Could the canelé finally have found its place in Paris? While the capital is hardly short of bakeries and patisseries, this Bordeaux specialty has remained relatively underrepresented there—until now! Corentin is determined to restore its artisanal reputation with Coco Cannelés, his very first shop in the 11th arrondissement.
Trained as an engineer, this Burgundian fell in love with the little cake during a stint in Bordeaux. That passion became a professional project, with one idea in mind: to offer authentic canelés in Paris, prepared and baked on site every morning, with respect for the product.
The young owner doesn’t do things by halves. Everything here is homemade, and around 70% of the ingredients come from Île-de-France. The flour comes from Versailles, the milk and butter from Jouy-en-Josas, and the eggs from the Ferme des 4 Vents in Seine-et-Marne. Even the rum comes from Brittany!
The ingredients are mostly organic, chosen for their quality and provenance, with careful attention to their environmental impact. Deliveries are made by cargo bike. This commitment to responsible practices matters deeply to Corentin, as does keeping prices affordable, particularly for small bites.
As for production, the batter rests for a long time before being poured into copper molds. The baking process, carried out according to the rules of the art, must give the cannelé its signature: a deeply caramelized, crisp crust contrasting with a soft, almost moist center. At first, however, this exacting standard ran up against Parisian tastes!
Some customers, in fact, found the first cannelés too crisp! Perhaps they’re the same people who ask their baker for a “very pale baguette”? So Corentin adjusted his offering, with several levels of baking, from deeply golden versions to lighter, softer ones. That way, he can cater to different tastes, although fans of cannelés in their traditional version naturally prefer the most caramelized ones.
4 recipes are on the menu at Coco Cannelés: the traditional version, available in 3 sizes; an alcohol-free version with twice as much vanilla to make up for the absence of rum; a calvados and tonka bean recipe; and, finally, a limited-time creation that changes every two weeks.
After cherry matcha, coffee, chocolate and pistachio, it’s currently all about pumpkin spice, before a sumac and apple pairing arrives very soon. A good reason to come back regularly! Note that gluten-free and lactose-free options are also available upon request.
The bites cost €0.80 each (€3 for four, €6 for nine and €10 for sixteen) and are an excellent way to sample Corentin’s creations without breaking the bank. The medium and large sizes cost €2 and €2.80 each, respectively, and are also available in boxes of four (€7.50/€10.50), nine (€16/€22.50) and sixteen (€26/€37). A lovely gourmet gift to tuck into your suitcase or give for the holiday season. When we visited, a couple was about to take these treats all the way to… India!
A few specialty coffees (espresso, flat white, chai latte, matcha latte) and local drinks round out the menu, along with deals pairing a drink and a canelé starting at €4. But don't be fooled: Coco Cannelés is first and foremost a canelé shop that serves coffee to go with its pastries, not the other way around. Here, the canelé reigns supreme!
Corentin, a proud artisan who is happy to stand behind his product, warmly welcomes you to this little spot that will have you coming back for the latest batches and seasonal flavors!
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Dates and Opening Time
Next days
Friday:
from 12:00 p.m. to 07:30 p.m.
Saturday:
from 12:00 p.m. to 07:00 p.m.
Sunday:
from 12:00 p.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Monday:
from 12:00 p.m. to 07:30 p.m.
Tuesday:
from 12:00 p.m. to 07:30 p.m.
Wednesday:
from 12:00 p.m. to 07:30 p.m.
Thursday:
from 12:00 p.m. to 07:30 p.m.
Location
Coconut Canelés
50 Rue du Faubourg du Temple
75011 Paris 11
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Official website
www.coco-canneles.fr
Sweet spots in Paris' 11th arrondissement: pastries, bakeries, cafés, tea rooms, and chocolate shops.
