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Best coffee in Les Arcs

The premium purveyors of hot caffeinated beverages on the mountain

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By Sam Birch, Updated

Take a break and recharge with a coffee and a quick bite.

Similarly, coffee houses can be a mixed bag. Sometimes you want to find somewhere to chat, while away the hours or read a book in a quiet corner. You might want to sit on a sunny terrace, enjoying the views whilst an Americano warms your hands and heightens your senses. Maybe you just need a shot of caffeine, right now, to ward off the after-effects of the previous night and get you ready for another day on the pistes. 

Top Coffee Shops

Wood Bear Cafe, Les Arcs 1950

Wood Bear café

Location
Arc 1950

Divided into two levels, this small café is a great place to enjoy a hot drink with a snack or a larger lunch.

They have range of breakfast options, including the 'English' egg and bacon bagel, cakes and coffees. The lunch and snacking menu has a varied selection of sandwiches, salads, tarts and burgers and charcuterie platters, as well as a wide range of cakes and biscuits which you can enjoy at any time of day on their pleasant terrace. They also offer free wifi for clients!

Open during the season, every day from 08:00 to 20:00 (until 19:00 on Wednesdays and 21:00 on Saturdays).

A modern coffee shop interior features green tiled counters, wooden surfaces, a detailed menu board, and a coffee machine, with stacked plates ready.

Allez Café Vélo

Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

Located in the heart of Bourg Saint Maurice, Allez Café Vélo is the perfect stop for coffee lovers, foodies, and cycling enthusiasts alike. Start your day with freshly prepared breakfasts, hand-made cakes, or vibrant sandwiches and salads, all crafted with care to order. Variety is at the heart of the menu, with colourful flavours designed to brighten even the dullest days.

Coffee takes centre stage at Allez Café Vélo. Supplied by Café Piha in Bordeaux, all beans are ethically sourced, fairly traded, and certified organic. Their house blend, All Blacks, combines beans from Honduras and Ethiopia to deliver a flavour that’s nutty and fruity, with hints of caramel and chocolate - delicious black or with milk.

Cyclists are also well catered for. The café’s workshop provides complete maintenance and repair services for all types of bikes, with a wide range of spare parts available on-site. For those looking to explore the mountains, enduro mountain bikes are available for hire, bookable online or in the café.

With its welcoming atmosphere, excellent coffee, fresh food, and bike services, Allez Café Vélo is more than just a café - it’s a hub for locals, visitors, and adventurers alike, making it a must-visit in Bourg Saint Maurice.

La Cascade Sucree Cafe, Les Arcs 1950 interior

La Cascade Sucrée café

Location
Arc 1950

They have chocolates, ice creams, waffles and a large selection of sweets of all shapes and colours.

They also offer some quick lunch options and snacks to eat in or take away, as well as milkshakes, hot and cold drinks

Open every day during the winter and summer seasons.

Mamie Crepe Restaurant & Cafe, Les Arcs style of cuisine

Mamie Crêpe café and restaurant

Location
Arc 1800

This small restaurant in Les Arcs 1800 offers savoury and sweet crepes, galettes, salads as well as homemade ice creams. In winter you can also try local specialities such as fondue and raclette.

One of the oldest restaurants in Les Arcs, it boasts great reviews. As it is small, they usually have two dinner sittings in winter, and we recommend that you book in advance.

In the summer, you can enjoy the menu on their sunny terrace.

L'Arc Dore Cafe, Les Arcs 1950 interior

L'Arc Dore café

Location
Arc 1950

Boulangerie and patisserie with a nice indoor and outdoor seating area. 

Open every day during the winter and summer seasons from 07:00 until 19:30.

Miam Corner Restaurant, Les Arcs 1800 dessert

Miam Corner café and restaurant

Location
Arc 1800

Home-made food all day at Les Arcs 1800.

Pasta, soups, quiches, sandwiches, pizzas, daily specials, cakes, crêpes or waffles are some of the specialities you will find on their menu. There is also a wide range of hot and cold drinks.

Due to its central location, it can be busy sometimes.

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