With its large green spaces, peaceful canal, unobstructed views, and rapidly evolving working-class atmosphere, the 19th arrondissement is one of the most pleasant places in Paris for weekend brunch. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city center, this culturally and culinarily vibrant neighborhood is attracting more and more Parisians in search of peace and quiet, nature, and friendly places to eat.
From the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont to the Parc de la Villette, via the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq and the narrow streets of the Mouzaïa neighborhood, the 19th arrondissement is perfect for a stroll before or after a delicious brunch. Here you'll find families, joggers, musicians, strollers, and a vibrant neighborhood life. It's also a district undergoing transformation, where new establishments rub shoulders with older, now cult locations.
When it comes to brunch, the options are constantly expanding. Several cafés with a relaxed atmosphere offer complete and carefully prepared menus, made with fresh, local produce. The menus feature classics such as scrambled eggs, granola, fresh juices, pancakes, and toast, as well as more creative and vegetarian options, reflecting the diversity of the neighborhood's residents.
Around Jaurès and Crimée, new establishments welcome weekend foodies. A stone's throw from Les Buttes, brunch on the terrace has a holiday feel, while the canal attracts lovers of croissants in the sun and long conversations. At La Villette, you can also have brunch before heading to the cinema, museum, or concert.
Brunching in the 19th arrondissement means enjoying a more peaceful, greener, and family-friendly side of Paris, where people take their time. It's a great way to start the weekend in a neighborhood that is still relatively unknown but has everything to appeal to those who enjoy good food and good company.
Ora Farmhouse's delicious brunch under the Buttes-Chaumont trees
Now housed in the Pavillon du Lac, Ora Farmhouse unveils a superb brunch, as beautiful as it is delicious, to be enjoyed on its large terrace in the shade of the Buttes-Chaumont trees. [Read more]
Pingwoo's cute brunch
This charming coffee shop in BoomBoom Villette offers brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, with real home-made fusion cuisine and gourmet pastries, accompanied by its famous cat lattes - the perfect comfort food! [Read more]
Water and dreams, the botanical barge-library on the Canal de l'Ourcq
On the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq, you'll find an unusual barge that holds treasures of lush greenery and literature. A small café-restaurant hides away in this unique botanical bookshop with its feet in the water, the ideal place for good ideas to germinate! [Read more]
Find the location of all these places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
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