The best bars and cafés Pays de Chinon

Are you suddenly craving a hearty, comforting brunch? Need a quick coffee break after a day of wandering? Look no further than But First, Coffee! The friendly, smiling team will be delighted to welcome you and treat you to their famous coffee and their many sweet and savoury treats, all homemade with passion. The children's play area is just one more feature to ensure you have a great time! Go for it!

In this sophisticated place, the same recipe for hot chocolate has been used for 60 years. How not to be tempted! The first sip revives childhood memories, a real Proust's madeleine. Tea lovers have not been forgotten with a selection of fifteen flavors. Your beverage will go perfectly with a pastry or a chocolate. The greed and happiness felt in this century-old setting are a beautiful tribute to the Godineau family adventure. One last piece of advice: don't ignore their macaroons!

A beautiful address that combines a cookie factory and a tearoom. Taken over in June 2022 by Mathilde and Mickaël, daughter and son-in-law of the former manager, the store sells cookies made on the premises. The welcome is pleasant, the range of teas on offer extensive, and the confectionery very tasty. On the savoury side, you'll find a range of snacks, including focaccia with a new filling every week. A delicious sweet and savory brunch is offered with a different menu every weekend. When the weather's fine, come and enjoy a delicious meal on the terrace!

The brainchild of Sébastien and Wendy from the restaurant L'Epine, and managed by Antoine and Benjamin, this dining bar offers a fine wine list (120 references) from a variety of regions, as well as a selection of beers. It's a welcoming place, and it doesn't take long to settle in for a toast over a platter of charcuterie and cheeses (from MOF Rodolphe Lemeunier). You can also opt for andouillette or beef tartare with beef fat fries. A friendly welcome and "good bowling" are a winning combo, and we love it!

Winegrowers for 5 generations, the Breton family produces in biodynamic culture Bourgueil, Chinon, Vouvray... A know-how that they like to share. Hence this real meeting place in the heart of Chinon, in a private mansion. Here, you will find a shop but also a wine bar. Oenological workshops are regularly offered. We like the brunches with local flavours and sometimes the musical entertainment. A place with a studied decoration (you will also find art objects), in which you will be able to put your suitcases for a stay...

We're delighted to see the reopening of this little jewel on the banks of the Loire, a rare address facing the river with no cars in between. Martine and Patrick Boutreux, the owners, have taken over the reins of the house with the aim of reviving this charming country bistro. The cuisine is simple and tasty, using local produce. The vintage decor, created by this couple of retired antiques dealers, is a success. Whether you're on the terrace or in the dining room, it's a pleasure to sit down for a drink or a meal.

Here, the products have names that amuse our ears, like the crottins de Saumur. All the products are fresh, gourmet and refined. Choose among the apricot-almond, pistachio-griotte or gold palet chocolates; taste a cloud or a harlequin... It is possible to enjoy a home-made chocolate served with a smile. You can also try the pastries in the window to accompany it: croissant, chocolate bread, golden briochette... what delights! And then, of course, there are the Slate Quernons! Any advice? Don't hesitate to try everything.

Maison Gaspard is a warm and inviting tearoom where you can also enjoy a quick lunch. The menu, simple and based on local produce, changes regularly to reflect the seasons (boards to share, tartines, croques, tarts, soups, homemade pastries). Brunches, every first Sunday of the month, are a rendez-vous for gourmets, with quality hot drinks and homemade pastries. Olivier and Stéphanie offer a warm welcome, with a special mention for their mouth-watering hot chocolate.

Adjacent to the cellar of the same name, take a moment to relax at the bar of La Tonnelle and enjoy the countless bottles ready to be uncorked and savored. With over 1,000 different references in the adjoining cellar, you're sure to find the nectar of your dreams. Wines from all horizons, as well as beers and whiskies, there's something for everyone here. And because we know you're gourmets, the tasting boards, garnished with local produce of course, are the perfect accompaniment. An ideal place to unwind.