The 18th arrondissement of Paris is a neighborhood with many faces, one of the most iconic and lively in the capital. Between the Butte Montmartre and its legendary staircases, the Goutte d'Or and its popular markets, Clignancourt, Château Rouge, Jules Joffrin, and Lamarck-Caulaincourt, it boasts an incredible diversity of cultures, atmospheres, and great places to visit. It is also an ideal playground for weekend strolls, with views of Paris, lively neighborhood life, and timelessly charming streets.
This unique setting is perfect for brunch. In the 18th arrondissement, people take their time: they climb the hill to admire the view in the early morning, walk down to the Halle Pajol or Square Léon, and then sit down at one of the many cafés or restaurants in the neighborhood. Some offer comforting home-style cooking, while others serve more modern menus inspired by world cuisines —a true reflection of the local melting pot.
AroundAbbesses and Lamarck, establishments offer classic or vegetarian brunches with organic eggs, toast, fresh juices, pancakes, and homemade granola, to be enjoyed in a calm and friendly atmosphere, sometimes on pretty hidden terraces. Around Barbès and La Goutte d'Or, North African, African, and Middle Eastern influences are brought to the table with spicy and generous brunches, accompanied by mint tea or exotic juices.
And then there are the neighborhood's newer hangouts: designer cafés, socially conscious restaurants, and local eateries that attract a loyal clientele on weekends. Here, there's no fuss, just great taste, simplicity, and a warm atmosphere. Brunch becomes a time for meeting and sharing, where tourists and locals come together in a relaxed atmosphere.
Ernestine Café, the cosy family coffee shop with children's play area, in the 18th arrondissement
Rue Joseph de Maistre, at the foot of the Butte Montmartre in the 18th arrondissement, welcomes you with a pastel-green façade, stamped "Ernestine Café": it's here that you'll discover a welcoming, family-run neighborhood café and canteen, offering a home-made menu at very affordable prices. [Read more]
Le Boréal, fabulous responsible café-bistro by Philippine Jaillet and Charles Neyers (Top Chef 2025)
Café in the morning, bistro at lunchtime and in the evening, brunch at weekends; Le Boréal is the perfect solution to all your desires. Its founder-chefs, Philippine Jaillet and Charles Neyers, are both taking part in Top Chef 2025. [Read more]
Brunch at the Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, a confidential interlude
We're off to the Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, this pretty, discreet, hidden spot in the heart of Montmartre, to discover its gourmet and refined brunch, served every Saturday and Sunday. [Read more]
Café Aristide brunch in Montmartre, for a gourmet Sunday on the hilltop
Café Aristide, a well-known Montmartre institution, is now offering brunch, with a menu as gourmet as it is generous. And for families, there's also a children's menu for the little ones, all in a unique setting on the hilltop. [Read more]
P1 Bouche, the healthy, gourmet restaurant featuring products from Atelier P1
In the heart of the 18th arrondissement, discover the Atelier P1 derivative restaurant, just a stone's throw away, where you can enjoy delicious, healthy and gourmet bakery specialties in a warm, sunny setting. [Read more]
La Main Noire, the coffee shop we love
La Main Noire is the hot Coffee Shop hiding out on rue Cavalotti in the 18th arrondissement. Like a real Australian coffee shop, this spot, the brainchild of 3 Franco-Australian friends, is sure to win you over. With brunch, healthy products and homemade alternative drinks, all in an environmentally-friendly way, it's got it all. [Read more]
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Restaurants in Paris’s 18th arrondissement: Where to eat in the 18th? Our top picks and favorites
Looking for a good restaurant in Paris' 18th arrondissement? Here are our best addresses, our latest finds and our favorites! [Read more]
Restaurants in Paris’s 18th arrondissement: Where to eat in the 18th? Our top picks and favorites
