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.

Visitor 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 impression: 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.