Best Crêpes in Paris: 9 Crêperies and Galette Spots
Paris sells crêpes on every corner, and most street stands near the sights pour a pale, thick batter from a bucket and smother it in industrial spread. Galettes get the same treatment: wheat flour pretending to be buckwheat, with a sad slice of ham.
We checked the guides locals trust to find the best crêpes in Paris, and the real Breton galettes: 9 spots, from organic buckwheat crêperies with serious cider lists to a Latin Quarter counter that has fed students for years. Most are among our cheap eats. For more on-the-go food, see our quick bites and sandwiches.
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 genuine taste of Brittany in Paris, where traditional galettes meet artisanal products imported directly from Finistère.
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A modern crêperie in Batignolles showcasing traditional Breton galettes and Paris's first dedicated cider bar with over 25 natural varieties.
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A traditional Breton crêperie serving organic buckwheat galettes and sweet crêpes in a charming former bakery setting.
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A sweet haven open until 2 AM, serving homemade crêpes, waffles, and ice cream with inclusive options for all dietary needs.
A neighborhood crêperie on the slopes of Belleville serving authentic buckwheat galettes and sweet crêpes with organic ingredients, paired with a curated selection of natural ciders and vintage calvados.
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An authentic Breton crêperie in the heart of Batignolles, where organic buckwheat galettes meet artisanal ciders and a subtle Japanese influence elevates traditional recipes.
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An authentic Greek crêperie serving generous, made-to-order galettes and crêpes in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter.
How to spot the best crêpes in Paris
First, know the difference. A galette is savory and made with buckwheat flour, which gives it a nutty taste, a darker color and lacy, crisp edges; made with 100% buckwheat, it's naturally gluten-free. A crêpe is the sweet one, made with wheat. A good crêperie cooks both to order on a hot griddle with salted butter, names its flour and its producers, and pours farmhouse cider in a bowl rather than a pint glass. Each place page shows the must-try galette and the price range, so you won't pay palace prices for a ham-and-cheese.
Breton purists
Tanguy, in the 10th, uses 100% organic IGP Bretagne buckwheat flour in a former bakery with a 1930s ceiling fresco. A plain butter galette starts at €2.50, and the lunch menu adds two crêpes and a bolée of cider. In the 11th, Krügen Général imports its products straight from Finistère and adds kouign-amann. On the slopes of Belleville, ROND pairs Perche flour with natural Normandy ciders and vintage calvados, with formulas from 10€.
Crêpes with a cider cellar
Breizh Café in the Marais brings a touch of Japanese precision to Breton recipes, with an épicerie and a cider cellar; its Batignolles sister uses Bordier butter and serves Prat-Ar-Coum oysters too. Nearby, Brutus calls itself Paris's first dedicated cider bar, with more than 25 natural ciders, cider cocktails and galettes like the Yvonne, with egg, ham and Beaufort. See more in the 17th arrondissement and Le Marais.
Street crêpes and late cravings
In the Latin Quarter, Au P'tit Grec folds feta, tomatoes and olives into generous galettes to take away; one is a full meal. In the Marché des Enfants Rouges, Chez Alain Miam Miam is famous for XXL sandwiches but also makes a vegetarian galette with goat cheese; browse our food markets. For a sweet crêpe after dinner, Crème in the 9th stays open until 2am, seven days a week, with egg-free, dairy-free and gluten-free options. More ideas in our late-night restaurants and ice cream picks.
Budget and timing
This is one of the cheapest dishes you can eat well in Paris: most spots are budget-friendly, and lunch formulas are the best deal. Crêperies fill up at weekend lunch, so go early or book where you can, then use the map to find the closest griddle.