Just north of the Tuileries Gardens, Au Grand Richelieu bakery has been serving baguettes since before Waterloo. Stop in for the traditional bread, or treat yourself to a pastry. There is plenty to choose from: not only croissants, but [more...]

Gérard Mulot is famed to sell the most mouth-watering croissants in Paris, but there is so much more: sandwiches, chocolate, desserts...even the baguette is worth a try. Stop in for a snack or a quick lunch if you're wandering around [more...]

KAYSER
Ok, Kayser is the most famous baker in Paris and is known for the quality of his breads which use fermented dough (not cold fermentation, Kayser's way is more costly). They are very good though there are two buyer beware [more...]

Take your date to sample fine chocolates at Dalloyau. This two-centuries-year-old institution offers some of the very best chocolate in the world – certainly in France – as well as great pastries and other culinary delights… [more...]

For the crème de la crème of pastries, try Lenôtre, the finest of “patisserie” houses. It’s on the expensive side, but these delicate confections blow regular pastries out of the water. There are fifteen stores all around Paris [more...]

Macarons may just be the best French pastry (sorry, éclair). For the best of the best, take your date macaron-tasting at Ladurée, where you can buy a sampling of small macarons of dozens of flavors – classic ones like coffee, [more...]

If you want to provide your date with a good meal but don't have hundreds to spend, try the centrally located market at Rue Montorgeuil in the 2nd arrondissement. You and your date will be charmed by the friendly vendors and beautiful [more...]

Take a stroll down rue des Rosiers in the Marais, the renowned Jewish/gay district at the heart of Paris, and stop at l'As du Falafel where you will find the best falafel sandwiches in the city, made at the speed of light. Eat inside [more...]