Au Gourmet Cannois is an artisan bakery and pastry shop at 5 Boulevard Carnot in central Cannes. Its range goes well beyond bread and croissants. The counter also covers cakes, tarts, sandwiches, quiche, pissaladière and simple meal formulas.
During our visit, the displays mixed classic French pastries with practical takeaway food. There is also a small pavement terrace, which gives visitors a place to stop for coffee or a quick breakfast.
This Au Gourmet Cannois review covers the selection, visible prices, atmosphere and practical details. Prices reflect the October 2026 visit and may change.
Au Gourmet Cannois Review Details
- Address: 5 Boulevard Carnot, 06400 Cannes, France
- Telephone: 04 93 39 23 80
- Monday to Friday: 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- Saturday: 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- What It Is: Artisan bakery, pastry shop and small tea room
- Best For: Bread, pastries, breakfast, sandwiches and takeaway lunch
- Services: Takeaway drinks, made to order pastries and limited pavement seating
- Payment: Current listings indicate that card and contactless payments are accepted
- Current Listing: View the PagesJaunes business page
The business remains registered as an active bakery and pastry shop in Cannes. Holiday hours can differ, so call before making a special journey.
Au Gourmet Cannois Review Highlights
- Central Cannes Location: Boulevard Carnot is convenient for the station and city centre.
- Early Opening: The weekday schedule starts at 6:00 AM.
- Broad Counter: Sweet pastries, savoury baking, sandwiches and meal formulas are available in one place.
- Local Speciality: Pissaladière brings a regional Provençal option to the savoury display.
- Useful Price Labels: The pastry and savoury counters show clear prices and allergen notes.
- Small Terrace: Pavement tables provide a simple place for coffee or a quick snack.
Location and Setting
Au Gourmet Cannois sits on Boulevard Carnot, one of the main routes leading north from central Cannes. The bakery is easy to combine with the station, shopping streets and other city centre stops.
The frontage has a traditional bakery sign and a red awning. Several small tables sit outside. Inside, the format is compact and focused on the service counter.
Readers exploring other casual food stops can compare it with our Good Mate Coffee Cannes review. Good Mate has a stronger specialty coffee focus, while Au Gourmet Cannois offers a broader bakery and lunch range.
Another useful Boulevard Carnot comparison is our Maison Boutigny Cannes review, covering Banette bread, pastries, sandwiches and pavement seating.
What to Expect
Ordering takes place at the counter. Sweet and savoury choices share the display, so it is worth looking across the full case before deciding.
The atmosphere is practical and local. This is not a large brunch cafe. It works best for fresh bread, a pastry, takeaway food or a short coffee stop at the pavement tables.
An automatic coffee machine sits behind the counter. The blackboard lists several formulas built around sandwiches, quiche, pizza, panini and salads.
Pastries and Sweet Options
The pastry selection photographed during the visit included lemon sablés, chocolate sablés, fruit tarts, éclairs and lemon meringue tarts. Cookies, pecan pastries and apple tarts added more choice.
The lemon sablé was marked at €3.00. Chocolate chip cookies were also €3.00, while the chocolate sablé was listed at €2.55. These prices place the smaller sweets within an accessible everyday range for central Cannes.
The display changes through the day. Visit earlier if a specific pastry matters, especially on Sunday when the bakery closes at lunchtime.
For a newer cafe concept with matcha and polished pastries, see our Knot Bakehouse Cannes review.
Savoury Food and Sandwiches
The savoury counter gives Au Gourmet Cannois more range than a basic pastry shop. Baguette sandwiches are prepared for takeaway, while quiche and pizza style slices provide warm options.
Quiche with lardons was marked at €4.20 during the visit. The pissaladière was also €4.20. Its onion and olive topping makes it one of the most regional choices in the display.
The business registry describes the activity as bread, pastries, sandwiches, salads, ice cream and takeaway sales. That matches the mix visible during the visit.
The blackboard meal formulas combine main items with a drink or dessert. This can provide better value than ordering each item separately. Check the current board because combinations and prices may change.
Prices and Value
The photographed prices were reasonable for a central Cannes bakery. Smaller sweet items generally sat below the more elaborate individual tarts. Quiche and pissaladière provided affordable savoury choices at €4.20 each.
Several packaged baguette sandwiches had clearly marked prices around the middle of the bakery lunch range. The formulas add flexibility for visitors who want a fuller meal.
Value depends on what you order. A sablé or coffee suits a light stop, while a sandwich formula works better for lunch. Clear labels make it easy to keep within a set budget.
How to Plan Your Visit
- Check the opening hours and remember the Saturday afternoon break.
- Visit in the morning for the widest bread and pastry choice.
- Review the pastry case and savoury counter before ordering.
- Check the blackboard formulas if you want lunch and a drink.
- Ask staff about allergens and ingredients before choosing.
Au Gourmet Cannois Review Things to Note
- Saturday Break: The bakery currently closes between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
- Shorter Sunday: Sunday opening is currently limited to the morning.
- Changing Selection: Pastries, sandwiches and hot savoury choices can vary.
- Limited Seating: The small pavement terrace may fill at busy times.
- Allergen Advice: Product labels show some allergens, but confirm details with staff.
- Visit Prices: All prices in this review come from the October 2026 photographs.
Au Gourmet Cannois Review Tips
- Arrive early when buying bread or breakfast.
- Choose takeaway if the outside tables are occupied.
- Consider the pissaladière for a local savoury option.
- Compare a meal formula with separate items before paying.
- Call ahead for cakes, larger orders or holiday opening times.
Au Gourmet Cannois Review FAQ
Where is Au Gourmet Cannois?
The bakery is at 5 Boulevard Carnot in central Cannes. It is within easy reach of the station and main shopping streets.
What are the opening hours?
Current listings show opening from 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM from Monday to Friday. Saturday has a midday break, while Sunday opening is from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Does Au Gourmet Cannois serve savoury food?
Yes. The photographed range includes sandwiches, quiche, pissaladière and other lunch choices.
Can you sit outside?
Yes. A small number of pavement tables sit in front of the bakery.
Does the bakery sell coffee?
Yes. Coffee is prepared from an automatic machine behind the counter and can be paired with breakfast or a pastry.
Are cards accepted?
Recent listings indicate that credit cards, debit cards and contactless payments are accepted. Carrying another payment option remains sensible.
The Brief Review Verdict
Au Gourmet Cannois is a practical traditional bakery in central Cannes. The range covers everyday bread and pastries, but the savoury counter makes it useful for lunch as well.
The clear prices, early opening and small terrace are useful strengths. It suits visitors who want a quick local bakery stop without the format of a full restaurant.
Readers comparing nearby bakeries may also find our Boulangerie Alfred Levain review useful. Alfred Levain has a similarly broad mix of bread, pastries and takeaway food in nearby Le Cannet.
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