12 Best Brunch Spots in Paris
The best brunch in Paris — curated from Reddit threads, local food blogs, and expat guides. From HolyBelly's legendary Savory Stack to jazz brunch at La Bellevilloise, with interactive map and real quotes.
Paris brunch ranges from budget breakfast sandwiches (EUR 8) to luxury gastro buffets (EUR 58). HolyBelly is the top pick for its legendary pancakes. This guide covers 12 spots across 6 arrondissements.
- Top pick
- HolyBelly — 4.7 (7,139 reviews)
- Budget pick
- Paperboy — EUR 8-16
- Most unique
- La Bellevilloise Jazz Brunch
- HolyBelly — Undisputed queen of Paris brunch
- Kafkaf — Highest-rated (4.8, 15k reviews)
- Zia — Best near the Eiffel Tower
- Le Repaire de Cartouche — Most French/gastro
- Foufou — Best eggs benedict, no line
Paris Brunch: What to Know
Paris offers a wide range of brunch options, from €10 to €58, with HolyBelly being a top recommendation for its American-style brunch. Keep in mind that the most popular spots, especially in the 10th, 11th, and 3rd arrondissements, can have long weekend lines, so weekdays are best.
Brunch in Paris is a relatively recent phenomenon. Traditionally, Parisians do a quick coffee and croissant. The Anglo-style brunch with eggs, pancakes, and bacon was imported by international chefs and has exploded in popularity over the past decade.
Most brunch spots concentrate in the 10th, 11th, and 3rd arrondissements. Expect no reservations at most spots, weekend lines of 30-60 minutes at peak times (11am-2pm), and prices from EUR 10 to EUR 58.
Pro tip: Go on a weekday if you can. The same spots with hour-long Sunday lines are walk-in friendly on Tuesday mornings.
Brunch Map
1HolyBelly
Brunch · American-styleQuick comparison
- Best for
- The ultimate Paris brunch with legendary pancakes
- Strengths
- 4.7★ from 7,139 reviews · Legendary pancakes · Excellent coffee
- Limitations
- No reservations · Weekend lines 30-60 min
- Why it made the list
- Most mentioned brunch in Paris across Reddit and food blogs.
- What to order
- The Savory Stack: pancakes, fried eggs, bacon, bourbon butter, maple syrup.
🕐 Hours
2Kafkaf
Brunch · Oriental-inspiredQuick comparison
- Best for
- Instagram-worthy brunch with oriental spices
- Strengths
- 4.8★ from 15,392 reviews · Creative · Beautiful presentation
- Limitations
- Small space · Very busy weekends
- Why it made the list
- Statistically the most beloved brunch spot in Paris.
- What to order
- French Toast with orange blossom mascarpone. Grilled cheese. Pancakes with pistachio & raspberries.
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3Zia
Brunch · InternationalQuick comparison
- Best for
- Creative brunch near the Eiffel Tower
- Strengths
- 4.6★ · Near Eiffel Tower · Dutch baby pancakes · Natural wines
- Limitations
- Closed Tue & Wed · Small space
- Why it made the list
- International creativity near the Eiffel Tower.
- What to order
- Dutch baby pancakes with fried eggs, bacon, Comté. Breakfast burrito with Santa Fe sauce.
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4The Hood
Asian-French · CoffeeQuick comparison
- Best for
- Asian-French fusion with Vietnamese fried chicken
- Strengths
- 4.6★ · Vegan options · Open 7 days · Good value
- Limitations
- Can get crowded · Oberkampf area
- Why it made the list
- French-Vietnamese fusion that blends cultures as well as coffee.
- What to order
- Vietnamese fried chicken or banh mi. Green pandan cake. Specialty coffee.
🕐 Hours
5Foufou
Brunch · Le MaraisQuick comparison
- Best for
- Quality brunch in Le Marais without the queue
- Strengths
- 4.5★ · No wait · Great eggs benedict · All-day · Le Marais
- Limitations
- Can get busy · Le Marais pricing
- Why it made the list
- Underrated gem with stellar eggs benedict.
- What to order
- Eggs benedict — best in Paris. Avocado toast and pancakes also excellent.
🕐 Hours
6Season
Healthy · BrunchQuick comparison
- Best for
- Healthy brunch with salads and plant-based options
- Strengths
- 4.2★ from 4,090 reviews · Open daily · Two locations
- Limitations
- No reservations · Crowded weekends
- Why it made the list
- The healthy brunch pioneer in Paris.
- What to order
- Avocado toast with poached egg, salad bowls, pancakes. Coconut milk latte.
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7La Bellevilloise Jazz Brunch
Buffet · JazzQuick comparison
- Best for
- Live jazz brunch in a unique art venue
- Strengths
- 4.3★ from 6,590 reviews · Live jazz · All-inclusive · Rooftop bar
- Limitations
- Weekends only · Reserve 1-2 weeks ahead
- Why it made the list
- Most memorable brunch in Paris — live jazz, generous buffet, €35 all-in.
- What to order
- Buffet: scrambled eggs, bacon, rotisserie chicken, cheese board, chocolate mousse.
🕐 Hours
8Le Repaire de Cartouche
French Gastro · BuffetQuick comparison
- Best for
- French gastronomy brunch with oysters and foie gras
- Strengths
- 4.3★ · Oysters · Foie gras · True locals' spot
- Limitations
- €58/person · Sundays only · Must call to reserve
- Why it made the list
- Most authentically Parisian brunch.
- What to order
- Foie gras, rillettes, oysters, smoked salmon, rotisserie chicken. Wine, not juice.
🕐 Hours
9Paperboy
Sandwiches · BrunchQuick comparison
- Best for
- Quick, affordable breakfast sandwiches
- Strengths
- 4.4★ · Best sandwich in the city · Budget-friendly
- Limitations
- Small menu · Limited seating · Closes early
- Why it made the list
- Simple, perfectly executed breakfast sandwiches.
- What to order
- Breakfast sandwich: egg, cheese, pepperoni — yolk pours when cut, bread griddled to perfection.
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10Ob-La-Di
Specialty Coffee · BrunchQuick comparison
- Best for
- Specialty coffee and casual brunch in Haut Marais
- Strengths
- 4.5★ · Excellent coffee · Gorgeous location · Great pastries
- Limitations
- Small space · Weekend lines
- Why it made the list
- Original specialty coffee pioneer in Paris.
- What to order
- Flat white (best in Paris). Avocado toast, granola bowls, rotating pastries.
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11B.O.U.L.O.M
All-You-Can-Eat · FrenchQuick comparison
- Best for
- AYCE brunch buffet near Montmartre
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 4,480 reviews · AYCE · Great desserts
- Limitations
- 18th arr. · Weekend brunch only · Very busy
- Why it made the list
- Reddit-famous AYCE brunch with killer desserts.
- What to order
- All-you-can-eat: hot dishes, salads, charcuterie, dessert spread.
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12Benoît Castel
Bakery · FrenchQuick comparison
- Best for
- Artisan bakery brunch with wood-fired everything
- Strengths
- 4.1★ · Everything homemade · Wood-fired oven
- Limitations
- €35/person · Weekends only · Closed Mon-Tue
- Why it made the list
- Huge wood-fired oven, everything homemade.
- What to order
- Brioche, croissants, truffled scrambled eggs, lamb shoulder tagine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is brunch popular in Paris?
Yes — brunch has become hugely popular in Paris, especially on weekends. Traditional French breakfast is light (coffee and croissant), so the more substantial Anglo-style brunch is a recent import. Most brunch spots are run by international or younger French chefs. Expect lines between 11am and 2pm on weekends.
How much does brunch cost in Paris?
A la carte dishes typically cost EUR 12-22 per plate. Set menus or buffets range EUR 25-58 per person. HolyBelly's Savory Stack is around EUR 18. Budget spots like Paperboy keep plates under EUR 16.
Do Paris brunch spots take reservations?
Most popular a la carte spots (HolyBelly, Kafkaf, Season) do NOT take reservations — first-come, first-served with 30-60 min weekend waits. Buffet brunches like La Bellevilloise and Le Repaire de Cartouche require reservations. Go on a weekday or arrive before 10am.
What is the best brunch in Paris?
HolyBelly is the most recommended across Reddit, food blogs, and locals. Their Savory Stack (pancakes, fried eggs, bacon, bourbon butter) is iconic. For a French experience, Le Repaire de Cartouche offers oysters, foie gras, and rotisserie chicken.
What arrondissement is best for brunch?
The 10th and 11th arrondissements have the highest concentration — HolyBelly, Kafkaf, The Hood, Le Repaire de Cartouche, Paperboy. The 3rd (Le Marais) is also excellent with Foufou, Season, and Ob-La-Di.
When is the best time for brunch in Paris?
Weekdays 9-11am avoid lines. On weekends, arrive before 10am or after 3pm. Sunday is the busiest day — some spots have 45-60 min waits between 11am and 2:30pm.
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