Yellow Tucan exterior (façade)

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Yellow Tucan

Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville


Beans from Parisian roaster Café Lomi and loose-leaf teas from 1692-established French tea purveyor Dammann Frères are perfectly brewed at this charming cafe, which also makes its own juices, smoothies and quiches using produce from nearby Marché Bastille. Behind its scrubbed timber façade, the light-filled space is a favourite with freelancers for its power sockets and fast wi-fi.

Pastries and breads come from neighbourhood bakery Farine & O.


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