This is basically fast food croissants. Not great. Low flavor. Low crisp. Like what you'd expect…read morefrom a 7-11 in the USA. Bad coffee too. Service was fine. Generally an institutional vibe.

This was my first stop, arriving on Eurostar. It was on my list to try their croissant. I was so…read morehungry, I got a financier and jambon buerre baguette as well. The croissant and financier were just OK but I will be chasing that jambon buerre forever. That was one of the best foods I ate in Paris. They don't make baguettes like that in Los Angeles.

Oh my goodness! What a wonderful treat on my Paris trip…read more I ventured off alone during the day after family was touristy tired. The best French pastries ever. Thank you so much for the wonderful treats. I will savor them for three days. I asked in French if the ladies spoke English and they were kind enough to oblige. They were about an hour from closing but everything I got was so yummy. All the best. Ms. C.

I spent a week in Paris at a studio apartment a few blocks away and this quickly became my go to…read moreshop for breakfast treats. Literally everything I tried was amazing and I tried quite a few things. And it's not just the vacation bias, since I did try other bakeries in the neighborhood that were very mediocre. Mille Feuille: Loved how the dry flaky layers contrasted the creamy layers. Éclairs au Chocolat: My French is weak so I thought I was getting vanilla cream filled, so the chocolate ganache was surprising. But a pleasant surprise as it was super rich, playing nicely against the choux shell. Canelés: Perfectly crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. It tasted like there was some hint of alcohol flavoring inside, but I couldn't place it. Bonne Maman Poire Chocolat: Loved the soft pears against the brownie-like surrounding tart. Tartelette Framboise: Basically an excuse to get a ton of cream, which happens rest on a buttery shell and be covered in fresh raspberries. Cheese Cake: Nothing like New York cheesecake. It has the consistency of no-bake, but wasn't, since it tasted baked. So airy and light and delicious. Delise de Iles: One of the prettiest desserts with so many pretty colorful layers, including fluffy meringue on top. I especially liked how the fruit paste layer contrasted the creamy layer. Cherry Frangipane: A little dry on its own, but pairs well with coffee. The fragrant cooked cherries are the highlight. Pineapple Tartlet: Forget the French name, but it was a rather dry grainy tart (almost muffin-like) with candied pineapple on top. Another one that goes well with coffee. Cavette(?): Not sure if I got the spelling right, but this was basically like rectangular-shaped croissant dough with cream and chocolate in between. AMAZING! Perhaps my favorite breakfast treat. Croissant au Beurre: Simple, yet so amazing. Better than anything I've had in stateside. Baguette aux Lardons: How can you make a baguette better? Add crispy thick bacon bits and cheese! Sandwich Jambon et Fromage: My favorite of the simple baguette sandwiches I tried. A classic ham & cheese that the French somehow make amazing. Sandwich Brie Beurre: Very rich since you have creamy brie and butter! Sandwich Saucisson Cornichons: Each ingredient individually was fine, but I wasn't digging the combination. I should have probably stuck with having some sort of cheese. Baguette Traditional: Super crunchy and crispy outside, with a soft and airy center. Baguette Classique: Reminded me of a hoagie roll, but way fancier. All the good parts of baguette, but a slightly softer shell that manages to crunch a tad but it gets chewy.

Located in the Gare du Nord train station, so it's pretty crowded with people grabbing food before…read moretheir train. The line moves pretty quickly though. There was a credit card line and a cash line, which was nice. I got a pain au chocolat for 2.6 euros which is definitely expensive for Paris. Typically they're about 1.6 euro. It is a train station so it makes sense it was pricier. It was not a bad pain au chocolat, but wasn't as fresh or flaky to me. Good for a quick last minute bite before the train

Excellent selection of baked goods. Busy at 9:00am in the morning with a lineup…read more The pretzels are excellent quality. The coffee is nice and mild.

Oh how I wish I could give this bakery more stars. Ever since I moved into the neighborhood I have…read moretried the various bakeries in the area at least a dozen times each. L'Atelier des Pain was poised to become the neighborhood star, the breads looked more interesting (e.g. cacao bread), the pastries had a more refined flair to them (e.g. violette éclaire), but each experience failed to live up to my expectations. The bread is good, but nothing spectacular, the pastries the same. I even brought a croissant aux amandes back because the inside frangipane was raw, which is something I never usually do, but it was the second time that had happened! The owner was very sweet and replaced it with a much better galette des rois, but still, how can something like that happen -- twice? Needless to say I rarely frequent this bakery, preferring to get my bread and viennoiseries from Crazy Cake closer to the Canal.

Delicious bakery near our hotel! We bought sandwiches for a picnic, and warm croissants. They offer…read morea nice variety of sandwiches and croissants.

Du Pain et des Idées is one of the best bakeries I've ever visited. The pistachio croissant is…read moreabsolutely incredible--crispy, buttery, flaky, and filled with rich pistachio flavor. Every pastry we tried was outstanding, and you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Don't miss their famous Escargot Pistache (pistachio swirl) and the traditional pain des amis. It's worth the wait and lives up to its reputation. A must-visit bakery in Paris

Ordered: Authentic Croissant (~€4)…read morePain Chocolat Banane (~€5) Escargot Pistache Chocolat (~€6) Chausson a la Pomme Fraiche (~€6) Pain des Amis (~€14/kg): their famous full-crusted, lightly smoked bread Aya's take: Du Pain et des Idées is my favorite bakery I went to while in Paris! Of course I got a classic Authentic Croissant and their famous Escargot Pistache Chocolat which were both delicious. The Escargot Pistache Chocolat can't be skipped. It was slightly dry & crisp but I liked the flaky bits and the fact that each bite had a little bit of pistachio and chocolate. The Pain Chocolate Banane was my absolute favorite! It's a classic Pain au Chocolate cooked with pieces of fresh organic banana. I'm still dreaming about it. If you see this on display, do yourself a favor and grab one! It took a regular Pain au Chocolat and made it exponentially better! It was flaky, sweet, buttery, and everything a pastry should be. The Chausson a la Pomme Fraiche was also a great try. It is half a fresh apple cooked in a puff pastry turnover. I love that they use fresh fruits in their pastries and some of them were literally still warm when we got them, so I highly recommend going early. We even got some of their famous Pain des Amis for our picnic which was super pleasant. Amazing bakery!

Excellent selection of amazing breads. All gluten free and so amny variations on a themeread more

Kudos for making gluten free products available. They were beautiful and very appetizing looking…read more Unfortunately, poor flavor, texture and mouth feel. Won't be returning.

A gem This was our…read morelast stop before we headed to the airport to cone back home. Recommend by a friend who use to live in Paris, in the same area as the bakery. She told me I needed to get the pain au chocolat as they tend to run out. I got myself the ham and tomato thing as well as a big log covered in chocolate. I ate what I got on my flight back to LA. My friend was right. They make good stuff. I have to commend the person working. She was literally the only person out there. It was quite busy and she had her hands full

While I passed many bakeries on the walk through Montmartre, I am glad I stopped in at Le Grenier á…read morePain. Upon entering the bakery, I was greeted by the aroma of butter and the sight of neat rows of fresh pastries. I really wanted to try one of everything, but I was determined to try the pain au chocolat, a personal favorite. Le Grenier a Pain's pain au chocolat was much larger and heartier than others I've tried yet retained its buttery-flakiness without feeling too heavy. I really enjoyed the pillowy texture of the pain au chocolat, which included a generous amount of chocolate folded inside. Paired with a cafe au lait, I was in heaven. The bakery is small yet inviting, and there was no seating indoors or outdoors. While I was hoping to enjoy my pastry on-the-go, it started pouring outside, so I was forced to huddle underneath the awning while I consumed my pain au chocolat. While I'd definitley come back for another pain au chocolat, I would also want to sample their savory pastries on my next visit.

Love love love this little boulangerie (bread bakery) near my hotel. It was only a 5 minute walk…read moreand it was open by 8 AM. They have fresh bread, sweet and savory pastries, quiche and sandwiches. The staff is very friendly and speaks English. There's lots of locals getting breakfast so I knew it was a good choice. I got two quiches, one Lorraine and one broccoli and salmon, on my first visit. I went back for a ham and cheese one the next day. They heat it up for you if you ask. It's in the microwave so the heat isn't very even but it's still good. The crust is crispy and like a pie crust. The inside is tender and pudding-like. Very flavorful on all the varieties. I really enjoyed it. The size is pretty big, definitely good for one person's breakfast. Definitely worth a visit.

Follow the line from outside and you'll understand why it was there. Crusty baguettes, perfect…read morecroissants, what more can you ask for?

We decided to pick up some delicious and flakey Pain au Chocolat and a couple other pastries on the…read moreway to Montmartre. Hubs found this place and it did not disappoint. Long line but it moved quick. Very popular among locals. One thing I observed, the chocolate inside the croissant is fresh (not dry as compared to what we have in the US). Unfortunately, I didn't ask for a receipt so I cannot name what the 2 pastries were.

I really loved this bakery in Montmartre. I came in twice and thought the baked goods were great…read moreand the service was also helpful. They have menus in numerous languages and most workers speak English. Most bakeries in France. I noticed don't have seating so it's a take away spot FYI.

The best croissants we had in Paris while we visited! Almond was great too! Opens early for those…read morethat wake up and need 6am coffee and pasties.

Must TRY the tomato baguette pizza, outstanding!! The almond croissant is delicious. Will be back…read moretomorrow