Boulangerie Miettes — Specialty Store in La Chapelle, Paris
Boulangerie Miettes on Rue de l'Olive in La Chapelle turns out a flan that people cross the 18th for, and a butter croissant that holds its own against the best in Paris.
The short answer
Boulangerie Miettes is a specialty shop on Rue de l'Olive in La Chapelle, near Marx Dormoy station. Come for the flan, set firm with a crisp crust and a deep vanilla flavour, then take a croissant or a pain au chocolat. Most things cost between €1 and €10, and cards are accepted.
Verified November 2026 · 2 independent sources
What Rue de l'Olive bakes
Boulangerie Miettes is an independent bakery on Rue de l'Olive in La Chapelle, a short walk from Marx Dormoy station. The shop is small and the counter is busy; a queue at the door tells you what you need to know before you step inside.
The flan is the reason to plan a stop here. It is set firm rather than loose, the crust stays crisp, and the vanilla comes through plainly. Croissants are flaky and light rather than dry, and the pain au chocolat holds up alongside them. Beyond the classics, the selection shifts: a rosemary roll, a za'atar turnover, a Comté, ham and mustard roll, a kouign amann, a lemon meringue pie, and a galette des rois topped with whole almonds over almond cream.
The bread is the other anchor, with a range of loaves and a baguette at €1.30. The shop is a takeaway counter rather than a place to sit, so you eat on the pavement or carry things home. Cards are accepted.
Prices are the sticking point. A sandwich, a dessert and a drink can run €12 to €15. Budget for the pastry and the bread, which is where the money is best spent.
For a neighbourhood that has few places to buy something baked with care, this is the one to know. It suits anyone staying nearby who wants a proper breakfast, and anyone willing to make a small detour for a flan.
What to look for
Flan
Set firm, deeply vanilla, with a crust that stays crisp. The single best reason to come.
Croissants
Flaky and light rather than dry, the kind you buy two of.
Pain au chocolat
Holds up with the croissants; a strong second pastry if you are choosing.
The pick list
What to bring home
Flan
The flan is the one to get first: perfectly baked, rich with vanilla, and set in a crisp crust.
Croissants
The croissants are the best-seller, and they come out magnificently crispy.
Pain au chocolat
The pain au chocolat is among the best in Paris, so it is worth taking alongside the croissant.
Galette des rois
The almond cream is the heart of it, and whole almonds scattered over the top give it a denser, more decadent finish than a plain version. It is the pick if you want the traditional January cake done with care.
Bread
The bread is excellent and comes in a wide variety, so there is plenty to choose from.
Who is this for
Anyone staying in La Chapelle or near Marx Dormoy who wants a real breakfast pastry within a few minutes of the station. It also suits a traveller who will detour for one specific thing done well, since the flan is worth the trip on its own. And it fits a picnic planner putting together bread, a pastry and a drink to eat outside.
If you want a full basket of produce and prepared food rather than a pastry counter, the covered market on the same street is the better stop. Marché couvert La Chapelle.
The verdict
The pastry is worth the stop, but with sandwiches running €12 to €15 for a drink, dessert and sandwich, it is a place to buy a flan and a croissant rather than a full lunch.
Keep exploring nearby
Marché couvert La Chapelle
Market hall
L'Olive
Market hall
Primaprix La Chapelle
Supermarket
Paris Store Chapelle
Supermarket
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