There is a certain rhythm to summer on the French Riviera, and nowhere does it beat quite like Saint-Tropez. While the town is synonymous with glitzy beach clubs and superyachts, a quieter luxury exists away from the Pampelonne sand.
The café culture here has evolved into an art form, blending Provençal charm with high-end design. It is no longer just about the espresso; it is about the atmosphere, the ceramic ware, and the dappled light on a limestone wall.
For travelers seeking visual inspiration alongside their caffeine fix, the town offers a treasure trove of spaces that feel curated rather than merely decorated. These are places where the interiors are as considered as the menu, offering a feast for the eyes and the palate.
Whether you are a content creator looking for the perfect backdrop or a traveler who simply appreciates beautiful surroundings, finding the right spot is essential. The best venues combine organic textures, lush greenery, and that distinct Mediterranean glow.
We have scoured the narrow cobblestone lanes and sun-drenched squares to bring you a definitive guide to the most visually stunning spots. From minimalist patisseries to lush garden hideaways, these are the destinations that define modern Riviera style.
Below is a curated selection of the most aesthetic spots to enjoy a coffee, a pastry, or a light lunch in this iconic coastal village.
Café Dior by Mauro Colagreco
| Address | 13 Rue François Sibilli, 83990 Saint-Tropez |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Phone | 04 83 68 03 12 |
What a gem. We visited Dior Café twice during our stay in St Tropez and loved it both times. We sat at the bar on each occasion, where the cocktails were absolutely superb and the little canapés were the perfect accompaniment.
Above all, we were so impressed by the service. Edouardo and Gabrielle were exceptional — warm, attentive and genuinely lovely throughout. They made each visit feel special and were a real highlight of the experience.
The garden is beautiful and wonderfully relaxing, a serene spot to while away an afternoon. The whole setting is unique and elegant in the way you’d expect from Dior. It was one of the highlights of our time in St Tropez and we’d return in a heartbeat.
Dior Des Lices feels like stepping into a fashion campaign ✨
Not just a café — it’s an experience.
Everything is aesthetic: from the pink menu to the coffee, desserts, and table details.
Yes, people come here for the Dior name… but honestly, the atmosphere is what makes this place special.
What I loved:
– iconic Dior cappuccino ☕️
– beautiful dessert presentation
– chic Saint-Tropez vibe
– perfect place for content & slow coffee moments
Definitely more about the experience and ambiance than just food — and that’s exactly why people love it.
Very “luxury summer energy” 🤍
We visited Le Café by Mauro Colagreco at Dior in Saint-Tropez for breakfast. We ordered two breakfast menus: Éveil Gourmand and Rosée du Matin (€75 each).
Both menus include a basket of homemade bread served with jam, chocolate spread, and honey. However, although we ordered and paid for two breakfasts, we were given only one small portion of the spreads, clearly intended for a single person.
The scrambled eggs were served in a deep bowl, which made them inconvenient to eat. More importantly, they were very basic, with nothing special in terms of flavor or presentation—certainly not what you would expect at this level.
The cappuccino was served in a cappuccino cup placed on an espresso saucer, which looked careless and out of place for a luxury venue.
The service was slow. After being shown to a beautiful table in the garden, we were simply handed the menus. No one explained the breakfast options or introduced the concept of the menu. The overall service lacked the attention to detail and hospitality you would expect from a Dior experience.
To make matters worse, the cappuccinos—which were already included in each breakfast menu—were charged separately on the bill. We had to spend additional time pointing out the mistake and asking for the bill to be corrected.
The total came to €170 for two people.
The garden, tableware, and overall setting are beautiful. However, the food and service do not justify the price. At this level, guests expect flawless service, attention to detail, and a dining experience that matches the Dior name. Unfortunately, this breakfast did not meet those expectations.
Beautiful location and great waiters, but the reception staff were surprisingly rude and unprofessional. We were refused a third chair while the table right next to us was allowed one. Very selective and inconsistent treatment of guests, which left a really unpleasant impression. Not the level of hospitality you would expect from Dior.
Though we went on a really HOT day, it was a cute cafe that was hidden in the street! The hospitality was amazing, and the food was delicious!
Gentlemen Café Saint-Tropez
| Address | Pass. du Port, 83990 Saint-Tropez |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
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Had a light lunch of excellent Caesar salad and pesto pasta. Excellent food. Kind and efficient service by owner Caesar. Not over priced , clean and cool despite being inside part of the shopping area. We would definitely come back.
Cool spot to hide at on those heavy Summer days.
Pleasant service and refreshing menu.
Good job guys
Newest iteration of my refuge. Like an upmarket cabana bar. Mainly, though, far from the madding crowds.
Best Surprise of the Summer!
A hidden gem that instantly feels like it’s always belonged here.
From the atmosphere to the details, everything has been thoughtfully created to capture the spirit of Saint-Tropez while bringing something fresh and exciting to the season
Very cute place. Centrally placed in Saint-Tropez. Glad we stopped by.
Sénéquier
| Address | 29 Quai Jean Jaurès, 83990 Saint-Tropez |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Phone | 04 94 97 20 20 |
Great spot right on the port, so you can watch all the action while enjoying breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We stopped in for breakfast and had the granola parfait, Norwegian avocado toast, and two coffees, all very good. We didn’t have a reservation and were seated pretty quickly, although mornings are likely much quieter than lunch or dinner. Great location and atmosphere.
Very good food with very nice atmosphere. The fillet, entrecôte, catch of the day (see bass 1.2kg) for 2 were all delicious. The burrata was amazing. The chocolate mouse was delicious!!! It could feed an army! Should have a higher rating.
Good location, and historic café. The service is VERY BAD tho. Starting with the girls who welcome you to the waiters, they look at you up and down if you wear anything from luxury brands they treat you great and give you better seating. Remember i can wear a Tshirt and come from a yacht and you’re still the waiter. The food is very basic, coffee is good. The table was very dirty. The prices are too high just for the fame. Trust me, skip this tourist trap and go next door at cafe de paris!
I dined at this restaurant during my stay in Saint-Tropez. I have to say that the food was genuinely very good and probably the highlight of the entire experience.
Unfortunately, the service was quite the opposite. The staff came across as unfriendly and rather arrogant, which was surprising in such an international destination. One would expect people working in hospitality to be more welcoming and attentive to their guests. Communication was also difficult, as the English spoken by the staff was very limited and often hard to understand if you did not speak French.
It is a real shame, because with a more professional and courteous service, this could have been a much better experience. The food, however, was excellent and remains the one truly positive aspect of my visit.
Loved the atmosphere at Sénéquier! Such an iconic Saint-Tropez spot with a beautiful harbor view. I had the Caesar salad and a Tiki Tropez cocktail — both were great. Perfect place to sit, relax, and enjoy the Saint-Tropez vibe!
Café Josette
| Address | 20 Quai Frédéric Mistral, 83990 Saint-Tropez |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Phone | 09 66 97 41 88 |
This place is amazing!!! The waiters are incredible too and the food is awesome!! So I really recommend this place!! Even Maya (the waitress is so sweet!!! And she helped us a lot with our allergies problems!
Definitely one of the best Veal Milanese I have ever had. The flavor stays in your tongue buds for a while. A must if you are in St Tropes. Not next to Cafe de Paris, but definitely worth the one minute walk past the “trendy” Instagram restaurants to have great food and a wonderful view of the St Tropes Port!!! I think the chef is where the money is.
I am already wondering when will I come back to have this Veal Milanese. By the way, it’s a very basic meal but worth it without much extravaganza!
Gret job
We only stopped for a drink but stayed for lunch. Staff were great and bought some water for our dog. Had the moules frites and a couple of drinks. Would recommend :0)
Top location , wonderful food and excellent service from a super team, the place to be in St Tropez, merci Josette & co.
The food was impressive. The service was a disaster. The waiter was very aggressive, impolite , talking to the customers in a very impolite way. For sure I do not recommend this place . There is plenty of good places in Saint tropez with much better food and for sure much better service.
MAMÉ
| Address | 100 Rue Général Allard, 83990 Saint-Tropez |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Phone | 06 09 35 39 89 |
Lovely brunch spot in St Tropez! First of all, I have to highlight the service—10/10. We were looked after by a lovely Argentinian girl who spoke three languages and was super friendly and attentive.
The food was delicious and had everything you could possibly want in a brunch. We ordered the avocado toast and the Eggs Benedict (without the hollandaise sauce because my husband is a bit picky, haha). The bread was exquisite, and the fresh juices were amazing too. Highly recommended!
Best salmon toast (21€) in the Cote d’Azur (French Riveria)! Great location between the port and busy square. Our waiter was below average, but the manager (Axel? with reddish hair and beard) was great! He sat us right away and helped out when our waiter was absent. Also, very good latte (6€) and iced americano (6€). We were disappointed we were charged 5.5€ for water, but it’s Saint Tropez - and the manger brought a second one for free with being asked!
Such a lovely breakfast spot!! So vibey, great service and food! Highly recommend ☺️
So so good. Classics done extremely well - I got the quinoa bowl with bacon and egg and highly recommend! The quinoa salad is balanced and the bacon is very crispy. Coffee is good too.
We had an early lunch at Mamé and the food was amazing. I had a matcha latte that was excellent and the coffee was great! Our waiter was very kind and welcoming. I would 100% recommend this place!
Lorette
| Address | 30 Rue des Remparts, 83990 Saint-Tropez |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Phone | 06 51 85 14 57 |
Such a lovely atmosphere! I will be dreaming about the prawn pasta for awhile! Highly recommend. The service was wonderful
We stumbled across here whilst visiting the area and my god. Hands down one of the best dishes I’ve had, the chef is an absolute gem! And this is someone who has been to many a michelin star restaurant in London and Tokyo. I had the sweet potato and pulpo dish and my husband had the steak.
We had been looking forward to our dinner at Lorette and had made a reservation in advance.
The restaurant itself is absolutely charming and beautifully decorated, creating a lovely atmosphere. The steak was good and cooked well. Unfortunately, the fries were by far the worst I’ve ever had. Even more disappointing was the rosé wine. Considering you’re in the South of France, where it’s almost impossible to get a bad rosé, this was surprisingly the worst one we had during our entire trip.
The biggest disappointment, however, was the service. After being seated, we were completely ignored. I had to call the waiter over twice, and each time he simply replied, “I’ll be right there.” Unfortunately, “right there” turned into the story of the entire evening. He never once came to ask if everything was okay, didn’t clear away empty plates or unnecessary dishes, and we constantly felt like we had to chase him for attention.
At one point, I even asked him where he was from. He told me he was from Argentina. I then politely asked why he seemed to be in such a bad mood, hoping it might lighten the atmosphere. Instead, he gave us a rather dismissive answer and offered us a complimentary coffee. While the gesture was appreciated, it didn’t change his attitude or the overall service for the rest of the evening. To be honest, he seemed far more concerned about making sure his hair looked perfect than actually taking care of his guests.
It’s a real shame because the restaurant has so much potential and a beautiful atmosphere. Sadly, the poor service overshadowed what could have been a lovely dining experience.
Great tasting food packed with flavour. We had one of each along with two juices and some tempura broccoli. All excellent.
This restaurant is a gem in St Tropez
The food was delicious and Marco gave us the best service we had in the South of France
We highly recommend this great place
Le café
| Address | Trav. des Lices, 83990 Saint-Tropez |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Phone | 04 94 97 44 69 |
We had steak and fish . Fish was one of the best I ever had . Steak was soft tender and we asked medium and it was greatly cooked to medium
Lovely love music . Great service with lovely staff. Our waitress was nice and polite
Will definitely go back if visiting again
We had no reservations and we asked for inside sitting which they kindly sat us inside in a nice table
We had a wonderful dinner at Le Café on Place des Lices. The setting is both lively and charming — you immediately feel the authentic Saint-Tropez atmosphere.
The service was attentive and friendly, making us feel comfortable right away. The combination of good food, friendly service, and the unique vibe of Place des Lices made it a memorable experience.
We will definitely come back on our next visit to Saint-Tropez. Highly recommended for families as well as groups of friends who want to enjoy the spirit of the town.
Nice café in Saint-Tropez with a good location and pleasant atmosphere. The coffee and tea were good, and it’s a nice place to sit for a short break while enjoying the vibe of the area.
The worst place in Saint-Tropez.
The customer service was terrible. I ordered the octopus dish, and it was incredibly salty and definitely not worth the price. I asked them to remake it, but they brought me another dish that was just as salty.
The only good thing about this place was the music.
The way they treat their guests is awful. You should have seen the expressions on the faces of the hostesses welcoming guests—they looked like they didn’t want anyone there.
I really didn’t like this place, and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.
Le Café is one of those Saint-Tropez institutions that many people will probably want to experience at least once, but our evening honestly did not live up to the reputation.
The reservation and arrival process were smooth, and we were given a nice table. Our waitress was also very kind and sweet throughout the evening, which we appreciated. That said, the overall experience felt like a place that may have fallen victim to its own popularity.
The food was fine, but for the price, the quality and taste were clearly below what we experienced at other restaurants in the area for much less. Since Le Café is also known for its party atmosphere, we were expecting a much more lively and polished evening. On the terrace, however, we could barely hear the music from inside, and the volume kept going up and down instead of staying at a normal level. At times, we could hear the neighbouring terraces more than Le Café itself. The lighting also felt inconsistent and offbeat rather than creating the festive atmosphere people seem to come for.
Inside, the atmosphere was more intense, but not necessarily in a good way. It was extremely crowded and difficult to move around, even just to go to the bathroom, without bumping into staff or being in the way. The staff generally looked very stressed and uncomfortable, as if the restaurant would benefit from having more people working on the floor.
The singer was good, and we stayed from around 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., but the music selection felt quite outdated and better suited to an older crowd, even though many of the guests seemed younger. Overall, it felt more like a place people go because they have seen it on Instagram or TikTok, rather than because the food or party atmosphere is truly exceptional.
I’m glad we experienced it once, and again, our waitress was lovely, but for the price and reputation, it was disappointing. There are other places nearby with better music, a younger and more energetic crowd, and a more enjoyable overall atmosphere.
Café de Paris Saint-Tropez - Brasserie Française
| Address | 25 Quai Suffren, 83990 Saint-Tropez |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM Friday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Phone | 04 94 97 00 56 |
Assunto: Complaint: manager's behavior and possible discrimination
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to complain about the way my family and I were treated by your manager earlier today.
We had lunch at your restaurant and were served by waiters who were kind and cheerful — the meal itself was a pleasant experience. Later in the afternoon, we returned for a coffee. As we entered, we went to use the restroom before sitting down, which is when your manager began shouting at us. The restaurant was far from full, yet he simply threw us out for looking for the restroom before taking a table.
What makes this even more disturbing is how selective his behavior was: he only shouted at the women in our group, and in the end he barred only the darker-skinned members of my family from entering, Their skin isn't black, but rather a sort of brown. This selective treatment raises a serious question of whether racial discrimination played a role — and if so, that is far more serious than mere rudeness.
He was explosive and arrogant, and he did not let us speak or give us any chance to explain ourselves. The contrast between the warmth of your waitstaff at lunch and the aggressiveness of your manager in the afternoon was shocking.
No customer should be screamed at, expelled, or singled out this way for something as ordinary as using the restroom upon arriving. I expect this incident to be investigated seriously.
and the manager picture above 🥴
Regards,
Augusto
Very nice restaurant with cooling spray or whatever you call it...that was nice touch in the very very hot weather. We ordered breakfast- avocado on toast with salmon and yoghurt with granola and fruit- all of this was delicious 😋 Service was nice as well - I would come back on my next visit
Thank you for having us 👍😊
Well placed, just in front of the harbor and beautiful yatches. The dish of the day was extremely good that day, noodles with grilled chicken. But sure, you have to pay for everything the price of St- Tropez. The service was fast and courteous, but nothing to be worthy 5 stars.
Great atmosphere and nice service right on the waterfront. We all loved our food with the burrata with green tomatoes being a highlight. Stylish decor. Expensive but I suppose typical prices for that strip.
One of the best restaurants in Saint Tropez, located in front of the Port de Saint Tropez and offering refined dishes from French cuisine and amazing cocktails.
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Rolls coffee St-Tropez
| Address | 9 Quai Suffren, 83990 Saint-Tropez |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
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I had milk shake, iced matcha and sweets
Only matcha was acceptable, milk shake was like milk and coffee, not even cold enough. Sweets even worse. I give 2 instead of 1 only because of lovely and kind waitress
Absolutely yum, we all ordered twice. The staff were very lovely aswell!!
We Gad probably one of our most memorable meals here. The food was delicious we had the calamari and the bone marrow and it was exquisite The wine was wonderful and well priced. A perfect lunch in a perfect setting. I can’t wait to come back and eat here again. Wonderful food.
I came in for dinner and was really amazed! The interior looks really fancy, the service is absolutely incredible. We have asked if we could have the tuna steak without wine sauce, they found a way to serve us a delicious alcohol free tuna steak! They are very understanding, the staff is so kind and willing to give out the best service. I also took the truffle pasta, it was amazing. I recommend this place 100% if you're visiting St Tropez !
I bought a Caesar salad, a banana bread and a ginger juice, I paid 33 euros.
The food was ok, nothing special.
AMA MATCHA LAB & speciality coffee
| Address | 15 Rue des Remparts, 83990 Saint-Tropez |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM |
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😍 JUST PERFECT 😍
This place just started and i just drink the best matcha that i tried in France.
BRAVOOO!! 👏👏👏👏
Iced late was great too and my friends tried one cappuccino and one V60 Gesha that was amazing.
Thank you for for the possibility to taste a piece of Japan!
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Finally tried the amazing matcha at this place, and I completely understand the hype now. I had it iced with pea milk, as the lovely lady suggested. I don’t normally drink pea milk, but this combination was surprisingly perfect. You could really taste the depth and richness of the matcha, while the pea milk softened it in such a delicate way — without overpowering it the way regular or oat milk sometimes can.
Even having pea milk as an option somehow says a lot about how sophisticated and thoughtful this matcha place is.
But it wasn’t only about the drink. The moment I stepped inside, I felt the harmony of the place — the atmosphere, the beautiful simplicity, and especially the sincere smile and warm welcome from the owner. It felt like a little immersive experience of Japanese-style calm and hospitality.
Already can’t wait to come back for my matcha tomorrow🍵🥳
Beautiful place , the girl is very passionated about her matcha and she knows all about it and will leave you with some knowledge too. The matcha is very good!
You must try this matcha place…..I had the impression that I am in Kyoto.
Matcha was great,I started with Matcha Late with Mango and it was “délicieux “ and after 5 min conversation with the barista I tried Matcha with coconut water…..and that was so refreshing and tasty…..the. I choose to write my first review on Google ever….
We waited 5 min….but I was a great decision!!
Enjoy
The best matcha in St. Tropez!! Please try the iced strawberry matcha latte! The owner was lovely and very welcoming. My interaction with the owner was the best one I had in all of St. Tropez.
Café Lapérouse Saint-Tropez
| Address | 20 Quai Frédéric Mistral, 83990 Saint-Tropez |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Phone | 09 66 97 41 88 |
Had lunch on a sunny October day. Sitting outside. Friendly staff, English speaking as well. We had linguini and salads, served with fresh bread. In the more quiet end of the street/waterfront, view to the water. Lovely place all in all.
We were initially hesitant due to the slightly lower reviews but this place was very welcoming, with polite, English speaking staff. The decor and vibe is one of the best I've seen in the south of France as well.
A little bit pricier but it's around what I would expect in Saint-Tropez.
It seems like they've incorporated feedback from customers because we had a great experience here!
Uncomplicated and not the best service around, but a lovely place to have dinner right by the harbour. Food was decent (don’t expect too much) and not overpriced. Went here after being refused entry to the place we’d booked (because one of our party was wearing shorts - in July in the south of France!!) and we were really pleased we did.
Fantastic restaurant on the old port of saint tropez. The view is stunning and the food is amazing. Thank you to Sixtine and Micka for the warm welcome.
The waitress’s attitude is horrible!
To begin with, we came at 11h15 and she told that they open in 10 minutes (even though the website says the café opens at 9h).
When we sat down, she only gave us the cocktail menu. I asked for the food menu, and she told me I was being rude and that I should say “bonjour,” “merci,” “s’il vous plaît”… Meanwhile, she never used a single one of those words herself. But apparently, I’m the rude one.
Café des Arts
| Address | Place des Lices, 83990 Saint-Tropez |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Phone | 04 94 97 02 25 |
Extremely rude waiters , especially the guy with curly hair and a bun dark hair. Impatient and shoving atm machine in our faces and then screaming at us and telling us they don’t have time. Like what do you mean you don’t have time we are paying give us a sec , no one even told you we were ready to. Do not recommend this place at all just because of how rude the staff is. and the waitress I was taking our order was not paying attention at all, and didn’t even try to understand that we were asking not to put fish in our Salad. The line in the toilet is so long they really need to invest into some toilets because waiting for 20 minutes is absurd. No one came to clean our table and it took them super long to, we were sitting and waiting at a dirty table full of cigarettes and mind you I don’t smoke and I don’t want that in front of me.
Okay service, nice quiet view although unacceptable price for a gin tonic pre-served with de carbonated tapped tonic water with a few ice cubes at a price of €21 per Gin Tonic, which is more than a Parisian palace or Blue Marlin in Ibiza. All this to be answered by: “it’s what it is, Saint-Tropez prices”…
I think it is disproportionate.
impeccable service. The mousse is superb.
Overpriced as hell (espresso for 3€ was a shocker after Italy :D), would be fine if everything else was good, but coffee was just OK, tables were dirty, as was the toilet.
Possible to pay by card (limit 15€).
Not recommended.
We had a wonderful dinner in this beautiful restaurant! So much charm and the food was delicious, I highly recommend
How to Choose the Perfect Café Experience
Selecting the right café in Saint-Tropez often depends on what you value most—whether it is the quality of the roast, the potential for photography, or the ambiance. While aesthetics are paramount, understanding the nuances of each location ensures your visit aligns with your itinerary and expectations. Keep these practical considerations in mind to maximize your enjoyment and avoid the common pitfalls of high-traffic tourist areas.
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Prioritize the "Golden Hour" for Photography: The light in Saint-Tropez is famously beautiful, but it is most flattering just after opening or late in the afternoon. If your primary goal is capturing the perfect shot of the interior or your food, visit during off-peak hours. You will avoid the harsh midday sun and the crowds that often obscure architectural details.
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Look Beyond the Main Port: While the Vieux Port offers iconic views, the cafes directly on the waterfront often prioritize speed over quality and atmosphere. Venture two or three streets back into La Ponche or the Place des Lices area. This is where you will find the hidden courtyards and ivy-covered facades that offer a more authentic and serene aesthetic.
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Check the Menu Before You Commit: Many of the most beautiful establishments are primarily patisseries or juice bars rather than full-service restaurants. If you are looking for a substantial meal, verify that the kitchen hours align with your visit. However, if you only want an espresso and a stunning visual, do not hesitate to sit down just for a drink—just be mindful of table turnover during lunch rushes.
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Dress the Part: Saint-Tropez is a fashion capital, and even the casual cafes maintain a certain standard of presentation. While you do not need to be in haute couture, smart casual attire is generally appreciated and will help you blend seamlessly into the chic environment. It enhances the experience when you feel like you belong to the scenery.
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Carry Cash and a Physical Card: While contactless payment is widely accepted, the Wi-Fi and card machines in some of the older, more historic buildings can be temperamental due to the thick stone walls. Having a small amount of cash ensures you are never caught off guard when settling the bill at a tiny, tucked-away gem.
The beauty of Saint-Tropez lies in its ability to surprise you when you wander without a strict plan. While the famous names draw the crowds, the true magic often happens in the quiet corners where a wisteria vine has overtaken a pastel shutter.
Taking the time to slow down and observe the details—the handmade tiles, the vintage silverware, the scent of orange blossom—transforms a simple coffee break into a core memory. In a town built on spectacle, these aesthetic cafes provide a welcome sense of intimacy and design perfection.
