Frei is a cute coffee shop just off the beaten path in Nice. That said, it’s still on a corner that gets some good foot traffic, as there are restaurants and cafes every where you turn. We happened to stumble on this place when we decided to steer away from the shopping hot-spots and ventured down a few blocks.
Fun interior of Cafe Frei
The ambiance of Frei is fun, tropical, and chill. The chairs are a mix of wicker and fabric and the paintings are psychedelic colors of animals or statues. There are also banana plants and other tropical plants around, so it takes you out of the hustle and bustle of the Nice street-life.
The counter & giant giraffe
Plus, there is a giant giraffe when you walk in, definitely grab a photo with it for a memory!
Coffee (and tea) from all over the world
The draw of Frei is that they have coffee, tea, (and afternoon drinks) from all over the world. Whether its beans from south America or Ethiopia, they have you covered. Mixed with the cute atmosphere and fun staff, its a great find. Also, if you’re in the need for a restroom after drinking all the coffee they have one too 😉
Two americano
The menu is huge, so be prepared to take it all in – or just order a few things! I went with the standard americano and I ended up ordering another one (it was tasty)! They also have salads and pastries, if you’re looking for a light / quick snack.
Overall, if you’re looking for a nice cafe in Nice, you can’t go wrong with this place.
My friend and I were in Geneva on vacation and decided to do a day trip to Annecy (a small town just over the border into France). We needed to catch the bus at 12:00 and thought we had picked a cute breakfast place down from our hotel, but once again the Google had the incorrect opening time listed. So, we showed up at 10:30, but they did not open until 11:30! So, again we began our meander and around 11:00 found ourselves a block from the bus station and in-front of White Rabbit Brunch & Co. Since we were now starving (and a bit pressed for time), we grabbed a table and proceeded to order. Thankfully, the food came out quick, was well presented and the staff were very polite and able to accommodate our asks!
View when walking through the front doorRabbit decor all around
The Ambiance of White Rabbit is cute. Similar to other ‘trendy’ brunch places, the interior is fun, full of flowers, bright colors, and is chic. There is a rabbit mural on the ceiling (I mean what else should there be) and a full-service walk-up café. It is definitely a great place to take photos (if you want to be an Instagram influencer, funny how I keep finding these types of places [ see Café Elena]). Also, while we were there just a short time, it was very busy when we left. Since it is only open from 11-3, reservations are recommended if you show up after 11:30.
Outdoor carpark
Outside, which is where we sat, there is a decent sized car-park with chairs & tables. The upholstery on the chairs is a nice touch. Also, they put Astroturf down to make it seem more inviting than just being on the street, although you still are (obviously) surrounded by cars.
The long black (aka Americano)
Ordering & service at White Rabbit is contactless. So, once we sat at the table, we scanned the QR code and shortly after our food came out! It was a very easy & streamlined system, from others that I have used. If you have questions or get stuck, the staff are very helpful and will answer questions for you. The first item ordered was a coffe ‘long black’, which came with a cute heart candy! It was a delicious café! My friend and I both ordered another round of them.
Avocado Soft Egg Toast
To eat, I opted for the Avocado Soft Egg Toast, which was two large whole grain bread slices, topped with a generous amount of avocado, a side salad of spinach, and a side bowl of soft scrambled eggs. The eggs were done to have a nice texture and the bread was whole grain and perfectly crunchy. The eggs could’ve had a bit more flavor, since the texture was a fun kind of different – almost like a porridge egg, but they weren’t bad, just a bit plain.
The Omelet
My friend ordered the omelet, which also came with a side salad and small pieces of the whole grain toast. It was decent, needed a tiny pinch of salt, but overall my friend said her dish was a solid ‘four stars’ – she got what she asked for, no complaints.
Overall, the White Rabbit is a cute brunch spot! Since we were in a bit of a rush, I appreciated that the food came out quick, was presented well, and the staff were very polite! The eggs were done to have a nice texture and the bread was whole grain and perfectly crunchy. The eggs could’ve had a bit more flavor, but they weren’t bad, just a bit plain. Ordering is simple and done on the phone, which makes it easy and straightforward. The interior ambiance is cute and great for taking photos. It is only open from 11-3, so reservations are recommended if you show up after 11:30.
