The 5 Marches-Café canteen, an original dining concept
5 Marches-Café cantine (original) at 12 rue Girardon, 75018 Paris, blends quality with simplicity. It’s a spot quite different from the classic touristy brasseries of Montmartre. This is a neighborhood café-cantine, close to the Maison Rose and rue de l'Abreuvoir. It focuses on homemade dishes, seasonal ingredients, and, whenever possible, organic and local produce.
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What makes the “5 Marches-Café cantine” unique
Café-cantine vibe rather than a gourmet restaurant.
Homemade cuisine, simple, carefully prepared and balanced.
Products mainly organic and local, depending on the establishment.
Menu changes throughout the day: breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and brunch.
Warm decor designed at opening by Randa Kamel and studio be-poles, while preserving the mirror and bar from the former establishment.
Small terrace, especially pleasant for a break after visiting Montmartre.
Les 5 Marches offers carefully selected products. Mainly organic and local, for fine and balanced cuisine.
What can you eat at "5 Marches-Café cantine"?
Open from breakfast to lunch, the menu evolves throughout the day. In the morning, visitors can enjoy seasonal fruit granolas, homemade brioche or scones. For lunch, there’s a choice between a shakshouka, a pastrami sandwich or roasted vegetables. Snacks include cookies and fruit tarts. In the late afternoon, natural wines accompany boards of Raffinati cheeses and charcuterie.
In the morning
seasonal fruit granola;
homemade brioche;
scones;
toasted bread;
specialty coffee and hot drinks.
For lunch
shakshouka;
pastrami sandwich;
roasted vegetables;
toasted bread and seasonal dishes.
For afternoon tea
homemade cookies;
fruit tarts;
cakes;
scones;
hot drinks.
Recent sources also mention the smashed eggs, soup, and carrot cake among the dishes customers enjoy.
The brunch
Brunch is one of the most interesting experiences for a tourist. A specialized source lists it at around €29, entirely homemade.
Reasonable Prices
Current data places the average price around €10–20 per person, which is quite reasonable for Montmartre.
Some recently recorded prices give an idea:
Product | Indicative price |
|---|---|
Tartine | €4.50 |
Granola | €11 |
Smashed eggs | ≈ €15 |
Brunch | ≈ €29 |
Coffee / hot drink | variable |
Pastry / cookie | variable |
Prices and menu items may vary depending on the season—and even the time of day!
What do customers say?
The decor is full of charm, and the peaceful terrace is perfect for a moment of relaxation. The homemade pastries are incredible, especially the pistachio cookie. The hot drinks are also excellent, with specialty coffee and high-quality teas. The brunch is a must-try, featuring an all-homemade menu for €29. The waffles are also delicious—finger-licking good—and the scones are worth a try.
The prices are reasonable, and the value for money is outstanding. Les 5 Marches is ideal for breakfast, lunch, tea time, or brunch. The ingredients are seasonal, and the quality is top-notch. The terrace is lovely and sunny in the afternoon.
Reviews are overwhelmingly very positive: current data shows around 4.7–4.8/5 on Google, with over 570 reviews.
The most frequently mentioned points are:
👍 Highlights
exceptional product quality;
homemade cuisine;
friendly service;
cozy and warm atmosphere;
pleasant terrace;
great spot for breakfast or brunch.
⚠️ Weaknesses
some customers find certain prices high for the portions—such as a recent review mentioning €11 for granola and €4.50 for a tartine.
Wait times can sometimes be quite long when the establishment is very busy: a recent review mentions 40 minutes for a plate of eggs.
In summary
Les 5 Marches-Café cantine is a Montmartre spot where you can eat like a true Parisian rather than at a restaurant aimed specifically at tourists.
Just a short walk from the Maison Rose and rue de l'Abreuvoir, Les 5 Marches is a cozy little café-cantine. It’s the place to go for homemade, seasonal cuisine made with mostly organic and local ingredients. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, or an afternoon snack: the menu changes throughout the day. Shakshouka, scones, granola, tartines, homemade pastries, and specialty coffee make it an excellent gourmet stop in the heart of old Montmartre.
To see nearby
You can explore Butte Montmartre by following our 3 self-guided walks dedicated to it:
But you can also see or visit (and book online when available) the following points of interest:
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