The story
Located on Rue St Denis, The French Bastards has cemented its reputation as a trendy, must-visit destination for pastry lovers in Paris. This popular bakery chain consistently earns high marks for its expertly crafted selection, drawing praise from creators for both classic staples and inventive creations. Whether you are hunting for the perfect morning treat or a unique afternoon indulgence, the shop offers a reliable and high-quality experience that captures the essence of a modern Parisian boulangerie.
The menu is a highlight for many, with *Where The Foodies Go* specifically recommending the pain au beurre with chocolate ganache and the caramel parrozzo. Meanwhile, *Pratt* highlights the bakery’s excellent croissants and Pain Suisse, while also pointing to the unique "Carbone Praline Rosa" as a standout item. With such a diverse and well-regarded lineup, it is easy to see why this spot remains a local favorite.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
The croissant earns unanimous praise as a buttery, flaky masterpiece, while the overall vibe is warm and indulgent, delivering bold French comfort food without pretension.
“This croissant has a beautiful buttery aroma and the lamination is continuous. I still need 69 more courses on croissants to understand it, but my tongue is happy, ignorant and blessed. The Pan Suisse at €2.00 is a moment of infinite beauty — it completely conquers you, like seeing two elderly people kissing on the street for 10 seconds, the world is right, all mechanisms turn in the right direction.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered The French Bastards. Most active: Pratt, Where The Foodies Go
The French Bastards is a popular bakery chain known for its excellent croissants, Pain Suisse, and unique 'Carbone Praline Rosa' pastry.
Dishes mentioned
Croissant
This croissant has a beautiful buttery aroma and the lamination is continuous. I still need 69 more courses on croissants to understand it, but my tongue is happy, ignorant and blessed. The Pan Suisse at €2.00 is a moment of infinite beauty — it completely conquers you, like seeing two elderly people kissing on the street for 10 seconds, the world is right, all mechanisms turn in the right direction.
- Pain Suisse
Carbone Praline Rosa
The dough is really good, this Carbone conquers you. If this is the reward, I want to be bad every year. The praline is really fun, it crunches in your mouth, but the sugar hits you like a Kinder truck ran you over. It's way better than the rest. For me, French Bastard is an 8 — valid, rich, beautiful.
- Where The Foodies GoLoved
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The French Bastards is a trendy bakery in Paris with incredible pastries, especially the pain au beurre with chocolate ganache and the caramel parrozzo.
Dishes mentioned
Pain au Beurre
I've been watching this on Instagram for two years. Look at this — it's a pain au beurre, but with a chocolate ganache inside. It's incredibly good, stratospheric. The same crunchiness as a croissant, but filled with 7 kg of ganache.
Parrozzo al Caramello
I got the caramel one — it's a brioche dough with salted caramel and cookie crumbs. The brioche dough is already amazing, and the cookie crumbs give that crunch. The burst of colours — if I haven't said it in the last 77 episodes, this is one of the things I love most in life. I'd recommend a trip to Paris just to come here.
