Shakespeare and Company Café

"It was a pleasant time to spend in the cafe for enjoying a simple breakfast whilst looking at Notre Dame. An excellent way to start a weekend here."

"The staff at this place are incredibly friendly and create a welcoming atmosphere, making it worth the visit despite the large crowd. The place really gives that cosy vibe, even when bustling with people. It’s also a great spot to take a break after exploring the Shakespeare and Company bookshop. Their ube cafe looks delicious, but unfortunately, it didn’t quite live up to my expectations. Perhaps it’s because we have so many ube-flavoured options in the Philippines, and compared to those, I didn’t find the ube flavour I was looking for. The pastries, however, were delicious. Unfortunately, I was full and didn’t get to try their carrot cake."

"Shakespeare and Co. Café is one of those places you can visit again and again and always enjoy. The décor is charming and vintage, the atmosphere is cozy, and it’s perfect whether you want a relaxed breakfast, a quiet coffee, or a sweet treat. Their cakes and pastries are always fresh, and the menu has a great variety of options for any time of day. The staff are kind and attentive, and the service is consistently good no matter how busy it gets. I love coming here to unwind, meet friends, or simply enjoy a peaceful moment with a delicious drink. A beautiful, elegant café that makes you feel comfortable the moment you walk in. Highly recommended!"

"The place is quite small, so if you want to sit inside, you probably need to come earlier. Sitting outside is also nice since the view is the Notre Dame. The drink I ordered was nice (I forgot the name, but it had some spices, I think), though the taste was mostly dominated by milk."

"Hidden hole in the wall gem in the center of Paris! They only have 2 dishes, one vegetarian, one meat based. Lunch is €10 for a starter and a main. Community focused with an artsy vibe. They have cocktails and wine as well."

"Beautiful café with a souvenir boutique. The baristas are always busy and the waiting could take some time. Their coffee is delicious but not quiet the best in Paris. The match is not my favorite, a bit water diluted."

"Lovely. I had been really excited to check out the bookstore for the less than 24 hours I had in town, but sadly it didn't open until I had to leave. Instead I got to have a lovely breakfast here! They had fantastic service despite being super slammed. They were so helpful when it turned out some treats were out of stock and gave us replacements with no issue. Definitely stop by it was lovely with live music playing outside on the street."