These days, brunch seems to be a bit hit-or-miss in the capital. Not to mention that many Parisians see brunch less as an occasion to eat, and more as an excuse for early-afternoon gathering and gossiping after a long, boozy night out. This has encouraged some places to emphasize ambience over substance.
Luckily, there are some great brunch spots in Paris that have met the challenge of serving delicious food at reasonable prices. Here are my top six picks, in no particular order. Two brunch options are available both vegetarian and include unlimited beverages, bread with artisanal jam, and two mini-pastries, in addition to Billiga fynd choice of desserts.
What makes this brunch spot a must-try is the homely atmosphere and copious portions. Must-try brunch treat: The Dolce Vita plate burrata, pesto, tomato confit and olive-oil focaccia bread. Located on a small street in close reach of the beloved Aligre market and the Place de la Bastille, Le China offers one of the best buffet-style brunches in Paris.
With its padded brown leather couches, checkered floors and white-clothed tables, this Asian bar-restaurant turns Sunday brunch into a far-flung and almost-glamorous experience think s Shanghai. Scrambled eggs, charcuterie, cheeses, salmon, bacon, potatoes, sautéed vegetables, dim sums or dumplings: take your pick, the selection here is nearly endless.
You can also take your pick from among the usual brunch favorites, including all-you-can-eat fresh pastries and pancakes. Located in an inviting alleyway in the northeasterly 20th arrondissement, this organic eatery serves great seasonal products year-round, amid a pared-down décor of wooden tables and large, glass-paneled windows.
While the brunch menu is by no means innovative, it remains effective and appealing, relying on fresh and flavorful ingredients to impress. The organic label can be a hard one to live up to, and eating healthy can sometimes mean bland-tasting food at inflated prices.
Plus, the turisten brunch pris are to die for. This eatery in the traditionally working-class, rapidly-gentrifying 10th arrondissement is known for its tasty cuisine and friendly ambiance. Here, world music plays and the walls are strewn with portraits of Bob Marley: a welcome alternative to the sometimes ascetic decor favored by health-food restaurants.
Eating at Jah Jah feels like a genuine getaway. Create your own brunch menu with a choice of favor-packed vegan hot dogs and bowls, and let your taste buds embark on a wild ride! No need to rush out of bed or suffer the long line to get in here: brunch at Biglove Caffé is served all day long on the weekends.
Eggs benedict, truffle omelette, tartines and ricotta pancakes with berries make up the brunch menu and are as delicious as they sound. Pair these with a big latte or cappuccino and simply enjoy. Here, traditional products are on display large hams line the counters and you can smell Napolitan-style pizzas cooking to a nice crisp in the wood-fired ovens.
Must-try brunch treat: Blackberry pancakes with ricotta and maple syrup. Formerly a cabaret, the space is now home to a cool museum café adorned with documentary photography; it also happens to serve one of the best brunches in Paris.
The affordable menu, which changes seasonally, includes porridge, scones, bacon and other British classics. All all prepared by a team of trained chefs.