Fenocchio ★ 4.5
Fenocchio on Place Rossetti has scooped Nicois ice cream since 1966, the 94 flavour counter under the cathedral with rosemary, lavender, black olive and violet sorbets the city signature.
Signature drink: Ice cream gelato
Cafe Marche on Rue Barillerie just off Cours Saleya is Emilie Bargin's morning room in Vieux Nice, the Sunday brunch the most reliable weekend booking in the old town.
Address: 2 Rue Barillerie, 06300 Nice
Fenocchio on Place Rossetti has scooped Nicois ice cream since 1966, the 94 flavour counter under the cathedral with rosemary, lavender, black olive and violet sorbets the city signature.
Signature drink: Ice cream gelato
Little Boho on Place Garibaldi runs Melissa and Jean's boho chic cafe in the Petit Marais of Nice, terrace tables on the yellow arcaded square with a short Mediterranean breakfast and lunch.
Signature drink: Flat white
Mama Baker on Rue de Lepante in Nice runs an organic levain bakery and pastry counter with espresso, the daily croissants and pastries a draw for the Carre d'Or work from cafe crowd.
Signature drink: Espresso
Ma Nolan's on Rue Saint Francois de Paule in Vieux Nice runs the city's Irish daytime cafe and evening pub, sport matches on screens by day and live bands every night from 22:00.
Signature drink: Irish coffee
La Rotonde at Le Negresco runs the carousel themed brasserie and cafe of the Promenade des Anglais hotel, breakfast and afternoon tea under hand painted wooden horses for hotel guests and walk ins.
Signature drink: Tea service
Maison Auer on Rue Saint Francois de Paule has poured hot chocolate and sold candied fruits in Nice since 1820, the Belle Epoque interior with chandeliers facing the Opera house.
Signature drink: Hot chocolate