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La Caféothèque

◷ Marais (4e), Paris, France · ££ · Guest roasters
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What's behind the bar

Roaster
Rotating roasters
Rotating
Espresso machine
Not yet confirmed
Grinder
Not yet confirmed
Milk
Not yet confirmed

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified June 2026.

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

Espresso Batch brewV60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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Coffee & cake

Cake and bakes on the counter. Signature items not listed yet.

Good to know

⬡ Sells beans to take home

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