Breakfast and sandwiches in Paris

Where the day starts, and lunch in hand.

10 places in Paris · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
Photo: angelina-paris.fr

1. 1

   Carette

   French patisserie · Trocadéro

   Order: Hot chocolate, cream and croissant

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2. 2

   Nonette

   République area

   Order: ánh mì

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3. 3

   Angelina

   Tearoom, pastry · Rue de Rivoli

   Order: Hot chocolate and viennoiseries

   Critics: Read Michelin Guide 2024, Time Out Paris.

   The crowd: 4.1 of 5 on Tripadvisor (11,812 ratings).

   226 Rue de Rivoli, 75001, Paris · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
4. 4

   Holybelly

   Brunch cafe · Canal Saint-Martin

   Get: The Savory Stack (pancakes, bacon, fried eggs, bourbon butter, maple syrup)

   Order: Savory pancakes with eggs

   Critics: 73% liked it, from 5 reviews (2015 to 2025). Read Michelin Guide 2025, The Infatuation 2025, Condé Nast Traveler (via Paris by Mouth) 2015, Time Out Paris.

   The crowd: 4.7 of 5 on Yelp (330 ratings).

   5 Rue Lucien Sampaix, 75010 Paris, France · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
5. 5

   Cafe de Flore

   French cafe · Saint-Germain-des-Prés

   Order: Café crème and croissant

   Critics: Read The Infatuation 2025, The Infatuation 2024, Time Out Paris 2023.

   The crowd: 3.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor (3,818 ratings).

   Also on the list: Where the famous eat in Paris.

   172 Boulevard Saint-Germain · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
6. 6

   Homer Lobster

   Lobster rolls · Multiple locations

   Order: Lobster roll

   Critics: 69% liked it, from 4 reviews (2017 to 2024). Read Paris Eater 2024, NoGarlicNoOnions 2018, France Today 2018, Sortiraparis 2017.

   The crowd: 4.3 of 5 on Tripadvisor (389 ratings).

   21 rue Rambuteau, 75004, Paris · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
7. 7

   Le Petit Vendôme

   French bistro · 2nd arr.

   Order: Jambon-beurre

   Critics: 82% liked it, from 6 reviews (2011 to 2025). Rising: the recent write-ups are better than the old ones. Read Time Out 2025, Paris Eater 2025, The Infatuation 2024, Time Out 2024.

   The crowd: 4.2 of 5 on Yelp (240 ratings).

   Also on these lists: Paris: what to eat and where, Where locals eat in Paris.

   8 Rue des Capucines, 75002 Paris · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
8. 8

   Caractère de Cochon

   3rd arr.

   Order: Jambon-beurre

   42 Rue Charlot, 75003 Paris · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
9. 9

   Du Pain et des Idées

   Bakery · 10th arr.

   Get: Croissant and the pistachio-chocolate escargot

   Order: Chocolate-pistachio escargot

   Critics: 85% liked it, from 4 reviews (2011 to 2018). Gone quiet: nothing new written in three years. Read Time Out Paris (French) 2018, The Infatuation, Time Out Paris, Saveur 2011.

   The crowd: 4.5 of 5 on Yelp (537 ratings).

   Also on these lists: Long lines in Paris, The best croissant au beurre in Paris.

   34 Rue Yves Toudic, 75010 Paris · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
10. 10

    Chez Alain Miam Miam

    Sandwiches · Le Marais

    Order: Choose a grilled sandwich

    Critics: Read Time Out Paris (FR) 2026, The Infatuation 2025, Time Out Paris (FR) 2018.

    The crowd: 4.1 of 5 on Tripadvisor (394 ratings).

    39 rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris · Map · Add to Chef Amazing