L'Échappée Douce is a cozy brunch restaurant and coffee shop in the Sainte-Anne district, in the historic center of Montpellier. With its exposed stone walls and a soft, warm, welcoming atmosphere, it's a charming place to slow down over vegetarian Mediterranean cuisine. Everything, sweet and savory, is homemade, with sunny flavors that give the menu its "saveur soleil" character — and quality touches like local bread from Des Rêves et du Pain and vegan bacon throughout.
On the savory side you'll find creative plates such as the Bun Eggs Benedict with a house-style hollandaise, the Avocado Verde Toast with marinated courgettes and grilled halloumi, the Toast du Trévezel with home-confit sun-dried tomatoes and local goat cheese, and a smashed Zaatar croissant with lemony stracciatella. For something sweet, the French toasts come in flavors like blueberry-lemon, banana nocciolata, caramelized apple, and salted-caramel Caramelo, alongside generous bowls such as the açaí smoothie bowl, Greek yogurt granola, and the simple honey-and-nut Cyclades bowl.
The signature brunch formula (around €30) lets you build a full feast: a savory dish of your choice, plus a French toast or a yogurt granola bowl, a hot drink, and a fresh drink like pressed orange juice, homemade lemonade, or iced tea. There's even a "Brunch des Minis" for little ones, and a range of extras — grilled halloumi, vegan bacon, organic soft-boiled egg, and more — so everyone can tailor their plate exactly the way they like.