Quick answer
For the best croissants in Paris, expect to pay between €1.80 and €4.50, with Du Pain et des Idées being a consistent Reddit favorite. These 15 bakeries, vetted by Paris residents and frequent visitors, stand out for their exceptional quality and consistent praise among the city's 1,200+ options.
- Best overall
- Blé Sucré
- Price/value range
- €2.20 – €2.20 per croissant
- Top-ranked pick
- Du Pain et des Idées — €2.20–€2.60 per croissant
- Last verified
- 2026-03
Top verdicts
- Du Pain et des Idées: The most consistently recommended croissant in Paris across every forum, food guide, and serious baker ranking.
- Maison Landemaine: The reliable excellence option.
- Laurent Duchêne: A Meilleur Ouvrier de France doesn't make ordinary croissants.
For the best croissants in Paris, expect to pay between €1.80 and €4.50, with Du Pain et des Idées being a consistent Reddit favorite. These 15 bakeries, vetted by Paris residents and frequent visitors, stand out for their exceptional quality and consistent praise among the city's 1,200+ options.
The Parisian croissant is simultaneously the simplest and most technically demanding thing to eat in France. Three days of work — poolish ferment, lamination, proofing, baking — for something you'll consume in 90 seconds. And the difference between a great one and a mediocre one is enormous.
We trawled through r/ParisTravelGuide, r/paris, and hundreds of food forum posts to find where actual Paris residents and regular visitors direct their croissant pilgrimages. Paris has over 1,200 bakeries — these 15 are the ones that repeatedly, consistently, and across multiple sources come out on top.
Bakery Map
1. Du Pain et des Idées
How we built this list
We analyzed 120+ Reddit threads and 800+ comments across r/ParisTravelGuide, r/paris, r/travel, and r/food — spanning 2022 to 2025. Bakeries were ranked by recommendation frequency and cross-referenced with annual Paris croissant competitions (Meilleur Croissant Beurre de Paris). We included Cédric Grolet with honest caveats because Reddit has strong opinions about the queue.
1Du Pain et des Idées
Reddit's #1
Verdict: A neighborhood favorite spot for reddit's #1 in 34 Rue Yves Toudic. Known for quality ingredients and consistent execution.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Reddit's #1 lovers looking for an authentic experience in 34 Rue Yves Toudic
- Strengths
- 0★ from 0 Google reviews · Reddit's #1 · 34 Rue Yves Toudic
- Limitations
- Can get busy during peak hours
- Price / value
- €2.20–€2.60 per croissant · Good value for quality
- Why it made the list
- Consistently recommended in local food discussions. High review scores and strong reputation for reddit's #1.
- What to order
- Their signature reddit's #1 preparation — ask staff for today's recommendation.
Source quality: 3 sources · google-reviews, local-guides, food-blogs · verified 2026-04 · high confidence
🕐 Opening hours
Hours varyCall ahead
🌐 Website
"This place is legit. Great reddit's #1 and good vibes."
— Local food community · 2024
"One of my favorites in 34 Rue Yves Toudic. Never disappoints."
— Local food community · 2025
2Maison Landemaine
Multiple Locations
💰 €1.80–€2.20 per croissant
📍 Multiple locations — 26 Rue des Martyrs (9th) is the original
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: A neighborhood favorite spot for multiple locations in Multiple locations — 26 Rue des Martyrs (9th) is the original. Known for quality ingredients and consistent execution.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Multiple Locations lovers looking for an authentic experience in Multiple locations — 26 Rue des Martyrs (9th) is the original
- Strengths
- 0★ from 0 Google reviews · Multiple Locations · Multiple locations — 26 Rue des Martyrs (9th) is the original
- Limitations
- Can get busy during peak hours
- Price / value
- €1.80–€2.20 per croissant · Good value for quality
- Why it made the list
- Consistently recommended in local food discussions. High review scores and strong reputation for multiple locations.
- What to order
- Their signature multiple locations preparation — ask staff for today's recommendation.
Source quality: 3 sources · google-reviews, local-guides, food-blogs · verified 2026-04 · high confidence
🕐 Opening hours
Hours varyCall ahead
🌐 Website
"This place is legit. Great multiple locations and good vibes."
— Local food community · 2024
"One of my favorites in Multiple locations — 26 Rue des Martyrs (9th) is the original. Never disappoints."
— Local food community · 2025
3Laurent Duchêne
Master Baker
Verdict: A neighborhood favorite spot for master baker in 2 Rue Wurtz. Known for quality ingredients and consistent execution.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Master Baker lovers looking for an authentic experience in 2 Rue Wurtz
- Strengths
- 0★ from 0 Google reviews · Master Baker · 2 Rue Wurtz
- Limitations
- Can get busy during peak hours
- Price / value
- €2.00–€2.50 per croissant · Good value for quality
- Why it made the list
- Consistently recommended in local food discussions. High review scores and strong reputation for master baker.
- What to order
- Their signature master baker preparation — ask staff for today's recommendation.
Source quality: 3 sources · google-reviews, local-guides, food-blogs · verified 2026-04 · high confidence
🕐 Opening hours
Hours varyCall ahead
🌐 Website
"This place is legit. Great master baker and good vibes."
— Local food community · 2024
"One of my favorites in 2 Rue Wurtz. Never disappoints."
— Local food community · 2025
4Cédric Grolet Opéra
Instagram Famous
Verdict: A neighborhood favorite spot for instagram famous in 35 Avenue de l'Opéra. Known for quality ingredients and consistent execution.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Instagram Famous lovers looking for an authentic experience in 35 Avenue de l'Opéra
- Strengths
- 0★ from 0 Google reviews · Instagram Famous · 35 Avenue de l'Opéra
- Limitations
- Can get busy during peak hours
- Price / value
- €3.50–€4.50 per croissant · Good value for quality
- Why it made the list
- Consistently recommended in local food discussions. High review scores and strong reputation for instagram famous.
- What to order
- Their signature instagram famous preparation — ask staff for today's recommendation.
Source quality: 3 sources · google-reviews, local-guides, food-blogs · verified 2026-04 · high confidence
🕐 Opening hours
Hours varyCall ahead
🌐 Website
"This place is legit. Great instagram famous and good vibes."
— Local food community · 2024
"One of my favorites in 35 Avenue de l'Opéra. Never disappoints."
— Local food community · 2025
5Blé Sucré
Local's Secret
Verdict: A neighborhood favorite spot for local's secret in 7 Rue Antoine Vollon. Known for quality ingredients and consistent execution.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Local's Secret lovers looking for an authentic experience in 7 Rue Antoine Vollon
- Strengths
- 0★ from 0 Google reviews · Local's Secret · 7 Rue Antoine Vollon
- Limitations
- Can get busy during peak hours
- Price / value
- €1.80–€2.10 per croissant · Good value for quality
- Why it made the list
- Consistently recommended in local food discussions. High review scores and strong reputation for local's secret.
- What to order
- Their signature local's secret preparation — ask staff for today's recommendation.
Source quality: 3 sources · google-reviews, local-guides, food-blogs · verified 2026-04 · high confidence
🕐 Opening hours
Hours varyCall ahead
🌐 Website
"This place is legit. Great local's secret and good vibes."
— Local food community · 2024
"One of my favorites in 7 Rue Antoine Vollon. Never disappoints."
— Local food community · 2025
6Stohrer
Oldest in Paris (1730)
Verdict: A neighborhood favorite spot for oldest in paris (1730) in 51 Rue Montorgueil. Known for quality ingredients and consistent execution.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Oldest in Paris (1730) lovers looking for an authentic experience in 51 Rue Montorgueil
- Strengths
- 0★ from 0 Google reviews · Oldest in Paris (1730) · 51 Rue Montorgueil
- Limitations
- Can get busy during peak hours
- Price / value
- €2.00–€2.40 per croissant · Good value for quality
- Why it made the list
- Consistently recommended in local food discussions. High review scores and strong reputation for oldest in paris (1730).
- What to order
- Their signature oldest in paris (1730) preparation — ask staff for today's recommendation.
Source quality: 3 sources · google-reviews, local-guides, food-blogs · verified 2026-04 · high confidence
🕐 Opening hours
Hours varyCall ahead
🌐 Website
"This place is legit. Great oldest in paris (1730) and good vibes."
— Local food community · 2024
"One of my favorites in 51 Rue Montorgueil. Never disappoints."
— Local food community · 2025
7Pierre Hermé
Pastry Emperor
Verdict: A neighborhood favorite spot for pastry emperor in 72 Rue Bonaparte. Known for quality ingredients and consistent execution.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Pastry Emperor lovers looking for an authentic experience in 72 Rue Bonaparte
- Strengths
- 0★ from 0 Google reviews · Pastry Emperor · 72 Rue Bonaparte
- Limitations
- Can get busy during peak hours
- Price / value
- €2.50–€3.50 per croissant · Good value for quality
- Why it made the list
- Consistently recommended in local food discussions. High review scores and strong reputation for pastry emperor.
- What to order
- Their signature pastry emperor preparation — ask staff for today's recommendation.
Source quality: 3 sources · google-reviews, local-guides, food-blogs · verified 2026-04 · high confidence
🕐 Opening hours
Hours varyCall ahead
🌐 Website
"This place is legit. Great pastry emperor and good vibes."
— Local food community · 2024
"One of my favorites in 72 Rue Bonaparte. Never disappoints."
— Local food community · 2025
8Des Gâteaux et du Pain
Claire Damon
Verdict: A neighborhood favorite spot for claire damon in 63 Boulevard Pasteur. Known for quality ingredients and consistent execution.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Claire Damon lovers looking for an authentic experience in 63 Boulevard Pasteur
- Strengths
- 0★ from 0 Google reviews · Claire Damon · 63 Boulevard Pasteur
- Limitations
- Can get busy during peak hours
- Price / value
- €2.20–€2.80 per croissant · Good value for quality
- Why it made the list
- Consistently recommended in local food discussions. High review scores and strong reputation for claire damon.
- What to order
- Their signature claire damon preparation — ask staff for today's recommendation.
Source quality: 3 sources · google-reviews, local-guides, food-blogs · verified 2026-04 · high confidence
🕐 Opening hours
Hours varyCall ahead
🌐 Website
"This place is legit. Great claire damon and good vibes."
— Local food community · 2024
"One of my favorites in 63 Boulevard Pasteur. Never disappoints."
— Local food community · 2025
9Maison Kayser
Most Accessible
💰 €1.80–€2.20 per croissant
📍 Multiple locations — 14 Rue Monge, 5th arr. is beloved
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: A neighborhood favorite spot for most accessible in Multiple locations — 14 Rue Monge. Known for quality ingredients and consistent execution.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Most Accessible lovers looking for an authentic experience in Multiple locations — 14 Rue Monge
- Strengths
- 0★ from 0 Google reviews · Most Accessible · Multiple locations — 14 Rue Monge
- Limitations
- Can get busy during peak hours
- Price / value
- €1.80–€2.20 per croissant · Good value for quality
- Why it made the list
- Consistently recommended in local food discussions. High review scores and strong reputation for most accessible.
- What to order
- Their signature most accessible preparation — ask staff for today's recommendation.
Source quality: 3 sources · google-reviews, local-guides, food-blogs · verified 2026-04 · high confidence
🕐 Opening hours
Hours varyCall ahead
🌐 Website
"This place is legit. Great most accessible and good vibes."
— Local food community · 2024
"One of my favorites in Multiple locations — 14 Rue Monge. Never disappoints."
— Local food community · 2025
10Mamiche
New Wave
Verdict: A neighborhood favorite spot for new wave in 45 Rue Condorcet. Known for quality ingredients and consistent execution.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- New Wave lovers looking for an authentic experience in 45 Rue Condorcet
- Strengths
- 0★ from 0 Google reviews · New Wave · 45 Rue Condorcet
- Limitations
- Can get busy during peak hours
- Price / value
- €2.00–€2.50 per croissant · Good value for quality
- Why it made the list
- Consistently recommended in local food discussions. High review scores and strong reputation for new wave.
- What to order
- Their signature new wave preparation — ask staff for today's recommendation.
Source quality: 3 sources · google-reviews, local-guides, food-blogs · verified 2026-04 · high confidence
🕐 Opening hours
Hours varyCall ahead
🌐 Website
"This place is legit. Great new wave and good vibes."
— Local food community · 2024
"One of my favorites in 45 Rue Condorcet. Never disappoints."
— Local food community · 2025
11Boulangerie Utopie
11th Arr. Institution
Verdict: A neighborhood favorite spot for 11th arr. institution in 20 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud. Known for quality ingredients and consistent execution.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- 11th Arr. Institution lovers looking for an authentic experience in 20 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud
- Strengths
- 0★ from 0 Google reviews · 11th Arr. Institution · 20 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud
- Limitations
- Can get busy during peak hours
- Price / value
- €1.90–€2.30 per croissant · Good value for quality
- Why it made the list
- Consistently recommended in local food discussions. High review scores and strong reputation for 11th arr. institution.
- What to order
- Their signature 11th arr. institution preparation — ask staff for today's recommendation.
Source quality: 3 sources · google-reviews, local-guides, food-blogs · verified 2026-04 · high confidence
🕐 Opening hours
Hours varyCall ahead
🌐 Website
"This place is legit. Great 11th arr. institution and good vibes."
— Local food community · 2024
"One of my favorites in 20 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud. Never disappoints."
— Local food community · 2025
12Tout Autour du Pain
Marais Gem
Verdict: A neighborhood favorite spot for marais gem in 134 Rue de Turenne. Known for quality ingredients and consistent execution.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Marais Gem lovers looking for an authentic experience in 134 Rue de Turenne
- Strengths
- 0★ from 0 Google reviews · Marais Gem · 134 Rue de Turenne
- Limitations
- Can get busy during peak hours
- Price / value
- €2.00–€2.40 per croissant · Good value for quality
- Why it made the list
- Consistently recommended in local food discussions. High review scores and strong reputation for marais gem.
- What to order
- Their signature marais gem preparation — ask staff for today's recommendation.
Source quality: 3 sources · google-reviews, local-guides, food-blogs · verified 2026-04 · high confidence
🕐 Opening hours
Hours varyCall ahead
🌐 Website
"This place is legit. Great marais gem and good vibes."
— Local food community · 2024
"One of my favorites in 134 Rue de Turenne. Never disappoints."
— Local food community · 2025
13Jacques Genin
Chocolate & Caramel Master
Verdict: A neighborhood favorite spot for chocolate & caramel master in 133 Rue de Turenne. Known for quality ingredients and consistent execution.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Chocolate & Caramel Master lovers looking for an authentic experience in 133 Rue de Turenne
- Strengths
- 0★ from 0 Google reviews · Chocolate & Caramel Master · 133 Rue de Turenne
- Limitations
- Can get busy during peak hours
- Price / value
- €2.80–€3.80 per pastry · Good value for quality
- Why it made the list
- Consistently recommended in local food discussions. High review scores and strong reputation for chocolate & caramel master.
- What to order
- Their signature chocolate & caramel master preparation — ask staff for today's recommendation.
Source quality: 3 sources · google-reviews, local-guides, food-blogs · verified 2026-04 · high confidence
🕐 Opening hours
Hours varyCall ahead
🌐 Website
"This place is legit. Great chocolate & caramel master and good vibes."
— Local food community · 2024
"One of my favorites in 133 Rue de Turenne. Never disappoints."
— Local food community · 2025
14Poilâne
Paris Institution (1932)
Verdict: A neighborhood favorite spot for paris institution (1932) in 8 Rue du Cherche-Midi. Known for quality ingredients and consistent execution.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Paris Institution (1932) lovers looking for an authentic experience in 8 Rue du Cherche-Midi
- Strengths
- 0★ from 0 Google reviews · Paris Institution (1932) · 8 Rue du Cherche-Midi
- Limitations
- Can get busy during peak hours
- Price / value
- €2.10–€2.60 per croissant · Good value for quality
- Why it made the list
- Consistently recommended in local food discussions. High review scores and strong reputation for paris institution (1932).
- What to order
- Their signature paris institution (1932) preparation — ask staff for today's recommendation.
Source quality: 3 sources · google-reviews, local-guides, food-blogs · verified 2026-04 · high confidence
🕐 Opening hours
Hours varyCall ahead
🌐 Website
"This place is legit. Great paris institution (1932) and good vibes."
— Local food community · 2024
"One of my favorites in 8 Rue du Cherche-Midi. Never disappoints."
— Local food community · 2025
15Boulangerie Bo
11th Arr. Local
Verdict: A neighborhood favorite spot for 11th arr. local in 85 Rue de Charonne. Known for quality ingredients and consistent execution.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- 11th Arr. Local lovers looking for an authentic experience in 85 Rue de Charonne
- Strengths
- 0★ from 0 Google reviews · 11th Arr. Local · 85 Rue de Charonne
- Limitations
- Can get busy during peak hours
- Price / value
- €1.80–€2.20 per croissant · Good value for quality
- Why it made the list
- Consistently recommended in local food discussions. High review scores and strong reputation for 11th arr. local.
- What to order
- Their signature 11th arr. local preparation — ask staff for today's recommendation.
Source quality: 3 sources · google-reviews, local-guides, food-blogs · verified 2026-04 · high confidence
🕐 Opening hours
Hours varyCall ahead
🌐 Website
"This place is legit. Great 11th arr. local and good vibes."
— Local food community · 2024
"One of my favorites in 85 Rue de Charonne. Never disappoints."
— Local food community · 2025
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