The best donuts in Paris

The best donuts in Paris

The doughnut. This sweet treat is typically American, whether it's rolled in cinnamon and sugar, covered with vanilla icing, or filled with jam or cream, it's something that all Americans and tourists in the United States know and love. Today, francelife has created a list of the best doughnuts in Paris for anyone looking for a taste of the United States here in France. Whether you are an American expat, a student abroad, a Frenchman wishing to relive your last trip to the United States, or someone with a sweet tooth, check out these restaurants, concept stores and bakeries to buy the best doughnuts in Paris.

1. Boneshaker Doughnuts

Boneshaker Donuts is located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris and hopes to bring the American tradition of doughnut to Paris while merging the techniques of American and French pastry in their creations ! Their doughnut making process takes 18 hours from start to finish because they create the doughnuts with fermented yeast and they use local French produce in all their recipes, including farm eggs and seasonal ingredients ! All this to bring you flavors like Beach Haven: a classic doughnut with cinnamon and sugar; the OG: The Original glazed; and Boneshaker Cream: a doughnut with a chocolate cardamom glaze and filled with vanilla pastry cream.

Address: 77 rue d'aboukir, 75002 Paris

Opening hours (normal) : Tuesday to Friday from 8: 30 to 18: 00, Saturday from 10: 00 to 18: 00

2. Umm ... Donuts

Humm ... Donuts located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, is here to bring you their French donuts ! They opened their doors in July 2016 after the idea came to the owner during a chemistry study trip to India ! The flavors of donuts change every month to bring you 10 new flavors such as: vanilla cinnamon icing; the classic Boston Cream; fruity coconut: a coconut iced donut with dried cranberries, raspberries and coconut; tropical Nutella: a Nutella iced donut with banana chips; and the apple Tatin : an Apple iced donut with caramelized apples, crumble and vanilla whipped cream !

Address: 56 rue La Bruyère, 75009 Paris

Opening hours (normal): from Tuesday to Friday from 9: 30 to 18: 30, from Saturday to Sunday from 10: 00 to 18: 00

3. American Corner

The American Corner is different from the other pastries on this list because it is not a bakery, nor a shop specially dedicated to doughnuts. American Corner is a restaurant specializing in bagels and hot dogs in the heart of Paris, but they also have a coffee section and a menu where Americans, tourists and French can all come and find traditional American treats like muffins, cookies and, of course, Donuts !

Address: 160 rue Saint-Jacques, 75005 Paris

Opening hours (normal): Monday to Saturday from 8: 30 AM to 8: 00 pm

4. The French Bastards

The French Bastards is a bakery in the 11th arrondissement of Paris and is relatively new to the scene. Led by three bakers / pastry chefs, they specialize in traditional French bread and pastry but with modern flavors. They are proud to use natural and locally sourced ingredients in their vast range of sold and sweet treats, which include the classic French donut !

Address: 61 rue Oberkampf, 75011 Paris

Opening hours (normal): Monday to Friday from 7: 30 to 20: 30, Saturday from 8: 30 to

20: 00, and Sunday from 8: 30 to 19: 00

5. Mommy

Mamiche is another well-known bakery in Paris that specializes in a variety of tastes, treats and sweet and savory breads at affordable prices ! Owners / bakers / confectioners Cecile Khayat and Victoria Effantin use traditional French recipes for all their creations, including their delicious donuts that you can find filled with chocolate, a range of fruit jams or a delicious cream !

Address: 45 rue Condorcet, 75009 Paris

Opening hours (normal): Tuesday to Friday from 8am to 8pm, Saturday from 8am to 7pm

Open during containment from 8am to 14pm

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