Brunch in Marseille leans Mediterranean and unhurried, weekend tables that stretch from coffee into the early afternoon. Coogee and De Bon'heur Cafe sit close together on Boulevard Baille in the fifth, and Mama Shelter on Rue de la Loubiere brings a livelier crowd. Over towards Endoume, Le Cafe de l'Abbaye keeps things quieter.
Mama Shelter Marseille in the 6e runs a Sunday-only buffet brunch in the main restaurant from noon to 4pm, savouries, sweets, charcuterie, pastries and fruit.
OrderThe full buffet with charcuterie, pastries and fruit juices
TipReservation only for the brunch; the rooftop bar above is no-reservations.
Oh Faon in Marseille's 6e on Rue Edmond Rostand runs a plant-based brunch counter Friday and Saturday morning, croissants, pain au chocolat and pain suisse.
OrderCinnamon brioche with a vegan latte on Friday or Saturday morning
TipFriday and Saturday are the heavy pastry days; the cafe corner is the seat.
Le Cafe de l'Abbaye in Marseille's 7e opens its terrace for a Provencal brunch on weekends, eggs with Provencal vegetables, charcuterie boards and the daily.
OrderEggs with Provencal vegetables and a glass of rose at noon
TipWalk-in only on weekends; the terrace looks at the Vieux Port.
Epicerie L'Ideal in Marseille's 1er Noailles runs a counter brunch with Julia Sammut's deli on the shelves, plates built each morning from the imported.
OrderThe daily counter lunch with Bordier butter on sourdough
TipWalk-in; closed Sunday and Monday; the dinner-only room across the street is for evening.
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