We tested the new Ralph’s Coffee Paris!

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Wooden decor, a large fireplace, and drapery with a tartan pattern, all wrapped in the scent of coffee… Welcome to Ralph’s Coffee Paris! After New York, Hong Kong, and London, Ralph Lauren expands its barista universe to Paris, much to our delight. Today, we take you on a journey to discover this new Parisian address, where it’s delightful to gather for afternoon tea as the year comes to a close!

Dive into the Ralph Lauren Universe with Ralph’s Coffee Paris

Head to 173 Boulevard Saint-Germain, in the 6th arrondissement, to discover the new Ralph’s Coffee Paris location. After several notable editions of its coffee truck that stopped in the capital in previous years, the brand opened its first permanent café last week.

Ralph’s Coffee Paris joins the flagship store and the Ralph Lauren restaurant, both located in a stunning private mansion in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. The plunge into the luxurious and warm universe of the American brand is thus complete. Similar to the Yves Saint Laurent café and Dior café/patisserie that we previously introduced, Ralph’s Coffee Paris offers a unique experience that immerses customers in the heart of the brand.

In recent years, café addresses from fashion houses have become true assets for brand visibility. While some approach it with a temporary vision, like Jacquemus and its flower café, others fully integrate it into their activities, like Maison Kitsuné and its Kitsuné café, and here, Ralph Lauren.

Designed as “a meeting place to take a break after a long day,” Ralph’s Coffee echoes the memories of its creator, reflecting the warm and timeless DNA of the house. After the first location opened in 2014 in New York, the concept has charmed the world with its carefully selected coffee and its effective (and very Instagrammable) brand identity.

Discover a Warm Meeting Place at Ralph’s Coffee Paris

Since its opening, Ralph’s Coffee Paris has captured attention with its large window, through which a warm and cozy spirit emanates. The iconic logo of Ralph Lauren’s barista branch, rendered in gold, elegantly adorns this storefront, complete with a café curtain, evoking a Parisian brasserie atmosphere.

Our entrance is through the main hall, giving access to the Ralph Lauren restaurant and the boutique. During this festive season, we discover majestic and sophisticated décor, which has also made its way into the new café.

Behind its glass doors, we find a cozy ambiance, where lively discussions in languages from around the world mingle with the sounds of coffee machines and the clinking of spoons savoring cookies, brownies, and other carrot cakes down to the last crumb.

Formerly dedicated to the house’s watches, the space has been adjusted to accommodate Ralph’s Coffee Paris while preserving an authentic and vintage DNA characteristic of the brand’s universe.

The café thus reveals itself with charm, in a decor featuring elegant dark wood paneling, which we also find at the counter. A play of light and perspective is created with large mirrors and a white ceiling. Meanwhile, the green, symbolic of coffee, makes a grand and elegant appearance through a stunning green marble fireplace, as well as in the menu and the coffee machine, carefully chosen in the same shade. All of this is enhanced by the presence of a large chandelier, leather chairs, and beautiful drapery with a tartan pattern.

A team, dressed in striped shirts and white and green caps, finalizes the creation of this universe. And of course, we find the iconic Ralph’s Coffee mugs for enjoying coffee at the table, or branded cups if you prefer to take it away!

The place is enchanting, and all our senses are awakened by the scents of coffee and the sight of delicious cakes under glass cloches. One small hiccup, the space is quite small, so it’s best to be strategic about when you visit if you want to secure a little spot.

Try Ralph Lauren’s Brownie at Ralph’s Coffee Paris!

We discover a rather tempting menu, allowing us to gather around a coffee – croissant before work, or a chai latte – carrot cake at tea time. You can try the organic coffee blends from the house, roasted by La Colombe (known for its ethical commitment), especially the Ralph’s Espresso at €3.90. Two other specialties are featured on the menu, with the Ralph’s Hot Chocolate at €7, and the Ralph’s Brownie at €6, which follows Ralph Lauren’s recipe.

To extend the experience at home, you can purchase their ground coffee or even their tableware!

Shall we meet for coffee?

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