The best brunches in Paris
Going back ten years, brunch had barely made a ripple in the Paris food scene. Now it has its own established verb (‘bruncher’) and you can hardly walk a few paces in the French capital without spotting a weekend brunch formule or crowds of Parisian queuing for their hungover eggs and coffee. And the city couldn’t have been made better for a brunch-based activity, what with its sunny al fresco cafés and post blow-out walks. Whether you’re hankering after hair-of-the-dog cocktails, the perfect patisserie basket or virtuous veggie options, our favourite Paris brunches should have you covered. Think we've missed a great Paris brunch? Let us know in the comments below.
Dive into the best brunches in Paris
Café Méricourt
What should I order? The classic Shakshuka with tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, spices, harissa and a baked egg
Where? 22 rue de la Folie-Méricourt, 11th
When’s brunch? Mon-Sun 9am-3pm
Le brunch du Royal Monceau
What should I order? Everything!
Where? 37 avenue Hoche, 8th
When’s brunch? Sat 12.30-3.30pm, Sun midday-3.30pm
L'Hôtel Particulier Montmartre
What should I order? Burrata, tarragon, caramelised squash, toasted pine nuts and basil olive oil.
What? Pavillon D, 23, avenue Junot, 18th
When’s brunch? Sat-Sun midday-4pm
Maison Issa
What should I order? The amazing mezze selection (hummus, tabouleh, sambousek cheese pastries and meat).
Where? 81 rue Olivier de Serres, 15th
When’s brunch? Sat-Sun midday-4pm
La Chambre aux Oiseaux
What should I order? The €19 brunch menu, with crusty bread, fresh fruit juice and a hot drink, plus tabbouleh, turkey and cucumber salad, boiled eggs and a sweet, creamy tiramisu with red berries.
Where? 46 rue Bichat, 10th
When’s brunch? Sat-Sun 11am-3pm
Brasserie Thoumieux
What should I order? As much as your stomach can handle from the brunch buffet – all kinds of ham, smoked salmon, eggs and Maison Thoumieux pâtisserie.
Where? 79 rue Saint-Dominique, 7th
When’s brunch? Sun midday-3pm
La Régalade Saint-Honoré
What should I order? The whelks with homemade mayo.
Where? 106 rue Saint-Honoré, 1st
When’s brunch? Sun 12-2.30pm. Book in advance.
Umami Matcha Café
What should I order? The Umami brunch: matcha pancakes with yuzu syrup and soy-marinated chicken skewers.
Where? 22 rue Béranger, 3rd
When’s brunch? Sun 11.30am-3pm
Palissade
What should I order? The Breton combo: oysters, sausage galetter and quatre-quarts pound cake.
Where? 36, rue de Sambre-et-Meuse, 10th
When’s brunch? Sat from 9am, Sun 10am-4pm
Salon de Thé Sébastien Gaudard
What should I order? The classic brunch: tartines, viennoiseries, scrambled eggs, smoked salmon and brioche French toast with fruit salad
Where? 1 rue des Pyramides, 1st
When’s brunch? Sat-Sun 11.30am-3pm
Marcelle
What should I order? Focaccia with halloumi, onions, avocado and carrots.
Where? 22 rue Montmartre, 1st
When’s brunch? Sat-Sun 9am-7pm
Le Poutch
What should I order? The €10 brunch plate (frittata, roasted sweet and white potatoes and a green salad)
Where? 13 rue Lucien Sampaix, 10th
When’s brunch? Sunday from 10.30am
HB5
What should I order? The eggs and sides: two fried eggs with The Beast's maple syrup-infused bacon and two slices of golden halloumi
Where? 5 rue Lucien Sampaix, 10th
When’s brunch? Daily 9am-7pm
Polpo
What should I order? The seafood platter.
Where? 47 quai Charles Pasqua, Levallois-Perret
When’s brunch? Sun midday-3pm, 5pm-11.30pm
La Compagnie du café
What should I order? Eggs Benedict with avocado, feta, lemon and mint.
Where? 19 rue Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, 9th
When’s brunch? Sun 11am-4pm
Mûre
What should I order? All the seasonal produce.
Where? 6 rue Saint-Marc, 2nd
When’s brunch? Mon-Sat 8.30am-5pm, Sat 11am-5pm
Hardware Société
What should I order? Boudin noir crumble.
Where? 10 rue Lamarck, 18th
When’s brunch? Wed-Mon 9am-4pm
Pancake Sisters
What should I order? Sweet pancakes with fromage blanc, fruit and muesli. Or the savoury version with scrambled eggs, cheese and chives. Or both.
Where? 3 rue Lucien Sampaix, 10th
When’s brunch? Sat-Sun 11am-3.30pm
Dersou
What should I order? Baked bagel with gravadlax, pickles and horseradish
Where? 21 rue Saint-Nicolas, 12th
When’s brunch? Sun midday-3.30pm
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