La Vie Café

Why I love it

Halal French café life in the middle of town — pastries stacked behind glass, proper brunch plates, and a room that runs from early coffee to late dessert without ever rushing you out. Open seven days from breakfast until 11pm, which makes it the rare city-centre café that works as an evening plan.

What to try

• French toast done properly
• Mint tea with a pastry from the counter
• A late-evening dessert — they're open till 11