The brunch annex of the superb bakery Atelier P1 has won over all the thirty-somethings in the neighborhood with its warm decor of light wood, whitewashed walls, and a spacious open kitchen. But above all, with delicious plates and pastries, from loaded toast to melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon rolls.

This bright bistro on the rue de la Main-d'Or has something of a cult following, and for good reason. Currently Aube only serves brunch on the weekends, but the team are hoping to extend it to weekdays soon enough. Its menu is fresh, largely vegetarian dishes: chicken-free Caesar salad, almond and garlic gazpacho, homemade granola, and filter coffee from Mick's. Our favourite brunch spot in the city.

At Cali Uptown, you’ll find a sandy-colored fabric ceiling, a large counter encircled with aluminum and diner-style booths, a palm tree and plastic cacti. In this Palm Springs-style café, you can grab brunch all week until 4pm with avocado toast, mascarpone waffles or homemade granola. To drink? Mimosas, turmeric lattes and green juices, like the Hulk; apple, spinach, and cucumber. Sure to cure any hangover (maybe).

High five for HB5! This spacious spot has 100 seats for hungry guests, and plenty of light thanks to its magnificent glass roof. Don't miss the Sweet Stack, a trio of pancakes with seasonal fruit, cream, roasted hazelnuts and organic maple syrup. Or the eggs (fried, fried or scrambled), served with smoked bacon, organic rustic bread and Lescure butter.

Boulom is a three-in-one spot: a restaurant, bakery and yes, a hidden cocktail bar. The brainchild of Julien Duboué, this large, bright room boasts a monumental buffet, surrounded by long tables under a cheerful green ceiling. Head to the all-you-can-eat buffet at weekends – it's around €50, but it's bloody worth it. We're talking black pudding terrine, eggs and mimosas, all like you've never seen them before. Oh, and look out for the dessert stand.

With its cream-coloured interiors, vintage decor and entirely home-cooked dishes made from well-sourced and good-quality ingredients, Gramme 3 is something special. Go à la carte with an array of carrot cakes, cookies, chocolate cakes and scones, and try the super ‘banh mi dog’, a twist on the Vietnamese snack, with meat from Châteauneuf, pickled vegetables from Halles Trottemant and green mayo with coriander, all tucked into a soft hot dog bun from Petit Grain.

Get whisked away to Tel Aviv with moreish vegetarian mezze and brunch served daily at Ima Cantine. Coffees are from the Brûlerie de Belleville, and food ranges from salads and shakshuka to pancakes and poached eggs – all, we can confirm, are very delicious.

Super cosy, almost bourgeois, this spot immediately soothes you. A setting reminiscent of an English club, at L'Entente, blues play softly in the background and impeccably dressed staff serve up British classics. But forget little pots of wobbly fluorescent jelly – this menu is the good bits of its cuisine. Try the full English; fried eggs, sausage, Gascon pork bacon, mushrooms and tomato with optional homemade black pudding. Or opt for sweet; the apricot pavlova is superb.

Echo is known for its brilliant à la carte brunch with impressive gluten and dairy-free options. From scrambled eggs on chunky toasted brioche to multi-grain pancakes served with seasonal fruits, the menu brims with moreish L.A.-style dishes done right. We like the oozing, indulgent Caramelised Grilled Cheese and the gluten-free pancakes.

In a two-story room with raw concrete floors and walls – part grocery store, part arty floor with vintage lighting – you’ll find Tawlet’s hearty buffet showcasing the best of Lebanese cuisine. It’s not cheap (€39 for all-you-can-eat), but the payoff is worth it: broad beans in lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil; grilled potatoes with zaatar; huge slices of halloumi cheese with tomato jam; crunchy tabbouleh; loubieh bi’zeit (green beans in oil), hummus, and spinach turnovers and more.