Ten Belles
Coffee shop · Porte Saint-Martin ·
Specialty coffee, sourdough bread, pastries, and savory lunch options
Specialty coffee, sourdough bread, pastries, and savory lunch options
"Ten Belles is one of the OG coffee shops that kick-started specialty coffee culture in the city, and they’re also celebrated for their bread. It’s a buzzy, cozy atmosphere with natural wood accents and plain white walls. Their location in the 6th doesn’t invite you to linger (it’s typically busy and seating is minimal), so come during off hours if you want to bring a laptop or catch up on your latest read. When you get hungry, roll with one of their cake slices, baguette sandwiches, or savory pies." - tanisha townsend
"Ask anyone in the 11th where to go for coffee and a sandwich at any time of the day and they’ll send you to Ten Belles. There are three locations (including two tiny outposts in the 6th and the 10th), but we like the one on Rue Bréguet best, which has a big terrace and plenty of tables indoors (but heads up, they close at 5pm on weekends). Post up here for flaky quiches or sandwiches, like hard boiled eggs and chard with a slick of aioli and crunchy almonds on ciabatta or rye, before heading over to the nearby L’Atelier des Lumières for whatever immersive exhibition is on display." - sophie friedman
"There's a reason Ten Belles’ sourdough has replaced baguettes on the tables of many top restaurants in town. Their signature loaf’s treacly crust and airy interior will impress even the proudest San Franciscan, and is the ideal base for the smoky bacon-cheddar toastie. Pair it with a flat white made with house coffee roasted just outside the city, and save space for a seasonal fruit tart on a croissant dough base. You should also grab a special loaf to go, like quinoa paired with sesame or buckwheat bread laced with white and black pepper. This minimalist, high-ceilinged bakery in the 11th is more spacious than the locations in the 10th and 6th, and the secret terrace out back—plus the buttery smells from the kitchen—make it our favorite of the three." - sara lieberman, emily monaco
"Known for their sourdough bread, pastries, and specialty coffee, Ten Belles is a pioneer in the city's new-wave coffee scene. Their original location is a two-story venue, popular among regulars, offering take-away café glacé, croissant dough cinnamon rolls, and veggie-packed sandwiches on homemade focaccia." - Sophie Dodd
"When wandering Canal Saint‑Martin, I get a cappuccino at Ten Belles — a perfect little caffeine stop before further strolling." - Elise Taylor