9 brunch in Paris, editor-picked for sunday brunch. The sunday brunch destinations editors return to. All brunch in Paris.
Holybelly 5 ★ 4.6
5 Rue Lucien Sampaix, 75010 Paris
Hours: Daily 09:00-17:00
Holybelly 5 in Paris's 10e set the city's brunch standard in 2013. Order the pancake stack with bourbon-butter and bacon. Open daily 09:00-17:00.
Tip: Arrive at 09:00 or after 14:30 to skip the line. The pancake stack is the dish; eggs are second.
Treize au Jardin ★ 4.4
5 Rue de Médicis, 75006 Paris
Hours: Daily 09:00-17:00
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.
L'Atelier Saisonnier ★ 4.3
15 Rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris
Hours: Sat-Sun 10:00-16:00 brunch
L'Atelier Saisonnier in Paris's 11e Bastille is the weekend buffet brunch room with pancakes made to order, charcuterie and cheese boards. Family-friendly.
Tip: Book ahead; the 10:00 seating is €30 all-in, the 12:15 seating bumps to €32. Terrace seats fill first on Saturday.
Hardware Société ★ 4.3
10 Rue Lamarck, 75018 Paris
Hours: Daily 09:00-17:00
Hardware Société in Paris is the Melbourne-bred brunch room on Rue Lamarck in Montmartre, with Australian brunch plates and flat whites pulled.
Tip: Reservations recommended for weekend brunch. The waffle is the dish; pair with a banana smoothie.
The Hood ★ 4.2
80 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris
Hours: Wed-Sun 10:00-17:00
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
1 Rue Charles François Dupuis, 75003 Paris
Hours: Wed-Sun 09:30-16:00
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.
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
51 Rue des Martyrs, 75009 Paris
Hours: Daily 08:00-18:00
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.
Tip: Walk-in only. The Sunday brunch set at €24 is the steal; arrive at 11:00 for a corner table.
Ralph's ★ 4.0
173 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris
Hours: Tue-Sun 12:00-15:30
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.
Tip: Closed Monday. Reservations required for the courtyard; the indoor library room is the alternative.
Shakespeare and Company Café ★ 3.9
37 Rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris
Hours: Daily 09:30-19:00
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.