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The Best Pastry Shops in Paris, According to Dorie Greenspan

This is where a world-famous baker goes for the sweetest bites

By Alexis Steinman

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By Alexis Steinman Photos by Arthur Quentin, Bernhard Winkelmann, Kathleen Donnelly Kapfer, Clémence Sahuc

Published on November 04, 2025

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Location & Contact

Pontochoux Café

18 Rue du Pont aux Choux, 75003 Paris, France

Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday 10:00 - 17:30

Saturday 10:00 - 18:00

(+33) 9 82 32 66 66
Directions

Mille & Un

32 Rue Saint-Placide, 75006 Paris, France

Monday - Saturday 07:30 - 19:30

(+33) 1 43 21 55 92
Directions

Pierre Hermé

72 Rue Bonaparte, 75006 Paris, France

Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 20:00

Sunday 10:00 - 19:00

(+33) 1 43 54 94 20
Directions

Mokochaya

11 Rue Saint-Bernard, 75011 Paris, France

Monday 08:30 - 17:00

Tuesday - Friday 08:30 - 18:00

Saturday 10:30 - 15:30

Directions

Maison Aleph

20 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris, France

Monday - Friday 11:00 - 20:00

Saturday - Sunday 10:00 - 20:00

(+33) 9 83 03 42 02
Directions

Pâtisserie Michalak | Saint Germain des Prés

8 Rue du Vieux Colombier, 75006 Paris, France

Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 19:30

Friday - Sunday 10:30 - 19:00

(+33) 1 85 09 43 24
Directions

Ritz Paris Le Comptoir Cambon

38 Rue Cambon, 75001 Paris, France

Monday - Saturday 08:00 - 20:00

Sunday 09:00 - 19:00

(+33) 1 43 16 30 26
Directions
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