City Guide · 2026 Edition
Paris,
seen by 3rd Culture.
48 addresses on a map — restaurants, cafés, bars, vintage shops, bookstores — to explore the city differently.
The notebook
Handpicked spots, street by street.
48 results
Safe Urban Concept
€€11 Rue des Commines, 75003 Paris
Bright slow-paced café: good beans, daily pastries and a reading nook to linger in.
Yvon Lambert
€14 Rue des Filles du Calvaire, 75003 Paris
An independent bookstore with a sure eye: art books, magazines, fanzines and carefully highlighted picks.
Gaijin
€20 Rue du Pont aux Choux, 75003 Paris
Hand-picked vintage selection: one-off pieces, sharp labels and beautiful basics, sourced with care.
Ofr
€20 Rue Dupetit-Thouars, 75003 Paris
An independent bookstore with a sure eye: art books, magazines, fanzines and carefully highlighted picks.
Ramdam
€€1 rue Eugene Spuller , 75003 Paris
Bright slow-paced café: good beans, daily pastries and a reading nook to linger in.
Santa Mari Juanna Lab
€11 Boulevard Saint-Martin Paris 75003
An expert salon that takes its time: consultation, cut and tailored care, in a calm setting.
Twisted Paris
€10 rue des petites écuries, 75010 Paris
An expert salon that takes its time: consultation, cut and tailored care, in a calm setting. Woman owned address.
Le grand jeu
€15 Passage de Ménilmontant , 75011 Paris
A boutique with a clear point of view: pieces selected with care, away from the usual circuits.
Hours
- Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
- Sun · 12–6pm
- Mon · closed
Price
€Budget-friendly
Specialties
Librairie
SEDA SEDA
€€79 rue saint-maur, 75011 Paris
Bright slow-paced café: good beans, daily pastries and a reading nook to linger in. Woman owned address.
Hours
- Mon–Fri · 8am–6pm
- Sat–Sun · 9am–6pm
Price
€€Drinks ~€4–7 · Brunch ~€18–25
Specialties
Coffee Shop
Titi Palacio
€€€17 Bd Morland, 75004 Paris
Honest cooking and well-chosen produce: a neighborhood spot you keep coming back to, lunch or dinner, without ever tiring of it.
Hours
- Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
- Sat · 7–11pm
- Sun · closed
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Miniwax
€€11 avenue de la republique, 75011 Paris
Bright slow-paced café: good beans, daily pastries and a reading nook to linger in.
Hours
- Mon–Fri · 8am–6pm
- Sat–Sun · 9am–6pm
Price
€€Drinks ~€4–7 · Brunch ~€18–25
Specialties
Vinyles
Kassava
€€€326 rue saint martin, 75003 Paris
Honest cooking and well-chosen produce: a neighborhood spot you keep coming back to, lunch or dinner, without ever tiring of it. Black owned, Woman owned address.
Hours
- Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
- Sat · 7–11pm
- Sun · closed
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Specialties
Cuisine africaine
En Monsieur
€14 rue Daval, 75011 Paris
Hand-picked vintage selection: one-off pieces, sharp labels and beautiful basics, sourced with care.
Hours
- Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
- Sun · 12–6pm
- Mon · closed
Price
€Pieces ~€15–60
Specialties
Vetements pour hommes
Cecile Fakhoury
—104 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré 1er étage, 75008 Paris
A cultural spot to discover off the beaten path, for a quiet pause in the city.
L'embuscade
€€€47 Rue Catherine de la Rochefoucauld, 75009 Paris
A committed vegan table where plant-based cooking turns indulgent. Bright space, seasonal produce and an ever-changing menu. Black owned, Woman owned address.
Hours
- Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
- Sat · 7–11pm
- Sun · closed
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Specialties
Vegan
Bomaye
€€€16 Rue de Paradis, 75010 Paris
Bomaye celebrates contemporary African cuisine — careful sourcing, generous plates and a warm atmosphere in the heart of Paris.
Hours
- Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
- Sat · 7–11pm
- Sun · closed
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Specialties
Afro
Lao Siam
€€€49 rue de Belleville, 75019 Paris
Small room, big cooking: a sharp Asian address where bold flavors meet a very contemporary approach.
Hours
- Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
- Sat · 7–11pm
- Sun · closed
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Specialties
Cuisine asiatique
New Soul Food
€€€177 Quai de Valmy, 75010 Paris
Honest cooking and well-chosen produce: a neighborhood spot you keep coming back to, lunch or dinner, without ever tiring of it.
Hours
- Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
- Sat · 7–11pm
- Sun · closed
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Osè African Cuisine
€€€34 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin, 75010 Paris
Honest cooking and well-chosen produce: a neighborhood spot you keep coming back to, lunch or dinner, without ever tiring of it. Black owned address.
Hours
- Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
- Sat · 7–11pm
- Sun · closed
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Artazart
€83 Quai de Valmy, 75010 Paris
An independent bookstore with a sure eye: art books, magazines, fanzines and carefully highlighted picks.
Bonjour Jacob
€€28 Rue Yves Toudic, 75010 Paris
Bright slow-paced café: good beans, daily pastries and a reading nook to linger in.
Jah Jah
€€€11 R. des Petites Écuries, 75010 Paris
Honest cooking and well-chosen produce: a neighborhood spot you keep coming back to, lunch or dinner, without ever tiring of it. Black owned, Woman owned address.
Hours
- Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
- Sat · 7–11pm
- Sun · closed
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
The Next Door
€10 Rue Beaurepaire, 75010 Paris
Hand-picked vintage selection: one-off pieces, sharp labels and beautiful basics, sourced with care.
La Montgolfiere Club
€€25 Rue Yves Toudic, 75010 Paris
Bright slow-paced café: good beans, daily pastries and a reading nook to linger in.
Cahier Central
€26 Rue du Château d'Eau, 75010 Paris
An independent bookstore with a sure eye: art books, magazines, fanzines and carefully highlighted picks.
Merci Internet
€€€6 Rue Marguerite de Rochechouart 75009 Paris
Honest cooking and well-chosen produce: a neighborhood spot you keep coming back to, lunch or dinner, without ever tiring of it.
Hours
- Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
- Sat · 7–11pm
- Sun · closed
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Paperboy
€€€137 Rue Amelot, 75011 Paris
Honest cooking and well-chosen produce: a neighborhood spot you keep coming back to, lunch or dinner, without ever tiring of it.
Hours
- Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
- Sat · 7–11pm
- Sun · closed
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Les mots à la bouche
€37 Rue Saint-Ambroise, 75011 Paris
An independent bookstore with a sure eye: art books, magazines, fanzines and carefully highlighted picks. LGBT owned address.
Aujourd'hui Demain
€€€42 Rue du Chemin Vert, 75011 Paris
A committed vegan table where plant-based cooking turns indulgent. Bright space, seasonal produce and an ever-changing menu.
Hours
- Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
- Sat · 7–11pm
- Sun · closed
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Specialties
Vegan
Dirty Lemon
€€24 Rue de la Folie Méricourt, 75011 Paris
A neighborhood bar that turns into a hangout after dark: sharp selection, easy vibe and loyal regulars. Woman owned, LGBT owned address.
Hours
- Mon–Thu · 6pm–1am
- Fri–Sat · 6pm–2am
- Sun · closed
Price
€€Cocktail ~€12–16 · Glass ~€7–9
Basis
€€€85 rue du Faubourg saint Denis, 75010 Paris
Honest cooking and well-chosen produce: a neighborhood spot you keep coming back to, lunch or dinner, without ever tiring of it.
Hours
- Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
- Sat · 7–11pm
- Sun · closed
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Rollsy
€€9 rue Tiquetonne 75002 Paris
Bright slow-paced café: good beans, daily pastries and a reading nook to linger in. Black owned address.
Deka
€€€4 Rue Hermel, 75018 Paris
Brunch is the specialty here — hearty plates, specialty coffee and long weekend tables. Black owned address.
Hours
- Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
- Sat · 7–11pm
- Sun · closed
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Specialties
Surtout pour leurs brunchs
Les frères Barber
€30 Av. de Flandre, 75019 Paris
An expert salon that takes its time: consultation, cut and tailored care, in a calm setting.
Le monte en l'air
€2 Rue de la Mare, 75020 Paris
An independent bookstore with a sure eye: art books, magazines, fanzines and carefully highlighted picks.
MTA
€4 rue du Pré Saint Gervais, 93500 Pantin
An expert salon that takes its time: consultation, cut and tailored care, in a calm setting. Black owned address.
Hours
- Tue–Sat · 10am–7pm
- By appointment
Price
€Cuts ~€25–60
Specialties
Spécialiste pour styliser les calvities
Darbary
€19 rue Notre Dame de Nazareth, 75003 Paris
A boutique with a clear point of view: pieces selected with care, away from the usual circuits. Black owned address.
Hours
- Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
- Sun · 12–6pm
- Mon · closed
Price
€Budget-friendly
Specialties
Lunetier
Galerie Afikaris
—7 rue Notre Dame de Nazareth, 75003 Paris
A cultural spot to discover off the beaten path, for a quiet pause in the city.
Calypso
€32 rue Gassendi 75014 Paris
An independent bookstore with a sure eye: art books, magazines, fanzines and carefully highlighted picks. Black owned address.
Hours
- Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
- Sun · 12–6pm
- Mon · closed
Price
€Books ~€10–40
Specialties
Librairie
Free'p'star
€22 rue de Rivoli 75004 Paris
A boutique with a clear point of view: pieces selected with care, away from the usual circuits.
Hours
- Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
- Sun · 12–6pm
- Mon · closed
Price
€Budget-friendly
Specialties
Friperie
House of Three Brothers
€€€25 rue de Lancry, 75010 Paris
Honest cooking and well-chosen produce: a neighborhood spot you keep coming back to, lunch or dinner, without ever tiring of it.
Hours
- Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
- Sat · 7–11pm
- Sun · closed
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Specialties
Salon de Thé
Kapé
€€€17 rue de Malte 75011 Paris
Honest cooking and well-chosen produce: a neighborhood spot you keep coming back to, lunch or dinner, without ever tiring of it.
Hours
- Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
- Sat · 7–11pm
- Sun · closed
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Specialties
Café philippin
Rosyne
€15 rue Étienne Marcel, 75001 Paris
A boutique with a clear point of view: pieces selected with care, away from the usual circuits. Black owned address.
Hours
- Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
- Sun · 12–6pm
- Mon · closed
Price
€Budget-friendly
Specialties
Marque afro-diasporique
Le Marché Noir
€18 rue Commines, 75003 Paris
A boutique with a clear point of view: pieces selected with care, away from the usual circuits. Black owned address.
Hours
- Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
- Sun · 12–6pm
- Mon · closed
Price
€Budget-friendly
Specialties
Friperie
Union Jeunesse Internationale
€€€2 Boulevard Marguerite de Rochechouart, 75018 Paris
Honest cooking and well-chosen produce: a neighborhood spot you keep coming back to, lunch or dinner, without ever tiring of it. Black owned address.
Hours
- Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
- Sat · 7–11pm
- Sun · closed
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Specialties
Concept store
Causier
€€50 rue de Montreuil, 75011 Paris
Bright slow-paced café: good beans, daily pastries and a reading nook to linger in. Black owned address.
Hours
- Mon–Fri · 8am–6pm
- Sat–Sun · 9am–6pm
Price
€€Drinks ~€4–7 · Brunch ~€18–25
Specialties
Coffee shop
Café Pimpin
€€€7 rue des Panoyaux 75020 Paris
Honest cooking and well-chosen produce: a neighborhood spot you keep coming back to, lunch or dinner, without ever tiring of it.
Hours
- Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
- Sat · 7–11pm
- Sun · closed
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Specialties
Coffee shop
Blondie
€€27 rue de Chateau D'eau 75010 Paris
Bright slow-paced café: good beans, daily pastries and a reading nook to linger in.
Hours
- Mon–Fri · 8am–6pm
- Sat–Sun · 9am–6pm
Price
€€Drinks ~€4–7 · Brunch ~€18–25
Specialties
Coffee shop
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A living guide, made by hand.
Inspired by travel notebooks and independent magazines, this guide gathers addresses shared by a community of Parisians. No stars, no rankings — just places we love.