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Cafes & Delis in Provence

Find your perfect Provence coffee shop, shortlisted by our local experts

One of the great delights of visiting Provence is the prospect of settling down at an outdoor café for a café au lait, a pression (beer from the tap), a Pernod or a simple Orangina.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Provence Cafe Culture Guide.

La Compagnie des Chats Cafe, Avignon

La Compagnie des Chats Cafe

Location
Avignon

This place is something quite unique, it's not just a café, or just a cat café - you can actually re-home the cats here if you like, or just come in for a cuddle.

Le Pain Quotidien, Aix en Provence interior

Le Pain Quotidien, Aix en Provence

Location
Aix-en-Provence

Le Pain Quotidien is an international chain of delis and cafes across europe. Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and snacks soups and hot food.

Maison Cafe, Lourmarin interior

Maison Cafe, Lourmarin

In a friendly and relaxed atmosphere enjoy a light meal or a snack inside the cafe, next to the fireplace, in the winter, or outside on the shaded terrace, in summer.

Oh Trois Cepes Restaurant & Deli, Annot style of cuisine

Oh Trois Cepes Restaurant & Deli, Annot

Located in the centre of the rural village of Annot, this restaurant serves local and traditional dishes, while at the shop you can find a variety of produce and delicatessen grown or made in the surrounding area.

O'Bagel Cafe, Aix-en-Provence interior

O'Bagel Cafe

Location
Aix-en-Provence

Situated in a tucked away street in the heart of Aix, this cafe serves bagels filled with fresh ingredients bought daily according to what is available at the town's market. They also bake cupcakes, cakes, cookies...

Creperie du Vieux Village exterior

Creperie du Vieux Village Restaurant, Biot

Location
Biot

As you are walking around the charming village of Biot, along the main street, rue saint sebastien, you will discover the much loved local favourite creperie.

Book in Bar

Location
Aix-en-Provence

A quirky library of international literature and a great spot for a cup of tea, coffee, smoothie accompanied with muffins or cookies.

Aux Petit Oignons Cafe, Aix-en-Provence exterior

Aux Petit Oignons Cafe

Location
Aix-en-Provence

This small cafe serves homemade burgers, prepared with fresh local ingredients, as well as a range of vegetarian options. Their cookies and cheesecake are famous around town.

La Pintade Chaponnee Deli, Saint Remy de Provence

La Pintade Chaponnee Deli, Saint Remy de Provence

Location
Saint-Remy-de-Provence

If you'd rather not spend time cooking during your holidays, this place offers freshly prepared French food perfect for a quiet dinner at home or a picnic.

Theias Cafe, Avignon interior

Theias Cafe

Location
Avignon

This cafe only serves 100% bio and homemade products, all made by hand. They use fresh fruits and vegetables, all seasonal and issued from small local producers. A great place for a full Vegetarian lunch.

La Maison d'Eglantine Cafe, Seguret interior

La Maison d'Eglantine Cafe, Seguret

Specialised in tea, this charming cafe is located in a picturesque street in the centre of Seguret. They serve delicious cakes and artisanal ice-cream, as well as fresh lunch choices.

Mana Espresso Cafe, Aix-en-Provence interior

Mana Espresso Cafe

Location
Aix-en-Provence

This cafe is run by two English passionate about coffee who serve only the best beans, their origins and varieties changing with the seasons. They also offer other hot and cold drink as well as snacks and lunches.

Scaramouche, Cereste interior

Scaramouche, Cereste

This cafe was born in 2013 in Céreste, enriching Provence with amazingly tasty ice cream flavours.

Cuisine Chic, Avignon interior

Cuisine Chic

Location
Avignon

The decor is between boudoir and a cosy lounge tea. 

Patisserie Leyris, Isle sur la Sorgue exterior

Patisserie Leyris, Isle sur la Sorgue

Location
L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

Rising in the centre of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Patisserie Leyris offers a wide variety of breads, pastries, cakes, savoury products, cheesecakes, brightly coloured cupcakes and a wide selection of fine chocolates. 

La Pendule Paresseuse, Avignon interior

La Pendule Paresseuse

Location
Avignon

An old-fashioned tearoom and restaurant, atypical and cosy with an English Art decor, located in the town-centre on a pedestrian street.

Cafe du Commerce, Annot interior

Cafe du Commerce, Annot

Located just by the town hall, this is a typical French village cafe, perfect for a light tasty lunch or just to have a coffee on the terrace and watch the locals play a game of boules.

Glaces de Saint Remy Cafe, Saint Remy de Provence exterior

Glaces de Saint Remy Cafe, Saint Remy de Provence

Location
Saint-Remy-de-Provence

This cafe serves authentic Italian homemade gelato, as well as frozen yoghourt and sorbets with a large assortment of toppings. You can also have a coffe here.