakes and creative macarons. With outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi, it is a popular place for sweet treats and relaxed moments. Known by many influencers.

4 Jardins du Trocadéro, 75116 Paris, France

Trendy and cosmopolitan, "Partisan" in Paris attracts many visitors. There are two types of coffee here: lighter new wave and darker Italian roasts. The food is also popular, especially the carrot cake and banana bread.

36 Rue de Turbigo, 75003 Paris, France

The "Café Carrousel" is located in the centre of Paris under the Rue de Rivoli arcades. Whether on the terrace, at the bar or inside - it serves French cuisine such as beef bourguignon, escargots and onion soup as well as croissants and crêpes.

194 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France

The "Café de Flore" next to Les Deux Magots is a legendary café in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. This is where you meet stars and locals. Famous for its hot chocolate, it awards the Prix de Flore to young writers every year.

172 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris, France