We'd originally planned to dine at La Sirene, but arrived to find a long line and an employee…read moreletting us know they were already full. Walking past La Belle Normande, the crepes being made caught our eye and drew us in. The ambiance inside was pleasant enough. But the food itself was underwhelming. The sandwich was tough to chew and very light on meat and cheese. You're essentially paying a premium for bread. Everything tasted fine, just pretty basic. For the price and crowd size, I expected more. The staff seemed stretched thin, and the value just wasn't there. Good for a quick bite if you're nearby and patient, but temper your expectations.

If you're looking for some decently priced (loosely used given the tourist prices here) and quick…read morefood, this is probably your best option. It's located on the way up (or down in our case) from the Abbey. They have crepes, galettes, sandwiches, fries, and soda. We got both the sweet and savory crepe and a sandwich. Nothing to write home about, but it filled our stomachs and gave us energy to get back on the bus back to Paris that evening. They have dining in a small section upstairs and some seating downstairs, and they ask you to wait until you're called to come get your food so it doesn't hold up the line since it's a small entryway. I think they had a bathroom, but I didn't use it. Like I said, don't except much from the food here, my sandwich had maybe a slice of cheese and one tomato in it and the rest was all bread/baguette. It'll give you some quick energy and there is a gelato shop not too far if you want something cooler during the hotter months.

This was my fourth time in Granville, and I finally got to go to Picorette. Each time I've tried,…read moreand either it's been closed or we couldn't get a reservation. My boyfriend called way in advance and got us a coveted lunchtime spot one Friday in January. We started off with a tea sample, which was great because it was freezing cold outside. The special of the day was scallops with veggies and a side salad, and they had a few other options. I've been off fish lately, but when I saw other people's plates I decided to forgo my usual diet and try the scallops, and I was really happy I did. Big, buttery scallops, perfectly cooked, with the most delicious veggies on the side. This was one of the best dishes I've eaten anywhere in France. We had a carafe of decent enough white wine to accompany our food, and finished off with a chocolate fondant, which was good but was seriously outshone by the main dish. If you can come to Picorette make sure you do. Book in advance, and be prepared for Paris prices. It is quite expensive for Granville, but good for the quality and portions. Service is also super friendly, and very patient with non-native speakers.

Lots of great choices at low prices. You can get some delicious chocolates or biscuits for…read moreyourself or as souvenirs for your loved ones.

Sister came back from Paris a month before my trip and got me cookies from l'Abbaye. They were…read morenothing wow. Just regular cookies. The tin was not wow either. I think its a tourist trap and probably locals don't buy their cookies.

Just outside of Mont Saint-Michel is a spacious store that boasts their local products (both…read moreNormandy and Brittany) and is not shy about there love for caramel. All products are decently priced and some are made exclusively in shop. They have a wide assortment of candies, snacks, jams, cooking accessories, etc,. So, if your on your way to Mount Saint-Michel, don't forget to stop by this little gem.