La Niche

Throw together some tables and chairs, and put up some posters, postcards and a friend-of-a-friend’s colourful artwork. Now, add friendly French-accented staff, bowls of coffee, baguettes and galettes and it all comes together as an easy, Euro-cool cafe. The small, French-inspired menu highlights simple, fresh produce served with flair. A croissant and cafe au lait for le petit dejeuner. For lunch, maybe a smoked salmon salad nicely balanced with herbed potatoes, tomatoes, olives, feta and bread. Thursday and Friday nights, La Niche stays open for dinner offering classics like beef bourguignon or bouillabaisse, and live music.