Where to Have an Author's Breakfast in Paris?

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An ultra-chic glass roof, a mini coffee shop, a café in the Hôtel de la Marine, a tea room on the Champs-Élysées... Here are the best places to have breakfast in Paris.

Location: Red booths, jukebox, pancakes… Breakfast in America is the original diner in Paris, established 20 years ago by Craig Carlson, an American student who longed for a hearty American breakfast. Fans gather religiously for breakfast or brunch at its Marais and Latin Quarter locations, where the friendly staff welcomes guests in English in a feel-good atmosphere.

Menu Highlights: Blueberry, chocolate, or banana pancakes (€10.50), divine banana French toast (€10.50), jam muffins (€3.50), or devilish pancakes with bacon or sausages (€11.50-14). The breakfast burrito oozing with cheddar (€13) is a must-try, accompanied by a peanut butter and chocolate milkshake (€6.50-8) to cure any hangover.

Breakfast in America, 4 Rue Malher, Paris 4th. 17 Rue des Écoles, Paris 5th. Open daily from 8:30 AM to 10 PM. Breakfast served until 4 PM.

Location : With its raw materials, muted colors, wicker chandeliers, and wooden mirrors, Marcelle is a cozy coffee shop perfect for any time of the day. The lovely team serves up delicious, 100% homemade breakfasts. The pastry counter is irresistible!

Menu Highlights : Banana chocolate granola (€11), chestnut lemon cake or marble pecan vanilla (€5.50), cheesecake (€8), superb waffles with homemade spreads (€13), eggs in various styles with bacon, sausage, salmon, or avocado (€16-18). Refresh with lemonade, fresh juices, and good coffee.

Marcelle, 22 Rue Montmartre, Paris 1st. Open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM. 159 Rue de Grenelle, Paris 7th. Open daily from 8:30 AM to 6 PM, weekends from 9 AM to 6 PM.

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Location : Experience this at least once in your life! Slip into your finest stilettos and enjoy breakfast on the divine terrace of the Bar Vendôme or in the Salon Marie Louise during summer at the Ritz, for the chicest breakfast in Paris.

Menu Highlights : Vendôme breakfast with fresh juice, pastries, yogurt, cereal, or fresh fruit salad (€50). A la carte: Eggs Benedict (€24+), fresh sliced avocados (€12), exotic fruit platter (€42), or traditional French toast (€25). Indulge with a glass of champagne (€32-39).

Le Bar Vendôme,15 Place Vendôme, Paris 1st. Open daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Location : Located at the entrance of the Hôtel de la Marine with two terraces and a dreamy decor by Cordelia de Castellane (Art Director of Dior Maison), Café Lapérouse is the ideal meeting place for chic Parisians. The highlight? Breakfast on the hidden and paradisiacal terrace of the hotel, accessed via a secret passage at Place de la Concorde.

Menu Highlights : Customize your soft-boiled eggs with chives & salted butter, smoked salmon (€15), truffle (€19), or caviar (€65), sweet brioche (€5), avocado toast (€14), or gluten-free bread (€9). The complete Lapérouse breakfast includes a plain soft-boiled egg, mini granola, pastry or toast, Bordier butter & organic jams, fresh juice, and coffee, hot chocolate, or tea (€28).

Café Lapérouse, 2 Place de la Concorde, Paris 1st. Open daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.

Location: Whether in the Castiglione salon on the Champs-Élysées, upstairs on Rue Royale, or in the charming Castaing salon on Rue Bonaparte, the sumptuous and cozy decor transports you to an atmosphere reminiscent of Sofia Coppola's Marie-Antoinette and Bridgerton.

Menu Highlights: Salted caramel French toast (€14), soft-boiled eggs Benedict with hollandaise sauce and Ladurée brioche bread (€15), Ladurée iced chocolate (€8), pistachio or cinnamon flavored iced coffee (€8), pain au chocolat (€4.50), walnut croissant (€5.20), and, of course, macarons.

Ladurée Champs Elysées, 75 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris 8th. Open daily from 9 AM to 11:15 AM. Ladurée Royal, 18 Rue Royale, Paris 8th. Open daily from 8:30 AM to 11:15 AM. Ladurée Bonaparte, 21 Rue Bonaparte, Paris 6th. Open daily from 8:30 AM to 12 PM.

Location: Located on Rue des Archives in the Marais, Gramme, a pocket-sized café-canteen created by Marine Gora and Romain Tellier, offers delicious homemade dishes using seasonal ingredients. It has become the go-to spot for foodies and influencers, including The Social Food collective who shot their latest almanac there.

Menu Highlights: Seasonal sandwiches, grammola with yogurt, poached persimmon, kumquat, and kiwi compote, and shiitake rice soup (€14). For drinks, enjoy a Flatwhite (€4.50) or an Iced Matcha (€5).

Gramme, 86 Rue des Archives, Paris 3rd. Open Wednesday to Friday from 9 AM to 11:30 AM, and weekends from 10 AM to 5 PM. 96 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, Paris 11th.

Location: Meet at Place Dauphine, probably the most romantic spot in Paris under the chestnut trees, where you can admire the first rays of sunlight on the Île de la Cité from Philippe Conticini’s terrace. Discover this tasting space adorned with yellow flowers and enjoy their sweet delights on-site.

Menu Highlights: An author's breakfast with salmon quiche (€14), chocolate puff pastry brioche (€4), and delectable chef’s pastries. Also, try the truffle and comté brioche croque (€14) and its veggie version with cheddar, onion chutney, and mushrooms (€12), finishing with a sugar tart (€3.30).

Philippe Conticini, la terrasse, 27 Place Dauphine, Paris 1st. Open Friday to Sunday from 9 AM to 6:30 PM.

Location: Les Deux Magots, the iconic literary café of the Left Bank, remains the most popular restaurant in the 6th arrondissement where Simone de Beauvoir was a regular. A timeless fashion and gourmet meeting place in the neighborhood, with its exquisite glasshouse, a haven of peace and light in winter.

Menu Highlights: Fabulous breakfast formulas from €14 with croissants and other pastries from La Grande Épicerie, Charente butter toast… Special mention for its organic egg menu – custom omelets, sunny-side-up, or hard-boiled (€5-18) – and the filter coffee served in a pot (€5).

Les Deux Magots, 6 Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris 6th. Open daily from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Location: Led by Anna Trattles and Alice Quillet with her husband Anselme Blayney, Ten Belles Bread is at the heart of Paris’s coolest and trendiest coffee-bakery. Beloved by Le Fooding and a supplier to Clamato, this spot is a must-visit. The trio has a knack for turning everything they touch into something delicious (have you tried their sandwiches?). What makes Ten Belles unique is its blend of the best of France with their US roots, spread across three stunning locations.

Menu Highlights: Indulge in scones, rhubarb crumble, cookies, cakes, cinnamon rolls, and Danish bread (croissant dough with vanilla cream and fresh strawberries) priced between €3 and €4.50. Pair these with excellent coffee options, including espresso, filter coffee, or a top-notch latte, ranging from €2.50 to €5.

Ten Belles, 10 rue de la Grange aux Belles, Paris 10th, Monday to Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, weekends 9 AM - 6 PM. 17 rue Breguet, Paris 11th, Monday to Friday 8:30 AM - 7 PM, weekends 9 AM - 5:30 PM. 53 rue du Cherche-Midi, Paris 6th, Monday to Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, weekends 9 AM - 6 PM.

Location: Season, the most happening coffee shop in Paris, opened by Cathy Closier in the Marais, is a phenomenon. It attracts a continuous stream of it-girls, top models, powerful women, and Instagram influencers from breakfast onwards.

Menu Highlights: Enjoy New York classics with a Parisian twist: toast with jam or Nocciolata chocolate spread (€6.50), chocolate, moringa, or caramel pancakes (from €12), avocado toast (€13), or açaí bowl (€12). Don’t miss the scrambled eggs (€12). Season also offers Season Sweatness, a delivery and take-away service (thanks to Uber for lazy days), starting from €6.

Season Marais, 1 rue Charles-François Dupuis, Paris 3rd, Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM, weekends from 8:30 AM. Season Amelot, 67 rue Saint-Sabin, 75011 Paris, Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM, weekends from 8:30 AM.

Location: Located in the no man's land of Port Royal, La Bête Noire is the cool crowd’s haven. This charming café offers delightful breakfasts throughout the week that have the whole neighborhood hooked and is a popular brunch spot on weekends. It's a gem worth adding to your list.

Menu Highlights: Try the traditional Polish babkas (available 2-3 times a week), cinnamon rolls, cereal cookies, organic eggs with sourdough bread (€7), or a granola bowl with seasonal fruits and yogurt (€8). The pastry selection changes daily and can be enjoyed with a good latte or excellent tea.

La Bête Noire, 58 rue Henri-Barbusse, Paris 5th, Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM - 11 AM, weekends from 9 AM - 11 AM. Contact: 06 15 22 73 61

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