Brunch in Aix-en-Provence
A brunch with Mediterranean flavours, served from 10am on our terrace in the heart of old Aix.
AROM, your Mediterranean brunch in the heart of Aix
On Sunday mornings in Aix-en-Provence, the town centre slows down. The market fills the Place Richelme, strollers linger by the fountains, and the first tables come out along the Rue Espariat. Brunch time. At 44 Rue Espariat, a stone’s throw from the Sunday market, AROM welcomes you for a brunch quite unlike the others.
Here there is no fixed set menu and no imposed time slot. The kitchen is running from 10am and you build your own plate à la carte: a Pan Con Tomate to share, The Avocado Toast and its soft-boiled egg for the hungry, Mamie’s Tiramisu or a Gourmet Coffee to finish. On Saturdays and Sundays service runs right through to 11.30pm, so whether you arrive at 10.30am or 2pm, the choice of time is yours.
A Mediterranean brunch, far from eggs Benedict
We all know the Anglo brunch: pancakes, bacon, eggs Benedict. In Aix another approach is gaining ground, a brunch that looks to the Mediterranean. Picture in the middle of the table a Pan Con Tomate, soft garlic focaccia with heirloom tomato compote and Serrano ham, a Santorini Delight, its feta pastry finished with honey and sesame, and Patatas Bravas with a mild harissa.
Alongside, The Avocado Toast for those who insist on their Sunday eggs, with its soft-boiled egg, feta and pomegranate, or the Vineyard Peach Salad for something fresher. Discover our selection of shared starters, made for everyone to dip into together, from €11 to €15 a plate.
Healthy, vegetarian, family-friendly: a brunch for everyone
Mediterranean cuisine naturally offers one of the finest vegetarian ranges there is. The Avocado Toast, Santorini Delight, Dolce Positano, Patatas Bravas and Vineyard Peach Salad are all meat-free. Every dish on the menu also shows its allergens, which makes it easy to spot plates with no gluten flagged, such as Tuna Vibes or the Vineyard Peach Salad.
The à la carte format also solves the mixed-table question: when some want eggs and others want a tartare, everyone builds their own plate. Children have their own section, For the Little Ones, with Chicken Tenders and homemade fries, and for the hungriest the Veggie Moussaka makes a full lunch. At weekends, non-stop service removes the pressure of a time slot: you arrive when everyone is ready.
Brunch on your own schedule, from 10am
At AROM, weekend non-stop service blurs the line between brunch and lunch. On Saturdays and Sundays the same Mediterranean menu is available from morning to night: a Pan Con Tomate doubles as a late brunch, a Faux-Filet Tagliata or Galician-Style Linguine as lunch. On Sundays, AROM stays open without interruption from 10am to 11.30pm, and on weekdays the kitchen welcomes you from 10am to 3.30pm, then from 6pm to 11.30pm. No closed menu, just the freedom to choose your time.
And because brunch is best enjoyed in the sun, our Rue Espariat terrace opens onto the pedestrian centre, a few steps from the Place Richelme and its Sunday market. Booking is welcome between 11am and 1pm; it’s quieter before 10.30am or after 1.30pm.
What sets a brunch at AROM apart
À la carte, no constraints
No imposed set menu: build your plate to suit your appetite, from a shared starter to a hot dish, with Mamie’s Tiramisu or a Gourmet Coffee to finish.
Non-stop service at weekends
On Saturdays and Sundays the kitchen runs without a break from 10am to 11.30pm. Brunch at 11am or lunch at 3pm, same menu throughout.
On the terrace, city centre
The Rue Espariat terrace, pedestrian and sunny, a few steps from the Place Richelme market and the Cours Mirabeau.
Frequently asked questions about brunch in Aix-en-Provence
Does AROM offer brunch on Sundays in Aix-en-Provence?
Yes. AROM is open 7 days a week, Sundays included, with non-stop service from 10am to 11.30pm at weekends. From 10am the full Mediterranean menu is available: shared starters such as the Pan Con Tomate or Patatas Bravas, The Avocado Toast, salads, tartares, mains and desserts. There is no fixed brunch set menu: you build your plate à la carte.
Do I need to book to brunch on Sunday at AROM?
It is recommended at peak times, especially between 11am and 1pm. Thanks to non-stop service from 10am to 11.30pm you keep plenty of flexibility: arriving before 10.30am or after 1.30pm you will usually find a table without waiting. For groups of more than 6, please book in any case on +33 6 32 38 44 82.
Can I brunch on the terrace at AROM?
Yes, whenever the weather allows. AROM’s terrace opens onto the Rue Espariat, one of the liveliest pedestrian streets in old Aix, a few steps from the Place Richelme and its Sunday market. It is available from 10am, ideal for brunch in the sun from spring to autumn.
Is AROM’s brunch suitable for vegetarians or gluten-free diets?
Absolutely. On the vegetarian side, the Veggie Moussaka, The Avocado Toast, Patatas Bravas, Santorini Delight, Vineyard Peach Salad and Dolce Positano contain no meat. On the gluten side, each dish lists its allergens on the menu: Tuna Vibes, the Dolce Positano, the Vineyard Peach Salad and the Tuna Tartare flag none. Just let your server know and we adapt whenever possible.
Can I brunch with children?
Yes, the à la carte format suits families particularly well. Children have their own section, For the Little Ones, with Chicken Tenders and homemade fries at €12, or pick from their parents’ shared starters. At weekends, non-stop service removes the time-slot constraint: you arrive when the children are ready, even in the middle of the afternoon.
What is the difference between brunch and non-stop lunch service?
A classic brunch is a hybrid meal taken in late morning, often around a fixed set menu and a booked time slot. Non-stop service removes that boundary: the kitchen does not close between midday and evening, with no imposed slot or closed menu. At AROM, on Saturdays and Sundays, the same Mediterranean menu is served from 10am to 11.30pm, whether you come to brunch at 11am or lunch at 3pm.