Coffee sourced from Fève, a custom roaster that carefully selects and roasts beans. Their cappuccino and espresso are standouts in a neighborhood filled with tourist-heavy spots. The quality and care in the sourcing shows in every cup.
Tips from diners
Don't skip the coffee just because it's a café brunch spot. The Fève sourcing is serious.
A pastry highlight. The dough is laminated and flaky, and the jam is bright and not overly sweet. This is one of the pastries reviewers specifically mention as a must-try, often enjoyed with the house coffee.
Tips from diners
These sell out, especially on weekends. Arrive early if you want one. They're best eaten fresh and warm.
A classic breakfast item executed well. The eggs are scrambled gently to stay creamy, served alongside warm, buttery house-made biscuits. Simple but comforting, and the biscuits are worth ordering for their own sake.
Tips from diners
The biscuits are made in-house and are buttery and flaky. They're also available to take away.
The signature item that reviewers consistently mention. Fresh bread (often their house-made tartine base) grilled with creamy Saint-Nectaire cheese that melts perfectly. Simple but executed with good-quality ingredients sourced by the owners.
Tips from diners
The Saint-Nectaire choice is what makes this special—it melts creamier than harder cheeses. Eat it warm.
A rotating menu of tartines depending on what's in season. The bread is made in-house and the toppings change daily. Reviewers praise the simplicity and freshness of the approach. Common versions feature seasonal vegetables, preserves, or complementary proteins.
Tips from diners
The tartine menu changes weekly based on what's available. Ask the staff what they're offering that day.
Located on bustling Rue du Cherche-Midi, Café Biboune is run by Les Cafés d'Ottilie and sources specialty coffee from Fève, a local Paris roaster. Everything is made in-house each morning—pastries, tartines, pies—in a tiny space with exposed brick and wooden tables.
Open 8:30am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday only. Arrive before 10am for best pastry selection, especially on weekends. Afternoon walk-ins after 2pm are less crowded.
This space is tiny—converted coal shop with just a handful of tables and a narrow counter. It fills up quickly. Lunch reservations recommended.
Everything is made on-site each morning, which is why the menu is short. If something isn't available, it's because they sold out or it's not in season.
Rue du Cherche-Midi is touristy but this café stands out for genuine hospitality. Regulars and tourists mix here without the pretension of nearby spots.
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