The Gourmet Hotspots Bringing Ternes Back to Life

10.10.2025

Not quite the Champs-Élysées, nor fully the Batignolles, the Ternes district is a world of its own, a lively microcosm famous for its fine food shops and now its growing list of exceptional tables. Long overlooked, the neighborhood is buzzing again, thanks to these new spots that delight local foodies. From a trendy coffee shop and Mediterranean-style bakery to a modern Chinese table and even a cocktail bar with an indoor golf concept, here are four must-visit places that will make you want to move to the area.

La Boulangerie Méditerranéenne

The kind of place that makes you cross Paris. Honestly: we loved everything we tried at La Boulangerie Méditerranéenne, the new venture from former food journalist David Batty, whose first shop in Montrouge now has a twin on boulevard de Courcelles. In a charming, sun-filled décor evoking vacation vibes, this spot is not only a bakery but also a coffee shop with around thirty indoor seats (and just as many on the terrace for a sunny break). They even have their own coffee blend by Brûlerie de Belleville (latte €6, orange blossom matcha cold brew €5.50).

On the counter, you’ll find some of the most desirable sweet creations we’ve seen in ages, fruit tarts of absolute beauty (blueberry, fig and walnut…), shiny homemade viennoiseries made with AOP butter (croissants, babka, mouna, pain tout chocolat, raspberry or praline feuilletés… pure bliss). On the savory side, the focaccia bagnat, tomato–feta–eggplant quiche, and marinated chicken sandwich in soft hallah bread (lunch combo: sandwich + two choux or a cookie + drink €13.90) are irresistible. Stock up on hallah bread (€2.50), Japanese milk bread (€5.50), baguette tradition (€1.30), rye, or petit épeautre loaves, all made with natural sourdough and organic flour, favoring slow fermentation and long resting times. A true mastery of good taste that already makes us want to come back every week.

La Boulangerie Méditerranéenne, 73 boulevard de Courcelles, Paris 8e
Open Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m., and until 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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Chill & Golf

Golf is having a moment! Several venues have popped up across Paris to give city dwellers a taste of the green indoors, but Chill & Golf, right at the start of Avenue Niel, stands out for combining its sports offer with a cocktail bar, something rare in the area. Inspired by the gentlemen’s clubs of London and New York, this new urban golf hub spreads across two levels, with a chic décor of velvets, equestrian wallpaper, and elegant wood paneling.

Co-founded by three pros from communications and hospitality, it features high-tech simulators with motion sensors and 3D modeling for an impressively immersive experience. Both beginners and seasoned golfers come here to practice, play, and network during fun sessions for 4 to 6 players. Rates: €45/hour per group (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) and €75 (5 p.m.–11 p.m.).

Its extra perk ? A food & drink menu running from breakfast (set menus from €10.90) to late night. Among the signature cocktails (€15) : the Hole Fash’in Bourbon (maple syrup, angostura, burnt orange), the Eagles Drive (Bombay gin, cherry liqueur, lemon juice, angostura, sparkling water), and the Tropical Putt (agricole rum, coconut milk, lemon juice, mango purée), plus plenty of wines and champagne. Pair with truffle tarama (€13), a pizzetta (€15 and up), club sandwiches (€19), or a cheese and charcuterie board (€25) to complete that “at-home aperitif” vibe... but better !

Chill & Golf, 1–3 avenue Niel, Paris 17e
Open Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 9 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–12 a.m.

Maurice Café – Ternes

When the spirit of New York’s chic coffee shops meets Parisian street food, the result is the latest venture by Moïse Sfez, serial entrepreneur behind Homer Lobster and Janet. His newest baby ? Maurice, a takeaway counter first opened on rue Rambuteau and now also facing Ternes metro, serving sweet and savory delights worth the detour. Dressed in elegant green and white, the shop borrows from NYC icons like Sadelle’s and Ralph’s Coffee by Ralph Lauren.

While the original location focused on takeaway, the Ternes branch features a spacious room with banquettes and armchairs, perfect for staying a while. The charm of Maurice (a name both French and a nod to its founder) lies in its unique specialties and gorgeous packaging. Craving a nostalgic McMorning fix ? Try the Mac Maurice, a decadent muffin available in several recipes: Salmon Benedict (€13), Egg & Cheese + Bacon (€10), or Salmon & Cream Cheese (€11).

Other musts include the tomato toast (€5), the caramelized Liège waffles (€4.50), and the honey butter toast (€3.50), a heavenly cake-like treat reminiscent of kouign-amann. Don’t skip the freddo, freshly canned to order by a custom machine that seals your dream drink with a silky milk foam (iced matcha latte €7, cappuccino €6). Orange blossom fans will love the Orange Blossom Latte (€7).

Maurice Sfez Café, 237 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris 8e
Monday 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Tuesday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Petit Bao Ternes

We already loved their spots near Canal Saint-Martin, Etienne Marcel, and Bastille… now the Bao Family of Céline Chung and Billy Pham sets up for the first time in the chic 8th arrondissement, right in Ternes. Petit Bao Ternes (PBT) already stands out from the outside, with a cute terrace leading into a colorful, pop-inspired interior designed by Céline herself, green chairs, pink tables, fish-themed bathrooms, open kitchen, warm wood accents, effortlessly cool and modern.

Time to order the house favorites: fried shrimp wontons (€7), Charsiu Baos with braised pork (€9), melting Hong Shao eggplants (€13), Dan Dan noodles (€16), and the addictive Shanghai Noodles (€10). Don’t miss the limited-edition Crispy Truffle Mini Baos (€12) — a special creation for this location. Pair with a house-made peach–hibiscus iced tea (€5) or a Umeshu Spritz (€8), and finish with the silky Mango Sago (€7) or the Peanut Baos (€8). The whole neighborhood is already buzzing!