Artefact - Full Menu

Great place to catch your breath during summer heat waves. Nice selection of teas, coffees, and desserts. read more Great place to catch your breath during summer heat waves. Nice selection of teas, coffees, and desserts.

One thing that's often missing in Paris is a place to stop and catch your breath for a moment. Artefact is such a space. The baked goods are delicious; the musi... read more One thing that's often missing in Paris is a place to stop and catch your breath for a moment. Artefact is such a space. The baked goods are delicious; the music is well-curated yet inobtrusive. I'm told they have excellent teas (one of the co-owners worked at Mariage Freres for ten years and works closely with the growers who supply Artefact), but i'm not a tea drinker. However, I can say everything in this inviting cafe is well done, so I have no doubt the tea is superb. The art space upstairs has exhibitions of emerging artists that are well worth seeing. There is also a fine collection of art books, and, if you like to read while you relax, an eclectic collection of literature, from Oscar Wilde to Persepolis. Highly recommended, especially for those moments when you need a break from the bustle and hubbub of Paris.