Food & Drink

Simple guides to places to eat and drink in Paris, with useful choices for quick meals, bakery stops, sweet drinks and casual food.

Smash Burger Restaurants in Paris for Thin Crispy-Edge Burgers

Paris has plenty of burgers, but a real smash burger is easy to recognize: a thin beef patty pressed hard on a hot grill, with browned edges and a simple soft bun. This guide focuses on places where the burger itself matters more than a huge menu.

Crousty Bowl Restaurants in Paris for Crispy Chicken, Rice and Sauce

The Crousty Bowl became a viral fast-food meal in France: rice, pieces of crispy chicken and plenty of sauce in one bowl. Paris now has dedicated shops as well as restaurants that add their own versions. The useful difference is usually the rice, chicken texture, sauce choice and waiting time.

Paris Bakeries for Fresh Croissants, Baguettes and Pain au Chocolat

A bakery stop is one of the easiest food experiences to add to a Paris day. You do not need a long breakfast or an expensive tasting menu: a fresh croissant, pain au chocolat or baguette can be enough. These bakeries are useful because they have central locations or a wide choice.

Bubble Tea Shops in Paris for Brown Sugar, Fruit Tea and Tapioca Pearls

Paris has many bubble tea shops, especially around the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 13th arrondissements. The best choice depends less on a single ranking and more on what you actually want: brown sugar milk, fruit tea, strong tea flavor, matcha or lots of toppings.