Soft, caramelized, glazed... In Paris, French toast is making a comeback. This economical recipe, born out of the need to avoid wasting stale bread, is now appearing on brunch menus, in bistros, and even in some pastry shops, where it is carefully prepared to become a dessert in its own right.
Classic bread is sometimes replaced by brioche perdue, which is softer, richer, and even more indulgent! Dipped in a mixture of eggs, milk, and sugar, then browned in a pan or oven, it becomes crispy on the outside and melt-in-the-mouth on the inside. A real treat for foodies!
Served warm, French toast is sometimes accompanied by fresh fruit, whipped cream, sorbet, salted butter caramel, or even custard for an even more generous version. But you can also find savory versions at some Parisian brunch spots!
Halfway between comfort food and sophisticated dessert, French toastand brioche perdue invite you to revisit your childhood ...but with an added touch of refinement. Here are some great places to try them!
Le Petit Bouillon de la Gare d'Asnières-sur-Seine reveals itself, photos and review
The first Bouillon des Hauts-de-Seine opened its doors in Asnières-sur-Seine, right next to the Hauts-de-Seine train station. This new address is sure to delight foodies in search of traditional French dishes at affordable prices, who will no longer need to cross Paris to find one. We tried it out and we'll tell you all about it. [Read more]
Amour du Vietnam, the Vietnamese restaurant where you can eat piping hot pho in Paris's 14th arrondissement.
We went to try Amour du Vietnam, a Vietnamese restaurant that opened its doors in Paris's 14th arrondissement just a few months ago. On the menu: crispy spring rolls, hearty bo bun, banh mi, and pho soups simmered with passion. We'll tell you all about it. [Read more]
Le Bistro des Livres: the gourmet restaurant where French cuisine is enjoyed with words
Located next door to the famous Shakespeare and Company bookshop, Bistro des Livres is a new literary bistro that combines traditional French cuisine with a modern twist and a warm, friendly atmosphere. Do you love books and the atmosphere of yesteryear? Why not take a seat? [Read more]
Riv'K, Levantine-inspired sandwiches in the Bonjour Bichat food court
The Riv'K restaurant, now located in the Bonjour Bichat food court, offers generous Levantine-inspired sandwiches made from French toast, in sweet or savory versions! [Read more]
Tata Yoyo's French toast in La Garenne-Colombes
Tata Yoyo, the Bistrot Pas Parisiens in La Garenne-Colombes, offers a deliciously soft and creamy French toast for those with a sweet tooth. [Read more]
Keopi's Korean French toast
Keopi is the name of a restaurant that combines pancakes and bugolgi, avocado toast and kimchi! Head for Passage Verdeau to discover Paris's first Korean brunch, to be enjoyed every day. You won't want to miss its generous Poney Toast. [Read more]
Petit Beefbar's delicious French toast
Looking for a good bistro offering typical desserts? Between French toast and flan, you're in for a treat. [Read more]
Bistrot Podium's Brioche Perdue
Bistrots Pas Parisiens, led by Hakim Gaouaoui and Stéphane Rotenberg, are opening their first festive restaurant in the 15th arrondissement of Paris: Bistrot Podium, where Chef Glenn Viel unveils a menu that's both gourmet and comforting. We love the soft, crisp brioche perdue with jam. [Read more]
An immersive and very girly brunch at Secret Garden, in the 13th arrondissement
In the 13th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the quays of the Seine, Secret Garden offers an immersive brunch experience in a candy-pink decor inspired directly by fashion. [Read more]
French toast from Le Rivage at the Scribe Opéra
Rivages, the Scribe Paris Opéra restaurant, offers a gourmet brunch featuring delicious French toast. [Read more]
Le Pain Perdu from Parenthèse Brunch
Parenthèse Brunch offers a divine, ultra-gourmand French toast, or rather brioche perdue, topped with poached pear and chocolate coulis. Excluding the brunch menu, French Toast costs €12. [Read more]
French toast from Boulangerie Frappe
Frappe boulangerie offers an original French toast to take away. Why not give it a try? [Read more]
Elan café, London's famous pink tea room in Paris, at Galeries Lafayette
The girly El&n café is waiting for you at Galeries Lafayette! Pronounced Ilan, Elan café aims to be the world's most Instagrammable café since it opened in London in 2019. After 10 locations in England and Qatar, Elan has landed in Paris with delicious drinks, brunch dishes and desserts to die for, to be enjoyed from 10am to 7pm. We approve! [Read more]
Kanopé, the coffee shop, bistro and brunch
By day, Kanopé is a coffee-shop offering classic brunch dishes. But in the evening, this new spot is transformed into a small bistro with plates to share, natural wines and signature cocktails! [Read more]
Petit Crème Montorgeuil, the coffee shop at Les Halles
Petit Crème Montorgueil replaces Aux Tonneaux des Halles at 28 rue de Montorgueil. Come and discover this gourmet takeaway, just a stone's throw from the Forum and the beautiful Jardin Nelson Mandela. [Read more]
BAB : the first brioche bar by Margaux Aycard in Paris
A new concept has just opened in Paris! Head for the capital's 8th arrondissement to push open the doors of BAB, Paris' very first brioche bar. Created by the young and passionate Margaux Aycard, BAB will tempt your taste buds with delicious sweet and savoury, braided and flaky brioches! [Read more]
Back In Black, Bastille's homemade coffee shop
We're off to discover Back In Black, the hot new coffee shop in the Bastille district for lovers of good coffee and good home-cooked food. It's run by the same team behind KB Coffee Roasters, guaranteeing quality coffee in a spacious setting. [Read more]
French Toast &Co: Pain Perdu shop in Paris
To all gourmets, a new store has just opened in Paris. Nestled in the Gare de Lyon, the French Toast & Co. kiosk has chosen to honor Pain Perdu, the famous recipe that has lulled our childhood! [Read more]
Find the location of all these places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
