Tucked into the leafy little square at Rue la Vieuville in Abbesses, Spree Café is the kind of specialty coffee shop that feels like it was designed for Montmartre's creative crowd. Connected to the SPREE clothing store next door, it's a compact, stylish spot that takes its coffee seriously — beans are roasted by some of Paris's best torréfacteurs — without taking itself too seriously. Grab a seat on the terrace if you can; it's one of the most pleasant people-watching perches in the neighborhood.
Excellent specialty coffee from top Parisian roasters, served on one of Abbesses' most charming little squares — the perfect Montmartre coffee break.
Aim for a weekday afternoon if you want a terrace seat — the small space fills up fast on weekends with the Montmartre crowd.
Montmartre's specialty coffee stop with a terrace worth fighting for
If you're wandering around Abbesses and need a proper coffee — not a rushed espresso at a zinc counter, but something you can actually sit with — Spree Café is your spot. The beans come from some of the best Parisian roasters, and the baristas know what they're doing. Reviews consistently highlight the quality of the coffee, which puts it a cut above the typical Parisian café experience. The space is small, with limited indoor and outdoor seating, but that's part of the charm — it feels intimate rather than cramped.
The terrace is the real draw when the weather cooperates. You're right on the little square at Rue la Vieuville, steps from the Abbesses metro, and it's one of the more pleasant spots in Montmartre to just sit and watch the neighborhood go by. Reviewers mention coming for a goûter — an afternoon snack with hot drinks — and that's exactly the right vibe. Don't expect a full restaurant menu; this is a coffee shop, not a brasserie. Go for the coffee, stay for the atmosphere, and if the terrace is full, grab yours to go and walk up to the Sacré-Cœur steps.