L'Inédit Café
About This Spot
Step inside L'Inédit Café and you’re immediately welcomed by an intimate, neighborhood charm that feels both unassuming and inviting. Nestled on Rue Taine in Paris’s 12th arrondissement, it’s the kind of spot where time slows down just enough to savor simple pleasures — a warm greeting, the clink of coffee cups, and the comforting hum of quiet conversations around wooden tables.
The atmosphere is cozy without feeling cramped, marked by the soft glow of ambient lighting and the subtle aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingling with comforting, hearty aromas from the kitchen. This is no bustling tourist hotspot, but rather a local café where the daily rhythm is gentle and genuine, offering a strong sense of place without pretense.
Dining here is like sharing a moment with good company over dishes that echo classic French kitchen traditions but with an honest, home-cooked heart. Whether it’s the satisfying warmth of a richly flavored onion soup, the rustic edge of an entrecôte steak cooked with care, or a lively fresh salad brimming with thoughtful ingredients, the offerings feel rooted in comfort rather than complexity. There’s a quiet confidence in the kitchen, crafting meals that match the café’s welcoming spirit — straightforward, well-sized portions that invite you to linger without rush.
Refined yet approachable, the menu is matched by attentive, friendly service that strikes a balance between professionalism and familiarity. This isn’t about flashy food theater; it’s about feeling seen and cared for in a place that values local community over polish or spectacle.
From the steady pour of expertly made coffees to the occasional surprise of a rich dessert or the simplicity of a crisp salad, L'Inédit Café offers moments that feel effortlessly authentic. It’s the kind of place you come to for grounding yourself after a day’s wandering, to reconnect with the flavors and human pace that Parisian neighborhood cafés do best.
What’s Available Here
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Outdoor seating
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Dine-in
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Delivery
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Great beer selection
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Great coffee
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Great dessert
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Great wine list
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Live music
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Live performances
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
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Good for working on laptop
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Wheelchair-accessible seating
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Coffee
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Healthy options
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Late-night food
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Organic dishes
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Prepared foods
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Quick bite
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Small plates
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Spirits
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Wine
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Catering
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Dessert
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Seating
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Table service
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Bar on site
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Toilet
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Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi
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Casual
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Cosy
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Trendy
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Family friendly
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Groups
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LGBTQ+ friendly
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Tourists
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University students
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Brunch reservations recommended
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Accepts reservations
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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Meal coupons
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NFC mobile payments
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Pluxee
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Credit cards
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Good for kids
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Kids' menu
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Paid parking lot
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Paid street parking
Location & Hours
| Monday | 08:00 AM - 01:00 AM | |
| Tuesday | 08:00 AM - 01:00 AM | |
| Wednesday | 08:00 AM - 01:00 AM | |
| Thursday | 08:00 AM - 01:00 AM | |
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| Friday | 08:00 AM - 01:00 AM | |
| Saturday | 08:00 AM - 01:00 AM | |
| Sunday | 08:00 AM - 01:00 AM |
Gloria L 04 Jan 2026
Cute and cozy local cafe with very affordable dishes. The prices here were some of the lowest I came across. No English menu, but staff do understand and speak English. They were friendly. Food is not too bad, it’s a good portion for a good value. Onion soup was tasty. I realized I wasn’t asked for my preferred doneness for the flank steak, but it came out just perfect at a medium-medium rare.
Michael Stavrakakis 21 Dec 2025
The best place to eat some authentic and tasty French cuisine! We ate there on our first night in Paris, as it was close to our accommodation. We absolutely loved the food and the service. We had some chicken, duck and salad and they were all delicious. Needless to say, we visited the place 3 more times and the food was always great!
P S 19 Dec 2025
I absolutely ADORE this place. Not sure what some people were saying in these comments about rude behaviors. They probably were rude themselves and got what they deserved. I have always had amazing service and amazing food. It’s a neighborhood place, so there is no chichi and no pretension. I love it. I would recommend their pintade (guinea fowl) if they have it as a special. It was incredible.
Nakarin P. 19 Dec 2025
I found this restaurant is great and valuable for your money. Not expensive but they served good dishes.
Salla Sorsa 05 Dec 2025
Came for a late lunch, really enjoyed it! Took the vegan salad (lemme tell ya after all the food I had in France, this was like detox to my soul) - it was huge and super fresh, had quality ingredients (quinoa, flax seeds, chickpeas, sprouts, spinach etc) instead of just lettuce and cucumber. Very affordable, too. Friendly service!
Jessica Smith 15 Nov 2025
Friendly and helpful service. They spoke great English and we were very grateful as we had a particular craving for a cheese plate.
Roman Kovbasjuk 01 Nov 2025
This restaurant is located in a nice district with a lot of small businesses and many other restaurants, but mostly Asian, and if you want to visit a French one, this is an obvious choice. We visited for dinner on Saturday evening, and there was a table without waiting. Dishes of the day were available at that time. The service was great, we were pleased by the wine recommendation for our food. And the food was great, too. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience.
nelson guda 08 Oct 2025
My first cafe in Paris. Wonderfully inventive salad with confit du canard, gizzard, popcorn…. It was great