Boot Café Paris — Café Review | Condé Nast Traveler

"Okay, you’ve just walked in. First impressions? Set in a former cobbler's workshop, this pint-sized coffee wonderland is never loud nor rowdy. In fact, it only seats eight people, so more often than not, there's a line snaking around the shopfront for to-go cups. Who else was there? While older folks might assume it's a cobbler shop, the millennials who frequent Boot are an international cohort of in-the-know coffee fans. The raison d’être : the coffee. How was it? The best coffee formats done masterfully—pour overs by Chemex (versus already prepared filter coffee), flat whites, expertly pulled shots of espresso, and a killer hot chocolate for non-bean fans. Was there food, too, and if so, worth getting? While the Saint-Germain location serves a full menu, here, it's limited to sweets like cookies, bars, and brownies. How about the staff: what did you think? The bar is manned by only one barista, so expect a wait. But if you're into specialty coffee, it's worth being patient. Who should go here? This is a must-visit at anytime of day for to-go drinks or on off-peak hours to sit in. Just don't schedule a rendezvous with anyone claustrophobic." - Lindsey Tramuta