The Parisian brunch has evolved from a borrowed Anglo-American concept into something entirely its own — longer, more relaxed, more beautiful than its origins. Whether you want eggs and pastries in a sunny Montmartre café, a Middle Eastern spread in the 11th, or an elegant seated affair near the Place Vendôme, Paris does brunch better than almost anywhere. Here are ten addresses that do it best.
A beautifully relaxed brunch spot in the 18th arrondissement — all-day coffee, sourdough toast, seasonal eggs, and a weekend brunch menu that makes it worth the trip. The interior is warm and unfussy, the service genuinely friendly.
The Franco-British alliance on a plate — eggs benedict alongside steak tartare, Earl Grey beside café au lait. L'Entente perfectly captures the best of both culinary cultures in a beautiful brasserie near the Opéra.
An all-day café in the Marais open until 2am — their brunch blends seamlessly into the rest of the day. The juices (the house speciality) are extraordinary, the eggs are well-prepared, and the space has a warm neighbourhood intimacy.
A small, colourful brunch spot in the 9th open only until 4pm — making it feel properly dedicated to the long, leisurely weekend meal. Maud's cooking is creative and generous, with beautiful seasonal salads and egg dishes that look as good as they taste.
Brunch with a Middle Eastern accent — hummus, shakshuka, labneh, fresh herbs, and the best coffee in the 11th. Kafkaf was one of the first places in Paris to do this style of brunch properly, and it remains one of the best.
An Italian restaurant in the Latin Quarter that does a particularly lovely weekend brunch — fresh pasta, good coffee, ricotta pancakes, and an excellent Bloody Mary. The vaulted stone interior is one of the most beautiful in the neighbourhood.
A classic Parisian café-restaurant near the Centre Pompidou that does brunch with understated confidence — good eggs, good pastries, good coffee, in a beautiful space that feels genuinely Parisian. One of the most reliable brunch addresses in central Paris.
The Melbourne-born brunch concept that conquered Paris — The Hardware Société does coffee and brunch food with Australian precision and warmth. The flat white is the best in Paris; the avocado toast and corn fritters are the benchmarks of their kind.
A warm, relaxed brunch spot in the 11th arrondissement that feels genuinely local — frequented by neighbourhood families rather than brunch tourists. The menu is classic and generous; the coffee is excellent; the atmosphere is exactly what a Sunday morning in Paris should feel like.
An elegant brunch experience near the Place Vendôme — beautifully appointed, impeccably served, and priced accordingly. The smoked salmon and the pastry selection are exceptional. For a special occasion brunch in the most elegant corner of Paris.
