Klover Coffee Showroom occupies a quiet stretch of rue Merlin in eastern Paris, just west of Père Lachaise cemetery in the 11th arrondissement. A pale wood counter, globe lighting and neatly spaced coffee boxes make the small room easy to take in. The reason to come is in those boxes: Klover roasts its own coffees, then gives you the time and guidance to choose a cup before taking beans home.
Founder Byungchul ‘Harry’ Kim worked at Fuglen in Tokyo and April in Copenhagen before opening here. April brewers line the counter, ready for his own coffees. This is a strong stop for someone who already enjoys light roasts, and a welcoming place to ask what makes one coffee different from another.
Coffee
Espresso, Americano and milk espresso provide a short route into the roasting. The aim is to preserve the differences between origins and varieties, with light roasts that leave room for fruit and floral flavours. Ask what is being served that day, particularly if you usually prefer a heavier, darker espresso. A milk drink is another way to explore the selection without committing to a long filter tasting.
Klover also makes milk brew, steeping ground coffee directly in milk for a cold drink. It is a different preparation from an iced latte and worth asking about if you want something softer alongside a black coffee. The retail shelf completes the visit: taste first, then ask which available beans and brew recipe would suit your setup at home. Small releases can disappear quickly.
Filter
Hand-brewed filter is the clearest reason to make the detour. The range has included washed Kenyan coffees and rare Panamanian Geshas, with both approachable choices and more expensive lots to explore. Order by the kind of cup you want rather than by rarity alone. The April brewer lets you compare Klover's roasts with guidance from the person developing them.
Food
Plan around the coffee. Klover makes most sense between meals, when you can spend your attention on a filter, a second preparation or a bag of beans. Eat nearby and arrive with room for another drink.
Service & Room
The shelving, lamps and open counter give the room a domestic scale. You can see the brewers at work without needing to turn the visit into a lesson, while questions about roasting or home brewing fit naturally into the service. The calm setting is particularly suited to a solo visit or a coffee with one companion. Each seated guest is asked to order a coffee. Allow time for preparation and conversation; this is an awkward choice if you have only a few minutes before your next appointment.
Why Filter Notes shortlisted Klover Coffee Showroom
Choose Klover for a light-roast filter, a conversation about brewing and a bag of the coffee you have just tasted. Its small, quiet room suits one or two people who have time to linger. Build it into a walk through eastern Paris; leave a hurried coffee stop for another day.