Brunch every day, 11am-10:30pm
Brunch on rue Saint-Maur: the Franco-Taiwanese table of the 11th
At 136 rue Saint-Maur, MAISON LE TE serves brunch without time slots: eggs, gua bao, onigiri, matcha pancakes, high-altitude tea and craft bubble tea.
At 136 rue Saint-Maur, MAISON LE TE serves brunch without time slots: eggs, gua bao, onigiri, matcha pancakes, high-altitude tea and craft bubble tea.
Brunch runs from 11am to 10:30pm, Monday to Sunday. No window that closes at 3pm, no line outside at 11:30am.
Reworked eggs benedict, slow-braised pork gua bao, smoked onigiri, matcha pancakes. Everything made fresh each morning at the counter.
An Ali Shan or Dong Ding rather than filter coffee. Or for those who prefer cold drinks: a bubble tea with pearls cooked that morning.
Rue Saint-Maur runs north-south across the 11th, from Saint-Ambroise metro to the edges of Belleville. On its stretch between Goncourt and Parmentier, it has seen a cluster of addresses emerge in recent years that have reshaped how the neighborhood brunches. At number 136, MAISON LE TE plays a rare score: a Franco-Taiwanese brunch served continuously, from mid-morning until the evening closes. Here, no need to rush to grab a seat before the kitchen shuts at 3pm. No need either to wait outside between 11:30 and noon.
Local regulars come for that first: the ability to brunch at 2pm on a Wednesday, 5pm on a Sunday, or even after a movie in the evening. The brunch format is not reserved for the morning slot. That flexibility has become rare in the 11th, where most addresses still impose strict service windows.
The brunch menu at MAISON LE TE alternates reworked French dishes and Taiwanese classics in brunch format. Eggs benedict are served on a house-made bao bun rather than an English muffin. The morning gua bao blends slow-braised pork, cucumber, crushed peanuts, and cilantro in a soft steamed bun that echoes the Taiwanese breakfast tradition. Onigiri, usually sweet or savory depending on the season, are filled to order: teriyaki smoked salmon, Japanese mayo tuna, umeboshi plum for those who like acidity.
On the sweet side, matcha pancakes have become a house signature. Made with Taiwanese matcha whisked to order, they come with light fresh cream and a seasonal fruit. In autumn, candied chestnuts are added. In spring, gariguette strawberries. The menu changes every six to eight weeks to follow French producer harvests and Taiwanese tea seasons. See all dishes on the full MAISON LE TE menu.
Most brunch addresses in the 11th offer American filter coffee and a fresh orange juice. MAISON LE TE keeps that base but adds a menu of high-altitude Taiwanese teas you will hardly find anywhere nearby. Taiwanese oolongs like Ali Shan and Dong Ding are brewed to order, in an individual teapot, at the right water temperature. Sun Moon Lake black tea offers a round, malty alternative for those who enjoy coffee's deep notes without the intense caffeine.
For cold drinks lovers, craft bubble tea is also on the brunch menu. Tapioca pearls cooked that morning, fresh milk, sugar level on request: it is one of the rare Paris brunches where a matcha bubble tea can pair with a savory dish without breaking the theme. The matcha latte and hojicha latte round out the picture for those who want a hot milky drink without coffee.
MAISON LE TE's interior plays light wood, exposed brick, brass globe pendants. Tables are spaced, music is discreet, you hear neighboring conversations without enduring them. It is a contrast with the packed brunches of the Marais or the Bastille, where you often have to shout to be heard. The room comfortably hosts groups of four to six, and the central bar lets solo guests brunch with a book.
Rue Saint-Maur on this stretch is quiet in the morning, livelier in the afternoon when neighborhood shops open. Brunch takes on a strolling dimension here: you head to the canal Saint-Martin, you walk back toward Republique, you stop at a friend's place for coffee. The day is built around a calm, warm starting point, without time-slot pressure.
MAISON LE TE is not just brunch: the house also serves lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner. To understand the full menu beyond brunch, see our brunch in the 11th arrondissement page which details plate composition by time slot. For those who mostly want coffee or tea in the neighborhood, our tea house in the 11th gathers the infusion menu and pairings with current pastries. And for bubble tea lovers who want to compare with other addresses, the bubble tea selection in the 11th showcases signature drinks.
MAISON LE TE is at 136 rue Saint-Maur, in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. Goncourt station (line 11) is five minutes on foot, walking up the street from the south. Parmentier station (line 3) is seven minutes walking down from the north. For those coming by bus, lines 46 and 96 serve nearby stops. Brunch is served daily, Monday to Sunday, from 11am to 10:30pm. No reservation needed during the week. On weekends, especially Saturday lunch, better to book a table in advance to avoid a wait.
If you are planning a group brunch, the team can set up a table of eight to twelve with a tailored menu. The contact page lets you book for a family brunch, a birthday, or a team brunch. To discover our other Paris address, Le Te at the Palais-Royal offers a more tea-house experience in the 1st arrondissement.
For a first visit, three plates give a good overview of what the house does well. The slow-braised pork gua bao combines slowly cooked meat, the Taiwanese steamed bun, and a crushed peanut condiment. It is the dish that best captures the Franco-Taiwanese identity of the cuisine. Eggs benedict on bao replace the English muffin with a still-warm steamed bun: the experience is softer, more rounded, but the hollandaise stays classic. Finally, matcha pancakes serve as a transition to the sweet course: light, vegetal, served with an optional black sesame ice cream scoop.
On the drinks side, two stand out. The Taiwanese matcha latte, whipped with a bamboo whisk, offers an airy foam with milk of your choice (oat, soy, dairy). The oolong bubble tea is more original: lightly sweetened, tapioca pearls cooked that morning, crushed ice. Regulars often order both to compare. The menu evolves regularly and the page highlights monthly novelties at the top.
Brunch is served every day, Monday to Sunday, from 11am to 10:30pm. There is no fixed slot: you can brunch mid-morning, early afternoon, or even at the end of the day.
During the week, booking is not required. Saturday and Sunday lunch are the busiest slots: better to book via the contact page to avoid a wait.
The brunch combines Franco-Taiwanese dishes: slow-braised pork gua bao, filled onigiri, matcha pancakes, eggs benedict on bao bread. The menu changes every six to eight weeks to follow seasonal sourcing.
Yes. The craft bubble tea is available during all services, brunch included. Tapioca pearls are cooked fresh each morning, the milk is fresh, and the sugar level is adjustable.
From Republique (lines 3, 5, 8, 9, 11), expect 10 to 12 minutes on foot via rue du Faubourg du Temple then rue Saint-Maur. Goncourt station (line 11) is closer, just 5 minutes away.