République of coffee

Anticafé Republic format: you pay by time, and everything's included (hot drinks, snacks, board games for breaks). Stable Wi-Fi, power outlets within reach, decent food. Smaller than the Galeries Lafayette version, but also quieter and more community-focused. Steps from Canal Saint-Martin, in a neighbourhood that buzzes all day. A solid option if you're after a student-freelance environment at budget-friendly prices, without needing to order a coffee every hour to justify your seat.