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Télescope

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Palais-Royal, Paris
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    The espresso at Télescope is a can't miss
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    Abdulrahman A.
    "nice aeropress coffee"(8 Tips)
    Abdulaziz
    "Flat white is quite good, and the banana bread really delicious"(11 Tips)
    Stijn O.
    "Great hipster coffee in Paris."(3 Tips)
    Mairbek K.
    "Cafe creme was amazing"(3 Tips)
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  • Alper Ç.heart icon on user image
    Alper ÇuğunApril 29, 2013
    One of the few places in Paris that serve a drinkable coffee and do proper filters. Nicely decorated and small shop off the high streets.
  • Tobias G.heart icon on user image
    Tobias GrönbergSeptember 1, 2014
    Quality and proficiancy is great. I still think a great espresso should not cost more than 2€ so it's a bit pricy. Considering how hard it is to get good coffee in Paris this is a great place.
  • Josh B.heart icon on user image
    Josh BoxJune 21, 2016
    Great coffee place. Beautiful pressed filter coffees tucked away in central Paris. The whole place smells like baking as well, I want to be there now.
  • Bobby S.
    Bobby SolomonSeptember 15, 2019
    Go here to connect with fellow coffee lovers from around the world, who come to the Palais Royal spot for the well-made crèmes as much as they do the pour-overs made from top Scandinavian beans.
  • Kaan B.heart icon on user image
    Kaan BergsenJuly 21, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    One of my favorite coffeeshops in Paris. They serve coffees from really good roasters from all over Europe. Friendly staff make the most meticulously prepared espresso anywhere in the city.
  • Travelogue L.heart icon on user image
    Travelogue LentyMay 29, 2015
    The place where my Paris adventure started. Sweetest owner! Good espresso's and filter coffee. A very small place, but all you need for quick coffee break between shopping. Travelogue - TRVLG.com
  • Coffee(In)Touch Guide
    Coffee(In)Touch GuideNovember 11, 2013
    Minimalistic design, friendly service and an unpretentious menu of beautifully made coffee and pastries. Delicious espresso is carefully prepared with a La Marzocco... More: Paris: Coffee Guide app.
  • Kevin N.
    Kevin NgApril 6, 2019
    So genuinely friendly, with a cozy crowd. Even if there is no seating, they do their best to shuffle y'all around. Pourover (au filtre) fan is pleased 👶🏻
  • Damiano C.
    Damiano CDecember 15, 2013
    New York in Paris! Quiet, cosy, the anti-Starbucks, quite expansive as well as Starbucks. The banana bread was excellent, the cappuccino was good. Lovely place.
  • David B.heart icon on user image
    David BanMay 21, 2014
    If you're the type of person who complains about the quality of coffee in Paris, then you'll love this place. Get a Noisette and the tiniest cup of water you've ever seen.
  • Jesse M.heart icon on user image
    Jesse MorganJanuary 11, 2013
    Great coffee, friendly staff/owner, awesome treats. It's not very big so it might be right for large groups. Just perfect for couples or a small group of friends.
  • Cialina T.heart icon on user image
    I love the space and the baristas l. Great place to meet with friends, but my cortado only had one shot of espresso.
  • Sigbjørn D.heart icon on user image
    Sigbjørn DFebruary 6, 2020
    Small place in a quiet side street. Coffee is good! You pay less if you bring your own takeaway cup.
  • Jon C.heart icon on user image
    Jon ChooJanuary 12, 2015
    Wonderful coffee shop. Flat white tastes as good as in London. Beans by Has Beans.
  • Patricia G.heart icon on user image
    Patricia GuzmanJune 8, 2017
    This coffee shop was okay, it is expensive. 7 euro for tiny coffee and croissant, go to a boulangerie great food and better prices. The coffee here was regular but great customer service.
  • Kate S.heart icon on user image
    Kate ShipunovaFebruary 28, 2017
    A very nice place to have rest and really good coffee. They try to avoid gadgets, so if you want to work - choose another place)
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    Journey City GuidesNovember 25, 2014
    Great coffee and pastries but the decor is a bit bare and the staff not particularly friendly. But it's a welcome addition to an area that truly lacks a good coffee place
  • Anthony N.
    Anthony NguyenJune 16, 2016
    Popular coffee shop and a favorite among locals and tourists alike, serving consistency flawless coffee in the 1st arrondissement.
  • Melforssheart icon on user image
    MelforssNovember 27, 2015
    A very small cafe in a quiet street right in downtown around the corner from Palais Royal. Enjoy there or go and enjoy under the sunshine at Palais Royal
  • Geo K.heart icon on user image
    Geo KaloOctober 26, 2016
    I tried the strong cappuccino, great mixture, distinctive taste. Quiet place, relaxing music, normal prices considering its location.
  • Jono H.heart icon on user image
    Jono HaysomAugust 6, 2014
    One of Paris smallest cafes. Lovingly prepared to perfection.
  • Jef W.heart icon on user image
    Jef WegNovember 1, 2014
    Great flat white near the center of Paris, staff spoke English which was nice. They were friendly too
  • Michaela N.heart icon on user image
    Michaela NemethySeptember 29, 2017
    After three days finally found an amazing cappuccino
  • Alisa S.
    Alisa ShummOctober 8, 2016
    Don't believe information on their website or here that they are open till 18.30 on Saturdays. You don't get anything if you come at 18.00 like we did.
  • Abdulrahman A.heart icon on user image
    Abdulrahman AljefriSeptember 11, 2021
    Super friendly barista. They have nice aeropress coffee and it’s light brown 🧐 yet taste amazing
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    StudentApril 25, 2019
    Aeropress Kenya was excellent,the service was great too,no WiFi
  • Alanoud M.
    Alanoud MohammedFebruary 28, 2022
    A cup of coffee made with love 💕 flat white
  • Laurissaheart icon on user image
    LaurissaJuly 8, 2017
    Great coffee, amazing banana bread, and cute atmosphere.
  • Ronni Tino
    Ronni TinoMay 27, 2013
    A hidden gem in a city of café au lait. Go out of your way once and get a great cup of aeropress.
  • Kelly P.
    Kelly PiuJuly 18, 2017
    Really professional staff. Everything is always perfect. we like to go there for breakfast.
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    StudentNovember 13, 2019
    I like this cozy coffee shop,coffee was excellent
  • Johan D.
    Johan DKDecember 6, 2012
    Awesome coffee and delicious banana bread. The guys select, roast and grind themselves. Just taste it, created with love!
  • Jana B.heart icon on user image
    Jana BeranovaJuly 12, 2016
    Sweet staff, great coffee, nice atmosphere with lovely people. Banana bread was great!
  • Agatha Y.heart icon on user image
    Agatha YuMarch 17, 2014
    Try their aeropress filter coffee you won't be disappointed. They can recommend the flavour profile!
  • Saleh S.heart icon on user image
    Saleh SJuly 21, 2018
    I think the only professional barista in Paris. Real cappuccino taste.
  • Maya M.heart icon on user image
    Maya MoshkinaDecember 7, 2015
    One of paris' hidden gems! Try classic set: flat white banana bread)
  • Craig D.
    Craig DortkampOctober 18, 2014
    Excellently sourced coffee served by confident and knowledgable baristas. Small and intimate.
  • Andy A.
    Andy AndersonDecember 15, 2013
    Don't ask for wifi. Don't open your laptop. This place is about coffee. And they do that better than most.
  • Maxence B.
    Maxence BernardMay 1, 2013
    Nice place with great coffee but laptop/tablet users will be "invited" to "leave after 15 minutes"... Very unpleasant!
  • Dan M.heart icon on user image
    Dan MatutinaNovember 4, 2016
    Best coffee I've had in Paris. The banana bread was really good.
  • Vlad P.heart icon on user image
    Vlad ProkopovFebruary 22, 2019
    Probably the only place in the world where flat white really worth it’s 5.2€
  • Zuzana O.heart icon on user image
    Zuzana OlbrechtováFebruary 6, 2016
    Awesome coffee, just to know, there is not wifi available and computers are not allowed.
  • Zeynep E.heart icon on user image
    Zeynep EsinDecember 15, 2017
    Almond milk latte ♥️ Cozy place with nice people
  • stan
    stanFebruary 9, 2013
    GREAT coffee, Bill Evans playing in the background, tasty cakes...this place is hard to beat!
  • Jesse M.heart icon on user image
    Jesse MorganJanuary 6, 2013
    Excellent coffee made by people that care. Also really good cookie and banana bread!
  • Tiffany W.heart icon on user image
    Tiffany WongOctober 8, 2016
    kind service, very good double shot (.50c extra) cafe creme
  • Mattie K.heart icon on user image
    Mattie KornetaOctober 28, 2014
    Coffee is prepared with care. Small place, but very nice.
  • Ju L.heart icon on user image
    Ju LuDecember 25, 2015
    Small coffee place on a quiet street. Cosy, good for an afternoon coffee
  • Hannah D.
    Hannah DukeJune 23, 2015
    Pokey, with great coffee. But don't get your laptop out or they'll tell you to put it away...
  • Marthe S.
    Marthe SeguinJuly 1, 2013
    Great banana bread (3,50). Nice espresso (2,50). No WIFI. Expensive but cosy.
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