Candle Kids Coffee

Tucked into the Belleville corners at 107 Rue des Couronnes, Candle Kids Coffee is the product of two brothers—Ernest and Martin Laurens—whose shared passion for specialty coffee and pastry led to this understated gem in Paris’s 20th arrondissement. Light filters in across a minimalist interior—raw plaster, slender wooden furniture, and paper-like pendant lights—that balances restraint with quiet intention . It’s a space designed for lingering: laptop-friendly on weekdays, dog- and kid-friendly, with a modest terrace for weekend stillness.

Their drinks—flat whites, cappuccinos, and an inventive cocoa infusion using Plaq products—feel considered rather than trendy. Pastries like honey-sweetened madeleines, cinnamon rolls, and crisp toast crowned with homemade jam subtly nod to their Savoie heritage: the proprietors use mountain honey sourced from a childhood beekeeper for depth and spice in their recipes . A reading nook stocked with books, magazines, and art pamphlets completes the offering, turning your coffee break into a layered, sensory pause