Boulangerie Utopie
Bakery · Folie-Mericourt ·
Award-winning bakery for inventive croissants, baguettes, and pastries
Award-winning bakery for inventive croissants, baguettes, and pastries
"Boulangerie Utopie just took top prize for the best baguette in Paris, but their out-of-the-box approach has had locals lining up here for years. Croissant dough is contorted into chocolate-filled flowers and tartlets stuffed with rice pudding, and sesame is everywhere—the sourdough baguette colored with charcoal adds a monochrome flair to any dinner table, while the éclair delivers nutty, just-sweet-enough flavor. On weekends, bakers take a page out of Willy Wonka’s playbook with ever-changing viennoiserie, pastry, and bread “du weekend,” each one zanier than the next. (Who else would imagine baking a strawberry-stuffed madeleine into a croissant?) Check Instagram to suss out what’s on offer—and hope it’s something with their delicious house praline." - sara lieberman, emily monaco
"A creative Parisian bakery in the 11th arrondissement known for playful, modern variations on classics—its strawberry tartelettes may feature surprises like elderflower cream or a charbon végétal base, showcasing a willingness to experiment while highlighting seasonal fruit." - Eleanor Aldridge
"My favorite bakery in the city, with a broad selection of both savory and sweet breakfast pastries; on a budget, I stick to the classic croissant for 1.10 euros." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A bakery producing inventive items like sencha-and-puffed-rice bread and sesame éclairs." - ByLindsey Tramuta
"Boulangerie Utopie just took top prize for the best baguette in Paris, but their out-of-the-box approach has had locals lining up here for years. Croissant dough is contorted into chocolate-filled flowers and tartlets stuffed with rice pudding, and sesame is everywhere—the sourdough baguette colored with charcoal adds a monochrome flair to any dinner table, while the éclair delivers nutty, just-sweet-enough flavor. On weekends, bakers take a page out of Willy Wonka’s playbook with ever-changing viennoiserie, pastry, and bread “du weekend,” each one zanier than the next. (Who else would imagine baking a strawberry-stuffed madeleine into a croissant?) Check Instagram to suss out what’s on offer—and hope it’s something with their delicious house praline." - Emily Monaco
