La Caravelle

Cafés

Marseille’s proximity to the Mediterranean Sea has a significant influence on its coffee culture. You'll often find outdoor cafés with picturesque seafront views, where locals and tourists alike gather to enjoy coffee and people-watching. Espresso, or "café" in French, is a popular choice in Marseille. It's often served in small cups, reflecting the traditional French coffee style. Pair your espresso with a delicious assortment of pastries, such as croissants, pain au chocolat, or another local specialty.

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Les Arcenaulx

It is a diverse crowd that throngs to this intellectual restaurant that also functions as a bookshop, salon de thé and a Provençal produce seller. Dishes include the classic Filet de bœuf “Rossini” and set menus. The wine list include labels from all across France and …

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Torrefaction Noailles

It is hard to miss the intriguing entrance to this cafe, which looks more like a shop of curiosities than anything else. There are, indeed, some curious edibles and drinkables inside — coffee beans are imported from all over the world, and there is confectionery as far as the eye can …

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Le Café de la Banque

Le Café de la Banque is a classic Parisian-style cafe and bistro that seems charmingly stuck in time. The cafe offers a reasonably priced, varied menu and a good selection of drinks and coffees, and is certainly worth the short 10-minute walk from the old …

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Café Populaire

Whether you come during the day for lunch and a cup of joe or at night time for a low-key drink, the snug and friendly atmosphere of Café Populaire will certainly pull you in. This charming and stylish bistro has a lot to offer — food is above par, and both the glass roof …

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Les Buffets du Vieux-Port

The buffet you will find at this restaurant is more than enough to please just about anybody. It does not matter what you are in the mood for, you will find everything and more on tables loaded with fine meats, salads, seafood, an astonishing selection of cheeses and, naturally, dessert and …

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La Caravelle

Ideally located in the port area (the first floor of Hotel Bellevue, to be exact), La Caravelle is a restaurant and live jazz venue that has become an institution in Marseille. It is a good place to enjoy a couple of drinks, breakfast or brunch, or maybe some exquisite French cooking in the …

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