Sometimes, when Paris tries to do “Brooklyn coffee shop”, the
result can feel a bit forced, but this is absolutely not the case
at Two Doors. Tucked away on Rue Francoeur, a cute street on the
north side of the Montmartre hill, this friendly local spot offers
coffee-shop faves like chai latte and filter coffee, plus tasty
treats to keep you going. (Note, the cinnamon rolls tend to sell
out in under an hour.) Laptop working is strictly prohibited, so
don’t even think about whipping yours out. Instead, grab a stool,
relax and soak up the café’s edgy ambience.

This idiosyncratic venue is like a tardis. Beyond the low-key
entrance, you’ll find a cavernous bar decorated with an eccentric
hotchpotch of furnishings and accessories: think a Snow White doll
to your left and a suspended shrunken head to your right. (It
shouldn’t work, but it does). Behind the bar, expert mixologists
whip up life-changingly good cocktails. There’s food in the evening
and live jazz every Thursday. Downstairs, you’ll find a cabaret
with a lively roster of drag shows.

This is a classic Paris corner bistro, loved and frequented by
locals… except, it’s also kind of famous. A pivotal scene in
Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds was filmed here, no doubt
thanks to its gorgeous period art deco features, in particular the
stained-glass panels. It’s a great spot for a traditional croissant
and coffee in the morning; at lunch, a great little seasonal menu
is on offer, with a mix of classics including tuna tartare, plus
Asian-influenced vegan options like sweet potato curry. Sure, it’s
not quite as off-the-beaten path as we normally look for, but
Montmartre residents were here long before Tarintino’s film crew
arrived – and they won’t be chased out by a few film buffs.