Essential€€1er (Little Tokyo)

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5 Rue Villédo, 75001

Mon-Fri 8:30-17:00, Sat 9:30-18:30, closed Sun

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The godfather. Nicolas Clerc, ex-photographer turned barista, opened this in 2012 and essentially started Paris's specialty coffee movement. Tiny room, no wifi, whitewashed walls - the focus is entirely on what's in your cup. Roasts in-house now, plus guest beans from Scandinavian and UK roasters (Koppi, Tim Wendelboe, Caffènation). The Kalita Wave pour-overs are exceptional. Homemade banana bread and brownies.

What to order

Filter on the Kalita Wave. Or a straight espresso - pulled on a La Marzocco Linea.

Insider tip

Closed Sundays. Tucked in the Japanese quarter near Palais-Royal - easy to combine with a ramen stop nearby. No phone, no wifi. Come to drink coffee, not to work.