Substance Café

Came here three times to try filtered, espresso, and flat white. It is definitely an experience. Kept running into a family of three who stopped by around the same time each day they were visiting too. You get to learn so much about how to taste each type of coffee, sample through different temperatures, etc. I would come back everyday to try every speciality coffee available here if I could!

A very tough review to make. I am a certified barista. I’ve been working in the coffee for the last 8 years. I sell coffee every day. But I’d never had a such an extraordinary experience within the coffee business. Joachim takes the experience to a holistic level. Not only he understands every step he does but he is very wise in the way he shares that knowledge. If you like coffee go to Substance. If you don’t, go to Substance too. You’ll fall in love with coffee. Thanks Joachim. I’ll be back often.

Absolutely amazing. This place serves the best coffee I've ever tasted, it's totally worth a visit. Joaquim and Alex have coffee at the heart of their passion, and there are both specials and current varieties to choose from. The decorations are modern and nice. Avoiding rush hours may be a good idea.

There are coffee shops, and then there is Substance coffee. If you are a coffee lover, there's nothing quite like this. Ordering is a conversation, and a learning experience, and the coffee; oh the coffee! Balanced, sweet, precise and most importantly, delicious. Upon Joachim's recommendation, I started with a machiatto of the coffee of the day and then moved on to an Ethiopian Gesha prepared as a double espresso. I've never had coffees that were a more accurate and focused representation of their intended profiles. Simple amazing! Highly recommend a visit for anyone who is a fan of specialty coffee, I'll certainly be back on my next trip to Paris.

Fantastic place that in such form is completely unique. A bar with 15 seats, around the coffee equipment a bit like a traditional ramen shop. They put the view and such the focus on what Joachim and Alex hold dear: sharing the joy of excellent coffee with people. It is like the mecca of specialty coffee, where you walk in and can meet people competing in all kinds of competitions around the world, with insights and their techniques. If you're ever in Paris and a bit interested in good coffee, drop by! Hope to see you there because I definitely plan to come again.

AMAZING competition grade coffee. Definitely not your average cafe. Joachim and Alex work tirelessly to provide customers with an elevated, interactive experience, regardless of their knowledge of coffee. 150% recommend visiting if you love coffee!

A coffee heaven made even better by the passion of the owner ,super chatty, with a flair for making you want more of the coffee. Best ambiance I have experienced in Paris as the patrons are super friendly and happy for a chat. Can’t compliment the space and coffee enough!!

I’ve known this café for quite some time, but kept postponing the visit because I’m one of those people who go to cafés for drinks and snacks and to “work.” This café was not made for that. Thanks to a friend who requested that I show him a nice coffee place in Paris, I finally had a chance to check this place out. The verdict: yeah, it was as good as all of these comments said. About the coffee, I don’t think I need to say much. You just have to try it for yourself. How can I explain coffee with a note of blueberry or cheesecake to you? Coffee aside, I truly admire the ambiance the café brews. No matter where you sit, even if you’re a solo visitor, you’ll be able to see everyone, make eye contact, listen, observe, and immerse. You can listen to the owner explain the same things to different customers over and over again and it’s still somehow pleasant. How nice!

When you think you are a coffee aficionado, there is Joachin who is from another dimension. This is a place to enjoy and learn about coffee, all your questions will be answered. Expect to enjoy this coffee experience for 30 minutes or 3 hours--it's up to you.

This was an amazing, personalized coffee experience. It's worth the effort to find this place. The owner is very passionate about coffee and welcoming to everyone who walks through his doors.

Amazing experience. Michelin 3 star equivalent of coffee. Joachim is a master, virtuoso. Great place to enjoy competition level coffee, coffee conversation around the bar with fellow coffee geeks.

This is one of the most specialty coffee places, even among specialty places. It's totally coffee focused. No food. Just a super knowledgeable barista, "expensive" coffee, and lots of interesting origins. For the serious coffee drinker, this is one of your must stops in town.

The coffee bean is king here! Joe's immaculate coffee shop has been my morning ritual while visiting Paris with the family for a week. He is passionate about creating a true French coffee experience to all who come. If you love your coffee this is the place to be! I would not recommend Substance for a quick cafe americain to go however. It is to stay and savor the experience. Perfect for an expression or a nice pour over- Merci Joe!

Coffee temple non the less. Coffee are just amazing!! And the way barista and the owner serve it makes you feel that exceptional experience of tasting something unique

Amazing coffee, I've never had anything like it honestly. The barista/owner is knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Very kind to speak English with us and even recommend a few good spots in Paris!

Incredible coffee with an incredibly friendly, passionate barista! The hype is well earned