The best cafés to work from in Paris
The 10 coffee shops in Paris that are best for working on a laptop, led by Au Pied de Cochon, Le Pain Quotidien and Starbucks.
Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.
01Au Pied de Cochon
café6 Rue Coquillière★ 4.4Wi‑FiWork 100
Au Pied de Cochon is a century-old Parisian brasserie in the 1st arrondissement serving traditional French fare including escargot, andouillette, seafood platters and French onion soup alongside charcuterie boards, draft beer and cocktails.
03Starbucks
café24-boulevard-saint-michel★ 3.6Wi‑FiWork 100
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
04Le Fumoir
café6 Rue de l'Amiral de Coligny★ 4.4Wi‑FiWork 98
Le Fumoir is a fine dining restaurant in central Paris with Scandinavian-inspired cuisine and a tearoom connected to a library.
06Bubbolitas
café17 Rue Quincampoix★ 4.5Work 90
Simple cafe offering Asian-style flavored bubble teas, milkshakes, pastries & cheesecake.
07Coffee Island 3 RUE DE STEINKERQUE
café72 Boulevard de RochechouartWi‑FiWork 87
08Le Zimmer
café1-place-du-chatelet★ 4.1Work 85
Salads, steak-frites & seafood in a richly decorated 19th-century brasserie with sidewalk tables.
09Café Cassette
café73-rue-de-rennes★ 4.3Work 80
Laid-back brasserie with a terrace serving brunch, traditional dishes & cocktails amid floral decor.