Breakfast in America, American diner in Marais, France
Breakfast in America is an American diner restaurant in the Marais district of Paris with red vinyl booths, chrome fixtures, and counter seating. The interior recreates the look and feel of a traditional 1950s diner with its classic design elements.
Craig Carlson opened this establishment in the early 2000s, bringing the first authentic American diner experience to Paris. The restaurant quickly became a destination for those seeking genuine American breakfast traditions.
The restaurant mixes American breakfast traditions like pancakes and bacon with what French diners expect from their meal. Guests sit together at shared tables and experience the social rhythm of a classic American diner.
The restaurant is located on Rue Malher in the 4th arrondissement with seating arranged in compact booths and shared tables. Visitors should be prepared to share a table with others or to wait during busy times, as space fills quickly.
The restaurant keeps a curated selection of American ingredients and condiments that are otherwise hard to find in Paris on its shelves. Maple syrup and cream cheese are standard components of the menu and give the food its authentic taste.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.