The story
Tucked into Rue Charlot, Chez Alain Miam Miam feels like a true local secret—a casual, walk-in-friendly hole-in-the-wall that has earned a devoted following. The 4.1-star rating hints at its appeal, but creator Jack’s Dining Room is more emphatic, calling it “the best sandwich in Paris” and crediting a “unique shaved cheese process” and custom bread for elevating the classic ham and cheese into something entirely new.
Two sandwiches anchor the menu: the Shaved Cheese Sandwich and the Ham and Cheese Sandwich. Both rely on that proprietary shaved cheese and the bakery-level bread to turn simple ingredients into an elevated handheld. No fuss, no reservations—just a no-frills spot that delivers an unexpected bite in the heart of the Marais.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
“This is the most French thing I've ever seen. You try two cheeses, pick the one you want, then build the sandwich around it. They have this special bread customized just for them. I got every single topping, extra cheese, panini press. This is how I want my sandwich to look coming out of the shop — Subway, take notes. The cheese is so strong but I love it, it gets melted almost like a fondue, and the caramelized onions and mushrooms and toppings stick right into it.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Chez Alain Miam Miam. Most active: Jack's Dining Room
- Jack's Dining RoomLoved
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Chez Alain Miam Miam serves the best sandwich in Paris with a unique shaved cheese process and custom bread, elevating the classic ham and cheese to a whole new level.
Dishes mentioned
Shaved Cheese Sandwich
This is the most French thing I've ever seen. You try two cheeses, pick the one you want, then build the sandwich around it. They have this special bread customized just for them. I got every single topping, extra cheese, panini press. This is how I want my sandwich to look coming out of the shop — Subway, take notes. The cheese is so strong but I love it, it gets melted almost like a fondue, and the caramelized onions and mushrooms and toppings stick right into it.
Ham and Cheese Sandwich
This is like the ham and cheese final boss right here. I feel like the most famous sandwich in France is the ham and cheese, but the only downfall is it's really boring. This is like the souped-up ham and cheese — takes it to another level and unlocks way more potential. Honestly, everyone hypes up Italian sandwiches in Europe, but the French sandwich is kind of giving Italy a run for its money.
