Brume Coffee Cafe
Specialty Coffee Owner Run Cosy
Brume Coffee
Vieux Nice
$
Owner-run specialty coffee bolt-hole on rue Pairolière
Nice
Best Cafés in Nice
Nice's café culture runs from classic coffeehouses to third-wave roasteries. Our selection covers the best places for coffee, pastries, slow mornings and remote work across the city's neighborhoods.
12
Curated venues
$ - $$
Price range
Le Petit Marais / Riquier, Vieux Nice, Libération
Top neighborhoods
Best Cafés in Nice: The best options include Brume Coffee in Vieux Nice, Fenocchio in Vieux Nice, Café du Cycliste in Le Port / Lympia. We've curated 12 venues across Nice's top neighborhoods based on quality, atmosphere, and guest reviews.
At a glance
| Venue | Neighborhood | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Brume Coffee | Vieux Nice | $ |
| Fenocchio | Vieux Nice | $ |
| Café du Cycliste | Le Port / Lympia | $$ |
| L'Altro Cose Così | Cimiez | $$ |
| Selah Atelier | Libération | $$ |
| Malongo Atelier Barista Gare du Sud | Libération | $ |
| Karuseru | Carabacel | $$ |
| Café Paulette | Le Petit Marais / Riquier | $$ |
| Clay | Le Petit Marais / Riquier | $$ |
| Déli Bo | Le Petit Marais / Riquier | $$ |
Top 12 Picks
Fenocchio Cafe
Glacier Institution Family Run
Fenocchio
Vieux Nice
$
The 1966 Place Rossetti glacier with 90-plus flavours
Café du Cycliste Cafe
Design Led Specialty Coffee Cycling
Café du Cycliste
Le Port / Lympia
$$
The cult Nice-born cycling brand's flagship café and concept store
L'Altro Cose Così Cafe
Tearoom Hidden Mediterranean
L'Altro Cose Così
Cimiez
$$
A hidden tearoom and Italian table beneath the Régina palace
Selah Atelier Cafe
Specialty Coffee Floral Calm
Selah Atelier
Libération
$$
Specialty coffee inside a dried-flower atelier
Malongo Atelier Barista Gare du Sud Cafe
Coffee Roaster Heritage Barista
Malongo Atelier Barista Gare du Sud
Libération
$
Nice's 1934 roaster's bar behind the Gare du Sud
Karuseru Cafe
Specialty Coffee Japanese Pastry Calm
Karuseru
Carabacel
$$
Specialty coffee and Japanese pastry on Dubouchage
Café Paulette Cafe
Specialty Coffee Natural Wine Market Cuisine
Café Paulette
Le Petit Marais / Riquier
$$
All-day natural-wine bistro and specialty café on rue Bonaparte
Clay Cafe
Brunch Design Led All Day
Clay
Le Petit Marais / Riquier
$$
Design-led all-day brunch and coffee a step from Place Garibaldi
Déli Bo Cafe
Bakery Brunch Tearoom
Déli Bo
Le Petit Marais / Riquier
$$
Bakery, tearoom and brunch institution since 2012
Café Fino Cafe
Specialty Coffee Brunch Modern
Café Fino
Masséna-Carabacel
$$
Specialty coffee and brunch near the old town
La Maison de Céline Cafe
Bakery Artisan Viennoiserie
La Maison de Céline
Masséna-Carabacel
$
Locals' bakery for croissants and flans
By Neighborhood
3
Le Petit Marais / Riquier
2
Vieux Nice
2
Libération
2
Masséna-Carabacel
1
Le Port / Lympia
Frequently Asked Questions
Which venue is the top-rated pick?
Our top-rated choice is Brume Coffee in Vieux Nice. Owner-run specialty coffee bolt-hole on rue Pairolière
How many venues are on this list?
We've curated 12 venues across 5 Nice neighborhoods, with the highest concentration in Le Petit Marais / Riquier.
What is the average price range?
Prices range from $ - $, where $ is budget-friendly and $$$$ is premium fine dining. Most venues on this list fall in the $ range.
Which neighborhoods are best for this?
The top neighborhoods are Le Petit Marais / Riquier (3), Vieux Nice (2), Libération (2), Masséna-Carabacel (2), Le Port / Lympia (1). Each offers a distinct atmosphere and dining style.
Do I need reservations?
We recommend reservations for most venues on this list, especially on weekends. Popular spots like Brume Coffee can book up days in advance; for casual venues, weekday walk-ins are usually fine.