Since we had an Air BnB we decided to stock up on essentials during our stay in Annecy (five months…read morelater and I miss Annecy dreadfully!). What is more essential than Cheese?! We grabbed some lovely Roquefort and another (I can't remember the name of it, but it was very nutty and delicious!) and then stopped next door for fresh baguette. We also found a yogurt that we had fallen in love with at a nearby bakery - Cremerie du Lac sells it! They are in glass jars in the refrigerated shelves in front of the cheese display. We loved all of them - vanilla, strawberry, raspberry, blueberry. My only wish is that we could somehow get those yogurts here in the US. They are amazing!

Beautiful pastries! It was so hard to choose. The interior is modern and not necessarily my…read morefavorite aesthetic, but that's not why you come to a place like this either. A good place to stop before we caught our train out of town.

Without exaggeration these will be the best pastries of your life. This is a must must must for any…read moretrip to Annecy!!!! The pastries are beautiful, as well as intricate and scrumptious. They are lick the bottom of the plate good. If you are a chocoholic such as myself, the all dark chocolate mousse option is to die for. If something more delicate, the cassis and violet was elegant and not heavy at all!

Happened to walk down this alley post farmer's market and the line was long so stopped to watch…read morethem make and serve some raclette and reblochon sandwiches. Sandwiches could be Hot or cold and I read you could add toppings but they were busy and didn't ask if I wanted anything added, which was fine. I saw they took credit card but didn't realize there was a minimum charge and couldn't understand what they said - then the server turned to the crowd and said something which they laughed at? but I was eventually able to pay and get my Sandwich which I enjoyed by a nearby canal. It would have been nice if the bread was toasted since I ordered it Hot and I didn't find it had too much flavor but it was still filling and nice to try. Store attached to it also had some nice local gifts and food for purchase.

I often think about our visit to Annecy and these delicious sandwiches. They are so good, we…read moreordered one to share and immediately had to go back for a second. We got them as takeaway and enjoyed the scenery. The workers were nice and patient. We would definitely visit again just to get another raclette sandwich.

Annecy is often called the Venice of France, and I can see why with its old world charm and…read morebeautiful lake. If you're lucky enough to find yourself in this picturesque city, you should definitely make a stop at Folie Royale for a rich cup of hot chocolate. Let's say that I've had my fair share of hot chocolate in France, and this is one of the best I've had because it's a dark hot chocolate, which is not as common compared to the overly sweetened stuff you can get anywhere. Besides being a chocolate shop, there is a small selection of pastries that you can pick out to be served with your cup of hot chocolate in the tea room. You can get either a small cup of hot chocolate for about $2 or a larger cup for about $4. I got the large--duh! I also got a mini chocolate croissant that had just been taken out of the oven which I dipped in the hot chocolate---heaven! The owner is very friendly and open to questions. He is Austrian and his wife is French, so he was telling us about how Christmas is celebrated in Austria since we were heading there next. The shop is festively decorated this time of year, and the tea room is perfect for people watching as you enjoy the decadent cup of dark hot chocolate. I'll miss you Annecy!

If you've come to Annecy and you don't stop here, it's honestly tragic. This place is adorable in…read morea uniquely European way (you won't find this in the U.S.) and the food was divine. Plus the owners were super friendly and it felt very personal and not crowded at all. Food - If you're here for lunch, I highly recommend the "Italian dream" plate, especially if you visit on a summer's day. It was cool and refreshing, light yet substantial. It had lots of little different things so you could combine flavors and s'amuse bien with your food. And of course... it's a tea salon so don't miss the tea! I'm not usually a tea fan but the peach iced tea (it was served sweetened) was to die for. While they are famous for their hot chocolate (and with good reason) it was their ice cream we went crazy for. It was actually significantly better than the famous ice cream a few blocks over at Glacier Des Alps (I think have the name right) - honestly, I didn't think that ice cream was anything special and I wonder if they're just famous for having lots of flavor choices. We had the lemon meringue ice cream and it was out of a dream; just lemony enough but still super creamy, with little bits of candied lemon and the occasional satisfying crunch of cookie or pastry. Texture and flavor wise it was complex but all came together as perfection and we plan to head back there one more time just for ice cream on our way out of town tomorrow.

Very good panini with local ham and raclette cheese! Easily one of the best sandwiches in Annecyread more

Excellent French modern cuisine. Service is good. Value for money below expectation! But good…read morediscovery.

3 stars based on being a Michelin 1 Star restaurant. Service, food quality, bathroom all average or…read morebelow. Presentation was beautiful but otherwise disappointed. No wine pairing either for the chefs tasting menu. I would not go back again for the price and expectation.

From the owner: Une sélection de plus de 1000 produits artisanaux ou fermiers de toutes les régions de France et…read mored'ailleurs également... Foie gras fermier, Chocolat Bonnat, Confitures Ferber, Spécialités de Savoie ... Pour la cave, plutôt des vins atypiques, pas forcément connus dont de nombreux en bio voire biodynamie. Les cadeaux gourmands sont réalisés à la demande, tout est possible !

Say Cheeeeese!!!!! Yes that is best way to describe this…read moreplace. It is family owner and they have a France cheese award that it is for life. Prices are reasonable, the soft cheese needs to be consumed at home by the locals or in a hotel room. The harder cheeses they vacuum pack and you can bring it to the US. A must place to visit in Annecy and savor some amazing cheese. They offer a variety of other goods that I haven't tried yet. Quality is the word here!

A charming family-owned cheese shop with extensive expertise in cheese, they readily accommodated…read moreEnglish speakers, sharing the rich history, traditions, and methods behind crafting delicious cheeses. Don't miss the chance to visit this delightful place!

I looovvveeed this market so much! After deboarding the train and walking through some cute shops…read morein downtown Annecy, emerging into the old town area with all the vibrant sounds, smells, sights, free tastes, variety and colors was such a delight. I tried some of the best salami I've ever had in my life and all the cheeses and everything was divine. I could not get over how much variety there was and I really wish I took more photos of the stand standouts but really the experience as a whole was one of my favorite memories of exploring this beautiful area. Would 100% recommend and return again!

Spectacular market offered each Tuesday and Sunday (I think other days too but I'm not sure when)…read more Upon seeing this fantastic market overflowing with only the freshest of fruits, vegetables, olives, meats, cheeses, gelatos, and much, much more makes me want to move to this beautiful city of Annecy. Well done Annecy!! I will be back.