100+ Best Paris Street Foods: Full Tour of Sandwiches, Pastries, Markets & Ice Cream

In today’s guide, we are combining our “Greatest Hits” to give you the ultimate tour of must-try street food across Paris. From crepes and sandwiches to ethnic gems, pastries, fresh markets, and even a Christmas market special—here is everything you need to eat.100+ Best Paris Street Foods

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Part 1: The Best Sandwiches & Savory Bites

1. Aristote (Montmartre)

• The Vibe: An American concept mixed with French food, popular with young professionals and students. Expect a line!
• The Food: Bagel sandwiches or baguette sandwiches.
• The Order: A sandwich on dark bread with seeds, filled with salmon, avocado, and cucumber.
• The Verdict: The bread has a light bite—crispy yet chewy. The cucumber adds crunch, the avocado adds creaminess, and the arugula adds crispness.

2. Boulette (Meatballs)

• The Vibe: A “hole in the wall” spot down a quiet street, popular with local business people.
• The Food: Meatball sandwiches and bowls (Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Fish, or Veggie).
• The Order: Lamb meatball sandwich on pita bread.
• The Verdict: Crunchy, garlicky cucumber and an explosion of flavor. A hidden gem near the Grand Boulevards.

3. Maison Berton (Near Eiffel Tower)

• The Vibe: A classic local boulangerie perfect for grabbing food for an Eiffel Tower picnic.
• The Order:
  • Black Charcoal Baguette with Truffle-flavored Brie. (Verdict: Yummy, delicious truffle flavor).
  • Fougasse: A flatbread with three cheeses, heated up. (Verdict: Strong cheese flavor, a bit greasy but amazing and filling).
• Lunch Deal: They offer a formula with a sandwich, dessert, and drink.

4. Fric-Frac (Montmartre/Canal St Martin)

• The Concept: Gourmet Croque Monsieur (French grilled cheese). Run by two chefs who make their own bread.
• The Order: “La Titi” (Close to the original: Béchamel, ham, and cheese).
• The Verdict: Modern, fresh, and one of the best Croque Monsieurs by a long shot.

5. Pépone (Rue Lepic)

• The Food: A fish market sandwich spot that also serves hot soups, hot dogs, and macarons.
• The Order: Onion Soup in a cup (no bread/cheese topping).
• The Verdict: Steaming hot and full of flavor, perfect for a cold winter day.

6. Bulliz

• The Concept: “Choux” (Cream puffs) turned into sandwiches.
• The Order: Savory cream puff sandwiches (Ham & Cheese, Blue Cheese & Walnut).
• The Verdict: Extraordinary, light, and not heavy. Great for breakfast or a snack.

7. Canard Street

• The Concept: Everything is made of Duck (Canard).
• The Order: Duck Burger. It contains a duck breast patty (or ground duck), figs, goat cheese, and red onions.
• The Verdict: Tastes like a warm sandwich rather than a burger. Sweet (figs) and salty (cheese) combo is marvelous.

8. La Brigade

• The Concept: “Barquette” (Meat + Fries).
• The Order: Sausage with Apibo (pepper) sauce and fries.
• The Verdict: The sausage is like a kielbasa with a thick skin. Great for a quick meal near the Opera.

9. Boulangerie Joseph (Passage Choiseul)

• The Order: Pizza Feuilletée (Puff pastry pizza) with spinach, chicken, and cheese.
• The Verdict: Heated up for you, flaky and nice.

10. Man’Ouché (Lebanese Street Food)

• Location: Near Centre Pompidou/Les Halles.
• The Order:
  • Kafta Sandwich: Ground beef, hummus, made fresh on a flatbread cooked on a dome stove. (Verdict: Spices are popping, fresh vegetables).
  • Spinach Dumpling: Lemony, spinach-filled dough.
• Dessert: A pistachio pastry (Baklava style).

11. Little Havana (Les Halles)

• The Concept: Cuban Street Food.
• The Order:
  • Pan Con Lechon (Cuban Sandwich): Pulled pork, pickled onions, cilantro, garlic sauce. (Verdict: A mix of Miami home-style and French flair).
  • Sides: Tostones (fried plantains) and Guacamole with pineapple, red onion, and paprika.

12. Mamiche

• The Vibe: Famous bakery with a line.
• The Order:
  • Poulet Rôti (Roast Chicken) Sandwich: On a fresh baguette with herb mayo.
  • “The Bread Stick” (Cheese Roll): Croissant dough rolled with ham and cheese. (Verdict: Gooey, crispy cheese, absolutely heavenly).

13. L’As du Fallafel Area (Rue des Rosiers)

• The Spot: O Tapioca (Brazilian).
• The Order: Chicken Tapioca Crepe (Gluten-free) with corn, tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro.
• The Verdict: An explosion of flavor, very fresh.

14. Mac & Cheese (Factory?)

• The Food: Macaroni and cheese bowls with toppings.
• The Order: Mac & cheese with Japanese Crusted Chicken and caramelized onions.
• The Verdict: Crispy edges, sweet and savory sauce.

15. King Marcel

• The Order: The Tartiflette Burger (Menu of the day). Made with Reblochon cheese, potato hash brown, bacon, and onions.
• The Verdict: Gooey, French winter comfort food in a burger.

16. Caractère de Cochon

• The Concept: A specialty shop for cured hams.
• The Order: Jambon-Beurre (Ham and Butter) sandwich.
• The Verdict: Simple but high quality. Also, their Chocolate Mousse is homemade and rich.

17. Cosi (Rue de Seine)

• The Food: Focaccia bread sandwiches.
• The Verdict: Minty, lemony, garlic flavors with a Taboule salad.

18. Rue d’Odessa Creperies

• The Order:
  • “La Mamselle”: Sausage (Morteau), mustard sauce, egg, and salad.
  • “La Francine”: Bacon, mushrooms, crème fraîche, potatoes.
• The Verdict: Affordable (approx €13) and very filling.

19. Greek Deli (Latin Quarter)

• The Food: Homemade Greek snacks.
• The Order: Spinach Pie and Cheese Pie.
• Dessert: Baklava dripping in honey.

20. Chez Le Libanais (Likely)

• The Order: Lamb Sandwich in crispy flatbread (Arayes style).
• The Verdict: Crispy shell, spiced lamb (cumin/cinnamon), affordable (€6-8).

21. Chinese Crepe Spot (Jardin du Luxembourg)

• The Food: “Franco-Chinese Crepe.”
• The Verdict: Pork and rice wrapped in a crepe. Tastes more Thai than Chinese, but interesting.

22. Viandas de Salamanca

• The Food: Spanish Iberian Ham.
• The Order: A cone of sausage bites/ham and a half-baguette with warm smoked sausage.

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Part 2: Asian Street Food & Fusion

1. Onigiri Gonma

• The Order:
  • Spicy Chicken Onigiri: A pyramid of rice with seaweed and spicy chicken.
  • Karaage (Fried Chicken): Moist, tender, with a flavorful soy-based breading.

2. Dosirak (Korean)

• The Order:
  • Dumplings (Ravioli): Seaweed flavor, served with soup.
  • Bibimbap: Beef with black/purple rice and vegetables.

3. Aki Boulangerie (Japanese Bakery)

• The Order:
  • Melon Bread: A brioche with a cookie/sugar crust (looks like a melon).
  • Matcha Muffin.
• The Verdict: Not too sweet, fluffy, interesting texture.

4. Korean Street Food (Near Palais Royal)

• The Order:
  • Fried Ravioli: Super thin skin.
  • Fried Chicken: Honey/Green onion glaze.
• The Verdict: The crispiest coating and softest chicken.

5. Little Baobei (Burger)

• The Order: Ramen Burger. Beef patty with a bun made of compressed ramen noodles.
• The Verdict: Asian spices pop in your mouth. Best burger ever eaten by the host.

6. Street Bangkok

• The Order: Pad Thai and Ginger Lemonade.
• The Verdict: Highly recommended by locals.

7. Chez Xu (Wenzhou Chinese)

• The Order: Beef Soup (Pho style) and Dumplings.
• The Verdict: Authentic, not touristic. Beef melts in your mouth.

8. C’est Très Bon

• The Order: Nems (Spring Rolls).
• The Verdict: Eaten wrapped in lettuce with mint. Best Nems the host has had in 32 years.

9. Kuma (Japanese)

• The Order: Karaage Curry Bowl (Fried chicken, rice, curry sauce, boiled egg).
• The Verdict: Delicious and affordable (€10-14).

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Part 3: Pastries, Sweets & Bread

1. L’Éclair de Génie

• The Item: Salted Caramel Éclair.
• The Verdict: “Next level.” Buttery caramel, not spongy, thin and airy choux pastry.

2. J’aime La Pâtisserie

• The Item: Macarons (Tamarind, Coconut, and Ginger).
• The Verdict: The Ginger one has a “kick” of fresh ginger breath.

3. Chocolate Alain Ducasse

• The Item: Artistic chocolate (animals) and Sesame Macaron.
• The Verdict: High quality, creative.

4. Praluline (Pralus)

• The Item: Praluline Brioche. Sweet bread with pink sugar-coated nuts (praline).
• The Verdict: A specialty of Lyon, buttery and crunchy.

5. Carré Pain de Mie

• The Item: Japanese Sliced Bread Sandwich.
• The Verdict: Super soft flour, crusts cut off (sometimes served as fries). Melted cheese toast.

6. Breizh Café

• The Item: Crepe with Chocolate sauce and caramelized almonds.
• The Verdict: High quality, the almonds add a great crunch.

7. Jacques Genin

• The Item: “Abra Carmela” Chocolate Bar (Caramel, Praline, Milk Chocolate).
• The Verdict: Magical. Also famous for Mango Passion Fruit Caramels.

8. Boulangerie Alexine

• The Item: Almond Croissant and New York Roll (Croissant dough roll dipped in chocolate/pistachio with cream filling).

9. Richart

• The Item: Macarons (Rose & Grapefruit, Coconut).
• The Verdict: The Rose/Grapefruit is delicate; the Coconut is like a “hug inside.”

10. Aux Merveilleux de Fred

• The Item: Merveilleux. Meringue with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
• The Verdict: Light as air.

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Part 4: The Paris Markets (Les Marchés)

The documentary highlights that markets are a way of life. Here are the ones featured:

1. Marché Maubert-Mutualité: Open Tues/Thurs/Sat. Great for cheese, charcuterie, and curiosities.
2. Maison d’Isabelle (Bakery at Maubert): Famous for croissants and bread.
3. Marché Place Monge: Has a fountain, very charming, shaded. Good for roast chicken and picnic supplies.
4. Marché Grenelle: Under the metro near Eiffel Tower. Huge. Sells roasted potatoes, Beef Bourguignon, Escargots, and even clothes/luggage.
5. Marché d’Aligre (Beauvau): Indoor and outdoor. Famous for rotisserie pigs, beers, and huge variety.
6. Marché Bastille: One of the largest. Offers hot food (paella, crepes, chicken/pepper sandwiches).
7. Marché des Enfants Rouges: The oldest covered market, acts like a food court (Moroccan Tagine, Burgers, Italian).

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Part 5: The Ultimate Ice Cream Tour

1. Amorino: Famous for rose-shaped scoops. (Flavor: Lime and Basil). 2. Fruisy: Near Notre Dame. Mango and Passion Fruit Sorbet served inside the fruit skin. 3. Glazed (Pigalle): Funky flavors. Black Charcoal, Popcorn, CBD, Lime/Raspberry. 4. La Glacerie Paris: Coconut and Chocolate combo. 5. Une Glace à Paris: Ice cream pastry cakes (Strawberry Shortcake style). High-end. 6. Berthillon: The classic. Mango and Wild Strawberry. 7. Glace Bachir: Lebanese. Ice cream coated in crushed pistachios. 8. Grom: Italian Gelato (Gianduia with hazelnuts). 9. Kakatoès: Pistachio (salty and sweet). 10. Scaramouche: Lavender and Honey (subtle floral taste).

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Part 6: Burgers & Fries

1. La Belle Frite:

• The Food: Belgian Fries with bacon, cheese, and crispy onions.
• The Verdict: Tastes like a home-cooked meal from Northern France.

2. Big Fernand:

• The Food: “Raclette” Burger. Sweet sauce, light bun, raclette cheese.
• The Verdict: High-quality meat, very “easy to eat.”

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Part 7: Special Mentions & Hidden Gems

• Chez Aline: Raclette Wrap. (Verdict: “Maybe the best sandwich I ever ate in my life”).
• Urfa Dürüm: Kurdish grilled beef wrap with tomatoes and onions. No sauce needed.
• Ozlem: Turkish Döner Kebab (Veal/Turkey). High flavor, not spicy. Drink Ayran (salty yogurt drink).
• La Chambre aux Confitures: A jam shop. Flavors: Apricot/Lavender, Passion fruit/Mango.
• Cafe Mulot: Located in Victor Hugo’s house (Place des Vosges). Great for a glass of Champagne.
• La Dernière Goutte: Wine shop that offers tastings/classes.
• Olive Oil Tasting (Premiere Pression Provence): Tasting oils like vodka shots and sweet pistachio spread.