Coffee so bad it's called 'sock juice' and the rudest waiters in France - but that's how they like it! Why takeover of London-style cafes in Paris has infuriated locals
With UK and New York-style coffee shops taking over the French capital, has the death knell sounded for the traditional Parisian cafe? We asked locals in the city what they think...
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Oct 1, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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