Emilie and the Cool Kids

Emilie and the Cool Kids is one of Old Nice's most Instagrammable — and most sincerely endearing — addresses. Located at 1 rue de la Préfecture, on the corner of two of the neighbourhood's liveliest alleys, the address draws its originality from an extraordinary cosy and colourful décor: painted walls, mosaic tiles, colourful recovered furniture, hanging plants, festive lights. A setting that feels like entering the home of a very creative friend.

The concept is open, generous and uninhibited — no dress code, no implicit minimum spend rules. You can perfectly well come for a simple terrace coffee and spend an hour watching Old Nice go by, or compose an improvised brunch from the dishes of the moment. A second address is in the Nicetoile shopping centre for rainy days or shopping sessions.

Drinks

The menu is designed to satisfy all tastes: classic espresso, plant milk lattes, matchas, creamy hot chocolates, freshly pressed juices, seasonal smoothies and — a notable originality — a selection of creative cold drinks that change with the seasons. Portions are generous and prices remain very accessible for Old Nice.

Savoury & Sweet Menu

Creative toasts, homemade sandwiches, light daily specials (soups, salads), brioches, muffins and cookies. A bistro-café register that allows you to compose a complete meal at any time of day, without fuss.

Atmosphere

Festive, inclusive and warm. Emilie welcomes everyone with equal warmth — families, solo travellers, couples, groups of friends. The corner terrace on rue de la Préfecture is one of Old Nice's most lively and sunniest.

Pricing

Coffee €2.20–4. Creative drinks €4–6. Dishes and toasts €7–12.

Guest Reviews

Highlights: The colourful décor and festive atmosphere are consistently cited as a breath of fresh air in Old Nice's café landscape. Warm welcome and generous portions are regularly mentioned. Creative drinks and brioches receive good feedback. Opening 7 days a week until 6:30pm is a rare asset in the neighbourhood.

Areas for improvement: Some visitors feel the drinks menu lacks depth in terms of pure specialty coffee — the positioning is more accessible neighbourhood café than coffee mixology temple. Footfall can be high in peak season.

Overall: Emilie and the Cool Kids is the ideal address to start the day in Old Nice with lightness and good cheer. A popular address for good reasons.