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Paris cafes for under-the-radar

Reviewed cafes in Paris where under-the-radar is a real reason to go, not just a minor extra.

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Under-the-Radar picks

A less obvious stop that rewards the detour, away from the city's default coffee names.

Colonel Fabien, Paris

Vegan brunch-and-workshop cafe near Colonel Fabien with weekday laptop use, homemade cakes, and a vintage-shop feel.

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