Parisian bakeries and pastry shops are an essential stop on any trip to Paris, and it's not for nothing that so many tourists from all over the world dream of savoring these French pastries, viennoiseries and other cakes, some of which have been around for centuries.
Generously butteredcroissants, regressive pains au chocolat, chouquettes to eat by the dozen, airy cream puffs, creamy flans, seasonal fruit tarts including the famous strawberry tart... the stalls of Paris bakeries and patisseries are overflowing with wonders for sweet tooths, whether Parisians or tourists passing through.
Each of these typically French creations resonates in the hearts of gourmets with its great finesse and the pleasure it brings when tasted. How could we not mention the famous Parisian macaronthat delights the taste buds of so many,the unmissable Paris-Brest, thetraditionalor modernized millefeuille, the lemon tart that we prefer plain or with meringue, not to mentionthe coffee or chocolateéclair, the Opéra and the Saint-Honoré.
For breakfast, afternoon tea or even any time of day (there's nothing like a good crêpe to eat on the go in the street!), there's always a viennoiserie or patisserie to enjoy. So, here are the best addresses in Paris!
Where can you eat a good flan pâtissier or flan parisien in Paris? Our top picks
In Paris, flan pâtissier is unanimously loved by foodies. Melt-in-the-mouth, vanilla-flavored, and sometimes revisited, this comforting classic is a sure bet in the capital's pastry shops. [Read more]
Where to eat a good millefeuille in Paris? Our top picks
In Paris, the millefeuille is an iconic pastry. Creamy filling, golden puff pastry, and delicate balance: a classic revisited with finesse in the capital's finest establishments. [Read more]
Where can you eat a good Paris-Brest in Paris? Our top picks
In Paris, the Paris-Brest tempts those with a sweet tooth with its praline cream and choux pastry. Whether traditional or revisited, this iconic dessert remains a staple in gourmet shop windows. Here are some great places to eat it! [Read more]
Where to eat good éclairs in Paris? Our top picks
Chocolate, coffee, caramel, raspberry, pistachio... Don't wait any longer to discover our top picks for where to enjoy delicious éclairs in Paris! [Read more]
Where can you eat a good lemon tart or lemon meringue pie in Paris? Our top picks
Lemon tart is a staple of Parisian pastries. Plain or meringue, classic or revisited, it seduces with its balance of acidity, sweetness, and melt-in-the-mouth texture. [Read more]
Where to eat a good strawberry tart in Paris? Our top picks
Every spring, strawberry tarts make their grand return to Paris. Whether classic or revisited, this fresh and fruity treat can be enjoyed in the capital's best pastry shops. [Read more]
Where to eat good cream puffs in Paris? Our top picks
If you love cream puffs filled with flavored cream and topped with a cracker, discover our top spots for enjoying these little delicacies in Paris! [Read more]
Forêt noire, fraisier, Opéra, Saint-Honoré: where to buy a retro pastry or cake in Paris?
Saint-Honoré, forêt noire, baba au rhum, fraisier, Opéra... These long-forgotten retro French cakes are making a comeback, and in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, they're seducing with their authenticity and old-fashioned charm. Here are the best places to buy them! [Read more]
Where to eat good macarons in Paris? Our top addresses
The spearhead of French patisserie according to many, macaroons can be enjoyed in Paris's patisseries. Here are the best addresses! [Read more]
Where to eat good cakes and pastries in Paris? Our top picks
In Paris, old-fashioned cakes and pastries delight food lovers. Lemon, chocolate, marble, fruit... These comforting treats are carefully revisited in the capital's pastry shops and cafés. [Read more]
Where can you eat good crêpes in Paris? Our favorite crêperies
Discover the best creperies in Paris where you can enjoy sweet and savoury crepes without a guilty conscience! [Read more]
Where to eat crêpes Suzette in Paris? Our best addresses
A dessert as refined as it is delicious, crêpes Suzette are one of France's most iconic desserts. Here are our top picks for where to eat them in Paris! [Read more]
Where to eat good waffles in Paris? Our top spots
Fancy a hot, fluffy waffle? Discover the addresses in Paris where you can satisfy your sweet tooth! [Read more]
Where can you eat good French toast or brioche perdue in Paris? Our top picks
French toast, and its variation brioche perdue, is the king of desserts. Golden, melt-in-the-mouth, topped with whipped cream or ice cream, it can be found on the menus of many restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops. Head to these great places! [Read more]
Where can you find good gingerbread in Paris? Our top picks
Moist, spicy... As winter approaches, gingerbread returns as a warm and fragrant treat. In pastry shops, cafés, and markets, here are the best places to eat it! [Read more]
Where to eat a good butter croissant in Paris? Our top addresses
In Paris, the butter croissant is a staple of breakfast. Flaky, crispy, and not overly buttery, it reflects French expertise. Here are the best bakeries for a quality croissant! [Read more]
Where to eat a good pain au chocolat in Paris? Our top spots
Looking for the best pains au chocolat in Paris? From traditional bakeries to trendy spots, here are the best places for pain au chocolat lovers! [Read more]
Marbled Cakes from the Bristol Grocery
Attention all lovers of exceptional cakes: head over to the Bristol to indulge in their current takeaway offering at L’Épicerie des Ateliers. A guaranteed treat you won't want to miss. [Read more]
Gareopains in Méré: the Yvelines bakery-pastry shop renowned for its numerous awards
Gareopains (or Gare o Pains) in Méré, Yvelines, has earned a string of accolades and is a delight for food lovers. Named the best croissant of 2025 and crowned for best pastry of 2024, this spot is well worth a visit—or a sweet pause. [Read more]
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]
This chocolate shop in Yvelines offers unique hot chocolates with gourmet treats.
Chocolatier Chapon treats us to his expertise in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, in the Yvelines, with a tea room (or rather a chocolate salon) that delights lovers of fine cocoa. Discover exclusive hot chocolates served in the traditional way in chocolate pots, and a gourmet menu that showcases the house creations. [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]
WaffCachee, a spot dedicated to filled waffles, both savory and sweet, in Paris.
Do you love waffles? Then here's a place to discover in the heart of Paris. Waff Cachée is a gourmet restaurant specializing in filled waffles, with creative toppings inspired by the four corners of the world. Here you'll find sweet and savory recipes, with the added bonus of artisanal ice cream for those who love frozen treats. [Read more]
We tested the Best Pastry Shop in Yvelines 2025
The Yvelines 2025 Best Patisserie competition was held in September, and Haelewyn bakery and patisserie came out on top, winning in all 3 categories. We set off to discover this gourmet address and tell you all about it. [Read more]
Christophe Michalak unveils his first coffee shop at Printemps Haussmann - he tells us all about it!
Pastry chef Christophe Michalak opened his first coffee shop at Printemps Haussmann in the 9th arrondissement in September 2025. In an exclusive interview, the chef reveals his passion for the croissant dipped in flat white coffee and his signature creations, including his famous mini-flans. [Read more]
Pleincœur, opening of Atelier Noisette & Chocolat by Maxime Frédéric: boutique and workshop
Maxime Frédéric and his family are opening a hazelnut factory in the heart of Paris, in the 17th arrondissement! We take you on a tour of this new Pleincœur spot, which combines in-house praline production, workshops with upcoming masterclasses and a gourmet boutique. [Read more]
Le Flan de la Boulangerie Méditerranéenne (Montrouge and Paris 8)
At Boulangerie Méditerranéenne, flan is a serious business: here, we find it very vanilla-flavored, as evidenced by the many grains that appear when cut, with a silky texture, a good taste of fresh eggs that doesn't overpower the rest, and a relatively low-sugar recipe, highlighting the vanilla well. [Read more]
Tycoz, charming Breton crêperie and oyster bar with shaded terrace in the Marais
Part Breton crêperie, part oyster bar, with a shady terrace backing onto a charming little park in the Marais, Tycoz has it all. [Read more]
François Perret's Pain au chocolat allongé at the Pâtisserie du Ritz
If you like your pain au chocolat best when it's crisp from start to finish, why not try the pain au chocolat from Pâtisserie du Ritz? Count €5 for a gourmet loaf. [Read more]
Nour Kandler's incredible Paris-Brest
Nour Kandler is an extremely gifted self-taught pastry chef who offers elegant creations and personalized workshops from her studio in La Garenne-Colombes, with pick-up in Paris Saint-Lazare. We fell in love with her delicious cakes and entremets, which combine aesthetic beauty and taste. Special mention for the classic and pistachio Paris-Brest. [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]
Ladurée at Pavillon Gravelle: the bucolic tea room and restaurant in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes
In the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, Ladurée Gravelle unfurls its charm in a former Napoleon III pavilion, planted in the middle of a romantic garden, complete with rose bridge and flower-filled swing. A bucolic haven where the art of tea time, brunch and lunch (au vert) can be savored like an enchanted escapade. [Read more]
Bacha Coffee on the Champs-Élysées is open: discover this Moroccan coffee palace in Paris
Bacha Coffee Champs-Élysées opens its very first European flagship at 26, avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris, this Thursday, April 17, 2025. This exceptional 1,500 sq. m. venue offers a unique sensory experience with 200 100% Arabica coffees, in a setting inspired by Dar el Bacha in Marrakech. [Read more]
Chez Suzy: a refined, affordable restaurant in the heart of Hôtel Regina
In the splendid setting of the Hotel Regina, a newcomer has arrived: welcome to Chez Suzy, a restaurant offering French cuisine that's both modern and traditional. On the menu you'll find classic French cuisine, revisited in a sophisticated way by the chef, to be enjoyed in a warm Victorian salon. [Read more]
The new artisan bakery Les Commères, Paris 12e
Les Commères Boulangerie opens a second address at 74 rue Crozatier, in Paris's 12th arrondissement. Larger, more modern, with a retro touch and a vast terrace, this bakery-pastry shop offers the ideal setting for a gourmet break in the sunshine. [Read more]
Chamboule, the new artisan bakery in the 18th arrondissement of Montmartre
Chamboule is the name of this new artisan bakery that has set up shop in Montmartre, in the 18ᵉ. With sourdough breads and ancient flours, a fine range of viennoiseries and plenty to sit back and enjoy, we take you on a tour of this gourmet new spot. [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]
Find the location of all these places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
