The best brunches in Paris
Sink your teeth into the best Paris brunches in Paris, from shakshuka and salads to pancakes and patisserie
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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