Henri Auer Chocolaterie is the chocolaterie partner to the Maison Auer confectionery, hot chocolate counter with mendiants, candied chestnuts and the city's signature glaceed citron pieces.
Address: 7 Rue Saint Francois de Paule, 06300 Nice
Cafe de la Tour in Vieux Nice doubles as the daytime room of the Gazan family Cave de la Tour wine bar, espresso at the granite counter through the morning before Bellet pours start at noon.
Signature drink: Espresso and Bellet glass
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.
Signature drink: Filter coffee
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
