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The best breakfast and brunch in Paris
Start with Homer Lobster in Multiple locations for lobster roll, Café de Flore in Saint-Germain-des-Prés for café crème and croissant and Angelina in Rue de Rivoli for hot chocolate and viennoiseries. Here are all 10, with what to get at each.
- Homer LobsterMultiple locations · Lobster-roll shop
Get: Lobster roll
Casual lobster roll chain with several Paris outposts, known for buttery rolls in the New England style.
Café de FloreSaint-Germain-des-Prés · French cafeGet: Café crème and croissant
Historic Saint-Germain cafe famous as a literary haunt, known for hot chocolate and people watching on the terrace.
AngelinaRue de Rivoli · tearoom, pastryGet: Hot chocolate and viennoiseries
Historic Rue de Rivoli tearoom famous for thick hot chocolate and Mont Blanc chestnut meringue cake.
HolybellyCanal Saint-Martin · brunch cafeGet: Savory pancakes with eggs
Order: Savory pancakes with eggs. Buzzy Canal Saint-Martin cafe loved for pancakes, slow drip coffee, and a warm brunch crowd at communal tables.
Du Pain et des IdéesCanal Saint-Martin · Croissant and pain au chocolatGet: Croissant, escargot, sacristain
A Canal Saint-Martin institution known for flaky, buttery pastry.
- Chez Alain Miam MiamLe Marais · sandwiches
Get: Choose a grilled sandwich
Beloved market stall sandwich counter in the Marché des Enfants Rouges, famous for towering open sandwiches on homemade bread.
- Le Petit VendômeOpéra / Vendôme · Jambon-beurre on a fresh baguette
Get: Jambon-beurre
Old school sandwich and bistro counter near the Bourse, popular for simple jambon beurre and hearty lunch plates.
- CaretteTrocadéro · French patisserie
Get: Hot chocolate, cream and croissant
Elegant Trocadéro tearoom with pastel macarons and pastries, a classic spot for breakfast or tea facing the square.
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Where is the best breakfast and brunch in Paris?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Homer Lobster (Multiple locations), Café de Flore (Saint-Germain-des-Prés) and Angelina (Rue de Rivoli). All 10 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Homer Lobster, get lobster roll. At Café de Flore, get café crème and croissant. At Angelina, get hot chocolate and viennoiseries. At Holybelly, get savory pancakes with eggs.
Which neighborhood is best for breakfast and brunch in Paris?
Most of these are in Canal Saint-Martin and Le Marais. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Paris: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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