Best Breakfast in Paris
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From the classic Le petit grain and Coutume Cafe, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.5 · 253 reviews
Discover Le Petit Grain, a modern grab-and-go bakery loved by Paris regulars. Grab a fresh croissant or pain au chocolat, a breakfast sandwich, and a high-end juice for a quick, quality coffee break.
★ 4.3 · 2,312 reviews
Discover Coutume Cafe, a specialty roaster's outpost near Sèvres-Babylone. Sip expertly brewed espresso or filter coffee and pair it with a seasonal brunch or lunch dish in a relaxed 7th arrondissement setting.
★ 4.2 · 2,065 reviews
Step into Le Select, a Montparnasse brasserie unchanged since 1923. Sip coffee or enjoy a meal among mirrors and old woodwork inside, or watch the boulevard from the terrace.
★ 3.9 · 10,758 reviews
Start your morning at Carette, a chic classic Parisian café. Sip velvety hot chocolate with a fresh butter croissant amid a lively setting, queue moving quickly if you catch one.
★ 4.3 · 4,680 reviews
Start your day at La Rotonde, a Montparnasse institution since the early 1900s. Sip coffee with a croissant at breakfast, or return later for escargots de Bourgogne, sole meunière, or a seafood platter beneath the brasserie's classic décor.
★ 4.3 · 18,719 reviews
Step into Angelina, the storied Rue de Rivoli tea room loved since its founding. Sip the famously rich hot chocolate and savor classics like the Mont Blanc or mille-feuille amid an elegant, bustling setting.
★ 4.3 · 7,616 reviews
Settle in at Café de la Paix, a Parisian institution facing the Opéra Garnier since 1862. Sip coffee or savor French classics like sole and onion gratin beneath the classified Napoleon III décor, or linger over pastries on the terrace.
★ 3.9 · 14,318 reviews
Step into Café de Flore, the Saint-Germain-des-Prés institution beloved by writers and thinkers. Settle in for coffee, breakfast, or classic café fare amid the literary atmosphere that still hosts the annual Prix de Flore award.
★ 4.2 · 12,038 reviews
Step into Les Deux Magots, the storied Left Bank café once favored by Sartre, Beauvoir and Picasso. Settle into red Moleskine banquettes or the terrace for hot chocolate, tarte tatin, or weekend brunch served Saturdays through public holidays.
★ 4.7 · 3,829 reviews
Step into Le Rempart Bastille, a traditional bistro built into the old prison ramparts near Bastille métro. Settle in any time from breakfast to late-night drinks for homemade charcuterie, burgers, and cocktails in an authentic Parisian setting.
★ 4.3 · 3,704 reviews
Discover Le Pavillon des Canaux, a quirky canal-side house where every room feels like someone's living space. Settle in downstairs for homemade dishes and natural wines, or head upstairs for coffee and homemade pastries by the glass roof.
★ 4.3 · 3,324 reviews
Step into Le Loir in the Teapot, a Marais tea room set inside a former print shop. Sip coffee and dig into homemade breakfast, brunch or afternoon tea among vintage posters and Alice in Wonderland murals.
★ 4.3 · 1,797 reviews
Discover Cafe Verlet, a Parisian coffee roaster dating back to 1880 near the Palais Royal. Sip single-origin coffees or blended teas alongside breakfast fare in the historic tasting salon, then browse beans, teas, and chocolates to take home.
★ 4.4 · 1,048 reviews
Discover Lomi, a specialty coffee roastery and shop tucked in the 18th arrondissement. Sip carefully brewed espresso drinks and breakfast fare while browsing a boutique that doubles as a coffee school focused on sourcing and quality.
★ 4.2 · 3,040 reviews
Discover Cafe Charlot, a corner brasserie on rue de Bretagne in the Marais. Settle onto the terrace for breakfast, coffee, or a full meal any time between 7am and 2am, with a bilingual menu and cocktails on hand.
★ 4.3 · 1,898 reviews
Discover KB Cafeshop, a specialty coffee spot from KB Coffee Roasters in the 9th arrondissement. Sip single-origin coffees from Colombia, Peru, or Burundi with breakfast, and browse coffee-related books and merchandise while you're there.
★ 4.3 · 1,046 reviews
Discover La Fontaine de Belleville, a corner café-bistrot with a relaxed, neighborhood feel. Settle in for coffee or a Whisky Sour, then enjoy French classics like a cured meats and cheese planche or an afternoon croque monsieur.
★ 4.4 · 956 reviews
Step into Le Bistrot du Peintre, a listed Art Nouveau gem near Bastille dating back to 1902. Settle in among original woodwork and mosaic floors while enjoying a daily blackboard menu of classic French dishes paired with wines from small producers.
★ 4.1 · 1,445 reviews
Discover Le Comptoir du Relais, Yves Camdeborde's beloved Saint-Germain bistro. Settle in at the Carrefour de l'Odéon for generous, flavorful French dishes and natural wines, no reservation needed.
★ 4.4 · 996 reviews
Discover Ten Belles 10, a compact coffee shop steps from Canal St Martin. Grab an espresso or macchiato with a cookie or light breakfast, and settle into a cozy spot upstairs, downstairs, or outside.
★ 4.7 · 7,354 reviews
Discover Holybelly, a lively all-day breakfast spot in Paris's 10th arrondissement. Dig into pancakes, eggs, and sides, or try the daily-changing specials in a buzzing 100-seat dine-in space.
★ 4.2 · 1,077 reviews
Discover the small cafe tucked beside the iconic Shakespeare and Company bookstore. Grab a coffee and light breakfast bite, then settle into a seat inside or out for a relaxed pause and some people-watching.
★ 4.6 · 592 reviews
Discover Bontemps, a retro-chic pâtisserie and tea salon hidden behind a Marais courtyard. Settle into the powder-pink, velvet-armchair décor for Sunday brunch with homemade viennoiseries, a seasonal lunch, or afternoon tea with old-fashioned hot chocolate.
★ 4.7 · 10,141 reviews
Discover BigLove, a fully vegetarian Italian trattoria tucked near Saint-Paul in the Marais. Dig into reworked classics like cacio e pepe, truffle mafaldine and garlic-butter focaccia, or settle in for a weekend brunch of savory dishes, dessert and a virgin cocktail.
★ 4.5 · 534 reviews
Discover Tapisserie, the pastry-focused café from the Septime restaurant group. Drop in for coffee and freshly baked goods in a casual, quick-stop setting perfect for breakfast or a break.
★ 4.0 · 2,267 reviews
Discover Yann Couvreur's boutique on Avenue Parmentier. Pick up signature pastries like the Mandria or Framboisier rose coco, alongside cinnamon rolls, brioche and flans for a proper French breakfast or coffee break.
★ 3.4 · 9,123 reviews
Discover Cédric Grolet Opera, the pastry counter near the Opéra from the celebrated chef. Grab a coffee and marvel at his signature fruit-shaped desserts before heading out with a quick breakfast treat in hand.
★ 4.8 · 629 reviews
Discover Chez Tartare, a lively neighborhood bistro near Pont Cardinet in the 17th. Share generous tapas plates and land-and-sea dishes with an inventive twist, paired with curated wines or creative cocktails in a warm, convivial setting.
★ 4.5 · 989 reviews
Step into Au Petit Fer à Cheval, a classic Marais café built around its namesake horseshoe-shaped zinc bar. Grab a spot at the bar or a small table for breakfast, brunch, or a late-night drink among the lively Parisian crowd.
★ 4.3 · 700 reviews
Discover Borgo delle Tovaglie, the Paris bistrot born from an Italian linen house. Sit down to breakfast or coffee at tables dressed in the brand's own Bologna-made linens, surrounded by its Made in Italy aesthetic.
Paris · 🥐 Breakfast
Le petit grain
1h15
Paris · ☕ Coffeebreak
Coutume Cafe
30 min
Paris · 🍽️ Food
Le Select
Carette
La Rotonde
Angelina
Cafe de la Paix
Café de Flore
Les Deux Magots
Le Rempart Bastille
Le Pavillon des Canaux
Le Loir in the Teapot
Cafe Verlet
Lomi
Cafe Charlot
KB CafeShop
La Fontaine de Belleville
Le Bistrot du Peintre
Le Comptoir du Relais
Ten Belles 10
Holybelly
Shakespeare and Company Cafe
Bontemps
BigLove
Tapestry
Yann couvreur - Avenue Parmentier
Cédric Grolet Opera
Chez Tartare
Au Petit Fer à Cheval
Borgo delle Tovaglie
