Moist, fragrant, sometimes rustic, sometimes sophisticated, cakes and pastries always have a special place in Parisian shop windows. Simple in appearance, these childhood classics are being brought up to date by the most creative bakers and pastry chefs in the City of Light, who are restoring them to their former glory with masterful recipes, high-quality ingredients, and meticulous presentation.
Traditional recipes (marbled cake, pound cake, yogurt cake, gingerbread, apple cake, and candied fruit cake) now sit alongside more daring creations such as matcha and white chocolate cakes, pecan carrot cakes, banana breads, andyuzu cakes.
Combining moist, melt-in-the-mouth and sometimes crispy textures, some pastry chefs also add layers of icing, toppings or inserts, transforming the cake into an almost pastry-like dessert. And there's no shortage of alternatives: vegan, gluten-free, low-sugar cakes ...there's something for everyone.
So, here are some great places to buy high-quality cakes and pastries in Paris!
L'Epicerie des Ateliers du Bristol
The Epicerie du Bristol Paris welcomes you into a shop that’s both elegant and contemporary, showcasing a tantalizing array of delights—from the finest wines to luxurious chocolates, not to mention Maxence Barbot’s exquisite pastries and the gourmet creations of Arnaud Faye. [Read more]
Manie Café, the 16th arrondissement's coffee shop for specialty coffees and pastries
Looking for a great cup of coffee in Paris's 16th arrondissement? Head for Manie, the coffee shop offering specialty coffees, matcha and ube lattes, accompanied by cakes, cookies and gourmet pastries by Alexis Beaufils. [Read more]
La Pâtisserie Mélilot, the 20th arrondissement's artisanal gourmet haunt
La Pâtisserie Mélilot is the charming gourmet haunt nestled on rue de la Réunion in Paris's 20ᵉ arrondissement. Imagined by chef Sabrina Allard, this little neighborhood nugget offers us a short range of artisanal cakes and pastries. Among them are creations based on melilot, an aromatic plant with vanilla and tonka bean aromas that deserves to be better known. [Read more]
Ginko, the 19th arrondissement's nugget pastry shop with Franco-Japanese-Moroccan flavors
Ginko is the name of this little neighborhood patisserie that delights the 19th arrondissement. It's a place where you'll discover creative patisseries with a hint of travel, which we're sure you'll love to try - a real editor's favorite. [Read more]
Bopain, the 12th arrondissement bakery with incredible pastries
Bopain, freshly opened, is the neighborhood bakery-pastry shop in Paris's 12th arrondissement that combines good produce and expertise. At Bopain, there are no concessions: all bread is organic, and all viennoiseries and pastries are homemade with passion. [Read more]
Cuvée Noire, the good coffee to go and affordable in Saint-Lazare
Tired of Starbucks coffees? Come and try the ones from Cuvée Noire, a stone's throw from the Saint-Lazare train station, to find taste, innovative recipes and quality, at affordable prices. And for those who don't like caffeine, don't miss the refresher, a fruity iced tea! [Read more]
Cakepart, the unique Parisian coffee shop specializing in sweet and savory cakes
Feel like going back to childhood? Head to Cakepart, in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, for a 100% sweet or savoury cake experience, full of gourmet goodness and original flavours! [Read more]
Le Bon Pâtisserie, the good address in the 11th
If you're a fan of seasonal, low-sugar pastries, we've got the perfect address for you in the 11th arrondissement. Discover Le Bon Pâtisserie, the gourmet gem by Clément Yang. [Read more]
Hugo & Victor in La Celle-Saint-Cloud: enjoy the delights of this patisserie
Discover the Hugo & Victor boutique in La Celle-Saint-Cloud and its irresistible creations by chef Hugues Pouget. [Read more]
The French Bastards, Oberkampf's gourmet bakery and patisserie
A trip to The French Bastards is a must to discover the sweet and savory creations of this bakery-pâtisserie in the 11th arrondissement! [Read more]
Tartine, the bakery with ancient flours and quality products
Tartine is the new bakery-restaurant where you can rediscover the true taste and quality of ancient flours. Selected, genuine organic products, breads made from ancestral flours processed on the Astrié stone millstone to retain the best of them, and a completely rethought artisanal production process, this is how we offer you the best on your plate. [Read more]
Mariage Frères Eiffel Tower, the boutique-tea room
Mariage Frères, the famous and historic tea house, opened a few months ago the doors of a new tea shop in Paris, just a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower. We discover a very chic and colorful decoration, a vast choice of teas and exceptional teapots and in the background a large lounge area where you can relax from lunch to dinner, all overlooking a green patio. A great place to take a gourmet break and fill up on all kinds of teas. [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
