10 Best Cafes in Versailles

10 Best Cafes in Versailles

No matter how time-conscious you are during a trip to Versailles, this excursion almost always takes two to three hours longer than planned! It’s known for being one of the most lengthy day trips, due to the fact that no on really knows how fast the lines and tourist centers are going to move at any specific moment. 

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So, it helps to know where you can refuel and nourish your body once in the area. There are a number of wonderful cafes in and around Versailles that are great for a mid-day retreat. 

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1. Monument Cafe in Versailles

If this cafe were in Paris’ center, I would probably eat here everyday. For just €26 you’ll have access to a buffet worthy of the royals themselves, complete with starters, cheese boards, main meals, and desserts. 

The best part is that the cafe is a short walk from the main entrance to the palace.  

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday — 11:30am to 3pm

ADDRESS: 1 Rue du Maréchal Joffre, 78000 Versailles, France

TRAIN STATION: Versailles

2. Les Biscuits de Madame Georges in Versailles

Some times I wish this cafe/tea house wasn’t so good, just so that one wouldn’t need to battle a crowd just to dine here! That said, it’s always worth doing, and if you’re a tea or cake lover then this is the spot to replenish your energy. 

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday — 12pm to 6:45pm

ADDRESS:  7-9 Rue des 2 Portes, 78000 Versailles, France

TRAIN STATION: Versailles

3. Long Story in Versailles

If you love things that are ‘off the beaten track’, then you’ll probably feel right at home at Long Story. This quirky cafe is the anthesis of Versailles, and brings tiki bar energy to an otherwise very regal part of Paris. 

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Come for the food, and stay for the great cocktails and late opening hours. 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday — 9am to 1am

ADDRESS:  23 Rue du Maréchal Foch, 78000 Versailles, France

TRAIN STATION: Versailles

4. The Stray Bean in Versailles

The Stray Bean is widely known for having the best coffee in Versailles. Their cafe menu is also super competitive and there are a lot of brunch dishes on offer that you won’t find elsewhere in this neck of the woods. 

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If you’re a sucker for classics like Eggs Benedict, or salmon on toast, make your way to The Stray Bean on foot from Versailles.  

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday — 8:30am to 6pm

ADDRESS: 6 Rue Royale, 78000 Versailles, France

TRAIN STATION: Versailles

5. Café des Arts in Versailles

When in Versailles, eat French! This cafe deserves some kind of culinary award, and I’m not the only customer to share this perspective. I’ve eaten some of the best meals of my life in this unassuming spot, as well as a myriad of different desserts. 

If you’ve got time to kill while in Versailles, or you’re willing to make the journey itself just to eat here one afternoon, it will not disappoint. 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday — 12pm to 2pm // 7pm to 10pm

ADDRESS:  5 Rue d’Anjou, 78000 Versailles, France

TRAIN STATION: Versailles

6. Café La Pêche in Versailles

Another cozy French spot that I love spending time in during the cooler months. They have a wonderful happy hour, hearty meals, great coffee, and a free arcade for all customers to enjoy. 

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday — 5pm to 12am

ADDRESS: 6 Rue du Général Leclerc, 78000 Versailles, France

TRAIN STATION: Versailles

7. Providence Cafè in Versailles

For many, this is a favorite cafe in Versailles. It’s known for being one of the more festive cafes, in which energy is almost always high and the music is usually blaring.

The staff are very good at making sure that everyone has a great time. If you’re staying overnight in Versailles, or you’re happy to catch the late train back to Paris, spend a few hours here in the evening!

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday — 12pm to 2am

ADDRESS: 53 Rue d’Anjou, 78000 Versailles, France

TRAIN STATION: Versailles

8. Sisters’ Café in Versailles

This is one of the only spots in Versailles where one will find traditional American dishes. The generous brunch menu contains all of the classics, while lunch is more in line with burgers and hash browns. 

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This is a dog friendly cafe. I would recommend making a booking if you’d like to eat brunch here, it gets pretty chaotic!

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday — 12pm to 3pm // 7pm to 11pm

ADDRESS: 15 Rue des Réservoirs, 78000 Versailles, France

TRAIN STATION: Versailles

9. Chez Molly in Versailles

Another charming tea house and a wonderful spot for a peaceful brunch. I recommend the buffet, but their small plate menu is also quite worthwhile (Bahn mi, anyone?). 

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This tasteful cafe is a great spot for anyone who has some work to do whilst in Versailles. They offer wifi and all the coffee you can drink!

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday — 12pm to 10pm

ADDRESS:  8 Rue de la Chancellerie, 78000 Versailles, France

TRAIN STATION: Versailles

10. Café Marion in Versailles

A comfortable spot that combines classic French, with an air of America in the 80s (at least the soundtrack takes care of this). The food is sensational; many cafes in this area have upped their game due to the healthy competition in Versailles between chefs. 

Café Marion in Versailles – Sourced from Google Earth

The waiters have a good time working here — you can tell by their energy and joking spirits. You’ll always leave Cafe Marion feeling better than you did when you walked in. 

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday — 7am to 11pm

ADDRESS: 3 Rue Georges Clemenceau, 78000 Versailles, France

TRAIN STATION: Versailles