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There's no shortage of cafés, shops, bars and restaurants in Cancale. There's something to suit every taste and budget. You can eat your way from a snack bar to a Michelin-starred restaurant (early booking essential!) without leaving Cancale, and as soon as you widen your search radius there's a plethora to choose from, thanks to the proximity of Saint Malo.
Here are a few of our favourites close to the gites**.
OYSTER TASTING*
MARCHE AUX HUITRES The Port de la Houle is home to oyster farmers who sell their oysters to take away or offer oyster tasting platters. They don't sell alcohol, so you'll have to make your own arrangements or find some in nearby sales outlets (lorries, bars, etc.).
1 Rue des Parcs Port de la Houle, 35260 Cancale France
L’ATELIER DE L’HUITRE is a restaurant offering oysters and/or seafood in a comfortable setting. Direct from the oyster farmer and takeaway available.
15 quai Gambetta, 35260 Cancale France (+33) 02 23 15 13 76
SNACK
LA CAPITAINERIE offers sandwiches, salads and burgers to eat in or take away in Cancale town centre, just off the Port de la Houle. The atmosphere is relaxed.
10 Rue Jean Marie Savatte, 35260 Cancale (+33) 02 23 18 15 36
BARS*
LE GALLION is a friendly bar, a veritable institution on the Port de la Houle, open 7 days a week. You'll also find oysters and planks to share. Seats are expensive, so you'll sometimes have to be patient... It's also a wine cellar offering bottles to eat in or take away.
13 Place du Calvaire, 35260 Cancale France (+33) 02 99 89 65 71
CHEZ MARIE is a traditional bar away from the hustle and bustle of the port, offering breakfasts and snacks. Conviviality and simplicity are the order of the day.
Rue Du Port, 35260 Cancale France (+33) 09 81 29 21 00
RESTAURANT*
AU LARGE CHEZ NATACHA We love this friendly address on the beach at Port Mer, where you can stop for a coffee, a drink, lunch or dinner. This cosy restaurant offers a magnificent view of the beach with Mont Saint Michel in the background. Varied menu for all the family. No booking required.
3 Rue Eugène et Auguste Feyen, 35260 Cancale - Tel : (+33) 02 99 89 66 98
A CONTRE COURANT A friendly address located on the harbour facing the sea, with a warm welcome and varied, hearty dishes. The prices are very reasonable and the food is sometimes served late. There's something for all the family.
3 Pl. du Calvaire, 35260 Cancale - Tel : (+33) 02 99 89 61 61
COTE MER Aurore and Hervé Mousset arrived in the summer of 2022 to offer you a warm welcome in a magnificent building and terrace overlooking the Bay of Cancale, away from the town centre and the crowds. In the kitchen, Hervé offers bistronomic cuisine based on fresh local produce. Our latest favourite, reservations recommended.
4 rue Ernest Lamort 35260 Cancale – Tel : (+33) 02 99 89 66 08
LE BOUT DU QUAI Situated at the end of the port of Cancale, this is a charming place, offering gourmet cuisine with a seasonal menu and a pleasant view. Special mention in the evenings in summer. The young chef who took over in 2022 has a fine track record. This restaurant is located away from the most touristy part of the port. Don't forget to book!
5 quai Jacques Cartier 35260 Cancale - Tel : (+33) 02 23 15 13 62
LA TABLE DU BREIZH CAFE Located on the first floor of La table Breizh Café, this is the table of chef Raphaël Fumio Kudaka. A strong personality between Brittany and Japan, who makes flavours sing like an orchestra conductor. In a refined setting overlooking the port of Cancale and the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, embark on a culinary escapade where Japanese gastronomy blends with finesse and top-quality Breton produce. Don't forget to book!
7 quai Administrateur en Chef Thomas 35260 Cancale - Tel : (+33) 02 99 89 61 76
SHOPS
EPICES ROLLINGER The name has long been associated with Cancale, where Olivier Rollinger, a Michelin-starred chef, worked in the family home. Now that his son has brilliantly taken over at Le Coquillage in Château Richeux, he is devoting himself to his longstanding passion for spices. You can find all the marvels he has to offer in his boutique.
1, rue Duguesclin – 35260 CANCALE Tél : (+33) 02 23 15 13 91
LOLA ET MALO and Co A friendly boutique selling around fifty designers, Breton products and pure Breizh brands,
2 Rue Victor Hugo, 35260 Cancale Tel : (+33) 06 09 70 30 67
MARCHES every Sunday morning behind the church, in summer a market of local produce and crafts on Thursdays in the late afternoon at the top of the rue du Port.
OUR ADDRESSES IN SAINT MALO
It's impossible to list all the good addresses in Saint Malo here, so here you'll find our favourites.
CAVOUA COFFEE SPOT We're big fans of coffee, so this is the place to go for breakfast, lunch or a break in the morning or afternoon. Brunch at weekends by prior arrangement. Super friendly welcome, warm decor, good playlist - in short, we love it! Online booking is available and recommended.
3 rue des Orbettes 35400 Saint-Malo (+33) 02 56 52 00 32
LES TERROIRISTES ASSOCIES Bar, wine bar and restaurant. A warm welcome, a market-fresh menu for lunch and tapas in the evening, all cooked in a bistro style using fresh local produce. The wines are regularly rotated, guaranteeing great discoveries. The service is efficient and friendly, and this is an address for regulars, which is a good sign in the inner city.
21 rue de Dinan 35400 Saint Malo (+33) 02 23 17 24 49
* Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health.
** Addresses are provided for information only. There are no commercial links with these companies and we cannot be held responsible for these recommendations.