Best of Brunch in Paris
Best of Brunch in Paris
Paris has a solid brunch culture, and it has for years. Whether you want something boozy and leisurely, a quick coffee and pastry before a full morning, or somewhere that works for the whole family, the city has it covered. This guide runs through the best options by style and neighborhood.
Boozy Brunch in Paris:
I think most grown-ups can agree that the best part of brunch is that it serves as an excuse for day drinking. But be warned- not all boozy brunches in Paris are created equal. If you’re looking forward to quality cocktails to go with your morning eggs, stick to the city’s best cocktail spots.
Candelaria hosts a Mexican themed cocktail brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-16h featuring special cocktails such as the Desafinado made with cachaça, vermouth, and hibiscus or the house special Bloody Maria.
Treize Bakery, located next to Luxembourg Garden, is another great spot for brunch (served all day, every day) paired with creative cocktails. Grab some comfort food (French Toast & Chicken!) and sip a Moscow Mule or Honey Infused Bourbon to take the edge off this winter!
Brunch All Day, Every Day:
In addition to Treize, there are a few other places in Paris where brunch isn’t only reserved for the weekend. Take yourself out to Holybelly 5 for their famous pancakes and everyone’s favorite eggs & sides seven days a week. If you’re in the 11th arrondissement, head to Café Méricourt, where the house specialty Shakshuka, is the star of the week-long brunch menu.
In Montmartre, Café Marlette on rue des Abbesses does brunch all day, every day, with no reservations needed. The menu is made in-house throughout: avocado toast, seasonal salads, soft-boiled eggs, fresh juice, and their own pastries (madeleines, cinnamon rolls, banana bread, cookies). Specialty coffee includes matcha and ube lattes. And there’s an outdoor terrace when the weather cooperates.
Kid-Friendly Brunch:
The weekend is best spent en famille and who says brunch in Paris and babies are mutually exclusive? Grand Central, located in the 104 cultural centers, has a kid-friendly menu and even a playroom next door where little ones can burn off their post-brunch energy starting from 14h30.
Sunday Brunch with a DJ Set:
If you want something with more energy than a neighbourhood café, La Felicità at Station F in the 13th is worth knowing about. It’s a 4,500m² Italian food court run by the Big Mamma group, and on Sundays it runs a full brunch format: a homemade buffet, a tiramisu bar, a DJ set, a kids’ corner, and Spritz at reasonable prices. You order across multiple stands with pizza, fresh pasta, focaccia, cured meats, cheese, burgers, dolci. Eat as much as you want, paying per item rather than a flat cover. It’s not bottomless in the traditional sense, but it’s generous and good value for what it is.
Brunch in Paris with a French Touch:
Located on one of Paris’ most charming streets, rue des Martyrs, Coquelicot is a little bakery with a big view. Head there early to get a seat on the terrace, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and an oeuf à la coque as you watch the city wake up. . Simple, local, and worth it.
Crêpes and Waffles:
If crêpes or waffles are what you’re after rather than a full sit-down brunch, La Crème de Paris at 1 Quai Saint-Michel is worth knowing about. Located right by Notre Dame, it serves both sweet and savoury options, with gluten-free and lactose-free choices that hold up well. Chef Christian from our team visited with his family and put together a full review: Chef Reviews: Best Crêpes and Waffles in Paris.
And if you’d rather make crêpes at home, the French have a whole tradition around it. Our post on La Chandeleur covers the history and has a classic recipe to get you started.
Vegan & Veggie Brunch:
Vegans and vegetarians shouldn’t feel left out when it comes to brunch in Paris. There is an increasing number of morning meal options for plant-based eaters in Paris.
Supernature has a vegan brunch, and Le Potager de Charlotte hosts a “Petit Déjeuner Tardif” on Sunday mornings with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options.
Soya Cantine Bio at 20 rue de la Pierre Levée, 75011, is one of the most established vegan brunch spots in the city — open since 2007 (just like Cook’n With Class!) and still popular enough to fill up by 1 pm. Sunday brunch runs from 11:30 to 16:00 in timed two-hour slots at €35: an all-you-can-eat buffet covering small plates, warm dishes, vegan pastries, gluten-free options, tea and coffee, and a glass of wine or fresh juice. Reservations recommended!
If dietary restrictions are a factor across your whole trip, not just for brunch, Chef Sarah has put together a thorough guide to eating in Paris with dietary restrictions covering vegan, gluten-free, and low-GI options across the city.
Brunch in the Latin Quarter:
The 5th is one of the oldest parts of Paris. It’s home to the Sorbonne, the Rue Mouffetard market street, and the Arènes de Lutèce — a Gallo-Roman amphitheater from the 1st century AD, one of the only Roman-era structures still visible in the city. It’s a listed Historic Monument, free to enter, and sits just off Rue Monge. The kind of neighborhood where a morning can disappear without you noticing, which makes it a natural setting for a brunch that doesn’t need to rush anywhere. You’ll have lots of choices in this area but this is our pick:
Strada Café — 24 Rue Monge, 75005 Paris stradacafe.fr | Mon–Fri 08:00–18:30 / Sat–Sun 09:30–18:30
Strada is a specialty coffee operation — their house blend, “Le Diplomate,” draws on Colombian, Brazilian, and Ethiopian beans. The brunch menu runs to feta omelette, French toast, bacon breakfast sandwiches, goat cheese omelettes and falafel, with solid vegetarian options throughout. The space is bright with exposed brick and high ceilings; outdoor seating available. It’s roughly 200 metres from the Arènes de Lutèce, which makes it easy to extend the morning on foot once you’re done. Weekend spots fill up — arriving earlier rather than later is worth it.
Paris Brunch FAQs
It depends on what you’re after. Montmartre is a good base for a relaxed morning, Coquelicot on rue des Abbesses for something simple and French, or Café Marlette for an all-day format with strong coffee and homemade pastries. The Latin Quarter works well if you want to pair brunch with some time in one of the oldest parts of the city. The 11th has a local feel and is where you’ll find spots like Holybelly 5. The full guide covers all of these with practical details.
Yes, and it has been for well over a decade. Many spots serve it throughout the week rather than just on weekends. Paris has adapted the format to its own café culture, it’s not a direct import of the American version, and the food and drink tend to reflect that.
The range is wide. Coquelicot and Café Marlette are on the lower end. Casimir’s all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch is €30. Supernature’s rooftop brunch at Printemps du Goût is €35. Hotel brunches tend to be at a premium. Most spots accept cards.
Several spots in this guide cater well to different needs. Café Marlette suits vegans and omnivores in the same group. La Crème de Paris near Notre Dame has gluten-free and lactose-free crêpes and waffles. Soya Cantine Bio in the 11th runs a fully vegan Sunday brunch buffet with gluten-free options. For a broader look at eating in Paris with dietary restrictions — vegan, gluten-free, and low-GI — Chef Sarah’s guide covers the city more widely.
While You’re in Paris:
If you enjoy spending mornings around good food, our Croissant Baking Class is a natural extension of a brunch-focused trip — you learn the technique behind what you’ve been eating all week. For something that starts at the market, the French Market Tour and Cooking Class pairs a visit to a local Paris market with a hands-on cooking session. Check the class calendar to find a date that fits.