Paul

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

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

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

This bakery/​café 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.

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.

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.

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!

Amazing place in Paris. This french concept is pretty filled with every perfect of good foods. Mostly croissants are incredible.
It has a brilliant place right on Champs Elysées so you don’t have to step out from the main street. Where is many shops and luxury boutiques there is also a place for a good food. So that’s why Paul is here.

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

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!

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

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!

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.

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!

Des sandwichs bons mais très cher. né comptez pas sur le service, il est très désagréable!
Bref, si vous le pouvez, éloignez-​vous un peu des Champs!

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.

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.

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!

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)!

Ok ils ont des sandwichs plutôt bons, même si c’est assez cher mais ce sont surtout les champions toute catégorie du quartier du service désorganisé et désagréable !! S’il y a 10 personnes devant vous, comptez au moins 20mn d’attente: derrière les comptoirs ça se croise, ça papote, ça passé 5mn à 3 sur une caisse parce qu’ils né comprennent rien à rien et pendant ce temps-​là les clients doivent prendre leur mal en patience. Sans compter ceux qui essaient de s’avancer sans perdre leur place dans la queue, parce qu’il n’y a aucune affiche des produits proposés et qu’il faut donc aller regarder dans la vitrine pour savoir ce qu’i y a. Pour, en plus, s’entendre dire 1 fois sur 3 que le dessert qu’ils demandent n’est plus disponible. Aujourd’hui ça a été particulièrement gratiné, d’où ma décision d’écrire un avis :
— Un jeune homme demande désespérément à une vendeuse où il peut trouver les prix des sandwichs. Réponse: on n’a pas eu le temps de les afficher aujourd’hui. Euh ok, vous pourriez me les indiquer ?. On n’a pas eu le temps de les afficher aujourd’hui. «D’accord, comment je fais pour savoir combien ça coûte. Je vous dis qu’on n’a pas eu le temps de les afficher aujourd’hui». (le gars abandonne)
— Une demoiselle excédée d’attendre depuis 20mn alors que la file avance au compte-​goutte (forcément, 3 des 4 vendeurs réunissant visiblement à eux tous trop peu de neurones ou de formation regardent désespérément la caisse en essayant je crois d’encaisser un ticket resto) ose demander tout haut s’ils pourraient accélérer un peu et prendre des commandes. Salve de réponses: On fait ce qu’on peut, Si ça né vous plaît pas vous pouvez aller déjeuner ailleurs, Je n’en ai rien à foutre de vos commentaires (sic).
— Et moi, comme trop souvent, je dois me rabattre sur un dessert en 3eme choix parce que le premier y’en a plus et le second y’en a plus.
Le jour où quelqu’un viendra optimiser les flux et leur apprendre à sourire, on fera un grand pas en avant Pour le reste, prix chers et pigeons en prime, c’est le triste lot des Champs Elysées.

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.

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.

Je n’en peux plus de Paul, je né comprends pas que ce soit toujours aussi rempli de monde le midi, alors que leurs sandwichs sont vraiment pas top… Et les prix né sont pas géniaux non plus, alors pourquoi???
Surement parce que c’est connu, donc les gens ont confiance, et né veulent pas s’emmerder à chercher mieux, et c’est dommage…
Bref, celui des champs, pour mon unique passage, était bondé, aucune idée du sens de la file, des serveurs qui se marchent dessus, absolument ridicule.
Et un sandwich qui n’avait rien de bien transcendant…

En dernier recours. Comme l’enseigne est en plein milieu des champs elysees, alors on se bat pour se faire servir, les sandwichs sont hors de prix et je les trouve pas bon. Donc je né conseille pas.