Travelling in France? Coffee culture varies from city to city and even between neighbouring cafés. In Paris and Lyon, you can explore drinks such as café crème, espresso, filter coffee. Availability is venue-specific.
What to order
Try a familiar espresso-based drink first, then compare it with a local favourite or a filter brew when offered. Ask about roast profile if you prefer chocolate-forward or fruit-forward cups.
Cafés worth researching
- Coutume (Paris) — a starting point for researching local coffee options; verify the address and current menu.
- Terres de Café (Paris) — a starting point for researching local coffee options; verify the address and current menu.
- La Boîte à Café (Lyon) — a starting point for researching local coffee options; verify the address and current menu.
How to choose
Read current menus, check opening hours and accessibility, and avoid treating a single online list as proof of quality. This is a destination guide, not a tasting review. See our specialty coffee labels explainer for more on flavour descriptions.