The 14 best cafes in Nancy

Had dinner at Brasserie L'Excelsior in Nancy, and the Art Nouveau interior is absolutely stunning. The ornate ceilings, stained glass, and the central tree installation create a unique and memorable atmosphere. I ordered the Choucroute Strasbourgeoise as my main dish. It was not bad at all, featuring a generous portion of sauerkraut and assorted meats. However, it didn't particularly stand out in terms of flavor or presentation. For dessert, I had the Tout Nancy, a local specialty parfait with bergamot and mirabelle. It was pleasant and light, offering a nice regional touch to end the meal. The service was totally fine, with staff being attentive and courteous throughout the evening.

I almost never make reviews so this one is for the skeptical readers—There’s so much mixed comments about this place that I can’t even begin. I decided to visit and thank God I did—we had a wonderful time. Yes, the food indeed took some time but nothing absurd or unusual. Dishes were delicious. We had oysters, the duck and the steak. Everything great. Desserts, ugh. 🤤 The profiteroles + crepe were so, so good. The place itself is beautiful and we had a lovely waitress who made us feel welcome.

Nestled in the heart of the city, it is a stunning tribute to the Art Deco style of the 1910s, seamlessly blending elegance with a nostalgic charm with intricate geometric patterns, rich colors, and stylish furnishings that evoke an era of sophistication. The menu features a selection of classic French dishes Soupe à l'Oignon and Steak Tartare. The food is acceptable but not as impressive as its deco.

We had a late breakfast with pastries, coffee and hot chocolate stopping off on the self guided Art Nouveau walking tour. Server was patient with our basic understanding of French.

It’s like time slipping into the Art Nouveau era. Perfect place for a date but a little noisy. Going there early was a good idea o avoid the massive crowd. Food was nice. Choucroute was lovely. The cabbage was perfect, a little on the soft side though.

Highly recommend, definitely worth making a reservation. Food is not too fancy, traditional and fairly priced. Ambiance is amazing, staff is great.

I was about to order two dishes when the waiter stopped me, he was right. I was full after having the Lorraine quiche and the crème brûlée. The brûlée was five times larger than ones I eat in Japan and had a great bergamot scent. I think you can access to delicious dishes at a reasonable price. I went in around 6pm without a reservation, but if you can, I recommend making a reservation in advance. Even if you don't speak French, you can feel at ease.

We have been a customer to Monsieur Fuji Sushi for 2 years. We discovered this sushi shop in 2021 and we always used the delivery service and it was outstanding ,not waiting too long, good communication and a polite deliveryman . They always keeps their standard by maintaining their food and service quality. This is the best sushi shop in Nancy for me. Good rice + fresh ingredient+ so tasty. I have never been disappointed as every orders that i have made always have the best quality. Also, our favorite set is Kaiten Murai, we always order this set home for 2 people. We will continue being their customers. Very recommended to try. C’est trop bon🥰

Really good sushi, made by Japanese people. You can also buy some Japanese beers. The place is a bit tiny but you can go with a group or just 2 people. The service was quick and good. A bit expensive, but good price for what you get.

Fabulous California rolls. So delicious and fresh ingredients, I was really impressed. Will definitely come back ⭐️

Fantastic, high quality sushis. Well worth the price. They also have some vegetarian options available (veggie gyoza) but their best are definitely the custom fish-based maki.

We came in after the closed for lunch. I didn’t realize at first and then apologized but they served us anyway! It was so kind of them, the definitely did not have too. My daughter and I really enjoyed our sushi! Highly recommend visiting if you love sushi and are in Nancy.

They refrigerate sushi here (saw them take out sushi that's from basic menu and then they will prepare the 'fresh sushi' if its more pricier speciality sushi that they haven't prepped beforehand to be refrigerated. Either that or they make sushi for lunch and any leftover that's not sold goes in the fridge and stay there in open air for good 6 hours mixed with other open air dishes in the fridge. You would have better tasting sushi by buying at E.Leclerc than here. And it's 8 euro in E.leclerc so. After I complained, they said they will 'talk to the chef.' Chef should already know that's a bad sushi ethic because basic thing about good sushi is you never leave sushi in the fridge after being made. I would have given a pass if I got a sushi from like all you can eat for 15 dollars -wok restaurants or something where it's not only sushi but all you can eat buffet but nope, not here because you literally have Sushi in your business name. Si j'avais voulu des sushis réfrigérés, je serais allé à E.Leclerc et j'aurais acheté des sushis à 8 dollars où ils préparent les sushis à l'avance et les placent dans le comptoir réfrigéré...vraiment c'était plus savoureux là-bas qu'ici où j'ai pays 14.90 euro pour comme ça Si vous me sentez mal à l'aise avec la cuisine, je vais bien sûr laisser un commentaire pour que personne d'autre ne paie des sushis réfrigérés hors de prix.. voila, plus clair en laissant un commentaire ici

Extremely good fast delicious and affordable.

Probably the worst hot chocolate ive ever had, it was just warm milk with the least amount of chocolate powdered possible….if that’s what they’re going to sell for chocolat chaud, they should remove it from the menu tbh, i wish i had been recommended not to get it

Both the mocha and the mocha frappe were exceptional. They were rich in both chocolate and coffee, and covered in an absolute tower of whipped cream with both chocolate sauce and peanuts. They were worth the 4.90€ for a large.

Chilled out cafe! Atmosphere is super welcoming and cozy 😌 it’s a feeling of being home!

Dairy free option (in France it's still a rare thing)! Delicious hot chocolates! Cosy place indeed :)

Perfect place for a sweet treat! Cosy atmosphere and friendly staff!

Have a coffee or bagel in a cozy atmosphere. My favorite is the Caramel Macchiato.

Alex feels comfortable here. Not crowded and cozy

We recently visited this restaurant, and it was just okay. The atmosphere was nice, but the fondue didn’t impress—it lacked depth in flavor. The sausage platter was large but the meat quality was mediocre. The wine also didn’t pair well and was a bit flat. Overall, it wasn’t a bad experience, but it didn’t stand out. There are definitely better options for a fondue night.

A cozy family style restaurant with some great food and one of the most hospitable staff. We really enjoyed our dinner here and felt taken care of! We went with a group of 7 people and managed to be right on time before the place was full. So we recommend making a reservation if you want to be sure. The waiter spoke great English and was very helpful! Thank you!

Their cheese platers are so huge that even two people can't finish a plater. Taste-wise they are very delicious. Kids do not have enough space to move around here so i wouldn't recommend it for young kids.

Food 5/5 Accessibility 3/5 Ambiance 5/5 Cost 5/5 Service 5/5 Do you love French cheese? If yes this is the place in Nancy you shouldn’t miss! You can chose from a wide variety of meal with cheese as basic ingredient and it is delicious! The decoration is nice and the service really good. Only down point is the accessibility with wheelchair

Special place with quite interesting atmosphere and decorations. Meals are also special. Portions are big, the plates with different things as well as fondue are very attractive. Menu is very big, i personally don’t appreciate that. Service is fine too. One of the waitresses speaks English and was very very nice to everyone. Prices are fine. Ratings are below (1 - worse, 5 - the best): The overall food is normal - 3/5. Service is good - 4/5. Atmosphere is nice - 3+/5. Prices of food and drinks are fine - 4/5. Overall - good experience.

We only spent one night in Nancy and we were pleased with this restaurant which provided a good selection of typical Lorraine food. I can't really speak to the authenticity and I would say that overall the restaurant seemed geared more to visitors than locals. Definitely a great place for kids given the entertaining presentation of dishes and the cute decor.

This is a great restaurant and we will definitely return. We have order a Tartiflette which was absolutely great. However, when we ordered the super Entrecote which was the most expensive dish in the restaurant, it was no way super, rather very basic...the quality of meat was very poor. I had so much expectation but the quality of the meat, which was not at all soft rather sinewy and chewy, made the experience very disappointing. Again, we will come back to try the Tartiflette and Fondu, which we feel are great. So do visit and eat and drink in this wonderful restaurant.

Baba au rhum was nice but service as incredibly slow, took around an hour just to be served a coffee and cake. They returned to the table 3 times without the cake before finally bringing the food

Beautiful square with nice atmosphere to enjoy a drink or meal, but very rude staff. Do not recommend and would take my business elsewhere next time.

The place was beautiful with all the sun, the coffee was good and had a very fair price. Nice service too.

I had a glass of Bordeaux and the cheese board…WOW! Great service too

If you’re into very bad coffee, awkward stares instead of service, and being chased through a public square after paying, then this is your spot! I waited ages to order, only for the waitress to awkwardly shout from across the room. The cappuccino was awful, and when I paid another staff member directly (since no waitress was around), the waitress later chased me into the square accusing me of not paying !!!!!!!!! loudly and publicly while everyone in the square staring at me. No apology. Extremely rude and unprofessional. Avoid this place if you're visiting Place Stanislas.

The service was really slow and was the worst cappuccino I’ve ever had in my life. The prices were ridiculous for what they offered. The only thing that was really worthy was the view, which has nothing to do with the restaurant. Not worthy 🙃

the food it was not very tasty or delicious I ordered fish and rice the meal was cold and the price was not equivalent to the food… for the drinks was expensive like one coffee latte and mineral water cost 10 € ! I will understand it’s because the location and good service friendly staff thanks

Perfect food, great hospitality, 7 stars service, beautiful decoration. It’s 14 of 10. Chef hervé fourrière is great person … exceptional …

Amazing location service and food. The chef also came to greet his guests. The food really deserves a Michelin star. Everything is perfect

The best service of all. As we were very early as the first table ,thank you the chef who walked out to introduce himself and all the staffs were very welcomed. So impressed with the food and the services. Very recommended !!! As the restaurant is not that far from place Stanislas , you can have a little visit during the night time after dinner

Classy and cosy place. Good atmosphere not too calm nor too noisy. Tables are well organised and the food is great. The dessert were amazing. The main course was not my favorite but it was ok. The service was very efficient at the beginning and was slow at the end we waited for 40min between the dessert and coffee that we decided to skip for the the bill. I recommend this place if you have time to enjoy nice food. The salmon gravlax was delicious.

Delicious! Best foie gras I had in a while. Service was excellent, very forthcoming and super fast. I'll come back!

Lovely restaurant with attentif service and good food. The menu plaisir is perfect to choose you 3 course menue from different dishes. We liked the furnished restaurant. We felled comfortable during the evening.

The food was really great but we were disappointed by the service. Our table was attended very seldom and we even had to go to the cashier ourselves to ask for the bill. This is not the type of service you expect at this price point

Conveniently located in the middel of the center. Kind staff and quick serving. Good price quality ratio with pretty large portions. The music can be a bit loud, I could understand some people don't the style and prefer a more calme dinner. Beside that we had a great tasteful dinner with delicious dessert and coffee.

Good location, nice decoration and nice service but the worst caesar salad I’ve ever had, reheated bread, few lettuce, stinky pieces of fried chicken. Not worth price at all. I ordered latté and got something else but the cake was nice.

I was here for a birthday party and we had a table of maybe 18 people which includes kids. For a restaurant in the centre of the town I thought the price would be extravagant but it was correct. The waitress was really nice and the service was very good. I recommend.

Found this place while looking for a quick lunch. Was incredibly surprised at how good it was. Fantastic service (no problem with us speaking English), great food and portion sizes and simply unbelievable prices. Value for money was amazing.

Best restaurant of this City....I loved it

Food was amazing, and the wait wasn’t long. Also the waiters are very patient and will gladly help you if needed. Over all the place is great!

Excellent dishes, both pasta and pizza. Delicious house wine. Superb service, although they only speak French and pretend not to understand English... Only the tiramisu deserves less than 5 stars, but still acceptable.

What a pleasure to be your guest! From the interior design to the beautifully decorated plates, the outstanding taste and - as a cherry on top of all that - one of the best customer experiences we’ve had in a restaurant! This is 5 stars.

Excellent food and wines! A professional and extremely welcoming team who creates a warm atmosphere. Will definitely come back to try the other tartines and wines on the menu.

Great place! The tartines and starters are very tasty and you can choose from a variety of delicious wines. Make sure you try the local wines (Côtes de Toul).

Super tasty, will definitely come back 😋

The dining room is cozy. The staff spoke some English and was kind enough to overlook my poor French. Overall, the food was wonderful.

Impressive wine list, expert sommelier to advise you. The tartines with liver and sweet bread were phenomenal. Go here!

Very cute location, staff spoke English and that was very much appreciated for understanding the menu.

My sister has allergies, and they were so attentive and thorough. I appreciate this immensely. Paired with their professional service was the most delicious food I’ve eaten in a long while. Excellent.

What a fantastic way to end a trip. This two person show works like clockwork and is like a friend it cooking for you. Hummus with warm mushrooms was lovely, and the salmon plate had a nice diversity of flavors and veggies. Menus changes routinely, but it seems that based on the other reviews, it doesn’t matter - it’s all good.

Nice place. Full of patrons when we ate there on a Sunday lunchtime. Great service and good prices. The food was not exceptional though, simple I don’t mind but it tasted rather bland.

This is a delightful little restaurant. It is owned by a young couple who are kind and passionate about fresh ingredients. My husband and I came for breakfast and were very pleased. The homemade apricot jam was delicious, the coffee tasty and the fresh squeezed orange juice flavorful. They have a limited menu, which means that everything is homemade. Our breakfast was less than 15 euros for two people, so it was a bargain! My only criticism is that the homemade granola was slightly over toasted. I recommend this place!

Very reliable and professional service, thank you.

A very cozy place, popular but not over crowded. The stuff is super friendly. The food was amazing, simple and light, full of delight and flavor. The owner and the chef speaks perfect English and she moves in the kitchen so smoothly it is a pleasure to watch through the window. The fact that she is the only one that is cooking amazed me and this adds a home cooked food vibe to the restaurant which is even nicer.

Delicious breakfast!! Their scrambled eggs are amazing, the perfect amount of salt and pepper! I usually need ketchup with my eggs but not this one since it is perfect. Good coffee and pastries too. Baby stroller friendly

The coffee was great, but the Merveilleux quality was average.

wow. what a place! The meringues are sublime. The decor is old school elegant and the staff friendly. We watched the team at work while we ate and drank a coffee. So wonderful to see that some places really have homemade items.It’s a must to visit this marvellous place in Nancy!

Their Cramiques are something from heaven, especially while freshly baked and warm. Amazing. And the staff is so friendly and welcoming

Had coffee and a merveilleux here, it was really good. The atmosphere is nice and the staff are firendly. Good experience!

Lovely French Brioshe (you should definately try it if you are in Nancy), very friendly stuff and amazing atmosphere :)

A must visit "Salon de thé"! Fast serving, very delicious. Love this place

Do you want to eat a very special, tasty, light meringue cake coated with chocolate chips? Thay is the place to go. The tea room is also relaxing and the service well done.

I paid more than 20 Euros and still left hungry. Portions were too small(fish and the angus meat) and waiting time was 30 min when there were just 3 tables. I'd look for alternatives.

We had a really lovely evening at this restaurant. The food was consistently very good. We started with white asparagus and asparagus foam – light and nicely balanced. The filet of beef was the absolute highlight: tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked. Dessert was a real surprise – sautéed cherries with melted cheese – unusual, but it worked really well and tasted great. The chef was very friendly and attentive, which made the evening even more enjoyable. We’ll definitely come back next time we’re in Nancy.

The food was good but the service could have been a bit more cheerful.

The food was excellent in this small bistro. The service was a bit unfriendly.

food was delicious, service was very friendly

(Translated by Google) A restaurant that doesn't look like much from the outside, but once you step through the door, you sense its soul and rich history. We discovered exceptional, high-quality cuisine and impeccable service. Thank you for this exceptional experience. (Original) Un restaurant qui ne paye pas de mine de l'extérieur, mais qui une fois la porte franchi on sent une âme et un passé bien chargé. Nous avons découvert une cuisine d'exception et de qualité et le service impeccable. Merci pour ce moment d'exception

(Translated by Google) This place is a little gem! The dishes are refined and simply delicious; their chocolate mousse is to die for... a place that doesn't look like much on the outside, but once inside, you're greeted by the owner's smile and you're truly in for a treat! All this for a reasonable price (Original) Une petite pépite cet Endroit ! Les plats sont raffinés et juste délicieux ; leur mousse au chocolat est à tomber par terre … une adresse qui ne paye pas de mine à l extérieur mais une fois à l intérieur on est accueilli par le sourire du patron et on se régale vraiment ! Tout cela pour un prix raisonnable

A cafe-pub with an amazing atmosphere, good and friendly staff... However, I ordered hot chocolate, which was not even hot... the taste was mid, probably they just put nesquik in water. It is a good place to hang out, probably try something another time. But that hot chocolate... a total mess

Hey there - pretty redicolous cocktails - not even tasting any alcohol in it. For 9€ that’s a bad choice. Don’t go here - it’s a trap. Cheers to you

It has a very friendly and pleasant atmosphere, but the waiters take orders very slowly and bring them late too. The air ventilation isn’t good either, and I get sick every time I go there. But since it’s one of the best cafés in Nancy, I still keep going.

A really nice place to have some drinks in a casual environment. Service was very friendly and prices are very reasonable (during happy hour: 0,5L draft beer for 2,80€). Definitely a recommendation!

I rly like the atmosphere here. That's also the reason why i always go there. But the drinks, food, not so recommended

Sitting there for an hour without anybody showing up to take the orders. Same for other Guests. And on top of it, a waitress took a sip of a drink she was serving afterwards. Really awesome location, but horrible staff.

Waited a little, but it tastes good.

Moderately strong coffee and simply amazing cheesecake! Love it! The cashier and barista are incredible, full of positive energy😍

Really nice coffee, swish decor. The barista said "made with love" about his coffees and was not wrong. It is also next to an award winning bakery so win win!

This was one of the best cafés I've ever visited. If you're not speak French, you can also order the delicious muffin or donut and the drink of your choice in English. The preparation of the drinks is done with love, and that's not just a slogan! Be sure to visit this Café if you are ever in Nancy!

Coffee here is indeed very good, but the selection of baked goods—muffins, donuts, and cookies—leaves much to be desired. They taste more like packaged items than freshly baked treats.

Went around 14:00 on Thursday and ordered a large Coffee Tella. Loved it! Perfect for someone who craves chocolate but also enjoys a hint of coffee (Nutella taste is dominant). Also, shoutout to the blonde guy with a beard, super friendly and gave off such good vibes. Honestly, he made my day just by being so cheerful. Please give that man a raise!

So good to be here with fresh drink and friendly atmosphere ☺️. It is worth recommending

Nice drinks and cosy atmosphere! Homemade snacks would be a plus 😉

Fulfill your cheese desires here, at lunch time or take away

(Translated by Google) After buying a piece of cheese for €19.59 and kindly and humorously stating that cheese is still expensive, I received a response from a young person on a work-study program who has been there since September. Here's what this young man replied: But, madam, understand that milk is expensive... in short, a real moral lesson. I'm 65 years old, I know the cost of living. I spoke with a touch of humor. He spoke with arrogance. And as he left (the icing on the cake), he said to his colleagues: "We feel like we're in the miserables." This comment is completely inappropriate and rude. I've been buying from your butcher and dairy shop for 15 years. This is the first time such a lack of politeness has been felt. Generally, your employees are very kind and helpful. (Original) Après avoir acheté un morceau de fromage au prix de 19,59 euros et avoir dit gentiment et avec humour que le fromage c’est tout de même cher..j’ai eu une réponse d’un jeune en alternance qui est en place depuis septembre. Voici ce que ce jeune homme m’a répondu : Mais Madame comprenez que le lait est cher…bref une vraie leçon de morale. J’ai 65 ans je connais le coût de la vie. Je parlais avec une pointe d’humour. Il parlait avec arrogance. Et en partant (cerise sur le gâteau) il a dit à ses collègues : on se croit dans les misérables.. Cette réflexion est complètement inappropriée et malpolie. J’achète en boucherie et crémerie chez vous depuis 15 ans. C’est la première fois qu’un tel manque de politesse se fait sentir chez vous. En général vos employés sont très gentils et serviables.

(Translated by Google) It was a pleasure to buy some charcuterie. We met a salesperson on June 18, 2025, late in the afternoon, and he was extremely pleasant, offering advice and introducing us to local products. THANK YOU (Original) Un plaisir d'avoir acheté de la charcuterie. Nous sommes tombés sur un vendeur le 18.06.25 fin d'après midi et il était hyper agréable, des conseils et de la découverte de produits du terroir. MERCI

(Translated by Google) The Rotisserie is very good but the prices are really excessive: 17 euros for 2 thighs with potatoes. (Original) La Rôtisserie très bonne mais tarifs vraiment abusé 17 euros 2 cuisses avec des pommes de terre

(Translated by Google) Very nice restaurant, we had lunch there, which was great. Decided to have dinner in the evening because we wanted raclette. Was very successful. Friendly staff who also tried to speak English and a personal visit from the owner, from whom we received another round. (Original) Erg leuk restaurant, we hebben er geluncht, dat beviel prima. Besloten om 's avonds ook te gaan eten omdat we graag wilde raclette. Was erg geslaagd. Vriendelijk personeel wat ook Engels probeerde te praten en nog een persoonlijk bezoek van de eigenaar, waar van we nog een rondje hebben gekregen.

(Translated by Google) Hello, I bought a "large farm chicken" at the Old Town market this Sunday for €23.80, which actually weighed 850g, or €28 per kg. I think that's excessive. (Original) Bonjour, Acheté sur le marché de la ville vieille ce dimanche 23.80€ le " gros poulet fermier" qui pesait en fait 850g soit 28€ le kg. Je trouve que c'est abuser.

(Translated by Google) A cockerel bought on Thursday, July 17th, got food poisoning. However, no problems with the potato pancakes. (Original) Coquelet acheté le jeudi 17 juillet, intoxication alimentaire. Néanmoins pas de problèmes avec les galettes de pommes de terre.