Coffee Culture
Parisian Elegance – Café Lomi (Paris, France)
5 min read
Hard House Coffee Team
Coffee gear experts & brewing enthusiasts
To wrap up our ultimate global café tour, we have to make a stop in Paris at Café Lomi.
Paris has always had a legendary café culture focused on people-watching on the sidewalk, but Lomi injected a serious dose of modern specialty expertise into that scene. They roast their own beans right in the back of an industrial-chic space, supplying some of the top bistros and hotels all across France.
It's warm, incredibly welcoming, and effortlessly stylish — the exact kind of place where you want to spend a rainy afternoon splitting an expertly poured flat white and a fresh, flaky croissant with your favorite group of friends.
What Makes Café Lomi a Must-Visit
In-House Roasting
Lomi roasts their beans on-site. This gives them unmatched control over freshness and the ability to dial in roast profiles for the specific character of each origin.
Wholesale That Matters
Supplying top Parisian bistros and hotels means Lomi's coffee standard is woven into some of the finest dining experiences in France.
Industrial-Chic Atmosphere
The space combines the warmth of a neighborhood café with the aesthetic of a modern roastery. Beautiful, functional, and distinctly Parisian.
What size grind should I use for a French press?
You should use a very coarse, chunky grind setting (resembling sea salt) for a French press. Because the coffee steeps in water for several minutes, a coarse grind ensures a slow, balanced extraction while preventing fine dust from slipping through the metal mesh filter.
Curling up in a chic spot like Café Lomi with a French press or a smooth flat white is the ultimate way to enjoy coffee culture. Using the correct grind profile makes sure your slow afternoon brew remains clean and sediment-free.
Hard House Coffee Picks
Recommended Coffee Beans
The best coffee beans we're brewing with right now — tested and recommended by our team.
Onyx Coffee Lab Tropical Weather Whole Bean Espresso Coffee Blend – Medium
Medium EspressoDirect Trade, Multi-Origin
A vibrant espresso blend with tropical fruit and floral notes. Onyx sources directly from farms — this is one of the finest examples of what specialty coffee can taste like.
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Intelligentsia Coffee, Black Cat Analog Espresso Medium Roast Whole Bean Coffee
Medium EspressoMulti-Origin
Berry, chocolate, and a silky finish. A medium roast that works for espresso or filter brewing — dialed in for precision baristas who want both complexity and balance.
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Stumptown Coffee Roasters, Medium Roast Organic Whole Bean Coffee
Medium OrganicOrganic Blend
Stumptown's flagship organic blend — caramel, dark chocolate, and hazelnut in a balanced roast. Consistently ranked among the best whole-bean coffees available online.
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