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L'Epicurienne Café

Open now · 7 AM-11 PM ★ 4.70 (84) Updated November 2025 Cotonou, Cotonou

About L'Epicurienne Café in Cotonou

L'Epicurienne Café is a premier coffee shop in the heart of Cotonou, offering a warm, welcoming place to enjoy expertly prepared coffee, a relaxed atmosphere, and thoughtful accessibility for every guest.

With a strong local reputation and a 4.70 rating from 84 reviews, this Cotonou coffee shop has earned the trust of residents who value quality, comfort, and consistency.

Guests can enjoy a convenient, inclusive experience with wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet, making it easier for everyone to visit and feel at home.

Whether you are stopping in for a morning coffee, meeting friends, or taking a quiet break in central Cotonou, L'Epicurienne Café delivers a memorable coffee shop experience built around great taste, friendly service, and everyday convenience.

To experience a top-rated coffee shop in Cotonou, L'Epicurienne Café offers the ideal setting for coffee lovers seeking quality, comfort, and accessibility in one inviting location.

★★★★★ 4.70 rating (84 reviews)
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More Than Just Coffee

Every cup we serve is a small moment of joy, carefully crafted by passionate baristas who care about your experience.

  • Free WiFi
  • Cozy Seating
  • Pet Friendly
  • Local Roasters

Reviews

From our beloved regulars

Eustache Gnacadja

Eustache Gnacadja

5 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

My friends and I had a great meal at Café L'Epicurienne. The longo is delicious, as is the rice with fat and the sweet potatoes.

Marciano Tossou

Marciano Tossou

4 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Honestly, their dishes were a treat. Good place to have breakfast ☕

Louange DE SOUZA

Louange DE SOUZA

a year ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I had an avocado dish with chicken breast and I assure you it was well prepared. I also appreciated the service. Go check it out.

Eros Claudel

Eros Claudel

a year ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I highly recommend their breakfast to everyone; the service is incredibly welcoming, and customer satisfaction is their top priority. It's rare to find an establishment so attentive to its guests' well-being. Furthermore, the quality of the products offered is exceptional, making the experience even more enjoyable. In short, I highly recommend this place for a memorable breakfast.

Sonia Bloom

Sonia Bloom

5 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I love 😻 their dishes, frankly pure delight 😍😻

ben mammone

ben mammone

2 days ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fantastic cafe! Super cute interior, they have ac so it’s a good break from the outside heat. Food was really tasty and the frappes were delicious and perfect for the heat. Giovannie is a great waiter, very friendly and welcoming

Thomas Andy Branson

Thomas Andy Branson

2 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great place. :)

Akambi Olanigan

Akambi Olanigan

4 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cool😇 …

taufiq masawudu

taufiq masawudu

4 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Food was very nice and services perfect I like the people that severed us they are wonderful. We will be here again when we come back to Benin. Merci

oyemade taiwo

oyemade taiwo

3 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great place to chill after a good breakfast.

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Drive-through
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Sport

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Late-night food
  • Private dining room
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Trendy
  • Upmarket

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • University students

Planning

  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Come Say Hi

We'd love to see you! Stop by for your favorite drink or to try something new.

Location

Cotonou, Benin

Hours

Open Now · Thursday 7 AM-11 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-11 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-11 PM
Thursday 7 AM-11 PM
Friday 7 AM-11:30 PM
Saturday 7 AM-11:30 PM
Sunday 9 AM-6 PM
Monday 7 AM-6 PM
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