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COMETS (11th arr)

GOODS & SERVICES • FOUND Café

COMETS, in the 11th, is a coffee shop-record store hybrid. I’ve definitely seen more customers sipping from handmade mugs than perusing the vinyl, but the best of both worlds are on offer. The shop boasts a big communal table upon entry, as well as a back area with some smaller tables and couches, a few outdoor seats, and my personal preference, three interior chairs posted up against a bar-like table nestled against the front window.

Coffee is sourced from Placid (Lyon) and Dak (Amsterdam). The cappuccino is one of the best I’ve found in the city, but a number of other drinks are offered, including standard espresso, americano, chocolat chaud, and chai latté, along with — most surprisingly — cold brew and iced lattés.

Beyond great coffee, COMETS offers equally delicious pastries and a small selection of breakfast and lunch options. Beyond the croissant and pain au chocolat, all pastries — like banana bread, brownies, and chocolate chip cookies — are made in-house. Early in the day, the signature breakfast bun is made with a soft-boiled egg, cheddar, avocado, arugula, pickled red onion, and spicy mayo, and the housemade granola is served with fromage blanc. For lunch, there’s a rotating sandwich, grilled cheese, and flaky, gluten-free quiche served with a side of salade verte.

The COMETS website reads, “We serve coffee, we sell records, we’re trying our best.” It’s working. –Vicki Denig

→ COMETS (11th arr) • 38 Rue Léon Frot • Mon-Fri 08h30-17h, Sat-Sun 09h30-17h.