La Cantine SXM
A genuine daytime canteen on Grand Case boulevard
La Cantine SXM is the kind of address you keep in mind when staying in Grand Case: no dressing up, no big reservation plan, just a terrace table and something simple, fresh and homemade. The white-and-orange frontage, red sign and bougainvillea make it easy to spot on the boulevard.
This is mainly a morning and lunch spot. Come for coffee, a crepe, breakfast before the beach, a croque, a sandwich or a more filling daily plate. Travelers often mention the homemade curries, Caribbean plates, banana-Nutella crepes, juices and good value. It is not a staged restaurant experience; the appeal is the easy pace, the welcome and the practicality.
It works well if you are staying in Grand Case, arriving early for the beach, or looking for lunch before heading to Petite Plage, Friar's Bay or Marigot. The terrace sits right in the rhythm of the village: scooters, people walking by, regulars, visitors in beach clothes, and sometimes music in the background. The feeling is local and spontaneous rather than formal.
Parking on the boulevard can take a few minutes in high season. On foot from Grand Case beach or village accommodations, it is very straightforward. It is also a useful last-morning stop if you are still on the French side before driving back across the island.
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Information
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Address
181 Boulevard de Grand Case, Grand Case 97150, Saint Martin
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Phone
+590 690 16 20 30 -
Website
www.facebook.com/lacantinesxm/
Opening hours
- Sunday 07:30 - 15:00
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 06:00 - 16:00
- Wednesday 06:00 - 16:00
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
- Friday 06:00 - 16:00
- Saturday 06:00 - 16:00
Breakfast, lunch and a neighborhood terrace in Grand Case
Keep La Cantine SXM handy for coffee, a crepe or a homemade plate before the beach.