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CaféCarmes
Bapz on Rue de la Bourse near Place Esquirol is so-British tea room with English scones, banoffee and apple pie. Reservations recommended in season.
DrinkDammann Freres tea
TipTuesday to Saturday 11:00-19:00 only; the scones plus carrot cake is the canonical mid-afternoon order.
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CaféCapitole
Le Florida on Place du Capitole is historic terrace cafe under the arcades, open continuously and canonical first-coffee-of-the-morning spot for the centre.
DrinkEspresso and aperitifs
TipSit on the terrace under the arcades; lunch service runs through, but the daily plate is best at noon sharp.
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CaféSaint CyprienWork-friendlyWifi
Le Petit Archipel on Rue de la Republique in Saint-Cyprien is the specialty coffee bar with single-origin espresso. Reservations recommended in season.
DrinkSingle-origin espresso
TipClosed Sunday and Monday; the espresso plus banana bread combo is the working-day favourite for solo coffee.
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CaféCarmesWork-friendlyWifi
Cafe au Pluriel on Rue Croix Baragnon in Carmes is calm specialty coffee cafe with marble tables, a matcha latte focus and a small home-baked pastry counter.
DrinkEspresso and matcha latte
TipClosed Monday; the matcha latte and the bavarois of the day are the canonical orders for an afternoon work session.
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CaféVictor HugoWork-friendlyWifi
Smart Coffee on Boulevard de Strasbourg near the Marche Victor Hugo is working-day specialty coffee shop with cold brew. Reservations recommended in season.
DrinkFilter coffee
TipQuick coffee plus pastry for the morning before the market; the cold brew bottles are sold by the litre for takeaway.
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CaféSaint AubinWork-friendlyWifi
La Conserverie on Rue de la Colombette in Saint-Aubin is calm specialty coffee room with a small tartine menu. Reservations recommended in season.
DrinkIced latte
TipBest as a midday work cafe; the iced latte and the daily tartine are the canonical pair.