As you explore Nice, her historic quarter, her seafront, her hidden beauties, and endless surprises in between, you may find yourself in need of a moment to catch your breath and where better to do that than a coffee shop? Bring along your holiday read, duck in from the sun (especially in summer when it can be incredibly hot), and grab something to drink before you head back out and dive back in. Just find a vacation rental in Nice and come discover this beauty of a city for yourself...
1. CASA ELLI Gelato e Caffè, 11 Rue Maccarani
This café is both an Italian-style gelateria and coffee shop, making it a spot that will keep the whole family happy, if you're with kids, but will also delight any and all adults in your group or simply yourself, if you're travelling with pals or alone. Located only a couple of streets over from the shore, it is a pretty gem with neat and elegant mid-century style interiors and very reasonable prices for the city.
1. CASA ELLI Gelato e Caffè, 11 Rue Maccarani
This café is both an Italian-style gelateria and coffee shop, making it a spot that will keep the whole family happy, if you're with kids, but will also delight any and all adults in your group or simply yourself, if you're travelling with pals or alone. Located only a couple of streets over from the shore, it is a pretty gem with neat and elegant mid-century style interiors and very reasonable prices for the city.
2. FrenchCafé, 9 Avenue Thiers
This colourful and trendy spot is located in the historic quarter, right in front of the train station. A perfect spot to grab a coffee or breakfast or lunch, it has a diverse menu that features salads, burgers, omelettes, crêpes, noodles, and American-style pancakes.
3. Le Circuit, 2 Place Saetone
For a more adorably traditional-style French café, this one is the perfect choice. Serving pastries, sandwiches, omelettes, crêpes, coffee and other typical café items, it is simple, inexpensive, and no-nonsense. Just grab a seat outside under one of the umbrellas and watch the world go by...
4. Emilie and the Cool Kids, 1 Rue de la Préfecture & 9 Rue Alberti
This cute little chain of cookie and coffee stores boasts two of seven French locations in Nice alone (and another in Iceland). Serving up cookies, pastries, and other desserts, if you're looking to feed your sweet tooth while you explore Nice, it is ideal with locations in both the centre and the historic quarter.
5. Brulerie des Cafés Indiens, 35 Rue Pairolière
If you're all about the coffee itself, this old world coffee shop is where it's at. Great coffee, wonderful surroundings, and, sometimes, even cute dogs!
There are even more great options in Nice so be sure to read on to the next half of this list and get planning where you're going to grab your coffee when in France!
