This is a good place to start one's day before seeing the sites of Paris. It is a relatively small place, but it has ample outdoor seating. The pastry and drink offerings should satisfy anyone's cravings. Everything tasted as expected. The staff here is friendly and helpful. read more

Paul - Bakeries Near Me - Paris, 75

PAUL (founded in 1889) Let me take a moment to reminisce about this French bakery. So much deliciousness it was hard making a selection. However pistachio seemed to be the winner. This Pistachio Macaron was flavorsome,succulent,tasty scrumptious, yummy, juicy, and most heavenly. This spot was the ultimate french bakery. Offering fresh baked items and sandwiches. Could be why the birds were savages waiting outside the door. PAUL is on the east-coast. MD, VA, and couple spots in DC. Pulled up menu and noticed right away how overpriced items are here. I'd rather pay and have goods shipped from France via DHL. read more

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One of my favorite bakeries in Paris!! My family and I went to Paul every other day. Absolutely delicious!!! read more

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After a long day walking and shopping along the Champ Elysses, we decided to pick up some baked goods from the infamous Paul for our breakfast the next morning. There is a large array of baked goods and macarons to choose from. We ended up with a simple array of croissants: pain au chocolat, croissant, a chocolate beignet and some mini brioche. I loved the flaky consistency of the croissant dough. Wished for a little more chocolate but I enjoyed my over night chocolate croissant. Highly recommend giving it a try! Maybe it's overhyped but it was delicious! read more

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Yes, I am aware Paul is a corporate chain. Yes, I am aware we have them in the states. Yes, I even frequent the ones back home in the states. BUT! The ones in the states don't compare to the ones in Paris! The ones in Paris are so much better, so I don't agree with the statement that all the locations are consistent. My favorite things here are the croissants, baguette sandwiches and large macaroons. I find that their large ones are much tastier than their small ones. The smaller ones are better from other establishments. Pistachio is my all time favorite. Their coffee and espresso is just alright. Go to other establishments for coffee. Prices are reasonable. Service is hit or miss at this location. read more

Paul - Pistachio macaroons on Valentine's Day! - Bakeries Near Me - Paris, 75

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So I know this is a chain, but I don't care. I really liked it. We were staying on the Champs Elysses and our hotel did not include breakfast, so we just walked a couple of blocks and saw this place and Brioche Doree. There is a Brioche Doree in ATL airport so that wasn't exciting, so we decided to try Paul. They had a quiche Lorraine in the display case and I was dying to have a quiche. I had a list of "French" foods that I wanted to eat during our trip and this was on my list and one of the few things I hadn't had yet. So I ordered a quiche and my mom ordered an beignet with raspberry. The service was prompt and efficient. The price was exceptionally reasonable. We were able to eat at tables outside on the Champs Elysses. Talk about a fantastic view! My quiche was delicious. The crust was just perfect, not to hard and not too soft with just the right about of flakiness. My mom liked hers, but it wasn't her favorite of the trip. Overall, the food is good, the price is right, and the location is superb. read more

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Came here on the way to shopping and picked up some pastries and a small hot chocolate to-go. The hot chocolate was definitely tasty and I would reorder. I don't think their English is the best here so I got the regular beignet vs the chocolate one that I asked for. It was great texture but a bit oily. My friends strawberry dessert with flakes was also very tasty and not too sweet. Decent price for their tiny croissants and beignets. read more

This bakery/cafe is on the Champs Elysees in the heart of luxury shopping (Cartier, Lois Vitton etc) although there are regular stores there as well like H and M etc. We were watching the finish of the Tour de France and became hungry but didn't want to sit down so we bought bread, pastries and coffee. We also had a tight schedule in Paris so we bought extra baguettes and ate them for breakfast each day with some cheese we bought at a shop near our hotel. This is a chain and has a luxury look to it like Godiva but was very reasonable! The baguettes were around €1.40! They cost this in the grocery store in the US and you are getting them from the center of Paris! OK, they are not as good as In Have had at restaurants in the French countryside but still....convenient and reasonable and still French. We also purchased then French famous macaroons which were good. When you order coffee and want something close to American coffee, your main choice in France (and Italy normally as well as some other countries in Europe) is the Americano. Worth a try and conveniently located. Note that the Arc de Triomphe is less than a 10 minute walk from this location. read more

Please do not go to this "Paul". For some reason the pigeons around this area are not shy and even agressive trying to steal the food while you are holding it. Wich concludes in pigeons pooping all over the tabels. So if you dare to come here do not, in any surcomstances put your food on the table. Also the staff was lowkey rude. However, "Paul" does have good food so technically i can not give a one star review to this place. read more

While doing a little shopping we decided to stop at Paul for coffee and a small treat. For starters the line was out the door so I figured it must be good. It took an awfully long time to get our order. There seemed to be 10 people working behind the counter but for some reason the line wasn't moving. The macarons was just OK. I much prefer Fauchon or Laduree. read more

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The coffee was terrible and the service was the same. The lady didnt provide usnl with extra cups to share. When we askes for more milk she just said no. To make things worse, the coffee itself was horrible. It tasted burnt. With all the competition on this street, I am surprised this shop still is around. read more

I've been here a few times. It's a great stop for something savory like a sandwich on a fresh baguette with salami and tomato with herbed chévre or something sweet like a croissant or macaroons. Coffee is very good and the take away baguettes smell divine! read more

My friend told me that this is the place i have to visit. So we did. I got a box of macaroons, eclair and flat bread. For all of it I paid about $50 and was disappointed. Macaroons were very average, eclair was ok and the flatbread was ok as well. Maybe this place is known for something else but I was quite disappointed. read more

Paul - not that impressive macaroons - Bakeries Near Me - Paris, 75

Paul's is delicious! Try a cup of coffee and a pastry filled with fresh whipped cream and raspberries....my absolute favorite! They have a wonderful assortment of breads, pastries, quiche, coffees etc. When in Paris there are many locations to choose from. Some of the train stations in London & Italy also have small Kiosk/ stores. In Athens, Greece the employees were so sweet...they made my favorite whipped cream pastries & saved for me each day....They sell out of them quickly so placing an order is a must. Amazing!!! I can't wait until I can have them again! Heavenly! read more

Paul - Pastries with fresh whipped cream and raspberries. Amazing!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Paris, 75

One of my favorite Paris finds - and I find myself looking for Paul wherever I am in the City of Lights. The ambiance is just perfect, and the pistachio macarons are a delight. Charming tearoom! So glad they are opening their first in the US - a reason to enjoy a trip to Washington DC. read more

Not sure what all the hype is about. We stopped here to grab some snacks while we were frolicking around Champs Élysées and I was unimpressed. The spread looked nice, but the croissant was meh - I've had better at Costco. Pretty sad! We also had a quiche and the lady didn't properly heat it up - it was cold in the middle. Nonetheless, people seemed to be obsessed with Paul - you'll see it everywhere and there is always a line. I don't recommend it. Pop into a random café and you'll experience much better! read more

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Best latte and croissant!!! Old world flair style in a cafe there since 1889!! A real taste of authentic Parisian life!!!

First time in Paris. We loved our sandwich there, but had a bit of a culture shock. Is it normal in Paris for bakeries to be filled with bees? So many bees! Even on the bread itself! & no one else but us seemed to care! I thought it was a bit gross, but the worker told me that the bees are clean & give honey..so I'm assuming it's a french thing? Hmm not so sure, but bread was good. read more

Paul - Bees on pastry?! - Bakeries Near Me - Paris, 75

This bakery was mediocre considering it's Paris. I've had better pastries in the States. Paul is a chain and I've tried 2 different locations, this one off Champs Elysees and another a few blocks away. I don't know if it's because they're in touristy areas, but I was not impressed with either. On top of that, their coffee was horrible. The latte was very watered down. I know France is not known for coffee, but what they gave me could bearly pass as coffee. Unless it is the only open bakery, I will not be back at these locations. read more

A friend of mine who is a world traveler highly recommended this place to me when visiting Paris. It's affordable and there are great choices - both sweet and savory. I really miss it and want to go back to try more items! I took off one star because of the inconsistent customer service and bees buzzing around the food, which is a turn off when you first walk in. If you're able to look past that and realize the turnover of their food given the long line and amount of food sold, it really is a must if you're in Paris! read more

Paul - Chocolate croissant and latte - Bakeries Near Me - Paris, 75

Back when we visited Paris, we stopped by these Paul's in metro stations, and airports. This is a reliable cafe! I always get their big macaron chocolat Also, their chocolate croissants are very good! read more

Convenient, quick and enjoyable. I agree with another Yelper that there are better places in Paris to find pastries. For a chain it is a good place to have breakfast on the go. read more

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I went to PAUL the first time I visited Champs Elysees. It's crazy and overwhelming because of all the baked yummy goodness, long lines, shouting and shoving. I believe I had an almond croissant and coffee. Both yummy and like nothing I would find in the states. Well, maybe that is an exaggeration but it was pretty good. The staff seemed a bit impatient but maybe it is because a great deal of the customers (myself included) had poor French speaking skills. However, I learned that French is the second most common language spoken on Avenue Champs Elysees so they should be used to that. Although I liked my treat, I'm not sure if I would go out of my way to visit again when I come to Paris. However, I would stop by if it was on the way. Perhaps I will give this place 4 stars after my next visit when I get a chance to order more and I'm not so overwhelmed by the experience of just being there. read more

Stop here for a hot chocolate and a pastry or little quiche Lorraine. You can take it "a emporter" (to take out) or "sur place" (you get it on a tray and sit in their enclosed, covered outdoor spot on the opposite side of the sidewalk.) The cost is a bit higher for "sur place". The hot chocolate is amazing and all the baked goods are delicious. And since Paul is a chain, the prices are uniform across the city, so no price mark-ups just because you are on the Champs Elysées. There is a very convenient bench just outside their space, where you can sit and watch people go by as you have your treats. Or you can continue to stroll. Hoping to find a Paul at the airport when we have to leave Paris. read more

Pastries = tasty, but definitely nothing special. You can definitely find batter in Paris. Hell, you could find better in London without too much effort. The real downside, however, was the coffee situation. I stood in line to order pastries and a large cappuccino. Paid (€4.70 by the way for a 40cl coffee from a push button machine). I then had to stand in another 'line' at the opposite counter with my receipt to get the coffee. By 'line' it was a gaggle of people pushing ahead, some of whom had not yet paid nor decided what they wanted. Frustrating. Coffee was crap, too (not that I expected much - I wanted a quick warm drink - instead I got a double queueing experience). Would not recommend. Go to Starbucks instead. At least they're efficient. read more

This was the first chocolate croissant I had in Paris. After, Paul was the only bakery I ate at. Probably not the best idea, but my uncle raved that it was one of the best bakeries, so I took his advice. My favorite became the Pain au Raisin. Got me thru my 6-8 hour days of walking around the city. Yay for France and their supply of baked goods! read more

I love everything here. While my paris trip, i've stoped by over there several times. Sandwiches, tarts and macarons are really delicious. But you have to prepare yourself: finding a sitting spot is kind a impossible that is a good sign, ehh? read more

I don't know what all the hype is about. The pain au chocolat was mediocre, coffee and hot chocolate sub par, at least by French standards. I guess it's OK for a chain but I'm not very impressed. read more

I would compare this to Panera Bread. A good, reliable bakery where you know what you will get. Actually, I love Panera Bread so this is a step below that in my opinion. There are much better places to get your baked good while in Paris, but this is convenient when you're doing your luxury shopping. For $11.25 USD we got a sandwich, a croissant, mini chocolate croissant, and a small cappuccino. Not a bad price for the area, but there are better. read more

I love their baked goods and everything is delicious! This spot is busy but there are other Cafés for you to sit and enjoy something sweet. I miss Paris! read more

As a Parisian coffee and pastry shop it was pretty good. The staff was helpful and efficient. The seating outside was right on the Champs Elysées. I really liked the quiche loraine. read more

I wasn't blown away with Paul but for being a chain restaurant, they have decently good pastries. The sandwiches are not great and I have definitely had better, but the croissants and the tarts are where it is at. The rhubarb tart that we had while in the city were great as a quick treat. read more

Meh, better than American bakeries but not on par for other French ones. Espresso and almond croissant were both disappointing.

Awesome jambon greyere baguette sandwich and vanilla macarons! YUM! craving this and the large macarons.

If you're like my wife and I, you quickly realize how much time and money you can spend at restaurants in Paris. Sometimes you don't have 2 hours and 80€ to spend on lunch... Paul is a great break from that where you can grab a quick sandwich, coffee and pastry for two to go and for about 24€! When we had a jam packed day to run around, we looked for Paul for a consistent experience at a reasonable price. read more

Best sesame baguette I ever had! Just a great bakery - and you can find Paul all over Paris!

The pastries and espresso were excellent! Great variety and awesome people watching. Employees were very nice and helpful.

The people here were particularly rude. We've found that even though Parisians have in general been very nice, the staff here--probably because their system of lining up is very confusing--were not very helpful, patient, or kind (except for the last person on the way out, thus two stars instead of one. Food was great, by the way. read more

pretty this was my first macaroon stop must come back to try the baguette!

Bread was good, but the apple pastries were mediocre. Obviously, great location and really can't go wrong with anything. Service was a little confusing. Where to pay? A bit crowded and un-orderly, because it was in the evening and everyone wanted their goods quickly. Overall, sort of your Starbucks of Paris, which isn't a bad thing, but you can go to Starbucks in Paris if you want (they're everywhere)! read more