The Best Places for Breakfast in Nice, by Neighbourhood

In Nice, the beautiful season lasts all year round, so it's always a good time to go out for a proper breakfast. Staying at our aparthotel in Nice city centre, just steps from Place Masséna, you'll be spoilt for choice to start your day. Here is our selection of spots for a great breakfast or brunch, neighbourhood by neighbourhood.

 

Hug Café - Jean Médecin

Located at the foot of the Notre Dame basilica and our beloved Hôtel du Centre, Hug Café specialises in the art of coffee. Their expert baristas will guide you and delight your taste buds with a range of caffeinated (or not) drinks. The cherry on top: they create beautiful latte art! They offer both savoury and sweet options catering to different dietary needs: vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.

Where? 2 rue de Suisse (0 min from Hôtel du Centre, 10 min from AMMI Nice Lafayette, 11 min from AMMI Nice Masséna)
When? 7:15am-11am
How much? Breakfast set menu at €8 for hotel guests and €9 for outside guests
hugcafenice.com

 

Marinette Kitchen - Old Town (Vieux Nice)

This is the must-visit address in the Old Town! Marinette is often a victim of its own success and there's usually a queue for a table, so come early as reservations aren't possible! Since its renovation, it offers tables on a picturesque street in the Old Town or upstairs under their veranda. Our favourite: the mini cookie served with (plenty of) whipped cream!

Where? 13 rue Colonna d'Istria (6 min from AMMI Vieux Nice)
When? 8:30am-11am, Wednesday to Sunday (no reservations)
How much? €15-20
restaurantmarinette.fr

 

Garden Café - Les Fleurs

Enjoy the All Day Every Day Brunch in this charming café with a botanical garden feel. Ingredients are fresh and the colourful plates are hard to resist. Our recommendation: the Parisian Brunch with its salmon savoury croissant, French toast, gourmet yoghurt, served with bread and a hot and cold drink.

Where? 37 boulevard Gambetta (7 min from Hôtel de France)
When? 8am-4pm (no reservations)
How much? €20-25
instagram.com/gardencafenice

 

Bella Bay - Galeries Lafayette – Masséna

The Bella Brunch at Bella Bay restaurant, on the top floor of the Galeries Lafayette, invites you to daydream over a superb buffet with a direct view of Place Masséna. Great food with a fresh, varied buffet featuring brunch classics (bacon, scrambled eggs, hot drinks) and Bella Bay's own creations, all set to live music (vocals and percussion) from 12:30pm.

Where? 6 avenue Jean Médecin - Galeries Lafayette - 4th floor (2 min from AMMI Nice Lafayette, 4 min from AMMI Nice Masséna)
When? 11:30am-3pm, Sundays only
How much? €32
bella-bay.fr

 

Boulangerie Jeannot - Cours Saleya

It was in 1925 that Jean-Baptiste, Jeannot's father, opened his bakery in Nice. Jeannot began working at the age of 15 in his parents' bakery to learn the secrets of good bread, until his parents personally entrusted him with it. To honour her grandfather and carry on the flavours of "Papi Jeannot" through authentic products and new creations, Karine, his granddaughter, decided in 2016 to open her own eponymous bakery-patisserie. What we love most is being able to sit on the terrace on the iconic blue chairs!

Where? 8 rue Saint-François-de-Paule (7 min from AMMI Nice Masséna, 8 min from AMMI Nice Lafayette)
When? 7am-8pm, but breakfast pastries sell out fast
How much? €5-10
boulangeriejeannot.com

 

Breakfast right at the hotel

If you'd rather have breakfast in bed or right after waking up, our aparthotel offers breakfast as an express set, buffet or room service, from €4.50 to €13.

 

Where to stay to enjoy these spots

All of these addresses are within walking distance of AMMI Nice Masséna, our hotel in Nice city centre just steps from Place Masséna. Whether you're looking for where to stay in Nice to explore the Old Town, the Jean Médecin district or Cours Saleya, our aparthotel remains the most convenient base.

 

FAQ

Where can I get a good breakfast in Nice?

The best spots are Hug Café (Jean Médecin), Marinette Kitchen (Old Town), Garden Café (Les Fleurs), Bella Bay (Galeries Lafayette - Masséna) and Boulangerie Jeannot (Cours Saleya).

Which hotel should I choose to be close to these places?

A hotel in Nice city centre, such as AMMI Nice Masséna, lets you reach most of these addresses on foot, from the Old Town to the Galeries Lafayette district.

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