The roasters writing the coffee scene in Paris: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Paris. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Belleville Brûlerie in Paris's 19e is the third-wave roastery supplying most of the city's specialty cafes. The Rue Pradier warehouse runs cuppings each Saturday.
Tip: Saturday cuppings at 11:00 are free; sign up by email the week before to reserve a seat.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Burundi, Kenya
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Subscription
Coutume in Paris is the city's longest-running specialty roaster, founded by Tom Clark and Antoine Netien in 2010. The 7e cafe doubles as the public roastery.
Tip: The bar runs cupping every other Saturday at 11:00; the subscription delivers 250g monthly.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala, Rwanda
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Subscription
Lomi in Paris is the 18e roastery and barista training school where Aleaume Paturle runs the city's most respected coffee education programme. Cafe up front.
Tip: The Saturday barista classes are open to the public; book on the Lomi site a fortnight ahead.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Brazil, Indonesia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Subscription
Hexagone Café Roastery in Paris's 14e roasts on a Probat behind the Montparnasse-side cafe. Single-origin espresso and a 12-bean retail wall, refreshed weekly.
Tip: The roaster runs Sunday-Tuesday; come Wednesday to Friday for the freshest beans on shelf.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Burundi
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Peak food season in Paris is year-round.
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Paris rewards trust.