The best brunches in Nantes
The best brunch in Nantes, from Loire-side cafés on the Île de Nantes to tea rooms near the château and Talensac market. Eight addresses, chosen by hand.
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Where to brunch in Nantes
Nantes has a warm, independent brunch scene, with several addresses on the Île de Nantes. Billie's is a cosy English-style café on the Loire, shaded by two trees, known for scrambled-egg croissants and millionaire's shortbread. Brunch Brunch (€25) serves travel-inspired classics from shakshuka to blueberry pancakes, and CLY Coffee House offers an all-day brunch with dishes from €6.50, using coffee from local roaster Cime.
In the city centre, Dînette near the château runs a vegetarian-minded weekend kitchen with house pastries, and L'Atelier des Délices (€22) is a lively tea room near Talensac market, serving a sweet-and-savoury weekend brunch. Melbourne Coffee, by the Cité des Congrès, serves a year-round brunch, and Mimosa, near Île Feydeau, makes seasonal plates and crab rolls by hand every day. For a celebration, The Garden Brunch (€34.90) is a flower-filled house where you choose team sweet, team savoury or both.
Timing varies. Brunch Brunch and L'Atelier des Délices close at 15:00 on Sundays, CLY Coffee House does not open on Sundays, and The Garden Brunch is closed on Fridays but stays open until 18:00 at weekends. Dînette opens from 11:30 on Saturdays and Sundays.
FAQ
How much does brunch cost in Nantes?
From dishes at €6.50–13 at CLY Coffee House to set brunches at €22 (L'Atelier des Délices), €25 (Brunch Brunch) and €34.90 (The Garden Brunch).
Where can I brunch on Sunday in Nantes?
Billie's, Brunch Brunch, Dînette, L'Atelier des Délices, Melbourne Coffee, Mimosa and The Garden Brunch all serve on Sundays.
Where can I brunch every day?
Melbourne Coffee and Mimosa serve brunch every day of the week.
Which Nantes brunches have a terrace?
Billie's, under its two trees beside the Loire.
This guide is updated regularly, but hours change, so check with each venue and book directly before you go. Updated October 2026.
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