Cafe Poetes

Envision a marvelous, faraway place where “tout n'est qu'ordre et beauté, luxe, calme et volupté (all is but order and beauty, luxury, calm and voluptuousness)” - Charles Baudelaire. We believe that, in today’s world, there is still a place for poets like Baudelaire and Victor Hugo, artisanal cooking, French hospitality and elegance, and you shouldn’t have to travel across the world or back in time to find it. Intemporal and whimsical, filled with the soul of the French Romantics, our space is an open invitation to indulge, immersed in natural light, in a never-ending library, a Parisian terrace, a romantic restaurant, a cozy barista bar, and an elegant tea house. It is a thoughtfully curated presentation of bourgeois cooking, global and organic wines, local coffee, tasty flavored tea, art and architecture. A space that activates all of the senses—an inspiring and authentic place with all the facets as in a jewel. Nestled in the European mecca of Midtown on West Gray, Café Poêtes is an ode to classic Parisian glamour. Our elegant restaurant is perfect for enjoying traditional French dishes and some of our own family recipes with a twist, such as our Duck Mac Couac Couac, cocottes and savory éclairs. Relax and entertain with our shared plates and toast with friends and loved ones on our covered, cobblestone patio amidst our flower and herb garden beside an old-world fountain and undeniable charm. Open your eyes and you’ll see Paris.