Cute coffee shop tucked away in an alleyway in Annecy. It was packed /super busy when I arrived in…read morethe late morning. There were only about 2 people working there and they were upfront about a potential wait to order/ receive my drink. I got the Hojicha latte and a pecan brownie. Both were delicious. They have free wifi (need to ask them for the password).

Owner is kind and patient with my poor attempt at ordering in French and then immediately not…read moreknowing how to ask for the baked good item I wanted. Coffee is delicious, and the space is adorable. It's possible no European would ever notice this, but I really wish there were outlets so I could sit and work. There aren't any.

From the owner: Le thé sous toutes ses formes Darjeeling est le spécialiste du thé, qu'il s'agisse de déguster dans…read morel'ambiance bienfaisante du salon ou d'emporter à la maison pour accueillir les mi(e)s. Dans la partie boutique, les contenants sont aussi au rendez-vous : théières, tasses, passoires... rien ne manque aux passionnés du thé !

Excellent American size coffee and very tasty muffins. Plenty of space to sit and relax your feet.read more

The best ice cream in town. They made fresh everyday , we ate every evening after dinner if you…read morehave chance in Annecy France ,I recommend this shop .

The line speaks for itself. There is a reason this is one of the busiest stands in town. Very good…read moreand fresh flavors with unique flavor combinations! Loved the pineapple and basil sorbet and the melon sorbet! Definitely a must try when in Annecy after dinner or when you need a late night snack!

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.

For this place having one of the best chefs of France, the pastries sure do taste bland. The…read morepresentation is beautiful but then once you begin to bite into it, the flavors just don't come with it. I'm not saying they are tasteless, however, for advertising about their patisserie, i have had better. It is also over priced for their tea which comes from bags. The hot chocolate is homemade yet I have had hot chocolate places where they prepare everything from scratch and they were never as liquidy as this. The interior is that of a modern tea room and is clean and well decorated.

Rarely do I remember passing by a shop where so many people stop and gawk from the outside -- the…read moredesserts here are that artful and creative. As a more practical matter, they're open on Sundays for breakfast. For 10 EUR, you get brioche and toast with butter, jam, and honey, as well as hot drink of your choice and fresh-squeezed orange juice. While on the pricey side, the quality of everything is very good, and it was a pleasant way to start the day. The ambiance is on the fancy side, and I appreciated the comfortable seating after all the walking I'd done in the city. The shops also sells a good variety of chocolates and other treats that would be great to give as gifts. Everything is basically Switzerland prices (i.e. high), but may be worthwhile for some special items.