7 Best Breakfast Spots to Survive Fashion Week in Milan, Paris, London & New York
Start your Fashion Week mornings right with top cafés serving coffee and breakfast in Milan, Paris, London and New York
More than just a series of shows, Fashion Week is an all-consuming whirlwind where every detail counts, starting with your morning fuel. In fashion capitals like Milan, Paris, London and New York, breakfast transcends mere sustenance; it’s a ritual of style, energy and refinement. Whether you crave expertly brewed specialty coffee, innovative plant-based dishes, or indulgent pastries in iconic settings, these seven breakfast destinations offer the perfect blend of flavour and atmosphere. Discover where fashion insiders start their day to stay sharp, energised and effortlessly chic throughout Fashion Week.
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Arket Café in Milan, Paris & London – Scandinavian Specialty Coffee and Vegan Breakfast in the Heart of Fashion Districts
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Highlights from the new Arket Café in Milan
If you’re in Milan and craving a “tazzina” (little cup) of espresso made with specialty coffee, perhaps with a vegan cookie to go, you can enjoy them scandi-style at the new all-veg cafeteria inside Arket Store, located in the heart of the fashion district. It’s also a great spot for lunch, featuring a menu curated by chef Martin Berg that showcases a Nordic style in line with the brand’s identity. Interestingly, you can also find Arket Cafés in London and Paris, making them perfect stops no matter which fashion capital you’re visiting.
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Café Kitsuné: Trendy Coffee and Adaptogenic Drinks Across Milan, Paris, London & New York
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A closer look to Café Kitsuné London
Fancy a Pilates class while sipping an Adaptogenic Iced Matcha with Coconut Milk? You can do it at Café Kitsuné cafeterias scattered across fashion capitals—from Paris to London and from Japan to the US. The brand is passionate about quality coffee and creating spaces for coffee lovers like you to connect and relax.
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Le Café Sant Ambroeus at Alaïa in Paris – Where Fashion Meets Design
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Alaïa’s store on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré is a masterpiece for design lovers, featuring stunning architectural elements, a magnificent spiral staircase and furniture by contemporary iconic interior designers like Ron Arad and Philippe Malouin. To recover from the overwhelming beauty that might cause Stendhal syndrome, you can relax at Le Café Sant Ambroeus on the mezzanine level.
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Ralph’s Coffee: Designer Coffee and American Diner Vibes in New York, Milan, Paris & London
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Ralph Lauren reimagined its Milan flagship store according to the Hamptons cottages style, offering Ralph's Coffee products
The American diner vibes at Ralph's Roast make it an ideal spot for an early brunch, showcasing a special blend of organic coffee beans personally selected by designer Ralph Lauren, a true enthusiast of great coffee. The atmosphere shifts to glamorous for special occasions, such as the hydrangea-packed event held during Milan Fashion Week this year at the Via della Spiga store.
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Kith Treats in New York, Paris & London – Celebrity-Backed Coffee Spot for Streetwear Lovers
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Le Café Sant Ambroeus, owned by lifestyle brand Kith in Manhattan (among many other locations worldwide) is the perfect place to taste The Flat White, created by the late Virgil Abloh. The founder of Off-White created this special menu, featuring Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Toffee Crunch, almond milk, and vanilla ice cream, in collaboration with other American icons, including LeBron James, Don C, Action Bronson, Nigel Sylvester, and Maxwell Osborne. It’s a must-visit for streetwear junkies!
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Rose Bakery at Dover Street Market in Paris, London & New York – Artisan Cakes and Classic Breakfasts
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A glimpse of Rose Bakery in Paris
Rose Bakery at Dover Street Market is the perfect spot to enjoy a slice of carrot cake or lemon tart when visiting fashion capitals like London, Paris, and New York. Founded by Rose Carrarini and Adrian Joffe, who is married to the legendary Comme des Garçons designer Rei Kawakubo, Rose Bakery is a testament to Carrarini’s passion for baking, which she developed after her time in the fashion industry. She is also the author of the charming cookbook How to Boil an Egg, which, despite its title, explores a variety of creative ways to cook eggs.
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Tiffany & Co. Blue Box Café in New York – Luxury Breakfast by Chef Daniel Boulud on Fifth Avenue
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Details from Blue Box Café in Tiffany & Co.'s flagship store in New York
Chef Daniel Boulud’s breakfast at the Blue Box Café, located within The Landmark – Tiffany & Co.'s flagship store on 5th Avenue – is a legendary blend of heritage and contemporary cuisine. One must-try dish is the “Egg in a Shell” – scrambled eggs topped with caviar – paired with a glass of Golightly, a nod to the iconic character from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, alongside a vitamin-packed fruit cocktail with carrot, orange, pineapple, mango and ginger. Alternatively, you can opt for Holly Golightly’s favourites: a simple croissant with jam, fresh fruit, and a cup of tea.
Gaia Giordani
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