La Caféothèque
The cup
Founded in 2005 by Guatemalan-born Gloria Montenegro at 52 rue de l'Hôtel de Ville, La Caféothèque is widely regarded as the original specialty coffee bar in Paris; the shop stocks single-origin beans from Guatemala, Colombia, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Kenya and El Salvador along its front wall. Montenegro opened a barista school on the premises in 2011 and both the cafe and school remain under her ownership.
Brew methods
The cake cabinet
Coffee & cake
Cake and bakes on the counter. Signature items not listed yet.
Good to know
La Caféothèque: coffee and cake, answered
What coffee roaster does La Caféothèque use?
The roaster behind the bar at La Caféothèque is not confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. If you run it, you can add it free so visitors know the bean before they go.
What espresso machine does La Caféothèque use?
La Caféothèque has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.
Is La Caféothèque independent?
Yes. La Caféothèque is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.
Does La Caféothèque have cake?
Yes. La Caféothèque serves coffee and cake.
On the Paris trail
La Caféothèque is one stop. Let us plan a walkable coffee and cake crawl across Paris.