40 cheap eats places in Nice, editor-picked. the best low-budget spots in Nice: the places editors actually return to. All Nice food.
Maison Auer ★ 4.7
7 Rue Saint Francois de Paule, 06300 Nice
Maison Auer on Rue Saint Francois de Paule has sold candied fruits and chocolates in Nice since 1820, two centuries under the Auer family and from 2024.
Chez Theresa ★ 4.6
28 Rue Droite, 06300 Nice
Chez Theresa on Rue Droite has fired socca in a wood burning 1867 oven since 1925, one of only three Nice addresses still cooking the chickpea pancake.
La Claque Cafe ★ 4.6
8 Rue du Pont Vieux, 06000 Nice
La Claque on Rue du Pont Vieux in Vieux Nice is the city's specialty coffee reference, artisanal roasting and a wide choice of single-origin beans.
Chez Theresa ★ 4.6
28 Rue Droite, 06300 Nice
Chez Theresa on Rue Droite has fired socca in a wood burning 1867 oven since 1925, one of only three Nice addresses still cooking the chickpea pancake.
Fenocchio ★ 4.6
2 Place Rossetti, 06300 Nice
Fenocchio on Place Rossetti has scooped Nice's most enduring street ice cream since 1966, 94 flavours including rosemary, lavender, black olive and tomato.
Chez Theresa ★ 4.6
28 Rue Droite, 06300 Nice
Chez Theresa on Rue Droite fires socca in a wood burning 1867 oven since 1925, the cheapest authentic Nicois lunch at the Cours Saleya stall every Tuesday.
Chez Pipo ★ 4.5
port-lympia · 13 Rue Bavastro, 06300 Nice
Chez Pipo on Rue Bavastro between Place Garibaldi and Port Lympia has fired socca in wood-burning ovens since 1923, the canonical Nicois address.
Tip: Open Wednesday to Sunday 11:30-14:30 and 17:30-22:00; no reservations, cash and card both accepted.
Chez Pipo ★ 4.5
port-lympia · 13 Rue Bavastro, 06300 Nice
Chez Pipo on Rue Bavastro has fired socca in wood burning ovens since 1923, the canonical Nicois address for the chickpea flour pancake the city invented.
Tip: Open Wednesday to Sunday 11:30-14:30 and 17:30-22:00; no reservations, cash and card both accepted.
Patisseries LAC ★ 4.5
18 Rue Barla, 06300 Nice
Patisseries LAC on Rue Barla in Nice runs Pascal and Valerie Lac's pastry and chocolate workshop since 1995, the Belle Epoque storefront one of multiple Nice.
Fenocchio ★ 4.5
2 Place Rossetti, 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.
Brume Coffee Nice ★ 4.5
34 Rue Pairoliere, 06300 Nice
Brume Coffee on Rue Pairoliere in Vieux Nice pours specialty espresso and batch brew from preferred roasters, generous pastries and savoury plates handmade.
Chez Pipo ★ 4.5
13 Rue Bavastro, 06300 Nice
Chez Pipo on Rue Bavastro has fired socca in wood-burning ovens since 1923, the canonical Nicois address for the chickpea pancake the city invented.
Henri Auer Counter ★ 4.5
7 Rue Saint Francois de Paule, 06300 Nice
Henri Auer counter on Rue Saint Francois de Paule has sold candied chestnuts since 1820 in Nice, the bonbon counter of Maison Auer with handcrafted.
Peixes Counter ★ 4.5
4 Rue de l'Opera, 06300 Nice
Peixes on Rue de l'Opera is Armand Crespo's stand-up Mediterranean seafood counter near the Carre d'Or, ceviche, tartare and tataki on the daily catch.
Chez Pipo ★ 4.5
13 Rue Bavastro, 06300 Nice
Chez Pipo on Rue Bavastro fires socca in wood burning ovens since 1923, the cheapest meal in Nice at €3-5 a slice between Place Garibaldi and Port Lympia.
Mama Baker ★ 4.4
13 Rue de Lepante, 06000 Nice
Mama Baker on Rue de Lepante in Nice's Carre d'Or runs an organic levain bakery and pastry, the daily sourdough loaves and laminated viennoiseries a draw.
Patisseries LAC Saint Gaetan ★ 4.4
2 r St Gaétan, 06000 Nice
Patisseries LAC Saint Gaetan is the Nice Carre d'Or outpost of the Pascal Lac group, a workshop showcase for entremets, tarts and the chocolatier line plated.
Pistache ★ 4.4
16 Rue Emmanuel Philibert, 06300 Nice
Pistache on Rue Emmanuel Philibert in Nice's Port district is a new-generation artisanal bakery-pastry shop from the Franck, Marie and Jeremy trio.
Blend Coffee and Vinyl ★ 4.4
22 ter Rue Benoit Bunico, 06300 Nice
Blend on Rue Benoit Bunico in Vieux Nice opened in August 2023 as a hybrid specialty-coffee and vinyl record shop, espresso and homemade brunch.
Maison Auer Salon ★ 4.4
7 Rue Saint Francois de Paule, 06300 Nice
Maison Auer's small back-room tasting salon on Rue Saint Francois de Paule pours hot chocolate at marble-topped tables under the Florentine stained glass.
Fenocchio ★ 4.4
2 Place Rossetti, 06300 Nice
Fenocchio on Place Rossetti has scooped ice cream since 1966 under the Saint Reparate cathedral, the cheapest treat at €3-5 a cone with rosemary.
J.Multari Maccarani ★ 4.3
3 Rue Maccarani, 06000 Nice
J.Multari on Rue Maccarani in Nice's Carre d'Or is the flagship of the Joseph Multari group founded in 1987, baking traditional French breads.
Rene Socca ★ 4.3
2 Rue Miralheti, 06300 Nice
Rene Socca on Rue Miralheti in Vieux Nice runs the city's most enduring self service socca and pissaladiere counter, paper plates and shared terrace tables.
Boulangerie Jeannot ★ 4.3
8 Rue Saint Francois de Paule, 06300 Nice
Boulangerie Jeannot on Rue Saint Francois de Paule in Vieux Nice runs a bright light-wood counter, breads and pastries all day plus Nicoise specialties like.
Mama Baker ★ 4.3
13 Rue de Lepante, 06000 Nice
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.
Moon Bar Aston ★ 4.3
12 Avenue Felix Faure, 06000 Nice
Moon Bar Aston runs the seventh floor rooftop terrace of Hotel Aston La Scala on Avenue Felix Faure, panoramic view of Vieux Nice and Mont Boron.
Rene Socca ★ 4.3
2 Rue Miralheti, 06300 Nice
Rene Socca on Rue Miralheti in Vieux Nice runs the city's most enduring self service socca and pissaladiere counter, paper plates and shared terrace tables.
Cave de la Tour ★ 4.3
3 Rue de la Tour, 06300 Nice
Cave de la Tour on Rue de la Tour runs the Nice petits farcis world championship every year and pours Bellet wines alongside, the family Gazan room.
Patisseries LAC Counter ★ 4.3
18 Rue Barla, 06300 Nice
Patisseries LAC on Rue Barla runs Pascal Lac's pastry and chocolate take away counter, the entremets and tarts a Nice street snack at the heart of the Carre.
Rene Socca ★ 4.3
2 Rue Miralheti, 06300 Nice
Rene Socca on Rue Miralheti in Vieux Nice runs a self service Nicois counter with socca, pissaladiere and beignets de fleurs de courgette under €8 a plate.
Lou Pilha Leva ★ 4.2
vieux-nice · 10 Rue du Collet, 06300 Nice
Lou Pilha Leva on Rue du Collet runs the Vieux Nice street food counter for socca, pan bagnat and pissaladiere, the tiled cafeteria with shared tables.
Tip: Open daily 09:00 to midnight; cash and card. Order at the counter, sit at the tiled shared tables.
Cafe Marche ★ 4.2
2 Rue Barillerie, 06300 Nice
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.
La Rotonde ★ 4.2
37 Promenade des Anglais, 06000 Nice
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.
Cafe de la Tour ★ 4.2
3 Rue de la Tour, 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.
Lou Pilha Leva ★ 4.2
10 Rue du Collet, 06300 Nice
Lou Pilha Leva on Rue du Collet runs the Vieux Nice street food counter for socca, pan bagnat and pissaladiere, the tiled cafeteria with shared tables.
Le Safari ★ 4.2
1 Cours Saleya, 06300 Nice
Le Safari on Cours Saleya offers the canonical Nicois lunch since 1972, the Cuisine Nissarde label and pissaladiere on the terrace facing the daily market.
Lou Pilha Leva ★ 4.2
10 Rue du Collet, 06300 Nice
Lou Pilha Leva on Rue du Collet runs a Vieux Nice street food counter with socca and pan bagnat under €10, tiled cafeteria seating and shared tables.
Patisseries LAC ★ 4.2
18 Rue Barla, 06300 Nice
Patisseries LAC on Rue Barla in Nice runs Pascal Lac's pastry and chocolate take away counter at €4-8 a piece, the value alternative to the seated tearoom.
Little Boho ★ 4.1
4 Place Garibaldi, 06000 Nice
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.
Marche de la Liberation ★ 4.1
Avenue Malaussena, 06000 Nice
Marche de la Liberation on Avenue Malaussena is the working class daily market north of Place Massena, halal kebabs, North African counters and the Docks de.