Finding the best brunch in Paris can quickly become a challenge: hundreds of addresses, formulas ranging from the neighbourhood café to the palace buffet, and a scene that reinvents itself every season. This guide gathers our favourite addresses for a brunch in Paris in 2026, with a particular focus on the 20th arrondissement, where you find authentic neighbourhood brunches that are more affordable than in the centre. Chic brunch in the Marais, terrace brunch on the heights of Ménilmontant, brunch with friends for a birthday or brasserie brunch with eggs benedict and pancakes: Paris has options for every budget and every mood. Our selection favours addresses true to a certain idea of Parisian brunch: homemade cooking, unhurried service and an atmosphere that makes you want to settle in for a long weekend moment.
Café Juliette's Brunch: Our Favourite Address in Paris
If we had to recommend a single brunch in Paris, it would be the one we serve ourselves, at Café Juliette, 1 Rue d'Avron in the 20th arrondissement. We own that bias: it is our house. This Parisian brasserie serves brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, non-stop from 10am to 3pm. The formula is simple: a hot drink of your choice (coffee, tea, chocolate, café crème, chai latte or matcha latte), a glass of freshly squeezed juice (orange, apple or ACE) and two dishes of your choice, sweet or savoury. On the savoury side: the morning bun (avocado, bacon, egg, cheddar sauce and salad), bacon eggs benedict on a brioche bun with hollandaise sauce, savoury pancakes or waffles with bacon, avocado and egg, and tartines served with salad: guacamole, avocado with fresh goat cheese and egg, or croque monsieur. On the sweet side: pancakes or waffles with maple syrup and red berries or Nocciolata, brioche French toast with caramel and vanilla ice cream, fruit salad or fromage blanc with granola and fruit. Extras are available for bigger appetites. Everything is prepared on site, to order. In good weather, the 30-seat terrace lets you brunch outdoors, and booking is recommended on Sundays.
Brunch in the Ménilmontant and Jourdain Area
The Ménilmontant-Jourdain area has long been a favourite territory for brunch lovers in the 20th arrondissement. The bohemian and creative atmosphere that characterises this sector is reflected in its brunch offerings. Here, formulas dare to be original: Middle Eastern influences with labneh, za'atar and warm breads fresh from the oven, Asian touches with steamed dim sum or stir-fried noodles in the morning, or Scandinavian inspirations with gravlax salmon, rye bread and impeccably poached eggs. Several independent cafés on Rue de Ménilmontant offer weekend brunch formulas, often at gentler prices than in central arrondissements, while offering remarkable product quality. At these passionate restaurateurs, brunch is often accompanied by a carefully curated music playlist, warm interior decoration mixing brocante and contemporary design, and a relaxed service that invites you to take your time. The Jourdain area, perched on the heights of the 20th, offers addresses with views over the rooftops of Paris. Brunching on a terrace with the silhouette of the Eiffel Tower in the distance is a typically Parisian experience that few neighbourhoods can offer.
Brunching Around Gambetta and Père-Lachaise
The Gambetta and Père-Lachaise sector offers a more classic but equally enjoyable brunch experience. The brasseries around Place Gambetta are reliable choices for a Sunday brunch in a traditionally Parisian atmosphere. You find the codes of French-style brunch: baked eggs, generous croque-monsieurs, cheese platters, baskets of pastries and coffee served in large cups. The atmosphere is family-friendly and convivial, with entire families settling in for two hours of extended lunch. The terraces around the square, sheltered by century-old plane trees, offer a bucolic setting that contrasts pleasantly with the often hectic image of Paris. Rue des Pyrénées, the backbone of the 20th, links Gambetta to Jourdain passing through varied addresses. Some restaurants on this thoroughfare offer complete brunch formulas with unlimited drinks, which is an appreciated asset for group brunches. The Père-Lachaise area, quieter and more residential, houses confidential addresses where brunch is savoured in the intimacy of a small room or interior courtyard. For those who enjoy combining a walk and brunch, a visit to Père-Lachaise cemetery followed by brunch at one of the nearby cafés is a Sunday morning programme much loved by locals.
How to Choose the Best Brunch in the 20th
With so many brunch options in the 20th arrondissement, a few criteria help you choose. What the formula includes is a first reliable indicator: check what is included (hot drink, juice, number of dishes) before comparing prices. At Café Juliette, the formula includes a hot drink, a freshly squeezed juice and two dishes of your choice, sweet or savoury; the current price is shown on the menu. The terrace is a key criterion in spring and summer: book early on sunny Sundays, our 30-seat terrace fills up fast. Coffee quality also matters: speciality coffee lovers will head to Belleville's coffee shops, while those who prefer a classic espresso or a chai latte will be happy in a brasserie. Finally, opening hours: some places serve brunch only on Sundays, others on both weekend days. Café Juliette serves brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, non-stop from 10am to 3pm.
The Best Paris Districts for Brunch in 2026
Beyond the 20th arrondissement, Paris offers a rich brunch geography, each district with its own direction. The Marais (3rd, 4th) remains a safe bet for chic, photogenic brunches: elaborate sweet and savoury formulas, careful decor and sought-after terraces, but a bill that climbs quickly. The 9th and the Grands Boulevards gather speciality coffee shops and healthy brunches. The 11th extends the Parisian bistro spirit with more relaxed brunches and a neighbourhood feel. In the 10th, around Canal Saint-Martin, brunch is rather trendy, with a real pastry culture. The 18th and Montmartre play the tourist card but also hide good neighbourhood addresses away from the Sacré-Cœur.
In the east of Paris, the 20th arrondissement and its neighbourhoods, Gambetta, Ménilmontant, Belleville, Père-Lachaise, Avron, Nation, offer in our view one of the best balances of quality, price and authenticity for brunch in Paris. Less crowded than the Marais or Saint-Germain, east Paris brunches focus on homemade cooking and more accessible formulas than in the centre. Café Juliette fits this philosophy: a brasserie brunch designed for locals as much as for Parisians from other districts looking for a weekend away from the crowds. To go further, see our guide to the best brunches in the 20th arrondissement.
How to Spot a Truly Great Brunch in Paris: 5 Concrete Criteria
Not all Parisian brunches are equal, and price is not always a reliable indicator. Five concrete criteria make the difference. First: preparation. A serious brunch cooks its eggs to order, squeezes its juices and does not serve dishes reheated in bulk. Second: what the formula includes. A real brunch includes at least a hot drink, a juice and two substantial dishes, with a choice of sweet or savoury; very minimal formulas often hide small portions. Third: service. Brunch is enjoyed slowly, and a place that rushes tables to fit in more sittings on Sunday is not in the spirit of Parisian brunch.
Fourth criterion: the coherence of the venue. A warm dining room, a pleasant terrace in good weather and comfortable seating matter as much as the plate, especially for a brunch with friends where you stay a long time. Fifth criterion: consistency. A brunch can be excellent one season and disappointing the next, so rely on recent reviews. At Café Juliette we apply these criteria to our own brunch: food prepared on site, a complete formula with hot drink, freshly squeezed juice and two dishes, non-stop service from 10am to 3pm, and a Parisian brasserie atmosphere. The best brunch in Paris is not necessarily the most expensive, it is the one that keeps its promises weekend after weekend.
From Palace to Neighbourhood Café: Brunch Styles in Paris
Paris offers as many brunch styles as districts. Grand hotels and palaces have developed gourmet buffet brunches that feel more like a feast than a late breakfast, with a bill to match: a format for special occasions. Neighbourhood brunches like Café Juliette's in the 20th work differently: a fixed formula, two dishes chosen from the brunch menu and food cooked to order. Speciality coffee shops in the 9th, 10th and 11th offer à la carte brunches, often built around artisan-roasted coffee and pastries.
Rooftop brunches have multiplied in Paris, driven by demand for a view, usually at higher prices and with a more festive mood. For a terrace brunch without paying for the panorama, neighbourhood brasseries are a good alternative: Café Juliette has a 30-seat terrace on Rue d'Avron. Another trend is the all-you-can-eat buffet brunch, found in some chains and central addresses; it appeals to groups but often relies on food prepared in advance. We do not offer an all-you-can-eat brunch: our choice is a fixed formula with dishes prepared to order.
Original Brunch in Paris: Experiences Beyond the Classic
Beyond the classic sweet and savoury brunch, Paris has seen more original brunch concepts appear: musical brunches on Sundays, themed brunches that change regularly (Provençal, Japanese or North American inspirations), and brunch workshops where you make your own pancakes before eating them. These participatory formats appeal to groups of friends and families with children.
Private group brunch is a lesser-known side of Parisian brunch, halfway between a meal and an event: booking an entire space for a birthday, a baby shower or a Sunday with friends. At Café Juliette, the Salon de Juliette can be privatised partially or entirely and hosts up to 50 seated guests or 60 for a cocktail. For a daytime weekend event, the meal format is agreed in advance with the team depending on the number of guests.
Frequently asked questions about the best brunches in Paris
There is no single best brunch in Paris: it depends on budget, district and atmosphere. For a chic, photogenic brunch, the Marais or the 9th are well placed. Palace brunches play in another price category. For a homemade brasserie brunch with good value, the 20th arrondissement remains our favourite, and Café Juliette on Rue d'Avron is our address: hot drink, freshly squeezed juice and two dishes of your choice, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 3pm.
Brunch prices in Paris vary widely by format: neighbourhood coffee shops are the most affordable, trendy Marais or Canal Saint-Martin brunches sit higher, and palace buffets are the top end. To compare, look at what is included (hot drink, juice, number of dishes). At Café Juliette, the brunch formula includes a hot drink, a freshly squeezed juice and two dishes; the current price is on our menu.
The most sought-after districts for Parisian brunch are the 3rd/4th (Marais, chic brunches), the 9th (coffee shops and healthy brunches), the 10th (Canal Saint-Martin, trendy brunches), the 11th (contemporary bistros) and the 20th (authentic brunches, great value). The 20th arrondissement is, in our view, the best neighbourhood in Paris for affordable brunch with homemade cooking. The Gambetta, Ménilmontant, Avron and Nation areas concentrate several good addresses, with a Parisian village atmosphere you can no longer find in central Paris.
Yes, strongly recommended especially on Sundays and in good weather for brunches with terraces. The best Parisian brunches are booked 2 to 4 days ahead, particularly between 12pm and 2pm on Sundays, which is the most requested slot. For a Saturday brunch, booking the day before is often possible but not guaranteed. For a terrace table between April and September, book at least a week ahead at the most sought-after addresses. At Café Juliette, reservations are made by phone on 09 74 64 09 90 or online, and Saturday indoor brunch slots are often available on short notice.
Yes, but you need to know where to look. The most affordable formulas are found in outer arrondissements (18th, 19th, 20th, 13th, 12th), often in coffee shops, neighbourhood bistros or community cafés, sometimes with lighter formulas. Check what is included before comparing. At Café Juliette, the brunch formula includes a hot drink, a freshly squeezed juice and two dishes prepared on site; the price is on the menu. We do not offer an all-you-can-eat brunch.
Parisian palace brunches are at the top end: gourmet buffet brunches in sumptuous settings, usually booked for a birthday or a special occasion. For a simpler, more accessible brunch, a homemade neighbourhood brunch like Café Juliette's in the 20th is a good alternative: a fixed formula, two dishes from the brunch menu and food cooked to order.
Paris offers original brunches in several formats: musical Sunday brunches, themed brunches that change regularly, participatory brunch workshops. For a group brunch, Café Juliette in the 20th privatises the Salon de Juliette, up to 50 seated guests or 60 for a cocktail; the format is agreed in advance with the team.
Sunday is the brunch day par excellence in Paris. Best advice: book ahead for popular addresses, especially around midday. For a homemade Sunday brunch in a relaxed setting, Café Juliette in the 20th serves brunch non-stop from 10am to 3pm: bacon eggs benedict, morning bun, tartines, pancakes or waffles, brioche French toast. Combine it with a walk around Père-Lachaise, Gambetta or Place de la Nation.
Paris, Land of Brunches, Our Selection to Test
Paris stands out in 2026 as one of Europe's brunch capitals, from palace buffets to neighbourhood coffee shops, from the chic Marais brunch to the family brunch of the 20th. Our selection favours addresses true to the spirit of French brunch: homemade cooking, generous service and an atmosphere that makes you linger. Our own address is Café Juliette, 1 Rue d'Avron in the 20th, serving brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 3pm, entirely prepared on site, in a Parisian brasserie open 7 days a week. Paris has many other great addresses, and every arrondissement is worth exploring.
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