Paul is a French chain of bakery-café restaurants in 47 countries with the head office at Marcq-en-Barœul, Greater Lille, France. It serves French products, including breads, crêpes, sandwiches, macarons, soups, cakes, pastries, coffee, wine, and beer. It is a five-generation, family company currently owned by Groupe Holder, which also held the French luxury pâtisserie Ladurée from 2002 to 2021.

To browse the history of PAUL is to leaf through the album of a family that’s proud to offer its customers tasty bread, delicious pâtisseries, pure butter pastries, flavourful sandwiches, and so many other gourmet creations added over time by five successive generations.

As of 2022, there are more than 750 Paul bakery/café restaurants, of which 424 are in France and over 300 are in 46 other countries. Paul’s restaurant has become famous in South Africa. From Paris to Singapore and London to Washington, PAUL is proud to say that its bread has the same inimitable nutty flavor as in France because the success of the PAUL concept allows no room for compromise.

Paul’s French Toasts

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
Pain Perdu Classique
(Classic French Toast)
Honey, strawberry jam, and sweet mascarpone cheeseR 89
Pain Perdu aux Fruits Rouges
(Red Berry French Toast)
Mixed berries and sweet mascarpone cheeseR 99
Pain Perdu Pancetta & Sirop d’érable
(Pancetta & Maple Syrup French Toast)
Crispy pancetta ham, maple syrup, and fresh rocketR 115

Paul’s Croissants

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
CroissantEmmental cheese, jam, and butterR 59
Croissant au fromageCheese croissantR 59
Croissant jambon fromageCheese & gypsy ham croissantR 69
Croissant au saumonSmoked salmon trout croissantR 115
Œufs brouillés au saumonScrambled egg and smoked salmon troutR 119

Paul’s Savoury Pancakes

All are served with side salad and our signature vinaigrette.

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
Crêpe aux champignonsMushroom pancakeR 85
Crêpe complèteHam & cheese pancake (Gypsy ham, Emmental cheese, topped with a fried egg)R 89

Paul’s Toasted Sandwiches

Classic French-style toasted sandwiches on white pain demie bread.

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
Croque tomate mozzarelleMozzarella cheese, fresh tomato, and pesto spread.R 96
Croque chèvre mielGoat’s cheese, spinach, honey, and walnuts.R 96
Croque-monsieurGypsy ham and Emmental cheese.R 99
Croque-madameGypsy ham and Emmental cheese topped with a fried egg.R 105

Paul’s Breakfast Eggs

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
Œufs au platFried eggs & baconR 69
Petit déjeuner completPAUL big breakfastR 115
Œuf poché & saumonPoached egg & salmonR 115
Œuf poché à l’avocatPoached egg with avocadoR 105
Paillasson saumon fuméPoached egg & smoked salmon troutR 119

Paul’s Benedicts Menu

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
Œufs Bénédicte (Ham)Two poached eggs atop toasted brioche bread with hollandaise sauce. Add French fries.R 109
Œufs Bénédicte (Bacon)Two poached eggs atop toasted brioche bread with hollandaise sauce. Add French fries.R 99
Œufs Bénédicte (Smoked Salmon Trout)Two poached eggs atop toasted brioche bread with hollandaise sauce. Add French fries.R 96
Œufs Bénédicte (Mushroom)Two poached eggs atop toasted brioche bread with hollandaise sauce. Add French fries.R 96
Œufs Bénédicte (Spinach)Two poached eggs atop toasted brioche bread with hollandaise sauce. Add French fries.R 96

Paul’s Omelette

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
Omelet natureChoice of three add-ons: Back bacon, Emmental cheese, red capsicum, onion, mushroom,
gypsy ham, tomato. Served with Provençal tomato and a hashbrown.
R 105

Paul’s Quiche

We served with a side salad and our signature vinaigrette.

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
Quiche du jourQuiche of the day. Enquire about our daily specials.R 99

Paul’s Kids Menu

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
Mini beef burger & French friesMini beef burger served with French fries.R 67
Mini cheeseburger & French friesMini cheeseburger served with French fries.R 68
Chicken & pasta in cheesy sauceChicken and pasta in cheesy sauce with French fries.R 71
Chicken strips & French friesChicken strips served with French fries.R 71
Toasted cheese sarmie & French friesToasted cheese sandwich served with French fries.R 55
Sausages & French friesSausages served with French fries.R 55

Paul’s Parfaits & Fruits

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
Salade de fruits au basilicFruit & basil salad. Fresh seasonal melon, berries, and stone fruit in a basil-infused syrup with fresh basil.R 99
Parfait au citronCitrus yogurt. Citrus yogurt, fresh fruits, pumpkin seeds, linseeds, walnuts, almonds, honey, and roasted granola.R 89
Parfait à la fraiseStrawberry yogurt. Strawberry yogurt, fresh strawberries, pumpkin seeds, linseeds, walnuts, almonds, honey, and roasted granola.R 89
Aux fruit de la passionPassion fruit yoghurt. Passion fruit yogurt, passion fruit pulp, pumpkin seeds, linseeds, walnuts, almonds, honey, and roasted granola.R 89
Yaourt à la papayePapaya with yoghurt. Fresh papaya, walnuts, cranberries with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, brown flax seeds, linseeds, and sesame seeds.R 89

Paul’s Baguette Sandwiches

All Baguettes are freshly baked all day.

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
Rôti de bœufRare roast beef, rocket, wholegrain mustard mayonnaise, gherkins, caramelized onion, with piccalilli and sauerkraut.R 109
Jambon camembertGypsy ham & Camembert. Gypsy ham, Camembert cheese, caramelized onion, and fresh tomato.R 95
Pavot pouletChicken poppyseed. Poppyseed baguette, mustard mayonnaise, chicken, lettuce, and tomato.R 95
Poulet pestoPesto chicken. Marinated grilled chicken breast, pesto mayonnaise, and fresh tomato.R 95
DieppoisTuna mayonnaise. Tuna mayonnaise, lettuce, and fresh tomato.R 95
Poulet mariné au citron & à l’estragonTarragon lemon chicken & Parmesan. Lemon and tarragon chicken mayonnaise with
Parmesan cheese and mixed leaves.
R 99
Tomate mozzarelleTomato mozzarella. Buffalo mozzarella cheese and tomato with olive tapenade, basil pesto, and balsamic glaze.R 99
Œuf mimosa & pancettaChive egg mayonnaise & pancetta. Chive egg mayonnaise with crisp pancetta ham and fresh rocket.R 99
Traditionnel club sandwichTraditional club sandwich. Club chicken mix with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato slices,
Emmental cheese, bacon, and a fried egg. Served with French fries on your choice of PAUL bread.
R 125
Houmous & légumes grillésHoumous & roasted vegetables. Hummus, roasted red pepper, and aubergine
with rocket and fresh mint.
R 89
SaumonSmoked Salmon Trout. Smoked salmon trout, dill cream cheese, lemon zest, capers, and rocket.R 139

Paul’s Starters Menu

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
Petit Camembert au fourBaked Camembert cheese with fresh rosemary, caramelized onions, apple raisin chutney, and toasted PAUL bread.R 99
Tartare de saumonSalmon tartare. Salmon fillet, smoked salmon trout, red onion, radish, capers, dill crème fraîche, with croissant croutons.R 129
Tartare de bœufBeef tartare. With croissant croutons, beef fillet, red onion, gherkins, capers, Dijon mustard, and egg yolk.R 129
Soupe à l’oignon traditionnelleTraditional French onion soup served in a PAUL bread bowl with melted Emmental cheese.R 99
Plateau de fromagesCheese plate. A selection of local and imported cheeses, fresh fruit, nuts, and preserves with fresh baguette slices – perfect for sharing.R 199

Paul’s Salads Menu

Their salads are made with fresh ingredients sourced from local suppliers.

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
Salade mozzarelle & tomatesMixed greens, buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil pesto with a balsamic glaze.R 99
Salade César au pouletChicken Caesar salad. Chicken breast, cos lettuce, boiled egg, crispy bacon bits, and
Parmesan shavings with a classic anchovy dressing.
R 99
Salade NiçoiseTuna salad. Green beans, baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes, olives, boiled egg, grilled
salmon fillet, and vinaigrette.
R 125
Salade au filetFillet butternut salad. Mixed green salad, sliced beef fillet, roasted butternut slices, toasted
mixed seeds, cherry tomatoes, and either creamy feta or crumbly blue cheese, served with mustard dressing.
R 195
Salade fermièreChicken salad. Mixed green salad with marinated grilled chicken breast, fresh green apple
slices, walnuts, raisins, grated Emmental cheese, carrots, and a mustard dressing.
R 109
Salade quinoa & pouletQuinoa salad. Avocado, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes mixed with quinoa and vinaigrette with cucumber slices.R 119
ChickenChicken salad with roasted vegetables.R 129
Smoked Salmon TroutSmoked Salmon Trout salad with roasted vegetables.R 129
Roasted VegetablesSalad with roasted vegetables.R 119

Paul’s Pasta

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
Ravioles aux champignonsMushroom ravioli. Mushroom and ricotta ravioli in a cream sauce with Parmesan shavings, chives, and rocket.R 125
Tagliatelles au poulet & sauce pistouChicken pesto tagliatelle. Tagliatelle pasta, grilled chicken, bacon, creamy pesto
sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan shavings.
Substitute for gluten-free penne pasta for an additional R 19.
R 159

Paul’s Fish & Seafood Menu

A fish of your choice with two of the following side dishes. Thin-cut fries boiled new potatoes, sautéed seasonal vegetables, or garden salad.

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
Sole meunièreWhole sole.R 225
Pavé de saumon grilléGrilled skinless salmon fillet.R 275
Abadèche du CapKingklip fillet.R 215

Paul’s Meat Menu

A meat of your choice with two of the following side dishes. Thin-cut fries boiled new potatoes, sautéed seasonal vegetables, or garden salad.

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
Médaillons de bœufBeef fillet medallions.R 229
Carré d’agneau grilléGrilled lamb chops.R 229
RumsteckRump Steak.R 199
EntrecôteRibeye on the bone.R 289
Filets de pouletChicken breasts.R 159

Paul’s Burgers

All are served on a toasted sesame brioche bun with French fries.

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
Hambourgeois bœufClassic beef burger 200g. Beef patty, grilled to your liking with lettuce, tomato, pickles,
spicy mayonnaise, and barbecue sauce.
R 115
Hambourgeois pouletFrench onion chicken burger. Grilled chicken breast fillet with Emmental cheese, onion marmalade, garlic aioli, and fresh rocket.R 115
Hambourgeois trois fromagesThree-cheese burger 200g. Beef patty, grilled to your liking with lettuce, tomato, and
pickles topped with Brie, Emmental, and blue cheese with sweet mayonnaise.
R 145

Paul’s Desserts

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
Crêpe chocolat chantillyHazelnut & chocolate pancakes. Two crêpes filled with hazelnut and chocolate spread served with fresh cream or ice cream.R 79
Crêpe SuzetteOrange pancakes. Two crêpes with fresh orange segments, caramelized orange sauce, and vanilla ice cream.R 79
Crêpe banane caramel beurre saléSalted caramel banana pancake. One crêpe filled with fresh banana and salted caramel sauce served with fresh cream or ice cream.R 79
Crème brûléeVanilla crème brûlée.R 79

Paul’s French Pastries

ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
ChouquettesChoux puffs topped with sugar (2pc)R 11
BriochetteBriochetteR 16
CaneléRum-flavoured baked custardR 16
BenoîtonSelection of olives, fruit, or chocolateR 20
Cramique sucre et raisinsSweet bread with sugar and raisinsR 21
CroissantCroissantR 22
Escargot aux raisinsRich pastry with crème pâtissière and raisinsR 24
Tarte au sucreSugar tartR 24
Croissant aux amandesAlmond croissantR 26
Pain au chocolatChocolate pastryR 26
GourmandiseRich pastry with crème pâtissière and chocolate chip dropsR 28
Chausson aux pommesApple turnoverR 28
Pain au chocolat et amandesAlmond chocolate pastryR 28
Anglaise abricotApricot danishR 28
Grillé aux pommesApple danishR 28
Croissant aux fromageCroissant topped with grated emmental cheeseR 28
PalmierCaramelised puff pastryR 28
Tarte fine aux pommesApple tart with crème pâtissièreR 35

Paul’s Hot Beverages

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
Red espresso®Espresso shot with honey.R 25
Café MediciOrange coffee. Espresso shot with frothed milk, orange zest, and chocolate sauce.R 45
Café MarocchinoEspresso shot with PAUL hot chocolate, frothed milk, and cocoa powder.R 45
PAUL L’OnctueuxPAUL L’OnctueuxR 35

Paul’s Cold Drinks

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
Rock ShandyBitters, half Schweppes® lemonade, and half Schweppes® soda water.R 49
Steel WorksBitters, half Schweppes® ginger ale, half Schweppes® soda water, kola tonic, passion fruit, and lime.R 59

Paul’s Milkshakes

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
MilkshakesAsk your waitron about our flavorsR 49

Paul’s Old Fashioned Lemonades

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
Limonade à l’ancienneOld-fashioned lemonade. Made with freshly pressed lemons.R 44
Limonade à l’ancienne à la mentheOld-fashioned mint lemonade. It is made with freshly pressed lemons and mint syrup.R 44
Limonade à l’ancienne à la fraiseOld-fashioned pink lemonade. It is made with freshly pressed lemons and strawberry syrup.R 44

Paul’s Iced Coffees

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
ShakeratoDouble espresso and cream shaken with ice and strained. Choose from original, vanilla, hazelnut, and caramel.R 49
Café glacéIced coffee. Vanilla gelato topped with lightly salted cream and espresso drizzled with chocolate sauce.R 55

Paul’s Iced Teas

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
CitronLemon. An all-time favorite, the classic lemon iced tea.R 44
Hibiscus & mentheHibiscus & mint. A refreshing blend of hibiscus and mint green iced tea.R 49
Fleur de sureau & romarinElderflower & rosemary. A refreshing drink packed with antioxidants and a lot of rosemary and elderflower goodness.R 49
Litchi & fruit de la passionLitchi & passion fruit. A refreshing blend of lemon iced tea with litchi and passion fruit.R 49

Paul’s Smoothies

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
PAUL mixMango, strawberry, and kiwi.R 55
Banane & fruits rougesBanana & berries. Strawberry, blueberry, grapes, banana, and apple.R 55
PommeApple cooler. Green apple, red apple, orange, and strawberry.R 55
Frappé PAULCoffee frappé.R 55

Paul’s Granitas

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
Citron et fleur de sureauLemon and Elderflower.R 44
Rhubarbe, fraise et tomateRhubarb, strawberry, and tomato.R 44
Thé vert et poireGreen tea and pear.R 44
Pêche et fruit de la passionPeach and passion fruit.R 44

Paul Freshly Squeezed Fruit Juices

No added sugar. Ask your waiter about varieties.

Menu ItemDescriptionPrice (R)
Jus de carotteCarrot.R 49
Jus de pomme verte & céleriGreen apple & celery.R 49
Jus de carotte, orange & gingembreCarrot, orange & ginger.R 49
Jus d’orangeOrange.R 49
Jus de pommeApple.R 49

Paul’s White Wine

WineSizePrice (R)
Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc250mlR 117
Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc750mlR 350
Hartenberg Chardonnay250mlR 95
Hartenberg Chardonnay750mlR 280
Dry Land Collection Fermented Chenin Blanc250mlR 85
Dry Land Collection Fermented Chenin Blanc750mlR 255
Arrogant Frog Chardonnay Viognier250mlR 107
Arrogant Frog Chardonnay Viognier750mlR 320
Fat Bastard Chardonnay250mlR 75
Fat Bastard Chardonnay750mlR 225
Haute Cabriere Chardonnay Pinot Noir250mlR 70
Haute Cabriere Chardonnay Pinot Noir750mlR 210
Perdeberg Cellar Chenin Blanc250mlR 42
Perdeberg Cellar Chenin Blanc750mlR 125

Paul’s Red Wines

WineSizePrice (R)
Perdeberg Cellar Rex Equus250mlR 250
Perdeberg Cellar Rex Equus750mlR 750
Groot Constantia Merlot250mlR 174
Groot Constantia Merlot750mlR 520
Kaapzicht Cabernet Sauvignon250mlR 224
Kaapzicht Cabernet Sauvignon750mlR 670
Boekenhoutskloof Chocolate Block250mlR 184
Boekenhoutskloof Chocolate Block750mlR 550
Bizoe Syrah250mlR 210
Bizoe Syrah750mlR 625
Dalla Cia Classico Cabernet Sauvignon250mlR 150
Dalla Cia Classico Cabernet Sauvignon750mlR 450
Kanonkop Kadette Pinotage250mlR 84
Kanonkop Kadette Pinotage750mlR 250
Dry Land Collection Cabernet Sauvignon250mlR 84
Dry Land Collection Cabernet Sauvignon750mlR 265

Paul’s Cocktails

CocktailDescriptionPrice (R)
Classic MartiniPremium gin, Vermouth, Absinthe.R 70
Elderflower French 75Premium gin, lemon, elderflower, MCC.R 76
Bitter orange shaken DaiquiriBacardi Superior rum, bitter orange, lime.R 60
French MartiniPremium vodka, pineapple, cassis, lime, MCC.R 75
Apricot MimosaMCC, apricot extracts, lime.R 45
Kir RoyalCassis, MCC, berries.R 80
PAUL SignatureOrange oil syrup infused with Hennessy V.S. Cognac and orange.R 90
Peach BelliniMCC, white peach extracts.R 80
NegroniPremium gin, Vermouth, Campari.R 70
Smoked cinnamon & apricot Old FashionedPremium Bourbon, apricot extracts, orange zest, cinnamon.R 87
French MojitoLight rum, strawberries, lime, mint, MCC.R 76
Celery & hibiscus gin sourGin muddled with fresh celery, mange touts, snap peas, wild hibiscus extracts, freshly squeezed lemon, and aromatic bitters.R 82

Paul’s Rose & Pinot Noir

WineSizePrice (R)
Fat Bastard Pinot Noir Rosé250mlR 70
Fat Bastard Pinot Noir Rosé750mlR 210
De Morgenzon Rosé250mlR 65
De Morgenzon Rosé750mlR 195
Boschendal Blanc De Noir250mlR 52
Boschendal Blanc De Noir750mlR 155

Paul’s Bubbly Menu

BubblySizePrice (R)
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label750mlR 1450
Moët & Chandon Non-Vintage750mlR 1350
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label375mlR 750
Moët & Chandon Non-Vintage375mlR 675
Boschendal Brut Non-VintageGlassR 76
Boschendal Brut Non-VintageBottleR 450
Krone Vintage Rose Cuvee Brut MCCGlassR 70
Krone Vintage Rose Cuvee Brut MCCBottleR 390
Perdeberg Cellar Chenin Blanc MCCGlassR 60
Perdeberg Cellar Chenin Blanc MCCBottleR 340

Paul’s Gin & Tonic

Gin & TonicPrice (R)
Peach & celeryR 75
Litchi & limeR 70
Passion fruit & orangeR 70
Pear & ElderflowerR 80
Rhubarb, tomato & rosemaryR 79
Hibiscus & red pepperR 80
Green tea, cucumber & snap peaR 75
Bitter citrus & thymeR 70
Smoked cinnamon, litchi & limeR 80
Passion, citrus & rosemaryR 70