THE BEST BAKERY IN PARIS. I think they actually won lots of awards to prove this. :) Accidentally found this place near our hotel and and jumped in line behind all the locals to buy fresh bread. (Hey, if the locals are lining up, then it MUST be good.) Ate the pain au chocolate and loved it so much that we went back the next day to get more. Also tried the butter croissant. Everything was so buttery and flaky and delicious. Tried to go back a third time before our flight out on Monday, but turned out the shop was closed. :'( My bf says this place is the #2 must-go to place in Paris behind Eiffel Tower. Behind Eiffel Tower and before the Louvre. ;) read more

La Maison Pichard - Delicious pain au chocolate--the best I've ever eaten. - Bakeries Near Me - Paris, 75

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3.5 Stars - The desserts and pastries offered at La Maison Pichard are so picturesque. They look unreal! I came here for breakfast while in Paris and was overwhelmed with all the delicious options here. Service is quick and the lines move fast. I was disappointed that they didn't offer hot chocolate here. In any case, we ordered croissants and pain au chocolat and they were pretty good but not very memorable. Perhaps not the best we ever had in Paris, but definitely really good! read more

Unfortunately, this business is permanently closed. Wish I had known before I hiked here.

Hands down the best bread in Paris (get the Pichard bread). Great owners. I often think about the pain au chocolat aux amandes - a delectable morning treat that will keep you full - and happy - until lunch time. read more

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Pretty good but uneven. We stayed right up the street so went on consecutive days. Frost couple were pretty good, then the next one the croissants were almost burnt on the bottom and the texture showed they had been left in a little too long. Staff is generally awesome, friendly and accommodating. Lady at the register was the notable exception. Last two visits she was working the register and customer service is NOT her strong suit, was a parody of the "rude Parisian". All in all, good, but not sure it's worth going out of your way for. read more

Amaaaaazing chocolate croissants. A religious experience. Other stuff looks great as well. On a sunny April morning, we strolled into this bakery and took out a couple of items, eating them I the nearby park. Truly one of the best choc croissants I have ever tasted! read more

My mom raised me to be a character in a Jane Austen novel, and so I'm embarrassed by public display of emotion - especially if someone catches me in the act. I don't think I've been more mortified at what my facial expression may have looked like, than seeing a girl sitting on a table in front of me laugh and cover her face after I'd had my first bite of Pichard's butter croissant. Great croissants are rare - even in a city like Paris. Some bakeries pursue them for bragging rights, or cultural heritage, but croissants are not one of their more profitable products. Everyone knows that. And so, a number of bakeries just go through the motions. Look, I am, like Galileo, willing to pay the ultimate price to stand behind my assertion that there's no better bakery in the world than Pierre Herme, but do they make great croissants? Heck no! Sure, you can look up the bakeries that win the annual prize for best croissants, but as years go by, I see that the selections are increasing from bakeries farther away from Central Paris. It's ridiculous that Boulangerie Pichard has only 40 odd reviews. I expect that's because it's not located in Tourist Central and so has far fewer reviews than any top bakery in 1st or 6th Arrondissements. I've eaten here at 8 am, at 10 am, at 11:30 am, and I might have waited a few minutes for a fresh batch to be brought in - but, it inevitably is. The day the girl laughed at my face, I went back and got two more... for immediate consumption. There's no point in even describing the flakiness, chewiness, shatter effect, swirls and swirls of dough, the golden sheen, the taste of butter - it was pure perfection. Absolute, pure perfection. The best of many excellent croissants I had during my visits to twenty different boulangeries and patisseries... best of the best. (If you're looking for something more than the butter croissant, the Chausson aux Pommes is pretty wonderful. The crust and sheen was sublime) Pichard also has a phenomenal baguette/ficelle. Exceptionally well-priced at 1 Euro. There's a separate counter and a separate line for it. There's always a line. People can see the exceptional value. So, next time you're in Paris, and you still have on your bucket list the desire to eat the best croissant of your life - your safest bet is to come here. Just be sure to wait (no more than 10-15 minutes on a weekend) for a fresh batch. read more

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We came specifically for the croissants on our visit March. Unfortunately we came here after visiting Blé Sucré earlier in the day, which had the best croissant and was a lot to live up to. Boulangerie Pichard is a bit out of the way in relation to other places we were visiting, though the reviews were so great, we had to try it out. Though the croissants were not as amazing as our earlier stop, they were still delicious. I will need to visit again (such as on my upcoming December trip) to make more specific notes. read more

La Maison Pichard - Bakeries Near Me - Paris, 75

Overall (5/5) - The staff is very nice, service is quick, prices are very reasonable, and the food is both fresh and delicious. The croissants are one of the best I've had in Paris (I found Des Gateaux et du Pain to be better) and their pastries are great. I highly recommend the souflee crepe. _______________________________ Wait (5/5) - There's usually a line but orders are quick and it moves fast. Ambience (5/5) - Feels just like a bakery so don't expect anything else. Service (5/5) - The staff is nice and courteous. Knowing some basic French for your order will help but they spoke some English. Food (5/5) - I had their croissants multiple times during my short stay in Paris. They were always fresh in the morning (still warm!) and I wish I could go back. I tried two of the pastries as well: the soufflé crepe and a raspberry cake. Based on that, I don't think you can really go wrong with any of their selection. Price (5/5) - Very, very reasonable prices. It doesn't get much better than 1 euro for a croissant, especially considering the quality and taste. read more

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If you are in Paris, Pichard is probably one of the few places where you will enjoy a REAL croissant! Their plain croissant is so simple yet heavenly tasty! Believe me, your taste buds will thank you for every bite. read more

La Maison Pichard - This was my 4th croissant! So tasty - Bakeries Near Me - Paris, 75

Yes, bread and croissants are good. The 'pain aux raisins' is actually the best, from my humble opinion. Service is horrible though. Just business... you pay and are asked to leave asap. read more

This bakery is AMAZING, literally one of the best in the world. I first stumbled upon it during my very first morning in Paris back in 2014. I saw a line out the door and figured it must be good! Sure enough, the croissant and baguette I tried were simply the best I've eaten in my life. The croissant reaches a perfect balance of crispy/flaky on the outside and soft and warm on the inside. You simply can't find perfection like this in many places. When I recently went back to Paris, I decided I had to try this place again even though it was very far from where I was staying. After trying MANY croissants throughout Paris, Montpellier, and Nice, I wanted to see if this one lived up to my memory from 2 years ago. IT DID!! Croissants are my favorite food in the world, so take it from me, the self-proclaimed expert. This place beats out all the rankings. I don't know why it's not as famous as some other places in Paris, (maybe because it's in a quieter neighborhood?) but it's truly phenomenal. I will say the baguette was not quite as delicious during my more recent visit, but seriously who cares... The croissant is heaven on earth. read more

La Maison Pichard - BEST CROISSANT EVER. Don't let the dark exterior fool you, this croissant reaches the perfect balance between crispy/flaky and soft. - Bakeries Near Me - Paris, 75

Great products but if you are for a "Baguette" better ask for one not "too cooked". It is 7:30 and I was among the first customers. Somehow the lady at the desk managed to give me a burnt one (baguette), I believe she thought I was not going to notice but I did and the taste is far from what I know they can do. Be careful. Bon, alors d'habitude j'ai pas de doute quant à pichard mais ce matin la dame a fait en sorte de me donner une baguette pichard bien trop cuite. Faites attention et demandez-en une "pas trop cuite". Le reste est très bon et correspond à sa réputation. Grosse déception ce matin tout de même. Comme tout dans Paris il faut se défendre. Se faire refiler les restes ou les baguettes trop cuites n'est jamais agréable. Il feraient mieux de les donner ou s'en débrarasser autrement que via leur premiers clients. read more

This place was really good. Went here most of the mornings during my 7 day stay and the baguette, and chocolate croissant was delicious. Staff was super friendly and was able to speak a little English. This was a great find read more

It's been a year since we had this croissant....and I still think about it fondly. The best damn croissant I have ever had. In two days...I had 5 croissants. I'm not even ashamed. It was worth it. I miss the Parisian food, but mostly the bread and this is the place I miss most. I love croissants. read more

Gave this place a try when there was no Pauls near...to feed my growing tart addiction of course, this place hit the spot, I ended up trying more than just just tarts... the crusts and fillings were all fresh, I think I tried a buttered roll of some sort too ( not sure what it was called) but it was crispy on the outside (perfect egg wash) and soft and flaky inside. read more

Excellent croissant au beurre!! Crispy, flaky layerd on the outside and soft doughy center. I haven't tried any of their other items, but there were plenty of people buying baguetted and other breads to affirm that this place is the real deal. read more

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I think the only downside is that this store is closed for lunch and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, which is probably better for me considering I won't be tempted on my way to work. While their viennoiserie may not look as good as some other bakeries, the taste is great. The left side of the counter in the back row didn't disappoint, the croissants, pastries with the raisins and the pistachio and chocolate are fantastic. I also liked their nannette, which i don't find very common here in paris. Unfortunately the pain au lait was a bit boring for me. If you like your baguette a bit more toasty, the baguette pichard definitely delivers. read more

I love this bakery! Lived around there for ten years and the quality is always perfect. The baguette Pichard is to die for! Desserts are yummy, but what I love is the homemade ice cream. The Vacherins are therefore amazing. The Croissants au beurre are also pure perfection: not to greasy, just enough, and cripsy too! read more

The best. Steven Kaplan, bread historian and aficionado, he's got my back on this one. Stop reading this and go buy their classic baguette or one of the figue cakes tempting me from the window. Swoon! read more

I honestly don't even know what to say about this, other than try everything you can. The croissants, the fresh baguettes, the pain au chocolat it's just fantastic. We were lucky that it was right around the corner from our hotel, and we were on the line literally every day. I'm drooling just thinking about it! read more

Wow... The best bakery in Paris. They've won many awards in competitions. We visited many other award winning boulangeries in Paris, but NONE COMPARED. This is the best hands down. Their croissant is crispy and amazingly buttery-soft. Stop reading and just go eat it now! Don't forget to get their baguette and some butter from a market. You will taste of heaven. read more

J'adore! A very excellent bakery in the 15th Arr. with a fabulous selection of pastries. Oh the pain au chocolat....swoon! Perfection.

one of the best bread in Paris. Just in front of Androuet cheese store.