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The best Boulangeries in Paris for breakfast

Paris is famous for its boulangeries with delicious viennoiseries where you can have breakfast. Between fragrant croissants, buttery pain au chocolat and other baked specialties, it is difficult to be disappointed in this city. However, there are some places that stand out for the perfect balance between taste and quality/price. Join me on this journey to discover the boulangeries in Paris that, in my opinion, are worth a visit! 🥐

La Maison d'Isabelle

La Maison d'Isabelle is a small boulangerie in the center of Paris, best known for its croissants, which have been awarded as the best in the city. Every morning they bake fresh products, made with simple, quality ingredients. It's the kind of place where the smell of butter invites you to come in and try something special. They also have sandwiches and savory items, so if you prefer an alternative breakfast, you won't be disappointed.

General info
Position: 47ter Bd Saint-Germain, 75005 Paris, France
Considerations
Pros: I tried a croissant and a pain au chocolat and found them both excellent. The prices are extremely competitive despite being right in the center, a stone's throw from the Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Cons: Cleaning could be improved.
Croissant of La Maison D'Isabelle in front of Notre Dame de Paris, France

Leonie Bakery

Léonie Bakery is an artisanal bakery in Paris that combines tradition and modernity. Here, each product is carefully prepared, from classic croissants and pain au chocolat to more creative and original options.

General info
Position: 15 Av. Trudaine, 75009 Paris, France
Considerations
Pros: Excellent croissants and roulé aux raisins at low prices compared to the competition. It is located a stone's throw from the Sacré-Coeur Basilica in Montmartre.
Cons: Outside of the classic Viennese pastries, prices rise significantly.
Leonie Bakery in Paris, France

Du Pain et des Idées

It's a Paris classic by now. Du Pain et des Idées is one of the most beloved boulangeries in Paris, famous for its artisanal bread and authentically flavored viennoiseries. This place, opened in 2002 in a historic 19th-century bakery, has an old-world atmosphere. Among the most popular products are the famous pain des amis and croissants.

General info
Position: 34 Rue Yves Toudic, 75010 Paris, France
Considerations
Pros: Although considered a tourist trap by many, I found the classic viennoiseries to be very good and extremely flaky and buttery.
Cons: Prices higher than average (pain au chocolat at more than 4 EUR). Drinks not recommended (decent cappuccino at 6 EUR).
Tips from Explorer's Tale
Avoid the pistachio roulé because it is not worth the price (6 EUR). The normal one with raisins instead I found very good and super buttery 😂.
Du Pain et Des Ideés in Paris, France

The French Bastards

Another Parisian classic that I enjoyed. The French Bastards is a modern boulangerie, known for its innovative approach to tradition. Here you can find perfectly flaky croissants and pain au chocolat, as well as more original creations. The place has a lively atmosphere and an urban aesthetic that reflects the creative spirit of its founders.

General info
Position: There are several places in Paris. I have been to the one in Pigalle which is located at: 65 Rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, 75009 Paris, France.
Considerations
Pros: Very special Viennese pastries that only they make. Average prices.
Cons: None if we don't consider the rather high prices of drinks (but in Paris it's like that everywhere 😂).
The French Bastards in Paris, France

Le Petit Grain

Le Petit Grain is a lesser-known boulangerie that was just a stone’s throw from the hostel I was staying at. In addition to the classic croissants, they also have great cinnamon rolls and delicious pecan tarts, perfect for those looking for something different and delicious.

General info
Position: 7 Rue Denoyez, 75020 Paris, France
Considerations
Pros: Excellent quality/price.
Cons: Nothing to point out.
Le Petis Grain croissants in Paris, France

Le Pain des Copains

Le Pain des Copains is a boulangerie near Gare de L'Est, perfect for a simple and genuine breakfast. Among the specialties, you will find croissants filled with raspberries.

General info
Position: 96 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin, 75010 Paris, France
Considerations
Pros: Typically filled croissants in Paris are a sacrilege but I have to say the raspberry croissant here was very good. Good quality/price.
Cons: Nothing to point out.
Raspberry croissant in Paris, France

Conclusions

Paris is full of excellent boulangeries, each with its own specialty and offerings that range from classic croissants to more creative products. "La Maison d'Isabelle" and "Du Pain et des Idées" are among the most well-known names, thanks to the quality of their products, while "Le Petit Grain" and "Le Pain des Copains" offer lesser-known but equally tasty alternatives. Prices vary, but the quality of Parisian artisanal pastries is a guarantee, making each visit an unmissable culinary experience.

If you have any feedback or want to recommend other great Boulangeries, you can use the comments section below.

Thanks for reading,

Explorer's Tale.

Last update: 02/10/2024

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I am Alessio Lucciola, a passionate explorer who has recently discovered solo travel. Although I have always had a passion for adventure, it is only in recent years that I have embarked on this extraordinary backpacking journey.

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