Danny’s CHAMONIX Guidebook
Food Scene
Our top spots to eat in Chamonix.
Amazing restaurant by the river, locally run that serves freshly prepared food cooked on a bbq grill, with a wine selection to match your meal should you required.
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Bizes
64 Rue du LyretAmazing restaurant by the river, locally run that serves freshly prepared food cooked on a bbq grill, with a wine selection to match your meal should you required.
For some sushi or a great steak with a very good wine selection. Gets busy so booking ahead is a must.
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Munchie
87 Rue des MoulinsFor some sushi or a great steak with a very good wine selection. Gets busy so booking ahead is a must.
Fantastic little French restaurant. Always excellent quality. Steaks and fondues are superb. Small so not a tourist trap like some places.
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La Tablée
75 Av. de l'Aiguille du MidiFantastic little French restaurant. Always excellent quality. Steaks and fondues are superb. Small so not a tourist trap like some places.
A brilliant Asian fusion restaurant that’s a must-visit. Great vibe and exceptional food.
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MUMMA
31 Rue WhymperA brilliant Asian fusion restaurant that’s a must-visit. Great vibe and exceptional food.
Just around the corner from the apartment, this is a great spot for breakfast and lunch if you prefer something a bit more 'English'. You can order a full English breakfast and the coffee is good too.
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Café Bluebird Chamonix
155 Pl. Edmond DesailloudJust around the corner from the apartment, this is a great spot for breakfast and lunch if you prefer something a bit more 'English'. You can order a full English breakfast and the coffee is good too.
Just opened in 2023, the quality of the breakfasts and lunches here is great. Very good for Eggs Benedict and the lunchtime sandwiches are huge. Note: outside seating only.
Deli 131
Just opened in 2023, the quality of the breakfasts and lunches here is great. Very good for Eggs Benedict and the lunchtime sandwiches are huge. Note: outside seating only.
Our go-to venue for amazing breakfast and coffee. Superb smoothies and a huge choice of delicious breakfasts. Really nice venue and excellent service too.
Arcus Coffee, Chamonix
Our go-to venue for amazing breakfast and coffee. Superb smoothies and a huge choice of delicious breakfasts. Really nice venue and excellent service too.
Just opened in 2024 and directly across the square from our apartment this is a super spot to visit for food. The buffalo wings are amazing.
Synge & Co.
Just opened in 2024 and directly across the square from our apartment this is a super spot to visit for food. The buffalo wings are amazing.
Sightseeing
Amazing views, wonderful hikes and Step into the Void!
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L'Aiguille du Midi station
Amazing views, wonderful hikes and Step into the Void!
Parks & Nature
Great walk amongst the trees to a small river/play area for kids to swim and paddle with a cafe for the adults.
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Le Paradis des Praz
Promenade du Paradis des PrazGreat walk amongst the trees to a small river/play area for kids to swim and paddle with a cafe for the adults.
Entertainment & Activities
something for a rainy day or a quiet evening - shows "version originale" english speaking movies for the bigger blockbusters.
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Cinéma Vox
22 Cr du Bartavelsomething for a rainy day or a quiet evening - shows "version originale" english speaking movies for the bigger blockbusters.
Great new spot in town. Amazing interior and a purpose built après ski downstairs club room. Can get messy!
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La Folie Douce Hotels Chamonix
823 All. Recteur PayotGreat new spot in town. Amazing interior and a purpose built après ski downstairs club room. Can get messy!
Great Irish bar for drinking and watching sport. A locals’ hang-out. Good happy hour prices too.
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The Beckett & Wilde
27 Pl. Edmond DesailloudGreat Irish bar for drinking and watching sport. A locals’ hang-out. Good happy hour prices too.
If you’re in Les Praz, this is a great spot for an afternoon drink. A firm favorite with Chamonix locals.
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Le Petit Social
1486 Rte des PrazIf you’re in Les Praz, this is a great spot for an afternoon drink. A firm favorite with Chamonix locals.
The most famous après ski bar. From 5pm it can get very lively with live music and lots and lots of Swedes. Every day except Sunday.
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Chambre Neuf
272 Av. Michel CrozThe most famous après ski bar. From 5pm it can get very lively with live music and lots and lots of Swedes. Every day except Sunday.
Check out Chamonix’s amazing new spa-it’s very special. Book online before you visit.
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QC Terme Chamonix
480 Prom. du ForiCheck out Chamonix’s amazing new spa-it’s very special. Book online before you visit.