Tea Tray at Riederer in Aix en Provence
Tea at Riederer in Aix

There is no shortage of cafes in Aix-en-Provence, France.

From large ones with tables spilling out onto the sidewalks to small ones tucked away around hidden corners, you have a lot of choice.

To help you decide which ones to try, here is my list of the best cafes in Aix-en-Provence.

1. La Belle Epoque

Right on the Cours Mirabeau and offering great happy-hour specials, La Belle Epoque is a great cafe for people-watching for an afternoon in Aix.

2. Les Deux Garcons

Always a favorite, the historic Les Deux Garcons is essential to any cafe crawl in Aix-en-Provence.

3. Le Bouddoir

Set back from the main drag on picturesque Place des Tanneurs, Le Bouddoir is the perfect place for a coffee or a pre-dinner drink in Aix.

4. Jacob’s

Dotted throughout Aix, Jacob’s cafes are bursting with baked goods of all kinds. Get an outdoor table and munch away in buttery bliss.

5. Riederer

With two locations in Aix, this patisserie is the best cafe in Aix for afternoon tea or coffee with pastries.