📚 The Parenthesis – The café-bookstore that feeds your brain (and your stomach)
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Do you know that feeling when you open a book and everything else fades away? Add to that a steaming cup of tea and a slice of cake, and you have La Parenthèse Librairie. This cozy little spot hidden on Rue des Arts combines coffee and a bookstore so perfectly!acute;cialisée dans le bien-être. In addition to enjoying a good read, you can sign up for workshops in sophrology, writing, or even Japanese lifting massage (yes, indeed). It’s calm, it’s cozy, and there’s even a dedicated relaxation room. Perfect for escaping the noise of the city without leaving Lille.
Address: 20 Rue des Arts, 59000 Lille, France⏳ Takk – Here, you pay for the time, not the cookie
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Grab a chair, pour yourself a coffee, have a bite to eat… and stay as long as you like (well, as long as your wallet can handle it). At Takk, it’s not about what you consume, but the time you spend there. For €5/hour, you get access to hot drinks and a spacious area to work, play, or simply do nothing (They also offer light snacks for those who aren’t in the coworking mood, of course). All this in a cozy setting where recycling rules supreme: vintage furniture, raw wood, and Scandinavian vibes await you. Perfect for days when you need to work but your apartment looks like a battlefield.
Address: 66 Rue d'Esquermes, 59000 Lille, France🚢 The Magic Bus – A café on the water, gently rocked by the waves
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Because sipping hot chocolate on a barge is definitely more stylish than in your living room. Tethered on the Deule, Le Bus Magique is a cozy little floating nest where you can relax with a good book, a coffee, or even a board game. The place also serves organic food, hosts concerts, and plans to set up a garden on its terrace. In short, it’s a lovely spot to hang out and lose track of time… and the gentle sound of water adds a nice chill ASMR touch.
Address: Av. Cuvier, 59800 Lille, France🍪 Mimosa – The café where every week, a new pastry takes center stage
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At Mimosa, there's no sugary routine: each week, a pastry takes the spotlight and is reinvented in all kinds of ways. One week it's cinnamon rolls, the next it might be filled madeleines... always made with top-notch ingredients. At the helm is Assia, a passionate pastry chef who envisioned a simple, friendly, and laid-back place. You'll also find some unique lattes: beetroot, black sesame, rose matcha... and soon, brunches too! If you're looking for a café that smells like butter and vanilla, this is the place to be.
Address: 12 Henri Kolb Street, 59000 Lille, France
