Paris has something for everyone at any time of day! In the capital, numerous spots offer menus and gourmet specialities to get the day off to a happy start. If breakfast is sacred to you too, it's time to discover what the capital has in store for early risers. Whether you're planning your stay, looking for a moment to yourself before heading off to work, or just looking to catch up with friends and family, there are some places where you can wake up to a delicious breakfast. It's the perfect way to start the day!
So, where to meet for breakfast in Paris? Coffee shops, tearooms or beautiful hotels, we'll take you on a tour of these hot spots offering gourmet formulas for the early risers among us! For those of you who like to sleep in, you've finally got a good reason to stop snoozing. Because yes, the world (also) belongs to the early bird!
By the way, stay tuned: this guide is updated as we make announcements and discoveries. Remember to keep it safe and check back regularly for other great breakfast spots in Paris! From now on, it's up to you to choose from this selection of gourmet spots to invest in early in the morning. Wishing you a wonderful day!
Psssst! If you'd rather stay snug and warm in your comforter, we recommend you check out these spots that offer brunches throughout the week. You can find them here!
Café Lapérouse, the explorers' brasserie at the Hôtel de la Marine
If the Hôtel de la Marine is a must-see cultural jewel in Paris, the Café Lapérouse it houses is also a not-to-be-missed stopover. The restaurant's menu proudly pays homage to navigators, including explorer Jean-François de La Pérouse. A magnificent setting and fresh, gourmet cuisine worthy of the monument! [Read more]
OMA, the oriental-inspired brunch near the Canal Saint Martin
At OMA, brunch is a veritable institution. Here, every day has a taste of Sunday, with brunch available 7 days a week, from 9am to 7pm. On the menu, a fine selection of classics revisited with a Mediterranean twist! [Read more]
Inform Café, an unusual brunch coffee shop in front of a historic monument at Citéco, Paris 17th arrondissement
A brunch set against the backdrop of a historic monument, that's what Inform Café offers us at the Cité de l'Économie, Paris 17th. Initially attracted by the unusual location, we were seduced by the gourmet delights of this coffee shop, which combines delicious cakes and pastries with homemade drinks and lattes of all kinds. [Read more]
Fu, the coffee shop and brunch pastry shop in the 13th arrondissement, takes you on a journey to Asia
Are you tempted by a new pastry and coffee shop with Asian flavors? Matcha, sesame and pandan, as well as durian and kimchi, enliven the cakes and dishes in this new spot opening in Paris's 13th arrondissement. From breakfast to lunch and afternoon tea, of course, it's all about unusual treats and brunch every day. We take you on a discovery tour. [Read more]
Seven Heaven, Paris' first dog-friendly coffee shop
Seven Heaven is the name of the friendly, welcoming new coffee shop that has opened its doors in the 11ᵉ arrondissement of Paris. A gourmet spot open to families, where telecommuters as well as dogs, are welcome. [Read more]
Unusual: breakfast with the giraffes at the Paris Zoological Park
Ever since we were little, we've been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This time, it's likely to be one of the most important meals of your life, as you'll have the opportunity to have it with the giraffes of the Parc zoologique de Paris! [Read more]
Maison Ambre, Moroccan canteen and tea room with home-made pastries, brunch and Ftour menu
Maison Ambre is the name of this canteen, tea room and pastry shop in the 15th arrondissement, just a stone's throw from Gare Montparnasse. Bowls to compose, tagine and pastries of the day await you. [Read more]
Treize au Jardin, the hybrid tea room just a stone's throw from the Jardin du Luxembourg
How about a gourmet tearoom a stone's throw from the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris? We take you to Treize au Jardin, a picturesque address where you can enjoy sweet and savoury treats concocted from organic produce. [Read more]
Café Mareva, the healthy spot that doesn't forget to be gourmet
If we mention a gluten-free and lactose-free spot, you immediately imagine sad, bland dishes, don't you? Well, think again! At Café Mareva, you can eat healthily while giving your taste buds maximum pleasure! [Read more]
Breakfast and brunch at SAIN, the coffee shop bakery
Start the day with a healthy, gourmet alternative? That's what head baker Anthony Courtille offers us at SAIN. Super-fresh organic produce, easily digestible ancient flours and unrefined sugars are all seductive. On Sundays, brunch is the perfect way to indulge in good food. [Read more]
Gourmet breakfast at La Datcha Paris
La Datcha is the newly opened restaurant in the 11th arrondissment where you can enjoy dishes by Ukrainian chef Maksym Zorin. This warm and inviting country house-style spot awaits you every morning for breakfast with its breads and croissants, as well as for afternoon tea. On Saturdays, an ultra-gourmet formula is on the menu. [Read more]
La table des Bernardins, the unusual café-restaurant nestled in the nave of the Collège des Bernardins
La Table des Bernardins, located in the emblematic Collège des Bernardins in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, is the ideal spot for a meal or a break in an atypical, historic setting. Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm, this restaurant-café offers a varied cuisine, ideal for a relaxing lunch or a passing snack. [Read more]
Auburn, the gourmet coffee-shop and its quiet terrace nestled in a confidential square in Paris
Auburn is the place to go to enjoy gourmet, simple, healthy cuisine based on the finest produce, as well as fine coffees and teas, all in a relaxing setting on a quiet square in the middle of Paris's bustling Haussmann district. We take you inside this elegant coffee-shop where you'll feel right at home. [Read more]
P1 Bouche, the healthy, gourmet restaurant featuring products from Atelier P1
In the heart of the 18th arrondissement, discover the Atelier P1 derivative restaurant, just a stone's throw away, where you can enjoy delicious, healthy and gourmet bakery specialties in a warm, sunny setting. [Read more]
Fitzroy : the very first Public House in Paris
The unique atmosphere of Australia comes to Paris thanks to Fitzroy! To be discovered in the 11th arrondissement, this new hybrid and federative place, described as a real "Public House", evolves with the hours. From the morning coffee shop to the evening concerts and the unmissable weekend brunch... Fitzroy will surprise many! [Read more]
Bing Sutt, the Coffee Shop in Paris with Hong Kong flavors - video
Bing Sutt is the name of the new Coffee Shop on the Place de la Républiqe which offers you typical Hong Kong specialties. Are you a fan of Pinneapple bun, Egg Tarts and Hong Kong Milk Tea? They are waiting for you! [Read more]
At Aûm, the holistic coworking space, yoga studio and healthy coffee shop
A place that is a yoga studio, a coworking space and a café in Paris? We found it, it's At Aûm, a holistic place that offers a 100% organic and homemade menu along with many yoga classes. [Read more]
L'Escarpolette, the coffee shop with crazy cheap tea times
L'Escarpolette is the name of a new restaurant-coffee shop-tea room that has opened in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. A welcoming gourmet spot, offering a crazy brunch and a tea time that's as affordable as it is delicious! [Read more]
Le Shack, a majestic restaurant-cocktail bar in the former Calmann-Levy printing works
Part restaurant, part cocktail bar, part coworking space and part wellness address, Le Shack is a one-of-a-kind venue housed in the former Calmann-Levy printing works. Chef Albane Auvray's vegetal, seasonal, local and eco-friendly cuisine is sure to win over those who cross her path. [Read more]
La Main Noire, the coffee shop we love
La Main Noire is the hot Coffee Shop hiding out on rue Cavalotti in the 18th arrondissement. Like a real Australian coffee shop, this spot, the brainchild of 3 Franco-Australian friends, is sure to win you over. With brunch, healthy products and homemade alternative drinks, all in an environmentally-friendly way, it's got it all. [Read more]
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