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10 Best Paris Street Food: What to Eat and Where to Find Them


 

Modern street food in Paris travels taste buds a million miles beyond these stalwarts. Present culinary trends elevate local, seasonal, organic produce to new heights, transforming ‘la street food’ into a counter-movement to ‘la mal bouffe,’ a French term for junk food.

The secret to finding the best street food crafted by experimental chefs with skill, sass, and long-term care? Follow the local street-smart crowd to these next-generation foodie hotspots.

Without any further hemming and hawing, here are my favorite spots to grab a cheap and casual bite—ideal alternative options to spend a lot on a sit-down meal.

They also make wonderful quick meals when you’re out and about in the city and don’t have time for a more formal lunch or dinner—or for easy, impulsive picnics.

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1. Socca

Socca, which is especially common in Nice, is one of France’s most famous street food options. Socca is a typical flatbread made with chickpea flour, olive oil, salt, and pepper and baked at a high temperature in the oven.

Socca is a savory crêpe that is a Niçois specialty, and it pairs perfectly with Rosé wine, another regional great joy. This dish originated in Genoa, Northern Italy, and has since become equated with the French Riviera.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
WHERE TO EAT-: CHEZ PIPO and cHEZ Thérésa
address: 13 Rue Bavastro, 06000 Nice, France and 28 Rue Droite, 06300 Nice, France
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2. Baguette Sandwich

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Salami and brie sandwich. Photo by Jez Timms- Unsplash

This is a Vietnamese street food, also widely recognized as Banhi mi, that can be found on various streets throughout Paris. This classic sandwich is made with baguette bread.

This is a must-try street food in Paris and you can personalize the type of toppings, sauces and spread to your liking. Crab, meat, shrimp, and artichoke hearts mixed with tomato, cheddar cheese, green onions, and different kinds of mayonnaise spread can be used as the stuffing in between.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
WHERE TO EAT-: Chez Aline and Grenouilles Paris
address: 85 Rue de la Roquette, 75011 Paris, France, and 55 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre, 75018 Paris, France
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3. Assorted Cheese

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Local cheese selection in a grocery store. Photo by Gabriella Clare Marino- Unsplash

This classic street cuisine in Paris, referred to simply as Fromage assorti, is tried by almost all food connoisseurs who travel to the city of love. Order a cheese board and sample the exotic goat cheese, blue cheese, ripe cheese, Camembert, Munster, Reblochon, and Époisses, among others.

This unnerving experience can be had at any of Paris’ famous street food markets. Try this with a good rose wine or red wine to enhance your culinary experience.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
WHERE TO EAT-: Marie Quatrehomme, Fromagerie Laurent Dubois and La Crèmerie
address: 62 Rue de Sèvres, 75007 Paris, France, 2 Rue de Lourmel, 75015 Paris, France and 9 Rue des Quatre Vents, 75006 Paris, France
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4. Merguez Frites

Merguez Frites is a Parisian street basic food, a sandwich made of charred, cumin-laced merguez lamb sausages, fiery harissa, and heaps of Pommes Frites. The main ingredient of this sandwich, the spicy lamb sausages known as merguez, shows the influence of North African cuisine.

If you’re in the mood for French comfort food, try the Merguez Frites. A cheap baguette is paired with a Merguez sausage and Pommes Frites to make this tasty dish.

Famous in Paris, this is the ideal cheap, filling lunch to fuel a day of exploring the city’s highlights. The Merguez Frites is frequently accompanied by sauces like ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
WHERE TO EAT-: chez Omar and la Engine
address: 47 Rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris, France and 13 Rue de Crussol, 75011 Paris, France
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5. Burgers and French Fries

It is perfectly acceptable to describe burgers and French fries as both the main staple of locals and cheap street food available to all visitors in Paris. There are multiple kinds and pairings available, ranging from freshly homemade hamburgers to yummy juicy meat burgers.

And when followed with a heaping helping of authentic French fries, it is even more appealing, flavorsome, and delectable. Along with small to large burger kiosks, there are multiple food trucks parked throughout the city, selling the most delicious burgers made from baker-made bread, hand-cut fries, and real cheddar.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
WHERE TO EAT-: Big Fernand, Le Camion Gourmand and Le Camion qui fume
address:  55 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 75009 Paris, France, 7 Rue du Fief de l’Isle, 44690 La Haie-Fouassière, France and 66 Rue Oberkampf, 75011 Paris, France
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6. Gaufres

View of a kiosk in Paris, France. Photo by Mario Scheibl- Unsplash

Hailing from neighboring Belgium, the heavenly gaufre (or waffle) is the ideal snack to enjoy during the winter or summer months. And while they can be enjoyed with all manner of sweet and savory toppings, they are best served with a dollop of Chantilly cream to add a little lightness to the rich pastry.

Surprisingly, these delicious thick waffles might actually be the oldest Paris street food on our list. In fact, they are mentioned in French poems from as early as the 12th century, when they were sold at fairs and religious festivals.

Even though packs of them can be found on the shelves of local supermarkets throughout France, it is better to enjoy them fresh from market stalls in Paris or at one of the numerous eateries that serve them.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
WHERE TO EAT-: La Gaufrerie, Street Crêpes Churros Gaufres and Le Comptoir Belge
address: 5 Rue Marie Stuart, 75002 Paris, France, 65 Av. du Général Leclerc, 75014 Paris, France and 58 R. des Martyrs, 75009 Paris, France
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7. Crepes

If you’re in Paris on vacation and haven’t tried Crepes yet, now’s the time. It is the most commonly accessible Parisian street food, made of flour and numerous fillings/toppings. Anyone can customize their crepe filling, from Nutella to marmalade to ham, cheese, or egg. This traditional French dish is popular among both tourists and locals.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
WHERE EAT-: Creperie Genia and Creperie Josselin Paris
address: 7 Rue de la Harpe, 75005 Paris, France and 67 Rue du Montparnasse, 75014 Paris, France
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8. Galettes

The flavorful and versatile galette, which is also from the Brittany region, is yet another famous Paris street food that you will come across while touring the city. However, unlike traditional sweet crêpe, which is made with wheat flour, the galette is made with buckwheat flour, which gives it a richer and more savory flavor, as well as a darker color.

The elegance of this wholesome French snack is that it can be loaded with a variety of delectable and nutritious stuffing, including ham, cheese, and egg. Galettes, which are massive, oily, cheesy and sometimes meaty, are a famous late-night street food in Paris.

The sidewalks of Rue Mouffetard, one of Paris’s oldest and most picturesque streets, is a fantastic place to locate them. And, in the French tradition, you should wash it down with a pint of cider.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
WHERE TO EAT-: La Galetterie, AuPetit’ Grec and La Petite Bretonne
address: 72 Rue Olivier de Serres, 75015 Paris, France,  68 Rue Mouffetard, 75005 Paris, France and 48 Rue Mouffetard, 75005 Paris, France
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9. Falafel

In Paris’s famous Marais neighborhood, one street food reigns supreme: falafel. In fact, this Middle Eastern cuisine, which combines deep-fried chickpea patties with vegetables, hummus, and other condiments, is delicious enough to bring carnivores and vegans together.

There are various kinds of falafel available in Paris, such as Israeli, Lebanese, and Syrian variants. And these are delectable and filling snacks to have while wandering around the city.

One of the most common areas to get this delightful Paris street food is along the Rue des Rosiers in the Marais district’s old Jewish quarter. Every day (except Saturdays), a long line snakes outside L’As du Fallafel, which serves the world’s most recognizable falafel sandwich.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
WHERE TO EAT-: L’As du Fallafel, MI-VA-MI and
Chez Marianne
address: 34 Rue des Rosiers, 75004 Paris, France, 23 Rue des Rosiers, 75004 Paris, France and 2 Rue des Hospitalières Saint-Gervais, 75004 Paris, France
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10.Fish and Chips

This sort of street food is typically served with fries and sauces and spreads on the side, making it a full meal. Deep-fried fish, crunchy fries and a spicy or tangy sauce tantalize your taste buds in every bite. This dish is sometimes served with sautéed vegetables on the side or on a bed of lettuce.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
WHERE TO EAT-: Malin’s Fish and Chips and Johana’s Fish and Chips
address: 11 Rue Tronchet, 75008 Paris, France and 30 Rue Saint-Sauveur, 75002 Paris, France
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