Motors Coffee
Coffee shop · Des Halles ·
Specialty coffees, expert espresso, Basque cheesecake, banana bread
Specialty coffees, expert espresso, Basque cheesecake, banana bread
"After shopping near Les Halles, Motors is where to take a break with a cold brew or an espresso tonic. This spot with exposed brick walls and a galvanized steel countertop highlights beans from all over the world and coffee drinks like the Panama washed Gesha espresso with floral notes. Pair whatever you get with a black sesame cinnamon roll, banana bread, vanilla Basque-style cheesecake, or any of their other pastries made in-house. They’re also open on Sundays, which is a plus since many cafés take that day off." - tanisha townsend
"After shopping near Les Halles, Motors is where to take a break with a cold brew or an espresso tonic. This spot with exposed brick walls and a galvanized steel countertop highlights beans from all over the world and coffee drinks like the Panama washed Gesha espresso with floral notes. Pair whatever you get with a black sesame cinnamon roll, banana bread, vanilla Basque-style cheesecake, or any of their other pastries made in-house. They’re also open on Sundays, which is a plus since many cafés take that day off." - Tanisha Townsend
"Set up in an old travel agency, the industrial-sleek space is VERY compact (there's outdoor seating, too). And while it could be in London or New York (the design plays up brick walls, white tiles, a simple black bench and cinder block tables), regulars come for the expert coffee. Each espresso shot is perfectly pulled. Each flat white is impeccably served. The shop works with the best roasters in the world to offer a regularly changing selection of coffees and offers special (higher end, generally) pours for the most discerning. You'll also find cold brew, espresso tonics, and dirty chai. They also make their own cakes and cookies (and an excellent Basque cheesecake) but work with Boneshaker for doughnuts (the city's best)." - Lindsey Tramuta
