Breakfast in Paris: 205 Places Open Early and Worth It
Breakfast is where many Paris trips go wrong first: a pricey hotel buffet, or a café crème and a tired croissant on a terrace facing a monument. Parisians do it differently. They grab a warm viennoiserie at the bakery counter on the way to work, or queue for pancakes on a lazy weekend.
These 205 places for breakfast in Paris all open in the morning, and every one was picked from the guides we trust, never from a sponsored list. Here only for the pastry? Jump to our croissant guide. Sleeping in? Our cafés take over later in the day.
A bustling American-style diner in the 10th arrondissement serving legendary pancakes and seasonal all-day breakfast to devoted crowds willing to queue for a taste.
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A sprawling 4,500 m² Italian food paradise in Paris's 13th arrondissement, serving artisanal pizzas, fresh pasta, and more to 1,000 guests in a vibrant, electric atmosphere.
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A historic Parisian brasserie open around the clock, serving traditional French fare and seafood platters in the heart of Les Halles since 1946.
A neighborhood artisan bakery where hand-kneaded natural sourdough and exceptional viennoiseries are crafted daily with Label Rouge flours across three welcoming Parisian locations.
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A convivial 11th arrondissement bistro serving creative French tapas and legendary pizzetta, where Chef Florent Ciccoli transforms traditional troquet dining into a modern sharing experience.
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Since 1903, this iconic Parisian salon de thé has captivated high society with its legendary Mont-Blanc and world-famous hot chocolate in an opulent Belle Époque setting.
The iconic Parisian salon de thé where the double-decker macaron was born, serving exquisite pastries and tea time in a Belle Époque setting on the world's most famous avenue.
A charming neighborhood bistrot in Belleville serving seasonal French cuisine with natural wines in a bright, convivial atmosphere that feels like a village escape.
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The iconic Île Saint-Louis glacier that has been crafting exceptional artisanal ice creams and sorbets for seven decades, earning worldwide recognition as one of the finest ice cream destinations on the planet.
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A luminous vegetarian canteen in the heart of the Marais serving ultra-fresh, Instagram-worthy plant-based comfort food with an impressive 9.6/10 rating.
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A beloved neighborhood bistro near Place Vendôme serving authentic French terroir products and legendary sandwiches from morning until late night.
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A modern fromagerie-restaurant celebrating artisanal French cheeses with natural wines, where raclette flows and cheese boards reign supreme.
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A historic Art Deco monument where Parisian brasserie tradition meets artistic heritage in the heart of Montparnasse.
A cozy brunch haven serving inventive seasonal cuisine and signature crispy bariolés triangles across two charming Parisian locations.
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A legendary artisan bakery in the 10th arrondissement where traditional bread-making meets exceptional craftsmanship in a beautifully preserved historic setting.
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A vibrant neighborhood bistrot in Belleville serving seasonal, organic cuisine with Catalan influences and an exceptional natural wine selection.
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A beloved sandwich stand in the historic Marché des Enfants Rouges, serving XXL homemade sandwiches that have earned cult status among Parisians.
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A celebrated crêperie where traditional Breton galettes meet Japanese craftsmanship, featuring organic local ingredients and an exceptional selection of farmhouse ciders.
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A chic Louvre-facing institution blending inventive Scandinavian-influenced cuisine with colonial charm, open daily until 2am.
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An iconic Parisian café where literary history meets timeless French tradition on the most celebrated square of the Left Bank.
A welcoming Vietnamese canteen in the 13th arrondissement serving authentic pho and daily-changing soups seven days a week.
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A 100% vegan, gluten-free haven serving superfood-powered cuisine with over 30 years of expertise in plant-based nutrition.
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A sun-soaked slice of Los Angeles in the Sentier, serving homemade neo-Californian comfort food from breakfast through late lunch.
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A Korean café in the 5th arrondissement where authentic bingsu and specialty coffee transport you straight to Seoul's café scene.
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A convivial wine bar from the acclaimed Septime team, offering 90 carefully curated natural wines alongside seasonal small plates in the vibrant 11th arrondissement.
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A charming salon de thé where artisanal French pastries meet vintage elegance in a pastel-hued boudoir setting.
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The oldest pâtisserie in Paris, where Nicolas Stohrer invented the baba au rhum in 1730, continues to craft legendary French pastries in a monument historique setting.
A modern brasserie in Le Sentier serving elevated French classics with Écotable-certified sustainable practices and homemade specialties from morning to midnight.
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Three-Michelin-starred chef Niko Romito brings his refined, light-handed approach to Italian classics in the elegant setting of Bvlgari Hotel Paris.
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A neighborhood institution where Jean Sévègnes crafts traditional French cuisine with seasonal vol-au-vent as the signature specialty.
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One of Paris's finest artisanal bakeries, crafting 100% homemade breads, viennoiseries, and pastries with organic flours and exceptional quality ingredients.
A Franco-British bakery and coffee shop championing artisan sourdough, specialty coffee, and eco-responsible practices across three Parisian locations.
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Celebrated chef Cyril Lignac's bustling pâtisserie on rue Paul Bert showcases artisanal French pastries that reimagine classics with modern flair.
A pioneer of authentic Vietnamese coffee culture in Paris since 2017, serving traditional street food and expertly roasted coffee in a cozy Scandinavian-Asian setting.
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An American-style bakery and diner serving homemade pies, fresh bagels, and Brooklyn-inspired organic fare in the heart of Paris's 18th arrondissement.
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The legendary "Picasso of Pastry" transforms macarons and chocolates into edible art at his Saint-Germain-des-Prés sanctuary.
France's first 100% vegan concept store combining a modern bistro, organic grocery, and ethical boutique in the heart of the 11th arrondissement.
A sprawling 2,500m² Italian food emporium in the heart of Le Marais, featuring seven restaurants, over 7,000 authentic products, and a vibrant marketplace atmosphere.
An authentic Vietnamese street food haven serving exceptional bánh mì and bubble tea in a relaxed neighborhood setting near Porte d'Ivry.
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A tropical escape in the 9th arrondissement where Balinese-inspired brunch meets bohemian charm, serving exotic flavors in a colorful, cozy setting.
A pioneering eco-responsible café-cantine housed in a former Petite Ceinture railway station, combining urban farming, DIY workshops, and sustainable dining since 2014.
A versatile all-day spot where Asian-French fusion cuisine meets specialty coffee, helmed by MasterChef France 2015 winner Khanh-Ly.
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An ephemeral Savoyard chalet transforms Asnières-sur-Seine into a mountain village, serving authentic raclettes and fondues in a whimsical télécabine setting until spring.
A unique dining theater where professional opera singers perform live every 15 minutes while you savor refined French cuisine along the Seine.
A pioneering specialty coffee roastery and artisan bakery serving exceptional sourdough bread and carefully sourced coffee across three beloved Parisian locations since 2012.
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A vibrant retro brasserie near Gare du Nord serving 100% homemade seasonal French classics with Collège Culinaire de France and Écotable certifications for sustainable gastronomy.
Chef Yoshinori Morié crafts refined French cuisine with Japanese sensibility in an intimate Saint-Germain setting, earning a 14/20 Gault&Millau rating.
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A beloved gluten-free bakery crafting exceptional organic breads and pastries with rice flour since 2014, proving that allergen-friendly can be utterly delicious.
FoodingWhere to have breakfast in Paris
A Paris breakfast can be ten minutes at a zinc counter or a two-hour weekend brunch. This page only shows places open in the morning; narrow it by neighborhood or price above, or open the map to see what's serving near your hotel right now.
The bakery breakfast
The most Parisian breakfast is a viennoiserie bought warm. Mamiche, in the 9th, hand-kneads its sourdough and bakes croissants, pains au chocolat and a much-loved chocolate babka; go mid-morning for the best selection, and not on Sunday or Monday, when it's closed. Du Pain et des Idées, Boulangerie Chambelland and Poilâne are on this list too. More in our bakeries and pastry shops.
Pancakes and brunch plates
Holybelly, near the Canal Saint-Martin, serves sweet and savory pancake stacks from 9am and never takes reservations: arrive before 10:30am on weekends, or expect to wait up to 45 minutes. Kitchen, in the Marais, does pancakes, avocado toast and organic coffee in a bright plant-based canteen. Need your caffeine before anything else? See our coffee shops.
Grand Paris mornings
For a breakfast that feels like an occasion, Angelina, on rue de Rivoli since 1903, serves its thick hot chocolate and Mont-Blanc in a Belle Époque salon. It opens at 7:30am on weekdays and takes no reservations in the tea room, so come early. Ladurée on the Champs-Élysées and the Saint-Germain classics, Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots, are here too. And for night owls, Au Pied de Cochon in Les Halles is open around the clock, so onion soup at 7am is an option.
Where and when
The 11th, the 9th and the 18th have the most morning options, so start with the 11th arrondissement or the 9th. Budgets run from a few euros at a bakery counter to a proper tea-room splurge. Weekday mornings are calm; weekend brunch gets busy from late morning. Opening hours vary a lot on Sunday and Monday, so check each place page before you go, and pair this list with our restaurants open on Sunday.