About Larkin's Café

Specialty coffee, artisan pastry, and community — from El Salvador to Mougins

Our Coffee Origins

We serve specialty coffee from El Salvador — single-origin beans grown on the volcanic slopes of the Cordillera Ilamatepec mountain range. Our coffee comes from two family farms, La Gloriosa in Ataco and El Porvenir in Santa Ana, where rich volcanic soil and high altitude create a cup of exceptional depth and character.

After harvest, the beans are carefully processed at Urrutia’s Estate Coffee, where they are hand-selected and honey-processed — sun-dried with the cherry skin still on the bean on traditional clay brick patios — a method that gives the coffee its distinctive sweetness. From there, the beans travel directly to our café in Mougins, with no middlemen and no compromises. Every espresso and every pour-over we serve carries the warmth of Central American highlands and the care of a farm-to-cup journey rooted in heritage and passion.

Our Bakery Heritage

Our baking philosophy is rooted in artisanal tradition — every pastry is handcrafted from scratch using recipes shaped by a journey across the Americas and Europe. We believe in the honest beauty of handmade baked goods: the satisfying crack of a freshly baked cookie, the rich aroma of chocolate brownie batter, the moist crumb of our signature carrot cake.

Years of professional B2B patisserie experience in Barcelona taught us how to balance creativity with consistency and flavor with technique. We bring that same rigorous attention to quality into our kitchen here in Mougins, where we craft each creation with care. Our heritage is a blend of Latin American warmth, European refinement, and a deep respect for traditional recipes that have delighted generations — all made with love and the freshest ingredients we can find.

The Café Today

Larkin’s Café offers specialty coffee, homemade baked goods, and fresh lunch options in the heart of Mougins — just minutes from Sophia Antipolis on the Côte d’Azur. Whether you stop by for a morning espresso, a leisurely mid-day break, or a slice of something sweet after work, our cozy interior welcomes you with warmth and character.

We bake everything on site, from rich brownies and brookies to carrot cake, seasonal cakes, and savory pies. Our menu changes with the seasons and our inspiration, always guided by the same principle: honest food, made from scratch, served with a smile. Come for the coffee, stay for the atmosphere — and leave with a box of treats for later.

Community & Events

Larkin’s Café hosts live music, baking workshops, and community gatherings throughout the year. Our monthly Apéro Concerts bring together neighbors, travelers, and friends for an intimate evening of live guitar, local wine, and fresh pastries — a tradition that started with our very first customers and has grown into one of Mougins’ most cherished neighborhood rituals.

We also offer hands-on baking ateliers where you can learn to bake brownies, cookies, and brookies, decorate Easter cupcakes, create a gluten-free Bûche de Noël, or craft Advent calendar cookies with the kids. Whether you are looking for a weekend activity with the family, a team-building event for your Sophia Antipolis office, or simply a warm space to connect with the local community, our doors are always open. Larkin’s is more than a café — it is a gathering place for everyone in the surrounding area.

Inclusive Flavors

Yes, we offer gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan, and vegetarian options — crafted to deliver the same rich taste and quality as our traditional recipes. At Larkin’s Café, we believe that dietary needs should never mean compromise on flavor. Every adaptation is developed with the same care and attention as its classic counterpart, so that everyone at the table can enjoy something delicious.

Our gluten-free options are made without gluten-containing ingredients, and our vegan creations use plant-based alternatives that satisfy even the most discerning palates. Our vegan options include oat and cranberry cookies, vegan chocolate cake, and seasonal fruit crumble. Our gluten-free range features carrot cake, brownies, brookies, banana and chocolate chip bread, and fruit crumble. We source locally and organically whenever possible — the majority of our ingredients follow this principle, because quality starts with what goes into the bowl. Whether you follow a specific diet by choice or necessity, you will always find something crafted especially for you — because food is meant to bring people together, not leave anyone out.

Catering Services

Larkin’s Café offers catering for corporate events, private celebrations, and custom orders across Mougins, Sophia Antipolis, Valbonne, and the wider Côte d’Azur. We bring the same artisan quality and personal attention from our café kitchen directly to your event — whether it is a morning business breakfast, an afternoon team gathering, a birthday celebration, or a wedding dessert table.

Our catering menu is fully customizable. Choose from our signature pastries, savory platters, specialty coffee service, and seasonal creations — all prepared fresh on the day of your event. We work closely with each client to tailor every detail, from dietary accommodations to presentation style. The café itself serves as our showcase, where you can taste before you order and plan your event with confidence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Larkin's Café located?

Larkin's Café is located at 218 Avenue de Tournamy, 06250 Mougins, France — just minutes from Sophia Antipolis and easily accessible from Valbonne, Grasse, and Cannes on the Côte d'Azur. We have convenient parking available nearby.

Does Larkin's Café offer gluten-free and vegan options?

Yes. Our vegan options include oat and cranberry cookies, chocolate cake, and seasonal fruit crumble. Our gluten-free range features carrot cake, brownies, brookies, banana bread, and crumble. All are crafted to deliver the same taste and quality as our traditional recipes, using locally sourced and organic ingredients wherever possible.

Where does the specialty coffee at Larkin's come from?

Our specialty coffee comes directly from two family farms in El Salvador — La Gloriosa in Ataco and El Porvenir in Santa Ana. The beans are honey-processed at Urrutia's Estate Coffee — sun-dried with the cherry skin on — and shipped directly to our café in Mougins, ensuring a genuine farm-to-cup experience.

What events does Larkin's Café host?

We host monthly Apéro Concerts featuring live music, as well as hands-on baking workshops (ateliers) for all skill levels. We also welcome private events, birthday celebrations, and team-building gatherings for groups from Mougins, Sophia Antipolis, and the surrounding Côte d'Azur area.

Does Larkin's Café offer catering services?

Yes, we offer full catering services for corporate events, private celebrations, and custom orders. We serve Mougins, Sophia Antipolis, Valbonne, and the wider Côte d'Azur region with the same artisan quality you find in our café — from pastry platters to complete event menus.

Larkin's Café

Specialty coffee, artisan pastry, and community