Shinya Pain
Bakery · Clignancourt ·
Artisan sourdough, focaccia, brioche, and scones baked with passion
Artisan sourdough, focaccia, brioche, and scones baked with passion
"Tucked on a narrow Montmartre street climbing from Abbesses toward Sacré-Cœur, this minuscule sourdough haven opened in 2020, and baker-owner Shinya Inagaki’s “peasant breads”—crafted with ancient grains and natural sourdoughs—regularly sell out during its tiny window of hours (Thursday to Sunday, 4:30–7:30 p.m.). You’ll find a handful of cookies and cakes, but no baguettes; it’s a destination for in-the-know loaf lovers, and it’s cash only." - Lane Nieset Lane Nieset Lane Nieset is a travel writer from Miami who has lived in France for the past decade. From Paris, she covers a mix of lifestyle, wine, food, and design for publications including Food & Wine, Condé Nast Traveler, Vogue, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"You might assume there's a run on bread judging by the queue stretching up the cobbled rue des Trois Frères. This one-man sourdough spot is only open three hours a day, Thursday to Sunday—and locals know to get here a half-hour before the ever-grinning baker even opens the doors. When finally he does, sending plumes of yeasty air into the street, customers enter one-by-one with all the solemnity of pilgrims to make their selections. The ever-changing offerings are posted daily on Instagram, though the plain Post-It menu has got nothing on the tumbling landscape of heirloom wheat loaves, cheesy scones, and chocolate-studded cookies that welcome you when it's finally your turn. Their brioche is far lighter than most, smelling strongly of sourdough, and even better when toasted, and the house play on a bostock, a buttered slice of bread topped with frangipane and fresh fruit, is baked to golden brown perfection. Be sure to come with enough cash for a few last-minute additions; no cards are accepted." - sara lieberman, emily monaco
"You might assume there's a run on bread judging by the queue stretching up the cobbled rue des Trois Frères. This one-man sourdough spot is only open three hours a day, Thursday to Sunday—and locals know to get here a half-hour before the ever-grinning baker even opens the doors. When finally he does, sending plumes of yeasty air into the street, customers enter one-by-one with all the solemnity of pilgrims to make their selections. The ever-changing offerings are posted daily on Instagram, though the plain Post-It menu has got nothing on the tumbling landscape of heirloom wheat loaves, cheesy scones, and chocolate-studded cookies that welcome you when it's finally your turn. Their brioche is far lighter than most, smelling strongly of sourdough, and even better when toasted, and the house play on a bostock, a buttered slice of bread topped with frangipane and fresh fruit, is baked to golden brown perfection. Be sure to come with enough cash for a few last-minute additions; no cards are accepted." - Emily Monaco
"Shinya Inagaki has made bread for some of the most beloved sourdough bakeries in Paris, like Fermentation Générale and Terroirs d’Avenir. At his own operation in Montmartre, Inagaki is making sourdough breads his own way. Olive focaccia, brioches, multigrain breads, and scones are just some of the specials you might find scrawled on butcher paper at his tiny storefront on Rue des Trois Frères. Note: The bakery is only open Thursday to Saturday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Located in the 18th arrondissement. Dayna Evans" - Dayna Evans
"A bakery producing excellent, memorable bakes noted for their quality and craft — small-format pastries and breads that impressed colleagues and made for standout treats." - James Hansen