Time for a snack break at the Pavlova & vieilles dentelles tearoom in LouveciennesTime for a snack break at the Pavlova & vieilles dentelles tearoom in Louveciennes
©Time for a snack break at the Pavlova & vieilles dentelles tearoom in Louveciennes

Cosy cafés and tearooms for a gourmet break

<1.Le Cottage in Marly-le-Roi

Seasonal cuisine with quality products worked in a refined way in a typically English setting, welcome to Le Cottage in Marly-le-Roi.

The walls are littered with shelves featuring beautiful flowered teapots, old tins of coffee, cakes, old posters and black and white photos, floral tablecloths and light fittings complete this intimate atmosphere.

In the kitchen the plates are well stocked and tempting, they are colourful, composed of market produce and well balanced to keep a (small) place for homemade desserts, which you find in the tea room version in the afternoon. In fine weather, a lovely terrace surrounded by 17th-century houses is available. All that’s left to do is book your table!

2. Le Café des Arts in Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Le Café des Arts is a charming restaurant and tearoom set under the intimate glass roof of the Henri IV building. Located in the Jardin des Arts in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, next to the Tourist Office.

Dishes to enjoy on the spot at lunchtime or for brunch on Sundays. In the afternoon, the restaurant transforms itself into a tea room to delight all sweet tooths for a gourmet break.

On sunny days, enjoy the terrace surrounded by greenery, just a stone’s throw from the château and National Archaeology Museum.

Whether you have a sweet tooth or a savoury one, Saint Germain Boucles de Seine is full of ideal addresses to satisfy every craving!
Sit down in one of Saint-Germain-en-Laye’s charming tearooms to enjoy a home-made pastry, or savour a quiet lunch in a cosy café.

And for those looking for authentic and generous cuisine, also find our top traditional restaurants: local cuisine, fresh produce and local recipes await you for a real moment of pleasure.

3. More than Cakes in Saint-Germain-en-Laye

More Than Cakes is “more than cakes”, it’s a little corner of England in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. From the outside, it’s a pretty boutique offering decorative items, crockery and jewellery (English candles and plaids, British groceries…).

Inside, it’s a whole cosy world on offer. Wood, soft lighting and above all, “homemade” dishes and pastries, typically Anglo-Saxon, and for some, gluten-free. A few tables lined up allow you to enjoy them during the week, and at Sunday brunch, accompanied by organic drinks. In winter, outside in front of the entrance, the old-fashioned hot chocolate spins creamily, ready to be consumed on the spot or to take away.

4. Café Noly in Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Welcome to Café Noly, a haven of relaxation and flavour in the heart of Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Nestling in the heart of the historic centre, the coffee shop will soon be celebrating its first year! The warm, welcoming atmosphere creates the perfect setting for a coffee break, a get-together with friends or a well-deserved break. After your break, Café Noly offers quality products, with coffees from many countries.

A sure bet for a smooth coffee break in the City of Kings!

5. Flora Tea Club in Chatou

The Flora Tea Club is a Franco-English tea room located in Chatou. With an atmosphere inspired by Cotswold cottages, this cosy venue offers a selection of fine teas, homemade pastries and Sunday brunches. The meticulous decor, with its colourful plaids, stacked mocha coffee pots, paintings, piano and vinyl on display, creates a ‘So British’ atmosphere conducive to relaxation. The lounge is also accessible to people with reduced mobility and offers takeaway and sit-down dining options. Open from Friday to Sunday, Flora Tea Club is the perfect place for a gourmet break in an authentic setting.

6. Aux Quais in L’Etang-la-Ville

Located in the heart of the old railway station in L’Étang-la-Ville, the Aux Quais tearoom offers a gourmet break in a place steeped in history. Open since October 2024, this cosy café offers a selection of organic and local products, all homemade. Whether savouring a local roaster’s coffee, tea, squeezed juice or hot chocolate, accompanied by pastries or savoury dishes such as focaccias and veloutés, Aux Quais is the ideal place to relax after a walk in the Marly forest or a train ride.

7. La Gare de Mareil-Marly

Located in the heart of Mareil-Marly, Le Café de la Gare is a friendly place set up in the former railway station, transformed into a cosy third-party venue. The café serves home cooking using local and organic produce, with a varied menu every day. In addition to its restaurant space, the café has a grocery shop featuring regional products such as syrups, teas, coffees, chocolates, honey and organic vegetables.

A selection... among many others!

This list is just a foretaste of the delights on offer in Saint Germain Boucles de Seine. Many other tea rooms, cafés and gourmet addresses await you as you stroll through the narrow streets and sunny squares… But to discover them, there’s only one solution: come along and let yourself be surprised!