The 5 Best Cafés in Nice

What could be more French than visiting a café, sipping on a coffee and eating a warm pain au chocolat whilst people watching from your outdoor table? Indulge a little by taking some time to do nothing but enjoy the company of the people you’re with over some delectable treats.

1. Cafe Frei

52 Rue de France, 06000 Nice, France

Cafe Frei has a fully comprehensive menu full of international flavours and unique coffee creations like a whiskey latte. The aromas of coffee beans from Guatemala, Peru, Cuba, Costa Rica, and Rio de Janerio will entice you to spend hours there, sampling all the delicious creations the baristas will effortlessly create for you. This is the place for serious coffee drinkers and lovers.

2. FrenchCafé

9 Avenue Thiers, 06000 Nice, France

FrenchCafé is the contemporary, modern iteration of the French café but with all of the traditional recipes you love. A more fast-paced location, perfect for popping in to grab an espresso and a crepe to go on a busy morning. From espresso to mocha, and a cappuccino there are all the basics with no frills.

3. Café de Max

4 Rue Paul Déroulède, 06000 Nice, France

Ideally located close to the Nice Etoile shopping centre, Café de Max is the organic coffee shop perfect for an afternoon coffee break. They take great care to hand-roast their coffee beans and they also have freshly squeezed orange juice; a must-buy to have in the mornings with your breakfast. The range of coffee drinks are simple but high quality with a focus of bringing out the flavour of the beans like with the dripper-filter slow coffee.

4. Cafe Brindille

14 rue Maccarani, 06000 Nice France

For a romantic environment with bouquets of dried flowers hanging from the ceiling, crushed velvet booths, and an outdoor seating area to soak in the French Riviera sunshine. Their coffee selection is simplistic with all the high-quality essentials like espresso or cappuccino. You will want to stay for their Saturday brunch, with pancakes, waffles, sunny-side-up eggs and more.

5. Hobo Coffee

5 Bis Rue Sainte-Reparate, 06300 Nice, France

When travelling abroad, sometimes you want something that reminds you of home, like iced coffee. Luckily Hobo Coffee has mastered the drink, they also have a great bottled cold brew and chai latte that will rival your favourite coffee house. With freshly roasted beans and delightful croissants, you will want to return to this place over and over when you’re in Nice.