Cue the angel chorus. After almost two years of living in France, I finally found a café that stole my heart, my taste buds, and my wallet. Alright. I DID have to reassure the barista that a chai latte with an added shot of espresso IS a thing, and that YES, it is delicious, but what's life without a little struggle? If I lived in Paris, THIS is where I would spend all my time - studying, meeting up with friends, reading, etc. There is plenty of space to be alone OR with others, wifi, comfy chairs and couches, wall plugs, and did I mention the drinks are lovely? My dirty chai tea latte was one of the best I've ever had. I didn't even mind paying inflated Paris prices. read more

This place is so adorable and the coffee is simply delicious. I was looking for a place that offered their own roasted beans and voila La Caféothèque came up. So want a Parisian coffee shop with plenty od instagramable opportunities? Come here. Want a good cup of coffee come here. Want to buy locally roasted beans as souvenirs? Come here! read more

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Listen. We've been in Paris for over a week and I thank the yelp gods that husband found this place! Before our first visit, we were constantly let down. This wasn't the first boutique coffee shop with rustic interior we tried, mind you. There was a lesser place in Bastille. It's DELICIOUS COFFEE. We got the daily selection last time, which was a Guatemalan. Today, we went with the Ethiopian. Hasn't arrived yet, but I'm sure it will be in the same beveled Japanese glass carafe pour deux and my mouth is WATERING! There's more than just the front sitting room, which also serves to be a type of gallery. Seems like the art work is different than last time, which was technically in April. We are frightened it may be closed, as it's May 1, but it's not!! It's extremely packed, though. We couldn't be seated immediately, but the wait wasn't long at all. The server is kind and speaking English, as our French sucks. Do yourself a favor and make the trip, especially if you plan on visiting Nortre Dame. It's an easy walk. read more

Yep. Bragging again :-) Shona found a blog about "real coffee in Paris" - and when we were there we went and visited two of the places on the list as "the best". This certainly lived up to the hype. Small, really funky and homemade style vibe to the place, but clearly a temple of coffee, where they roast their own, they grind to order, and there's feck-all to eat (cheesecake or cupcakes served with coffee). What there is though, is 50+ varieties of coffee, served in all the nerd-tastic ways you could ever wish to try, complete with a degustation tasting of coffee if you really want to geek out. Excellent. read more

After our first visit, La Cafeotheque became a destination stop for us. We've visited it before and after they expanded it. Although the rooms they added on are really nice, the one with all the greenery is especially interesting, I liked the charm of its smaller digs. There's a roaster and tables in the front, but continuing on in towards the back is when it gets interesting. The coffee bar is back there where they're turning out their creations, all artfully designed. There are signs and plaques all around, displaying coffee from around the world. The coffee was very good, and they said we wouldn't be able to find good coffee in France! We were here during a very cold spell one year, and the hot chocolate was particularly enticing! If you love coffeehouses, make it point to visit. It's alongside the Seine, in the 4th, and there's plenty to see. I totally recommend the 69 bus, and it makes several stops nearby. read more

Great little cafe with 3 distinct sections that have their own styles and vibes. I went on a Sunday so they were quite busy and quite slow. They also messed up my coffee order but the owner corrected the error and gave me some petite desserts to enjoy! I will definitely be back anytime I visit Paris. read more

Having lived in Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles means that I expect a good cup of coffee. I think that Intelligentisa in LA, Four Barrel and Blue Bottle in San Francisco, and Vivace and Stumptown in Seattle pull a good shot. We asked a bunch of people that have impeccable taste in coffee where to go in Paris and this is the place that was most highly recommended. We appreciated the knowledgable and friendly baristas and their care in making and presenting the coffee. Unfortunately we did not like the beans that we purchased for making coffee at home. They were roasted too dark and the coffee tasted like burnt wood to me. read more

Service with a smile. Check. Large armchairs in which to enjoy all the flavors of your cup of muddy love. Check. If you ask any questions, and sometimes not, expect to get schooled where you coffee comes from, the quality of the soil, roasting process, and the layers of flavors you should expect to taste. Check. Check. Check. Check. Check. It's a little pricer than your average cuppa, but well worth going out of my way. read more

We came to Paris thinking that the espresso would be great everywhere. That is not the case. If you're used to getting freshly roasted beans and grinding them, or going to a cafe that does that, then you want to go to The Caféothèque of Paris. The moment you walk in you are inundated with the smells of roasting coffee beans and.... I just lost my train of thought. Oh. It's kind of a bohemian place with tables in nooks and crannies. It feels like an escape from the city. It took awhile for our order to be taken but this is Europe and people are much more relaxed here. read more

This place feels like an old-school American coffeehouse, where you can just chill for hours. The barista is real friendly and can pull some decent drinks. I'm giving four stars because it's one of the better coffee experiences I had in France. However, as good as La Cafeotheque is, it's disturbing that in California I can walk into any Peet's and have a better cup for half the price. Or if I'm feeling really ritzy I can stop in at Blue Bottle or Portola for a superior experience. Do we really have it that good in the States? read more

La Caféothèque is the best coffee in Paris. We stayed in Ile St Louis and hit La Caféothèque daily. We even bought several bags of beans to take home to the states. During our stay in Paris I was surprised at how bitter and burnt tasting most of the coffee is. La Caféothèque made us very happy :) read more

This was a real treat on the way to the Memorial de la Shoah. I got a very rich and tasty Flat White and a piece of cheesecake. The place is homey, full of local art and plants. They also roast coffee there and have a great selection of coffees for sale. Christine gave great service, and spoke excellent English! I will definitely visit again! read more

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Great for a date! I ordered the Mocachino and tried the espresso. Both were delish!! Cozy setting, only reason I took off a star was because it was very crowded. I guess that's what you get when your good though :) read more

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Probably the best coffee we had while in Paris but the overall experience was just eh. The set up was weird, where the door to walk in was at what seemed like the back of the restaurant. We weren't sure what room we were supposed to sit in, if we were supposed to order at the counter or wait for someone to come to us, or what food they served. They had one menu they were passing between a few tables so we just decided to drink our coffee and go find food somewhere else. read more

Nice coffee shop,with good location,excellent service and atmosphere,espresso,filter coffee were delicious,free WiFi,they roast the coffee beans read more

Hipstery Great cappuccino Relaxed No A/C Friendly barista (not as friendly owners) Study-friendly I'm not a coffee drinker, but I really enjoy the coffee here! I have been twice: the first time, I ordered a cappuccino, and it was great--smooth, creamy, but not as creamy as a latte, as it shouldn't be! The second time, I ordered the mochaccino which is an iced mocha with two shots of espresso. It was also delicious, but definitely not for the faint of heart (I was wired until 4am). Very hipster ambiance, of which I'm not necessarily a huge fan, but it's laid back and relaxing. The baristas are really friendly, but the owners are a bit chilly... Just an FYI, you order drinks at the bar or upon seating yourself. When you enter, there is a counter to the left for paying for your drinks upon exiting and/or purchasing coffee beans. The actual bar is towards the right. read more

Being from New York I have always had amazing coffee options. You begin to take this for granted whenever you leave. Paris is full of coffee albeit not the best coffee. I was pleasantly surprised to find La Cafeotheque. I like how they concentrate on single origin coffees as well as roast onsite. You can really smell it from around the corner. It was also interesting to see so many coffees from uncommon parts of the world in terms of where you would normally think good coffee comes from. User Channa G. puts it best as far as this charming little place is concerned. I just give it 4 stars because the stools at the bar are incredibly uncomfortable. I also don't like the register in one area and bar in the other. I am neurotic though. I need to pay first in almost all situations so it makes it kind of confusing. read more

Been back in the states a month and still craving this coffee. The flat white is amazing. Bold, rich, smooth. I think I drank one everyday while I was i. Paris. A little pricey to maintain an addiction, but a great way to start the morning. Love the atmosphere. Friendly people. Great find. read more

This little spot is such a great little find. We came back just for the mochachinos. The guy behind the coffee bar who seems to be the owner was so nice and always friendly. There are lots of places to get coffee in Paris but if you consider yourself a coffee connoisseur, then you definitely want to check this place out. read more

Great quality coffee and nice ambience to sit and relax. Two caffe lattes brought our bill to €10.00 total for two of us. read more

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- Love the space - Welcoming fresh coffee smell when you first walk in - Delicious cappuccino and carrot cake Probably coming back! read more

Very cozy place, with sofas and nice antique wood tables. The coffee was great, we tried the noisettes (similar to cortado) and the delicious cheesecake and carrot cake. The staff was very friendly read more

La Caféothèque - Two noisette, cheesecake and carrot cake. Perfect break during a city walk - Cafes Near Me - Paris, 75

One of my priorities when I got to Paris was to find a place with really good espresso and this was it! I had a cappuccino and it was just the way it should be. Very cozy and casual atmosphere. read more

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Beautiful spot. Great coffee. Quirky and the staff very nice. I get lattes w extra shot already in there as I like my coffee a but stronger. They've expanded it and so now there's a lot more seating. Wonder why they don't open later like 10 pm? read more

Perfect ambiance, friendly staff (she explained the drinks in details and let me tried out samples! Thank you!!) delicious drinks, pretty fast wifi. Will be back!! read more

Place had a cool charm to it. See the big roaster when you walk in and there are meandering rooms. The guy working the bar was not friendly. I ordered an injerto and he made it seem like I was making his life difficult. He looked at his watch and said "well, I COULD make it for you." I told him not to worry. He was generally unfriendly to me and others. The coffee was just fine. My favorite third wave in Paris so far: Coutume. read more

My first visit . . . Their server told me where to sit. What? Can't I choose myself? What am I in some authoritarian country? First interaction with the barista, he makes a McDonalds joke to my face because I'm American. I decide to stay to try the coffee since I'm here already. I order an espresso. It tastes so acidic you can melt coins in it. Is this the best Paris has to offer? I've never been to a city where the vast majority of places serves up low-quality coffee. It's a disgrace. read more

Cafeotheque is great. I had been looking for a great cup and I thought maybe the jet lag was affecting my taste cuz the coffee I was finding was from terrible to just okay. Coming here I found the coffee I was looking for. Very good beans brewed by very good baristas. They are also very knowledgeable, Gloria (the owner) is doing her hardest to lick start a coffee culture here and is very passionate about it. Thomas there, really knows his stuff and I have a feeling that he has a WBC title in his future. For the rest of my stay here in Paris, I will definitely be going here on the daily. read more

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We're cool with leisurely service in Paris, but how long does it take to get a cafe? Based on the reviews we were looking forward to Caféothèque but a bit of a disappointment. Les Cartes missing the actual food listing, slow moving server, and ridiculously long time to get two coffees and a chocolate patisserie-- no plain croissants left at 11:20am. And there's only one other table that arrived after we did so it's not like the server is overwhelmed Two stars for good coffee and the second pick chocolate patisserie but minus three for the experience overall. read more

I just read the review below me and and she said something that I told my friend when we got to Paris, "The coffee here really isn't that great..." with a few exceptions. This trip I found another exception besides Cafe Coutume! La Cafeotheque was really good! I got a cold brew because it was HOT. It was 85 degrees and the sun was just beating down on us. It was a tiny little cup, with a lot of ice. So I was confused. I didn't just pay 4 euro for like four ounces of cold brew did I? Apparently, that is what they serve, so if you are ordering that, tell them less ice? Luckily, when I asked the barista, I think he saw my need of caffeine, and he brought me another glass free of charge. That was very nice. The cold brew was good (and strong!) but the best thing was the affogato my friend ordered. IT WAS SO GOOD. I feel a little foolish that I didn't order one after I tried hers. Well, I will be back. Please go here so that it's still open and in business when I come back to Paris! read more

La Caféothèque - Cold brew to escape the Paris summer heat - Cafes Near Me - Paris, 75

A latte Americans will appreciate. As you know, ordering a "cafe" in Paris usually gets you little more than a shot of espresso, which is fine and usually great! This was the only place other than Starbucks where I found a full sized latte. The building is very cool and old (If you want that ambiance) and it's right by the magnificent Hotel de Ville. read more

Great place with all kind of coffees you desire! Prices are pretty high but well Paris.... There is a nice setting for groups or individuals. The style is like an apartment turned into a coffee place. read more

After having multiple versions of what the French call a cup of coffee - or even a "cafe au lait", it was a nice change to find this coffee shop just outside Le Marais that offers up amazing lattes/cappucinos - using fancy Italian espresso machines. They go all out with the latte art as well - they do it right, here! You also get a small glass of water and a piece of chocolate served alongside your coffee which is a nice touch. The atmosphere is quite cozy and reminds you of coffee shops in the states... you don't feel rushed to drink your coffee in 3 sips and leave. I wish I hadn't discovered what a "cafe gourmand" is until after we had left... because I would've tried that for sure! It was the first place I'd seen cupcakes in Paris. If I was staying closer to this place, I think we would've gone in here every morning! read more

First cup of cappuccino here in beautiful Paris, and it was perfect. Smooth, lively, delicious. You won't go wrong. Sit down , live, and take it all in read more

Great café! The decorations are so cute, and they have so much many different varieties of coffee and beans! If you like coffee, this place is for you! read more

If you love good coffee and need a rest from the river walk, stop here. The atmosphere is very relaxing, the service is excellent and my cake came with a little glass of berry compote! What a plus! read more

Great little coffee shop, definitely coming back during our trip! Easy access from shopping or to/from Norte Dame.

Great spot in a good location. Because of a bit of a language barrier and my general exhaustion, I didn't order the drink I maybe would have if I had seen the drink menu, but I still enjoyed my order. I really enjoyed talking to one of the girls who sold me a bag of Guatemalan beans. She was friendly and helpful, even though my French is basically non-existant. read more

A delightful cafe that takes their coffee very seriously. Such a great place to pass the time or stop in for a quick pick-me-up. We had a mocha and latte and both were superb. We also shared a piece of cheescake and, while I don't think it was made on site, it was delectable! I definitely recommend La Caféothèque! read more

It is one of the most famous place in Paris for a good brewed coffee and other espresso. The coffee choice is large and the place is big enough to grab a seat and enjoy. Unfortunately the wait staff is not welcoming. So I do not recommend the place as there are way better place around. read more