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The best brunches in Paris

Cult pancakes, eggs benedict and sweet-and-savoury combos: the addresses that truly deliver on brunch, all over Paris.

By the Gatto editorial team5 min read10 places
The best brunches in Paris

Brunch has become a Parisian ritual in its own right, and the offering has exploded, from the very best to the very forgettable. To help you choose, here are the addresses that truly deliver, from one end of the city to the other. HolyBelly started the wave with its now-cult pancakes, Café Marlette treats Montmartre to generous homemade plates, and Echo turns out one of the best Australian-style breakfasts in town. Eggs benedict, French toast, pastrami or sweet-and-savoury combinations: enough to satisfy every weekend craving, with no nasty surprises.

Places in this guide

  1. HolyBelly
    1Brunch restaurant

    HolyBelly

    The address that started the Parisian brunch wave, its fluffy pancakes now a cult.

    « Pancakes come up in almost every positive review, described as fluffy and tasty, often with sweet-savoury combinations that really work. »

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  2. Paperboy Paris
    2Brunch restaurant

    Paperboy Paris

    A brunch with impressive portions and worked-on flavours, from pastrami to fried chicken.

    « The portions are impressive and the flavours well worked, from pastrami to fried chicken and turkey. »

    Google
  3. Zia
    3Brunch restaurant

    Zia

    A brunch whose crispy-edged pancake topped with egg and bacon has become a signature.

    « The signature dish comes up constantly in reviews: a crispy-edged pancake topped with egg and bacon, with a perfect balance of texture and flavour. »

    Google
  4. Les Bariolés de Maud Paris 9
    4Brunch restaurant

    Les Bariolés de Maud Paris 9

    A brunch playing sweet-and-savoury with finesse, around fresh seasonal ingredients.

    « Each dish combines sweet and savoury flavours in an original way, with fresh, seasonal ingredients that truly complement each other. »

    Google
  5. Café Marlette - Brunch Montmartre
    5Brunch restaurant

    Café Marlette - Brunch Montmartre

    The homemade Montmartre brunch, with generous plates and original pairings.

    « The plates play on original pairings (burrata-strawberry-tomato, scrambled eggs on brioche) with quality ingredients and generous portions. »

    Google
    3 mentionsRating rising
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  6. Parenthèse(s)
    6Brunch restaurant

    Parenthèse(s)

    An all-homemade brunch, from pastries to daily specials, with quality produce.

    « Everything is made on site with quality products, from pastries to burgers and daily specials. »

    Google
  7. Eggs&Co.
    7Brunch restaurant

    Eggs&Co.

    The egg reference in Paris, from eggs benedict to customisable omelettes.

    « The eggs are prepared with care and variety: eggs benedict with salmon or avocado, customisable omelettes, scrambled eggs. Portions are generous and cooking spot on. »

    Google
  8. Echo | All-Day Breakfast & Brunch | Coffee
    8Brunch restaurant

    Echo | All-Day Breakfast & Brunch | Coffee

    An Australian-style brunch whose pancakes rank among the best in Paris.

    « The pancakes are mentioned several times as among the best in Paris, served with grilled bacon and maple syrup. »

    Google
    6 mentionsRating rising
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  9. Le BK restaurant
    9Brunch restaurant

    Le BK restaurant

    A brunch with copious, tasty plates, quality ingredients and careful presentation.

    « Portions are hearty and the flavours deliver, with quality ingredients and careful presentation. »

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    5 mentionsRating rising
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  10. Le 107 Brunch
    10Brunch restaurant

    Le 107 Brunch

    A brunch with copious portions and careful plating, its avocado toast and brioche French toast hitting the mark.

    « Portions are hearty and dishes carefully presented, notably the avocado toast and the brioche French toast that come up regularly in reviews. »

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    2 mentionsRating rising
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best brunch in Paris?
HolyBelly, which started the Parisian brunch wave, is a benchmark for its fluffy pancakes. Paperboy and Café Marlette round out the pick depending on the neighbourhood.
Where can I find the best pancakes in Paris?
HolyBelly and Echo are regularly cited among the best pancakes in Paris, while Zia is known for its crispy-edged pancake topped with egg and bacon.
Where should I brunch in Montmartre?
Café Marlette, on rue des Abbesses, serves a generous homemade brunch with original pairings, a hill favourite.
Which spot has big brunch portions?
Paperboy, in the 11th arrondissement, is known for its impressive portions, from pastrami to fried chicken.