Today we’ve put together a nice little list of dessert spots in Paris that are sure to stimulate your taste buds.
To begin with, here are the places located on a map:
Table of Contents
Traditional desserts
Stohrer
̶ THE OLDEST WEAVING MILL IN PARIS
51 rue Montorgueil (Paris 2e)
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If you are looking for tradition and authenticity this address will quickly convince you.
Nicknamed the oldest pastry shop in Paris, this shop was originally owned by Nicolas Stohrer, the King of Poland’s pastry chef. In 1725, he moved to Paris to follow his daughter Marie, who became the wife of Louis XV.
And since then, they have never ceased to delight the finest Parisian palates. A must-have in Paris.
We love: Their unrivaled Paris-Brest, a dessert made with a praline mousse cream with Piedmont hazelnuts.
Instagram: @stohrer
Site: https://stohrer.fr
Du Pain et des Idées
̶ THE BELLE ÉPOQUE SHOP
34 rue Yves Toudic (Paris 10e)
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Painted glass ceilings, beveled mirrors… this shop also looks very old. Indeed, this bakery has been set up in 1870.
First closed for a while, then reopened in 2002 by Christophe Vasseur, crowned Best Baker in Paris, this shop is a sure bet for all French Desserts aficionados.
Take a trip back to this sumptuous Belle Époque setting while enjoying its tasty sweets.
We love: Their pistachio-chocolate “snail”, which is constantly being re-posted on the web as it is so popular with Instagramers.
Instagram: @dupainetdesidees
Site: https://dupainetdesidees.com
Pâtisserie du Panthéon
̶ By SÉBASTIEN DEGARDIN
200 rue Saint-Jacques, (Paris 5e)
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Well, this one has been classified as traditional, but in fact the real creed of its chef is to shake up traditional pastry by favoring lightness and a not-too-sweet flavor.
On the menu you can choose between: an airy Mont Blanc with blackcurrant, a crazy Paris-Brest and other curiosities such as the Insolite (a fruity dacquoise, praline mousse twisted with a blood orange jelly lollipop), or the half macaroon covered with caramelized apples and yuzu.
We love: The brioche perdue (vanilla custard + caramelized brioche, 6 €) which will lift you out of your winter depression.
Instagram: pas encore d’Instagram pour cette boutique, mais déjà beaucoup de posts.
Site: https://www.sebastien-degardin.com
Loir dans la Théière
3 rue des Rosiers, (Paris 4e)
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You’re late for tea! In the heart of the Marais, come and make up for your delay in this Lewis Caroll-style world.
Here you will feel like you are plunging into the masterpiece of literature that is Alice in Wonderland. you will witness a very confusing decoration which is nonetheless charming.
This establishment was originally specialized in brunches but its sweets have already reached all the networks.
We love: Their XXL lemon cream pie (who knows, it might make you grow up like the little girl).
Instagram: @leloirdanslatheiereofficiel
Site: http://leloirdanslatheiere.com
Healthy pastries
L’Atelier des Lilas
̶ GLUTEN-FREE WEAVERS
8 rue des Roulettes, 93100 Montreuil, France
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Every day, L’Atelier des Lilas delivers fresh, organic, gluten-free, lactose-free and tasty products all over the city. In order to guarantee their freshness, the products are prepared to order every day in the Atelier’s laboratory.
All the products are made in a traditional way with quality raw materials and contain no preservatives, no GMOs, no artificial colorings and no improvers.
In the catalog, you will find: Banana Bread, Brownie, Lemon Cake, Blueberry Pie, Gingerbread, Cookies.
We love: The individual orange blossom wreath.
Instagram: @latelierdeslilas
Site: https://www.latelierdeslilas.com/
Vegan Folie’s
̶ THE VEGAN WEAVER
53 Rue Mouffetard, 75005 Paris
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The shop was launched in 2011 as one of the very first vegan shops in Paris and is still successful.
Now a reference in terms of gourmet veganism, this shop offers a wide choice of sweets all of which are made from organic, plant-based products, with zero waste, and the energy used to power the shop is even renewable.
Cupcake, Panna Cotta, Tarts, Flans, Cakes, Cheesecakes, Cookies, Chocolate domes… you will have no more excuses to consume consciously.
We love: The multitude of cupcakes (Pumpkin-Cinnamon-Chocolate / Orange Blossom-Rose-Almond / Pineapple-Raspberry etc.).
Instagram: @veganfolies
Site: http://veganfolies.fr
Yummy and Guiltfree
̶ HEALTHY PASTRY
3 rue du Temple, Paris, France
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Now the gastronomic waffle is also available for those with lactose and gluten intolerance.
The chef is constantly creating well-balanced, health-conscious recipes at affordable prices. Be they savory or sweet, you can enjoy as many waffles as you like without a guilty conscience.
We love: The chocolate-hazelnut waffle spread (gluten-free, lactose-free).
Instagram: @yummyandguiltfree
Site: https://www.yummyandguiltfree.com
VG
̶ THE VEGAN WEAVER
123 boulevard Voltaire, Paris, France
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Although it is often referred to as the oldest vegetarian pastry shop in Paris, like Vegan Folie’s, this shop is nevertheless quite different from the previous one.
Here the vegan objective is cleverly taken up since the pastries such as the ones seen in the window resemble traditional French pastries.
No cupcakes, cookies or carrot cakes, but rather Trianon chocolat, Macaron mûres-violettes, Tarte tatin à la mangue, Paris Brest, Chausson aux pommes.
Enough to trap even the die-hard Gauls.
We love: Mango and speculoos tarte tatin.
Instagram: @vgpatisserie
Site: https://www.vgpatisserie.fr
Land and Monkeys
̶ WHEN EXCELLENCE AND PLANTS MERGE
86 Bd Beaumarchais, Paris, France
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Coming from an “intuitively vegetarian” family, Rodolphe Landemaine, an accomplished baker and pastry chef, now covers the capital and its surroundings with his 15 shops and 250 employees.
Previously, this chef had already secretly included a few vegan recipes in his shops, but he needed something more distinct; that’s when Land and Monkeys was born. A real revolution in the land of the croissant.
A very wide range of products that copies the entire offer of an excellent Parisian bakery… with zero animal products. Even Pierre Hermé was blown away.
We love: the chocolate bread, deliciously soft with an excellent vegan chocolate developed exclusively with the Valrhona company.
Instagram: @land_and_monkeys
Site: https://www.land-and-monkeys.com
The specialized stores
La Maison du Chou
̶ CHOU PARTY
7 rue Furstemberg (Paris 6e)
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Behind its Parisian brasserie look, this house is a temple of cream puffs. To be enjoyed on the spot or to take away, this pastry shop offers a new generation of cream puffs.
Gone are the days dry or heavy cream puffs, replaced by the era of airy and perfectly creamy cream puffs.
it is perfect for a snack or for dessert during your lunch break, the choux of La Maison du Chou will delight all gourmets.
Note: Martinez was the precursor of the concept and was recently followed by “Choux d’Enfer”, Alain Ducasse by Michalak’s cream puff kiosk, which offers an extra topping.
We love: The Blueberry and Tonka Beans cream puff.
Instagram: @lamaisonduchou
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaisonDuChou/
Totalement Gaufré
̶ THE CHEF’S CHURROS
Bercy Village, Paris, France
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You certainly remember going to the funfair where the smell of churros made you crave them? I’m sure you were often disappointed by these pale copies of the Spanish delicacy.
The Totalement Gaufré shop offers you gourmet churros with sophisticated flavors.
Whether you’re in the mood for salty (the American and its hot-dog style, the Nordic with salmon, the Veggie) or sweet (Raspberry-Pistachio, Nutella-marshmallow, Nutella Smarties, Apple-Caramel, Praline…), let yourself be tempted by one of these greatly filled churros.
We love: The Nutella Praline churro with its crunchy praline topping.
Instagram: @totalement_gaufre
Site: https://totalementgaufre.com
Tiramis’U
̶ THE FIRST TIRAMISU BAR
52 rue du Chemin Vert (Paris 8)
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Come and take a break in the first tiramisu bar in France. This Italian dessert has been on the rise for a few years now. It is not uncommon to see it on the menu of many restaurants and fast foods.
However, don’t be fooled, only a few of them have a real Italian know-how. Here, you will be sure to eat a REAL tiramisu as they do in Veneto.
This shop offers a pre-made menu, but you can also create your own tiramisu from scratch. This should be enough to convince the whole family.
We love: The Raspberry-Nutella tiramisu.
Instagram: @tiramis_u
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TiramisU-107631098180457/
Aux Deux Canelés
̶ THE CANELÉ EXPERTS
72 rue de la Verrerie, Paris, France
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Two friends, Aude and Aude, have been offering the most original sweet and savory canelés here for three years.
As for the recipes, the base of the sweet canelé is traditional with rum and vanilla, a crunchy and caramelized crust on the outside and a soft interior.
However, the tradition ends here, because at Les Deux Canelés, you can taste generous canelés prepared with fresh and high-quality products. Original, hearty and well-decorated, these canelés will arouse you.
We love: the Apricot/Basilic canelé.
Instagram: @auxdeuxcaneles
Site: https://www.auxdeuxcaneles.fr/fr/
Beignets d’Amour
̶ THE ROLLS ROYCE OF DOUGHNUTS
18 rue Ferdinand Duval, Paris, France
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Halfway between cream puffs and mini-doughnuts, this establishment is a real gustatory revolution in the country of the madeleine. This shop modernizes this little American sweet by giving it a chic French touch.
The doughnuts are always offered in boxes, with eight different flavors. Once you have selected the size of the box, (24, 36 or 125 doughnuts), you can choose between the chef’s selection or the flavors of the moment, which change according to the season.
We love: The incredible toppings (sweets, flowers, chocolate, fruit) of these wonders.
Instagram: @beignetsdamour
Site: https://beignetsdamour.com
The French Donuts
̶ THE KING OF THE FRENCH DONUT
56 rue de La Bruyère, Paris, France
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Since France is the capital of gastronomy, it is normal for us to try to teach the Americans this craft. This is why The French Donuts wanted to recreate this world while remaining concerned about quality.
Here, the products are local, French and ethical (flour from the mill, PDO butter, brown sugar… the shop window specifies that the donuts are prepared every morning, one by one, with 0% additives, 0% preservatives).
Don’t worry, the doughnuts are still as thick and tasty as you like them.
On the menu: the donut of kings with frangipane glaze, a tatin-style donut with caramelized apples in the oven and whipped cream, a tropézienne-style donut topped with a light vanilla cream, a Nutella marshmallow donut, and for the kids: fun and simple skewers to eat.
We love: The ROCKY ROAD donut (milk chocolate ganache and Cacao Barry icing, topped with chocolate cookie chips) and the Rocky Road donut (milk chocolate, set with red fruit and vanilla marshmallows, fruit paste and chocolate shortbread).
Instagram: @thefrenchdonuts
Site: https://donuts.paris/home
International desserts
Berko Paris
̶ AN AMERICAN CORNER IN PARIS
23 rue Rambuteau, Paris, France
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Come and take a trip to this American diner-like shop. This cupcake specialist, which is located in the Marais, will take you on a journey through its flavors, each more original than the last.
The quintessence of the American snack: dozens of cupcakes in the craziest of flavors: Oreo, poppy, carambar… as well as cheesecake… An explosion of calories!
We love: Their box of 48 classical cupcakes and their refined toppings; enough to impress your host at a diner.
Instagram: @berko_paris
Site: https://www.berko.fr
Taiyaki Paris
̶ A MATTER OF SEA BREAM
44 avenue d’Ivry, Paris, France
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Firstly, a quick lesson on Japanese Taiyaki: taiyaki actually means “cooked sea bream” (sea bream being a sign of luck in Japan).
Don’t worry, it has only kept the name (not the taste). Originally it was filled with anko, a sweet red bean paste, but over time the Japanese developed the custard, chocolate and even a savory version.
You may have already seen some on the networks as these marvels are increasingly exported.
At Taiyaki Paris you can also try sweet recipes with a plain or chocolate waffle in which you can add whatever you like (anko, vanilla cream, Nutella, chestnut cream, peanut butter, or even the ice cream flavor of your choice) and then add a topping (strawberry, chocolate or caramel, speculoos, Oreo, pralines or M&M’s)
Or you can try some savory recipes; you will have four possibilities. Ham and honey, goat cheese and honey, Philadelphia and dried tomatoes or hot dog style with ketchup and mustard.
Something to please all taste buds, even the vegetarians!
We love: The iced Taiyaki (very Instagrammable).
Instagram: @taiyakiparis
Site: https://taiyakiparis.wordpress.com
Rose Bakery
̶ THE CARROT CAKE THAT MAKES THE WEB GO WILD
46 rue des Martyrs (Paris 9e)
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At Rose Bakery the food is healthy, comfortable and seasonal. This small, typically Parisian cantine found itself in the international desserts category thanks to its incredible homemade carrot cake.
In Paris, people never stop talking about it because it reminds us of the flavor of the carrot cakes in Notting Hill.
We love: The location: rue des Martyrs, a must-go in Paris.
Instagram: @rosebakeryparis
Site: http://www.rosebakery.fr
Maison Gazelle
̶ THE MOROCCAN HORN PARADISE
2 rue Jean-Macé (Paris 11e)
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Oriental pastry lovers, forget everything you know about the sugar-coated Algerian gazelle horns and discover the Moroccan gazelle horns at Maison Gazelle.
Much thinner than Algerian gazelle horns, they come in 7 flavors (orange blossom / rose water / lemon and cardamom / Bronte pistachio / roasted almonds and sesame seeds / cocoa and bergamot / Piedmont hazelnut) and are accompanied by cold-pressed almond milk or ice cream.
The main advantage is that everything is prepared from carefully selected products in Morocco (Roussi almonds, Riffi almonds, Beldi almonds…). And that’s not all! The pure orange blossom water is distilled by hand between Fez and Casablanca, as is the rose water. A top-of-the-range gazelle horn that is worth the detour.
We love: The salted gazelle horns offered by the establishment.
Instagram: @maisongazelle
Site: https://maisongazelle.com
The unusuals
Privé de Dessert
̶ 100% STUNNING
4 rue Lallier (Paris 9)
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Privé de Dessert will shake up everything you thought you knew about pastry. Here it is better not to trust appearances because everything you eat will be savory. Yes, you read that right, no need to refresh the page.
On the menu:
For starters, at Privé de Dessert you can choose between the Paris-Brest (with duck breast), the chocolate pie (in fact with chicken confit and its cocoa chicken juice), the opera (salmon berries and barley bread), the milkshake (tomato and mozza gazpacho) and the pancakes (blinis and sea bream ceviche).
As for the dishes, it’s Saint-Honoré (burger), waffle, banana split (red tuna and roasted plantain) or crumble (cod with vegetables and Thai sauce, covered with a savory, crumble of course).
What about dessert then? Well, the desserts are named after the dishes: you’ll have to decide between the hotpot (pudding), the spaghetti carbonare (lemon meringue pie) or the fried egg. This Caribbean-influenced dish is actually composed of a white chocolate and coconut mousse, a mango-passion cream and shortbread.
We love: The “Oeuf au plat” dessert with its mango cream which perfectly embodies the role of the egg.
Instagram: @prive_de_dessert
Site: https://www.privededessert.com
Le Comptoir du Ritz Paris
̶ LIQUID PASTRY
38 Rue Cambon, Paris, France
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You might say that the quality follows the name, and you are not wrong. Le Comptoir du Ritz is neither more nor less than the pastry shop/tea room of the hotel located a few steps away from it. As you will have understood, the decoration is nice and luxurious, the tea room is chic: in short, French charm.
The real originality is introduced by the chef François Perret: the drinkable pastries. In fact, in addition to being able to choose from a range of exceptional pastries, you can also choose from 3 pastry drinks: Madeleine, Cake Marbré or Barquette Caramel.
A novelty that overturns the dogmas of French gastronomy.
We love: The Madeleine pastry drink.
Instagram: @ritzparislecomptoir
Site: https://www.ritzparislecomptoir.com/fr
Cupkie
̶ THE 1st RAW COOKIE SHOP
26 Rue Monge, Paris, France
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This American phenomenon has crossed the Atlantic to set up residence in rue Monge in Paris. At first, the raw cookie dough (also called Cookie Dough) evoked nothing more than a Ben and Jerry’s flavor. Today you can enjoy it on the spot or to go.
The first question is whether this raw dough is digestible? Well, yes, because the homemade recipes are egg-free, gluten-free, sweetener-free, low in sugar and made from a special flour that is heat-treated to prevent bacteria.
The brand offers a multitude of toppings (chocolate chips, meringue, caramel chips, hazelnuts, pecans, cereals, granola, kiwi, banana, strawberry, raspberry, hazelnut praline, deer chips, Kinder Bueno, puffed rice…) as well as six ice cream flavors.
As the old saying goes, “Better late than never”.
So what are you waiting for?
We love: The limited edition of January: The Cupkie Frangipane.
Instagram: @cupkie.paris
Site: https://cupkie.fr
The new favorites
Les Commères
̶ A WEAVING BAR IN THE MIDDLE OF PIGALLE
31 rue Victor Massé, Paris, France
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It’s not surprising that this shop is one of the most popular on this list, as it combines two passions shared by many French people: Cocktails and Pastries. The perfect spot to combine Happy Hour and Snack. A concept that many might find very strange but which is very popular in this area (not to say in all of Paris).
Here the sweet creations are made up to the minute at the counter and can accompany your cocktails for a delicious combination of flavors.
We love: The pairings (associations of cocktails and pastries) set by the team. Our favorite: The “Gin taille haute” (gin, elderflower liqueur, grapefruit syrup, basil leaf) accompanied by its coffee/praline Entremet.
Instagram: @les_commeres_paris
Site: https://www.lescommeres-paris.com
La Taverne de Zhao
̶ THE MOST FAMOUS GREEN FLAN
49 rue des Vinaigriers (Paris 10)
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The Taverne de Zhao is a small Chinese restaurant with a garish red façade (a bit old-fashioned, I grant you). Right now you’re thinking: We were talking about desserts at the beginning, why is she talking about an Asian restaurant?
Well, this restaurant has become a favorite since its Green Tea Flan has been posted on the internet.
So, at La Taverne de Zhao, even if it’s not the point of this article, you can eat traditional and authentic Chinese dishes, but above all: you can taste this sweet floral dessert.
We love it: the Green Tea Flan.
Instagram: @latavernedezhao
Site: https://www.zhaogroupe.com/nos-restos/la-taverne-de-zhao-canal-saint-martin/
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