By The Editorial Team, on Tuesday 3 March 2026.
There are streets that are states of mind. Rue des Martyrs is one of them. Neither quite Montmartre nor truly Pigalle, it is that gourmet and lively corridor that Paris has treated itself to as a link between bohemian and bourgeois, between morning market and late afternoon apéritif. It is in this very artery that KOZY, the brand that reinvented Paris’s relationship with brunch, has chosen to establish its sixth location. We went there. And we won’t be leaving anytime soon.
KOZY South Pigalle, a venue with real character
Push open the door. Let the light in. It enters first as a pale and generous torrent, filtered by windows as wide as paintings. Then comes the space. KOZY is like nothing else in Paris, and that is precisely what makes it unforgettable. The brand’s design language is consistent from one location to another, and that is a strength: dark onyx, solid wood warming the angles, tinted concrete that absorbs the light without rushing it, terrazzo on the floor dancing beneath your feet. And then that blue, that deep, almost cobalt blue, the signature colour of founder Antoine Le Vu, which structures every corner like a deliberate architectural statement. They call it warm brutalism. We call it domestic genius.
The Rue des Martyrs space fully embraces the concept of the street entering your home. The dining room dialogues with the outside, passers-by turn around, glances linger on the plates. There is something slightly cinematic about it, as if you were living in a film for which Kozy was the permanent set. The solid wood tables are generously spaced. There is no jostling for space here. You settle in. You stay.
Antoine Le Vu, the founder who transformed Sunday into an art of living
The soul of KOZY has a name: Antoine Le Vu. Founder of the brand in 2013, he is the discreet architect of a silent revolution in the Parisian coffee-shop landscape. His intuition? That Sunday morning should not be confined to just one day of the week. In 2020, while the concept was still in its infancy, he introduced the “all-week brunch”: the simple and radical idea that you can come and savour, at any hour of any day, this deliciously undefined moment between a late breakfast and an early lunch. After Bosquet, Lafayette, Notre-Dame, Montmartre and Pompidou, Rue des Martyrs embodies his credo more than ever: extending the sweetness of Sunday morning to every day of the week. Six locations, all directly operated, all serving an exacting vision. It is rare. It is consistent. It is KOZY.
In the glass: the Iced Caramel Cortado, a statement
Let’s start with what sets the tempo. The Iced Caramel Cortado at €5.50 is a house classic that you should never deny yourself. Vanilla syrup, an espresso with character, smooth milk, and caramel drizzled over ice. All served in a tall glass, with a perfect balance between the strength of the Arabica and sweet roundness. It is not a coffee. It is a mood. That of a Sunday you wish would never end, even on a Tuesday morning.
The drinks menu is an experience in itself: Latte des Rois with almond sauce, Double Shot Matcha Latte, Dirty Chai, Iced Mocha, or simply an impeccable flat white. The espresso machines are kept busy. And so are the baristas: they work with the quiet precision of people who genuinely love what they do.
The Avocado Halloumi Benny: the masterpiece
If KOZY had only produced this dish, it would have already justified its existence. The Avocado Halloumi Benny, at €14.90, is one of those dishes you photograph before tasting and immediately regret, because you would have been better off tucking in while it was at its peak.
On a warm, generous brioche – golden, soft, and barely crisp on the surface – rests a layer of silky-smooth avocado purée, followed by grilled halloumi, whose caramelised crust offers that meaty, slightly salty crunch that beautifully offsets the rest. On top, a free-range poached egg, with a perfect, wonderfully runny yolk, of a quality that betrays serious sourcing. The smoked paprika hollandaise sauce arrives last, coating everything in a warm, gently spiced wave. And the dukkah, a Middle Eastern-inspired nut and spice blend, signs off the dish with a final touch of character. The confit tomatoes bring a welcome acidity.
It is generous without being heavy. It is sophisticated without being pretentious. It is, quite simply, the perfect balance of what a Parisian brunch should be in 2026.
The Banana & Caramel Waffle: a taste of childhood
This is the dish you order telling yourself you are being reasonable, only to end up scraping the plate clean with delicious guilt. The waffle is, first and foremost, “bien croustie” (perfectly crispy) – a house technical term that makes complete sense from the very first bite: the surface is crisp, golden to perfection, and light at its core. Spread over it is an incredibly original pineapple caramel – tropical, slightly tangy, and infinitely more interesting than the expected salted caramel. Large chunks of banana provide a sweet, melting counterpoint. The peanut butter adds a nutty creaminess that holds everything together. The chocolate chips melt and blend into the whole like a gourmet punctuation mark, at €13.00.
It is nostalgic, certainly. Above all, it is unapologetic. And in this context – Rue des Martyrs coming to life behind the window, coffee in hand, the January sun pretending to shine – it is exactly what we needed.
The new addition: Breakfast Burritos, welcome to California
KOZY is not a brand that is content with repeating itself. For this sixth location and to kick off 2026, the house unveils its Breakfast Burritos: a foray into Californian West Coast culture filtered through the Parisian lens of Antoine Le Vu. Three variations on the menu: the Avocado Halloumi (wheat tortilla, sliced avocado, potato röstis, grilled halloumi, grated cheddar, cucumber pickles, signature condiment at €15.90), the Sexy Breakfast Burrito (pulled pork, kidney beans, röstis, omelette, cheddar at €15.90), and the Bacon Breakfast Burrito (farmhouse bacon, omelette, kidney beans, röstis, cheddar, cucumber pickles at €15.50). The portion size is generous, the combinations bold. It is street food elevated to the level of chef’s cuisine. We haven’t tried everything yet, which is a great reason to return very soon.
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KOZY, a coffee shop and a brand with heart
What distinguishes KOZY from the multitude of concepts that flourish and fade in the Parisian coffee-shop scene is the depth of its commitment.
The menu changes with the seasons, ingredients are carefully sourced, and behind every dish, you can feel a genuine desire to do things well, not just for show. Written somewhere in the brand’s DNA is this phrase, which is almost a declaration of love to the customer: “There is pleasure in giving pleasure.” And you can feel it. The team at Martyrs knows how to welcome guests with the perfect balance of efficiency and warmth, without the condescension of overly trendy venues or the casualness of neighbourhood cafés on autopilot. No reservations, which is the KOZY policy; table turnover is smooth, and the wait is reasonable for such a coveted street.
Our full review of KOZY South Pigalle, by La Revue des Restaurants
Antoine Le Vu delivers a deeply urban culinary experience, where every bite is an invitation to slow down in the heart of a city that never stops. Rue des Martyrs shares the same DNA with KOZY: authenticity, high-quality ingredients, and genuine conviviality. An address to add to your notebook immediately, before all of Paris rushes there, which, judging by the crowds of the first few days, won’t be long.
🏆 La Revue des Restaurants rating: 9.4 / 10
Practical Information
Prices:
Drinks from €4.50
Dishes between €12 and €15.90
Expect to pay between €20 and €30 per person (drink + dish)
Address: Rue des Martyrs, 75009 Paris IXe
Opening hours: 7 days a week, all-week brunch at any time of day
Metro: Saint-Georges or Pigalle
Reservations: No reservations, come early as it gets very busy.
Website: kozy.fr
Instagram: @kozyparis
