Independent

HUG Café

◷ Jean Médecin, Nice, France · ££ · Independent
Ratings refresh from Google Places

What's behind the bar

Roaster
La Torref de Fersen
Espresso machine
Not yet confirmed
Grinder
Not yet confirmed
Milk
Not yet confirmed

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified August 2026.

The cup

A specialty café at the junction of Rue de Suisse and Avenue Jean Médecin, facing the Notre-Dame Basilica, sourcing all its coffee from La Torref de Fersen, an artisanal roasting workshop in nearby Antibes. The menu offers both espresso drinks and filter preparations including Chemex and Origami alongside organic homemade food with vegan and vegetarian options.

Brew methods

Espresso Batch brewV60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

🍰

homemade muffin

daily-baked muffins served alongside organic light meals

Good to know

❀ Vegan options

HUG Café: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee roaster does HUG Café use?

HUG Café pours La Torref de Fersen.

What espresso machine does HUG Café use?

HUG Café has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.

Is HUG Café independent?

Yes. HUG Café is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.

Does HUG Café have cake?

Yes. HUG Café serves coffee and cake, baked on site. A signature is the homemade muffin.

On the Nice trail

HUG Café is one stop. See every independent we hold in Nice.

All in Nice