Breizh Café Abbesses, the gourmet crêpe reimagined

Breizh Café Abbesses | La Crêpe Autrement, at 93 rue des Martyrs, 75018 Paris, is an interesting spot for tourists. For those looking to discover a more gastronomic and contemporary take on the Breton crêperie, while remaining in the heart of Montmartre. The establishment is open daily from 9 AM to 10 PM.

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The Origins of Breizh Café Abbesses

To understand Breizh Café, you first need to know its origins. Founder Bernard Larcher was raised on a farm in Brittany. It was an upbringing steeped in taste that began in childhood. It was in this context—pursuing product quality and respecting the men and women who work daily to produce them—that his passion was born. Without them, there would be no exceptional cuisine. Moreover, life’s twists and turns led him to discover Japanese culture.

The cuisine of his mother and that of his adopted country revealed many similarities. Brittany eats buckwheat, and so does Japan, in different forms. But in the end, the goal is to eat well. And above all, the pleasure: an approach first and foremost about indulgence.

Why choose Breizh Café Abbesses?

1. A Breton crêperie with a true gastronomic dimension

Breizh Café goes beyond the traditional galette complète. The house uses IGP-certified buckwheat flours from Brittany, artisanal butter, free-range eggs, and ingredients sourced from selected producers. The galettes and crêpes are made to order.

It’s therefore a particularly interesting spot for visitors looking to discover Brittany through a more refined cuisine.

2. Breton recipes, but with original pairings

The current menu features, for example:

Galette andouille de Guéméné — €18.50
Galette organic smoked salmon — €21.50
Tourteau crab galette — 22 €
Smoked duck breast & mushrooms galette — 20 €
Breizh Lobster Roll — 24 €
Three-mushroom galette — 22 € (subject to availability)

The Breizh Rolls, inspired by Japanese maki but made with buckwheat galette, are particularly original: artichoke & wakame, mushrooms, or lobster.

3. A focus on quality Breton produce

This is one of the key differences that sets this crêperie apart from a typical tourist crêperie.

The house particularly highlights:

Bordier churned butter;
AOP Comté cheese;
Guéméné andouille sausage;
artisanal ciders;
artisanal jams;
Breizh Café farm produce;
organic Breton buckwheat.

For foreign visitors, this offers a chance to discover another side of French gastronomy and the Breton speciality that is the crêpe, beyond the iconic Parisian dishes.

4. The desserts are also worth trying

Here are some current prices:

Crêpe	Price
Beurre Bordier & sugar	€6.80
Homemade salted butter caramel	€7.90
Honey-lemon	€7.90
Valrhona chocolate	€8.50
Homemade spread	€10.40

Poached fig and blackberry crêpe

14 €

The homemade salted butter caramel crêpe is probably the most obvious choice for a first visit.

A prime location to visit Montmartre

The restaurant just a few steps from the I Love You Wall

The restaurant is located at the corner of rue des Martyrs and rue Yvonne Le Tac, just a short walk from the I Love You Wall and Abbesses metro station.

You can therefore easily include it in your day:

Rue des Martyrs → Abbesses → Mur des Je t'aime → rue des Trois Frères → rue de l'Abreuvoir → Maison Rose → Sacré-Cœur.

This makes it a great spot for lunch before heading up to the Sacré-Cœur, or for a break after your visit.

A pleasant terrace in fine weather

Breizh Café has a terrace that benefits from the lively atmosphere of the neighborhood. The establishment presents itself as a place suited for lunch, afternoon tea, or an aperitif, particularly around its selection of artisanal ciders and Breton Spritz.

A popular spot, but not a budget-friendly crêperie

The restaurant currently boasts around 4.5/5 based on over 1,600 local reviews, while Deliveroo shows 4.7/5 from more than 430 ratings.

However, tourists should be warned that Breizh Café falls into the €€–€€€ price range: a gourmet galette typically costs €16–22, and more elaborate creations can reach €24.

What I would recommend to a tourist

For a first experience:

Galette andouille de Guéméné → to discover an iconic Breton product: €18.50
Crêpe caramel au beurre salé maison → €7.90
Artisanal Breton cider → to be chosen from the current selection.

Or, for something more spectacular:

Breizh Roll au homard → €24, followed by a crêpe caramel au beurre salé.

Positioning in your tourist database

I would classify it as follows:

Type of experience: French gastronomy / Brittany
Sub-theme: Gourmet crêperie
Target audience: Couples, families, foreign tourists, food enthusiasts
Budget: €€–€€€
Duration: 45 min–1 h 15
Originality: ★★★★☆
Tourist interest: ★★★★★
Specialty: Buckwheat galettes, crêpes, Breton ciders
To combine with: Abbesses, Wall of I Love You, rue des Martyrs, Montmartre, Sacré-Cœur.

One-sentence pitch for your website:

« Just a short walk from Sacré-Cœur, Breizh Café Abbesses reinvents the Breton crêpe with exceptional ingredients and creative twists, in a prime location for a delicious break in the heart of Montmartre. »

To see nearby

You can enjoy exploring the Butte Montmartre by following our 3 self-guided walks dedicated to it:

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