24 brunch worth the trip across France, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All France guides.
Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse Sunday Morning ★ 4.7 · Lyon
102 Cours Lafayette, 69003 Lyon
Sunday morning at Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse in Lyon's 3e is the city's best impromptu brunch: oyster counters open from 09:30, charcuterie sliced to order, and coffee at the stand-up bars.
Tip: Go before 11:00; stalls begin closing at noon on Sundays.
Holybelly 5 ★ 4.6 · Paris
5 Rue Lucien Sampaix, 75010 Paris
Holybelly 5 in Paris's 10e set the city's brunch standard in 2013. Sarah Mouchot and Nico Alary run a walk-in line that does not budge for influencer outreach.
Tip: Arrive at 09:00 or after 14:30 to skip the line. The pancake stack is the dish; eggs are second.
Cafe Gadagne ★ 4.4 · Lyon
1 Place du Petit College, 69005 Lyon
Cafe Gadagne in Vieux Lyon sits on the roof garden of Musee Gadagne, with a buffet brunch on Saturdays and Sundays overlooking the secret courtyard garden of the old town.
Tip: Book the 11:30 slot on Saturday for the best light on the terrace.
Coogee ★ 4.4 · Marseille
100 Boulevard Baille, 13005 Marseille
Coogee in Marseille's 5e was the first Australian-style breakfast room in the city, smoothies, toasts, burrata and granola from 8am, flat whites at the counter and brick-wall seats.
Tip: Walk-in only; the Saturday morning queue moves fast.
Café Méricourt ★ 4.4 · Paris
22 Rue de la Folie-Méricourt, 75011 Paris
Café Méricourt in Paris's 11e is the all-day brunch room with Turkish eggs and a long-roasted tomato shakshuka as the daily signatures. Anglo-Australian-owned.
Tip: Walk-in only. Saturday queue forms at 10:30; come at 09:30 or 15:00 for a same-day seat.
Treize au Jardin ★ 4.4 · Paris
5 Rue de Médicis, 75006 Paris
Treize au Jardin in Paris's 6e is the Luxembourg-Gardens brunch room Laurel Sanderson opened. American pancakes, eggs Benedict, the only proper grits in town.
Tip: Walk-in only. Sunday queue forms at 10:00; take a coffee to the gardens while you wait.
Juvéniles ★ 4.4 · Paris
47 Rue de Richelieu, 75001 Paris
Juvéniles in Paris's 1er is the Scottish-French wine bar Tim Johnston opened in 1987, with a brunch-leaning weekday lunch carte and scotch eggs since 2018.
Tip: Closed Sunday. The brunch-leaning lunch from 11:00 is the easier ticket than the dinner crowd.
De Bon'heur Cafe ★ 4.3 · Marseille
206 Boulevard Baille, 13005 Marseille
De Bon'heur Cafe in Marseille's 5e on Boulevard Baille is the city's vegan brunch room, seasonal plant-based plates Saturday and Sunday with coffee from a local third-wave roaster.
Tip: Book ahead for weekend brunch; the small room fills before 11am.
Oh Faon ★ 4.3 · Marseille
6 Rue Edmond Rostand, 13006 Marseille
Oh Faon in Marseille's 6e on Rue Edmond Rostand runs a plant-based brunch counter Friday and Saturday morning, croissants, pain au chocolat and pain suisse from EUR 1, vegan and gluten-free.
Tip: Friday and Saturday are the heavy pastry days; the cafe corner is the seat.
Epicerie L'Ideal ★ 4.3 · Marseille
11 Rue d'Aubagne, 13001 Marseille
Epicerie L'Ideal in Marseille's 1er Noailles runs a counter brunch with Julia Sammut's deli on the shelves, plates built each morning from the imported and local pantry.
Tip: Walk-in; closed Sunday and Monday; the dinner-only room across the street is for evening.
Hardware Société ★ 4.3 · Paris
10 Rue Lamarck, 75018 Paris
Hardware Société in Paris is the Melbourne-bred brunch room on Rue Lamarck in Montmartre, with Australian brunch plates and flat whites pulled to the standard.
Tip: Reservations recommended for weekend brunch. The waffle is the dish; pair with a banana smoothie.
Bartholome ★ 4.2 · Lyon
38 Rue Sergent Blandan, 69001 Lyon
Bartholome in Lyon's 1er on Rue Sergent Blandan runs California-style brunch every day with pancakes, waffles, Benedict and homemade pastries alongside gluten-free and vegan options.
Tip: Weekend slots fill fast; the weekday 21 EUR formula is the value entry.
Le Desjeuneur ★ 4.2 · Lyon
3 Rue des Pierres Plantees, 69001 Lyon
Le Desjeuneur on Rue des Pierres Plantees in Lyon's 1er runs daily brunch with filter coffee from a local roaster, pancakes, homemade cakes and egg plates on weekends.
Tip: No reservations; weekday mornings are the work-friendly slot.
Le Cafe de l'Abbaye ★ 4.2 · Marseille
3 Rue d'Endoume, 13007 Marseille
Le Cafe de l'Abbaye in Marseille's 7e opens its terrace for a Provencal brunch on weekends, eggs with Provencal vegetables, charcuterie boards and the daily fish plate at noon.
Tip: Walk-in only on weekends; the terrace looks at the Vieux Port.
The Hood ★ 4.2 · Paris
80 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris
The Hood in Paris's 11e is the Asian-Australian brunch and lunch spot, with bibimbap brunch bowls, kimchi pancakes and matcha latte poured by the cup.
Tip: Closed Mon-Tue. The bibimbap brunch bowl is the order; the kimchi adds heat to the egg.
Season ★ 4.2 · Paris
1 Rue Charles François Dupuis, 75003 Paris
Season in Paris's 3e Marais is the modern French brunch room with vegetarian and meaty plates, a granola bowl that has been the bestseller since opening in 2014.
Tip: Closed Mon-Tue. Walk-in only Saturday and Sunday; arrive at 09:30 or after 14:00 for short waits.
Café Marlette ★ 4.2 · Paris
51 Rue des Martyrs, 75009 Paris
Café Marlette in Paris's 9e is the all-organic brunch and bakery counter on Rue des Martyrs, house-baked banana bread and a brunch carte from organic flour and eggs.
Tip: Walk-in only. The Sunday brunch set at €24 is the steal; arrive at 11:00 for a corner table.
CALM (Comme a la Maison) ★ 4.1 · Lyon
36 Rue Chevreul, 69007 Lyon
CALM in Lyon's 7e on Rue Chevreul is the organic canteen that runs a weekend brunch of homemade cakes, quiche, granola and cookies from local producers, with French-artist prints on the walls.
Tip: The 26 EUR formula is all-in; weekday lunches are calmer for the canteen format.
Milk and Pug ★ 4.1 · Lyon
8 Rue Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon
Milk and Pug in Vieux Lyon on Rue Saint-Jean is the dog-friendly American brunch counter with savoury pancakes, granola bowls, hot drinks and a cosy room in the heart of the old town.
Tip: Book via Instagram; the dog-friendly terrace opens from Easter.
La Commune ★ 4.0 · Lyon
3 Rue Pre-Gaudry, 69007 Lyon
La Commune in Lyon's 7e runs weekend brunch across its eight kitchens in a 1500 sqm food hall on Rue Pre-Gaudry, with pizza, Asian plates, mezze and craft beer all in one room.
Tip: Saturday noon is the less-crowded slot; Sunday afternoon fills with families.
Suzette Pancakerie ★ 4.0 · Lyon
1 Place Saint-Nizier, 69001 Lyon
Suzette Pancakerie on Place Saint-Nizier in Lyon's 1er runs brunch every day except Thursday: savoury pancakes, sweet crepes, quality coffee and a terrace facing the church.
Tip: The 25 EUR formula includes hot drink, cold drink, savoury and sweet pancakes.
Mama Shelter Marseille ★ 4.0 · Marseille
64 Rue de la Loubiere, 13006 Marseille
Mama Shelter Marseille in the 6e runs a Sunday-only buffet brunch in the main restaurant from noon to 4pm, savouries, sweets, charcuterie, pastries and fruit juices.
Tip: Reservation only for the brunch; the rooftop bar above is no-reservations.
Ralph's ★ 4.0 · Paris
173 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris
Ralph's in Paris's Saint-Germain is the Ralph Lauren-owned American brunch room inside the brand's flagship store, with a courtyard terrace and eggs Benedict at €32.
Tip: Closed Monday. Reservations required for the courtyard; the indoor library room is the alternative.
Shakespeare and Company Café ★ 3.9 · Paris
37 Rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris
Shakespeare and Company Café in Paris pulls a light brunch beside the famed English bookshop. Bagels, eggs on toast, terrace coffee with the Notre-Dame view.
Tip: The terrace catches the cathedral view; arrive at 09:30 for a seat before the tour buses.