Café Flanelles - Café & Bar Paris 10th

Flanelles Café:
Our café near the Gare de l'Est, Paris 10th

A 10-minute walk from Gare de l'Est, take a peaceful break before or after your train. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee and cocktails.

A Parisian terrace in the peaceful 10th arrondissement

On fine days, the terrace at Café Flanelles stretches out along Rue de Dunkerque, away from the hustle and bustle of the two stations. It’s the perfect spot for a morning coffee, a Sunday brunch with friends or a signature cocktail at sunset.

The ideal coffee before or after a train at Gare de l'Est

Nestled on the ground floor of the Flanelles Hotel, Café Flanelles is the go-to spot for anyone passing through Gare de l'Est: travellers in transit, commuters, and Parisians from the 10th arrondissement. Just a 10-minute walk from the platforms, it's the perfect coffee break before a Strasbourg-Paris, a Munich-Paris, or a regional train.

Brunch, lunch, drinks: at the table of Café Flanelles

Weekend brunch (Saturday & Sunday)

Eggs Benedict, pancakes, homemade granola, fine charcuterie and mature cheeses, freshly squeezed juices, speciality coffee. Brunch is served from 7am to 10am. Booking recommended.

Coffee and the coffee shop during the week

Carefully sourced coffees (speciality Arabica), whole-leaf teas, homemade pastries, salads and open sandwiches made with fresh market produce.

Cocktails and aperitifs on the terrace

Signature cocktails, wines by the glass, platters to share. Tuesday to Saturday, 5pm to 11pm.

All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet before the train

Are you staying at Hôtel Flanelles, or just passing through before a train at Gare de l'Est? Our all-you-can-eat (sweet/savoury) breakfast buffet is served every morning from 7. €21 per person, including coffee and tea. Perfect for starting the day before a Munich–Paris or Strasbourg–Paris flight, or a day out in Paris.

How to get here from Gare de l'Est

Exit Gare de l'Est via the main exit (Place du 11 novembre 1918). Take Boulevard de Strasbourg or Rue d'Alsace, then turn right onto Rue de Dunkerque. It's a 10-minute walk. Café Flanelles is at number 11, on the ground floor of Hôtel Flanelles.

Exact distances

– Gare de l’Est 10 minutes' walk
– Gare du Nord 1 minute on foot
– Eastern Station Metro (lines 4, 5, 7): 9 minutes’ walk
– North Station Metro (lines 4, 5, RER B, RER D): 1-minute walk

The café is part of the Hôtel Flanelles

Café Flanelles is tucked away on the ground floor of the Hôtel Flanelles, a 4-star boutique hotel just a stone’s throw from Gare du Nord. Are you staying with us? The buffet breakfast is served every morning. Have you just discovered us from the street? Welcome – the café is open to everyone.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers for a serene stay, a stone's throw from Gare du Nord, Paris 10th.

Where exactly is Café Flanelles located in relation to Gare de l'Est?

Le Café Flanelles is located at 11 rue de Dunkerque, a 10-minute walk from Gare de l'Est. Exit onto Boulevard de Strasbourg, head towards Rue de Dunkerque, and you're there.

Do you have an outdoor terrace?

Yes. Our terrace is open from April to October on rue de Dunkerque, away from the hustle and bustle of the stations. Ideal for a coffee, brunch, or cocktail.

Do you serve brunch at the weekend?

Yes. Brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday from [TIME] to [TIME]. On the menu: eggs Benedict, pancakes, mixed platters, freshly squeezed juices and speciality coffees. Booking recommended at 01 48 78 04 98 or by email.

Is Le Café Flanelles accessible to people not staying at the hotel?

Of course. Le Café Flanelles welcomes all visitors, whether they are staying at the hotel or are discovering the establishment from the street. It's also a neighbourhood café for the 10th arrondissement.

What are your opening hours?

We are open every day from [TIME] to [TIME]. Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays until [TIME]. Food served all day between 12pm and 6pm.

Do you serve breakfast before the first trains?

Yes. Our all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast (sweet/savoury) is served daily from 7 am to 11 am. €21 per person, coffee and tea included. Ideal before catching a train from Gare de l’Est or Gare du Nord.