Cafés in Cannes

Central Cafes

Want a spot of lunch between shopping? Open from midday to 3.30pm is Esmeralda at 6 rue Tony Allard just off rue d'Antibes. A rump steak with a creamy pepper and cognac sauce will set you back no more than 14€50, spag bol 10€50 and a Salade Niçoise the same. There are also some regional salads such as the Strasbourgeoise of sausage, potatoes, mustard and cruditées, reflecting the difference of climate. Tel: 04 92 98 18 77

at 14 rue des Frères Pradignac, right in the Carre d'Or district, opens Monday to Saturday from 11am until 10pm. At lunch you can have a green or tomato salad followed by a savoury crepe or a plain omelette, accompanied by a soft drink, for 10€.

There are many varieties of galettes (crepes) including La Sweety which contains foie gras and a confit of onions and figs (15€).

An exotic Le Sweety is a burger with cheese, foie gras and a burger sauce (13€).

In season foie gras with truffles will cost you 25€.

For an excellent Italian cup of coffee Da Laura at the junction of rue Hoche and rue 24 Août, in the heart of the shopping district, is a good place to watch the passers by.

Open all day in a trendy atmosphere with the drone of the parmesan

grinder in the background, you can sample mozzarella salad, basil gnocchis;

raviolis and artichokes; spaghetti with clam or squid sauce; cakes, tarts and tiramisu.

Laura, the hands on owner, never lacks for new ideas. The wines are of course Italian. Tel: 04 93 38 40 51.

Coffee, tea and drinks all available outside lunch hours.

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