Specialty coffee
in France.
The specialty scene in France is spread out: 151 cities on Roasters share 867 cafés, led by Paris.
How France compares
A top-five country in Europe: #4 out of 41, holding 8% of the regional listings. Worldwide it ranks #6 of 126 countries, with 4% of all cafés on Roasters. The nearest countries by café count are Germany, with 1,149, and the Czech Republic, with 864.
City distributionCities in France by size
Coffee here is not a one-city story: Paris leads with 40%, and the top three cities hold 49% between them. 40 of the 151 cities list at least three cafés; the median is 1.
- 100+ cafés 1 city
- 30–99 cafés 3 cities
- 10–29 cafés 8 cities
- 3–9 cafés 28 cities
- 1–2 cafés 111 cities
5 cities in France have themed guides, 37 in total.
Where to drink in France
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About specialty coffee in France
How many specialty coffee shops are there in France?
Roasters lists 867 cafés and roasters in France, across 151 cities. The community adds new ones every week.
Which cities in France have the best coffee scenes?
By café count: Paris (343), Lyon (47) and Toulouse (34). The full list is below.
How does France compare with the rest of Europe?
It ranks #4 of 41 countries in Europe and holds 8% of the region’s specialty cafés on Roasters.
Is Roasters free to use in France?
Yes. Roasters is free to download and use everywhere. A Pro tier adds advanced filters, unlimited lists and Forums access.
Can café owners manage their listing?
Yes. Owners and staff can claim a listing to update hours, photos and menus, and reply to reviews.
