Step after step... then Paris unfolds before your eyes. Montmartre gives the 18th arrondissement one of the capital's most instantly recognizable backdrops. The Sacré-Cœur, the Place du Tertre, the vineyards, the cobbled streets and the old artist studios lure visitors daily in search of that famous postcard-ready Paris.
But Paris 18 doesn’t stop at the Butte! Descending toward Jules Joffrin, Marx Dormoy, Barbès and La Chapelle, the atmospheres change radically. The neighborhood becomes more working-class, cosmopolitan and shop-lined, revealing a very different side of Paris just a few stations from the Sacré-Cœur. An exploration you can also do with your nose pressed to the shop windows.
Montmartre and its surroundings are brimming with bakeries, pastry shops, chocolatiers, ice-cream parlors, tea rooms and coffee shops. Some lean into the Parisian fantasy, while others favor contemporary creations and international specialties.
Yes indeed, after climbing up to the Sacré-Cœur, no one will fault you for a little reward! So here are the sweet addresses to discover in the 18th arrondissement, from Montmartre to the more tucked-away neighborhoods.
These delicious hot chocolates in Paris make us love Dengo.
Always on the hunt for the best hot chocolate in Paris, we went to try Dengo, a brand offering Brazilian hot chocolate with unique flavors such as tonka bean, Christmas spices, and Bahia pepper, prepared with oat milk. Three locations in the 6th arrondissement, Montmartre, and most recently in the Marais await those who love good cocoa and want to enjoy a gourmet moment. [Read more]
Feyma: a family-run Mediterranean canteen, part delicatessen, part coffee shop in the 18th arrondissement
Part Mediterranean cuisine, part friendly coffee shop, Feyma is the 18th arrondissement's warm and welcoming cantine, where you can enjoy generous, homemade dishes from a smiling family who pass on their culinary heritage every day. [Read more]
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]
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]
Miettes, the gourmet bakery with sourdough breads and ancient flours, in the 18th arrondissement
Located on the Rue de l'Olive, in the 18th arrondissement, its sober frontage reflects its concept: a no-frills bakery that relies on raw produce and high-quality recipes. [Read more]
Shinya Pain: an atypical shop specializing in natural sourdough in Montmartre
For gourmets in search of authenticity! In the 18th arrondissement, there's a little bakery open 4 days a week and for 3 hours only, that's sure to delight lovers of natural sourdough breads. Introducing Shinya Pain! [Read more]
La Régulière: independent bookshop, coffee shop and art gallery in the 18th arrondissement
In the Goutte d'Or district of Paris, you'll discover a true hybrid of independent bookshop specializing in graphic arts, coffee shop and small art gallery, where you can find little nuggets like nowhere else! [Read more]
Delicious chocolate praline bread from Atelier P1, in the 18th arrondissement
Atelier P1 in the 18th arrondissement offers organic bread workshops and succulent pains au chocolat with praline inclusion, among other tasty pastries. [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]
Beau M, the youth hostel, hotel and coffee shop just a stone's throw from Montmartre
Looking for a youth hostel or a modern, welcoming hotel? Beau M invites you to stay in its friendly rooms, just a stone's throw from Sacré-Cœur. And even if you're not a guest, you can still enjoy the coffee shop and breakfast! [Read more]
8 gourmet hot chocolates from Une Glace à Paris
Hot chocolates at Une Glace à Paris? Few people know it, but the stores of the famous Parisian ice cream parlour offer no less than 7 ultra-gourmand hot chocolates to enjoy on the spot or to take away with, why not, the ice cream pastries of the house. [Read more]
Le Petit Ney, the associative, literary and playful café where you can go with your children
Porte de Montmartre hides a beautiful navy-blue shop window with heaps of books on display: it's Le Petit Ney, an associative café in the 18th arrondissement, offering workshops for families, a café area, books and, above all, a space for the little ones. [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]
Café Renoir, the superb hidden terrace of the Montmartre Museum
Café Renoir, hidden away in the garden of the Musée de Montmartre, awaits you for an exotic break in its glass roof, or in its lush garden in summer. Just a stone's throw from the Sacré Coeur, come and take a bucolic, gourmet break in this hidden, confidential terrace-tea room, offering both sweet and savory dishes. [Read more]
Cœur Sacré, Montmartre's rooftop bar-restaurant and designer boutique
Cœur Sacré is the name of this new living space in the heart of the Butte Montmartre. On the menu: a duplex featuring a designer boutique, delicatessen, bakery, exhibition space, coffee shop and, don't forget, a rooftop with lounge bar and restaurant! [Read more]
Boris Lumé, the ultra creative bakery and pastry shop in Montmartre
Boris Lumé is a bakery that delights Parisian sweet-tooths with creative pastries from two locations in Paris's 18th arrondissement. If you're a fan of local nuggets, this is the place to go. [Read more]
Une Glace à Paris has opened a new location in Paris
Gourmet alert! Une Glace à Paris has just set up shop on the Place des Abbesses. Ice creams, sorbets and frozen pastries are now available! [Read more]
Hardware Société : a little bit of Australia in the middle of Paris
When two Australians decided to open a café-restaurant in Paris, the result was Hardware Société: a warm, friendly place where you can enjoy tasty coffees and dishes - sweet and savory - all day long. [Read more]
Find the locations of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article
