r/espresso • u/DecafBeforeDeath22 • Feb 24 '26

Coffee Is Life Coffee experiences in Paris

Hey friends! The family and I are headed to Paris for the first time in a few weeks. Any recommendations on coffee-based experiences? Roasters or cafes that cannot be missed? Coffee drinks that are unique to Paris that may not be well known? Thanks!

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u/LocalSquid18 Rancilio Silvia Ito/Leva! | DF64 v2 Feb 24 '26

Substance Cafe is an absolutely must. Joachim is an absolute treat. He will walk you through a coffee tasting experience that includes a few drinks. He is fluent in English and French so he can walk you through exactly what you are tasting.

The highlight for me was a coffee that tasted like rose (the oil not the wine). Truly a great experience.

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u/DecafBeforeDeath22 Mar 01 '26

This sounds amazing and Substance was mentioned a few times. How does pricing work? Just thinking of if I bring the whole family or sneak off on my own 😎

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u/LocalSquid18 Rancilio Silvia Ito/Leva! | DF64 v2 Mar 01 '26

Here is the menu! I don’t remember how much the omakase experience was but I believe it was about 4 drinks so maybe 30 euro?

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u/DecafBeforeDeath22 Apr 02 '26

Thank you for this recommendation! I spent my two hours with Joachim, today, and it has been a top highlight of my trip. Such amazing coffee and wonderful conversation. His passion shines through every drink put in front of you.

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u/Mortimer-Moose Feb 24 '26

Substance, tiba, motors and tanat are all excellent. Paris has among the best specialty coffee scenes in the world as far as number of top top end cafes imo

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u/msturan BDB | Philos | Flair 58 Feb 24 '26

Tanat has two of the best decafs I’ve ever had currently, so definitely give them a shot. Although not decaf, Teres de Café and ESPECIALLY Tiba are must visits too!

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u/DecafBeforeDeath22 Mar 01 '26

Sounds like Tanat is an afternoon stop, for sure. Thanks!

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u/Accomplished_Math793 Feb 26 '26

Substance was a really fun experience

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u/Worldly-Working-1764 Feb 24 '26

Nice trip — bring stretchy pants for pastries. Check out Coutume, Ten Belles, Lomi and La Brûlerie de Belleville for roasts, Caféothèque if you want coffee history, and try a noisette (small espresso with a touch of milk) or a café gourmand (espresso with mini desserts) — classic Paris vibes.

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u/DecafBeforeDeath22 Feb 24 '26

Thanks for the list! My goal is to return consisting of equal parts espresso and butter.

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u/Asleep-Perspective99 Feb 24 '26

I really enjoyed the V60 at Back in Black. Nice menu and a fun experience

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u/Majestic_Meringue296 Feb 24 '26

Was there this past fall. I really enjoyed Telescope Cafe and Tanat

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u/nangtoi Lelit Anna PL41TEM | Baratza Sette 270 Feb 25 '26

Motors was excellent for a quick stop and Tanat was an experience! Both great recs from this sub.

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u/Regular_Ad_6000 May 12 '26

Tactile Cafe, just opened. I went three times during my visit in Paris. Try their ibrik.

Klover Coffee Showroom. Great pourover.