The Babkas & Cakes

Babkas or braided brioches, produced artisanally in our workshop in Paris. Chocolate, plain, pink praline, or the flavor of the month.

Discover Babka in Paris Traditional Braided Brioche with a Modern Twist

Babka is a deliciously braided brioche pastry, often filled with rich chocolate, originating from Eastern Europe. Its unique texture—soft on the inside and crispy on the outside—makes it a perfect hybrid between pastry and confectionery. This versatile treat can be crafted in a variety of indulgent flavors, including red fruit babka, orange babka, chocolate babka, caramel babka, pistachio babka, and cinnamon babka.

At La Meringaie Paris, we put our own signature touch on these beloved Parisian babkas, combining traditional recipes with creative flavors to delight every palate. Experience the best babka in Paris with our handcrafted selection, perfect for any time of day.

The Origin of Babka – A Traditional Braided Brioche with a Story

Originally, the leavened dough of the babka resembled a kugelhopf, a classic Eastern European cake. Traditionally filled with fragrant cinnamon, dried fruits, or almonds, the babka has evolved beautifully over time, now braided with indulgent fillings like chocolate, praline, and caramel.

The name babka comes from the words "babushka" or "baba," meaning grandmother or granny in Polish, Slovak, and Russian. This charming origin pays homage to the pleated skirts worn by grandmothers, which inspired the elegant curves of this braided brioche. Visually stunning, the babka’s distinctive marbling delights both the eyes and the palate.

The secret to the perfect babka lies in the artisanal technique of braiding the brioche. Creating a light, flavorful babka requires extensive kneading and optimal resting time to develop its signature texture. The braiding introduces breaks in texture that alternate between soft and crispy layers—this unique contrast is what makes babka, in our opinion, the best braided brioche.

At La Meringaie, we believe our babka is the best babka in Paris—but we’ll leave that judgment to you! Our babka features colorful, delicately sweet ganache and fillings, crowned with a touch of crushed hazelnuts, making it the perfect companion for your Parisian breakfasts. For an extra treat, pop it in the oven for 5 minutes, just like a king cake—it’s even better warm and fresh.

Where to Find Your Babka in Paris – Discover La Meringaie’s Irresistible Braided Brioche

From the classic plain babka to the beloved chocolate babka, and even the decadent pink praline babka, La Meringaie continually innovates with new babka recipes in our shops located in the heart of Paris. We offer pastry lovers a unique twist on traditional braided brioche, combining a soft yet crunchy texture with rich chocolate or the delightful crunch of pink pralines—a delicious homage to the famous Lyon specialty, the pink praline brioche, which we secretly adore. Thanks to its overwhelming success, this originally limited-edition babka has now become a permanent highlight in our gourmet selection.

We invite you to taste the wide variety of babka in Paris and share your thoughts on who truly offers the best babka in Paris. La Meringaie confidently takes on the challenge of being your go-to destination for authentic and innovative babkas in the city.

Why not visit us in one of our Parisian boutiques? It’s the perfect opportunity to explore our diverse babka flavors, ideal for sharing with guests, colleagues, or clients who appreciate fine braided brioche pastries.

Not in Paris? No worries! You can find our delicious babkas at our Meringaie shop in Neuilly-sur-Seine, or have them delivered straight to your door. And here’s a little secret for the sweetest among you—we will soon launch a nationwide babka shipping service across France. So there’s no excuse not to indulge in our irresistible striped brioches wherever you are!