Downtown Las Vegas has a new place for coffee, pastries, and a daytime meal that does not require a long reservation list or a special occasion. French Riviera Tropézienne has opened at 401 S. 6th Street, bringing a French bakery-and-bistro format to the former André’s restaurant space.

The address carries real local dining history. André’s was a longtime downtown French restaurant, and French Riviera’s arrival gives the building a new, more flexible rhythm. Guests can stop in for a croissant and coffee in the morning, pick up pastries for later, or settle in for a lunch built around sandwiches, salads, and French bakery staples.

That range is part of the appeal. Downtown has event-night restaurants and quick counters, but a bakery that can serve a morning coffee, an office lunch, or a weekend brunch fills a different role. It gives nearby workers, residents, and visitors a practical option before an Arts District outing, between appointments, or while exploring the Sixth Street area.

The business is a family-operated bakery and pâtisserie with multiple Valley boutiques. At the downtown shop, the menu pairs pastries and bread with coffee drinks and bistro service. In practice, guests can treat it as a bakery counter, a casual café, or a sit-down meal, depending on the time of day.

What to expect

• Pastries and bread: Croissants, pain au chocolat, danishes, tarts, baguettes, and other French-style favorites give the counter its everyday appeal.

• Lunch options: The menu includes savory choices such as smoked salmon on a croissant and lobster on a house-made baguette, alongside other bakery selections.

• Coffee and specialty drinks: Guests can choose espresso drinks, cold brew, and flavored lattes, including seasonal offerings.

• A flexible stop downtown: Bakery, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch service make the location useful beyond the morning rush.

The point is not to turn every visit into an occasion. French Riviera Tropézienne works because its pastries and café fare fit naturally into an ordinary downtown day. Someone can come in for a single pastry, meet a colleague for lunch, or make a slower weekend stop without planning around a formal meal. That kind of everyday choice matters in a growing food district. 

Reliable daytime places make a neighborhood easier to use between major events: they give office workers another nearby option, offer visitors a quieter break from larger venues, and create another reason to spend time downtown before evening.

A French bakery with an all-day role

French Riviera Tropézienne adds a familiar kind of neighborhood service to a part of the city that is continuing to add reasons to linger. The storefront’s format is simple: French pastries and bread in the morning, savory café options through the day, then expanded bistro service on select evenings. It is a useful complement to downtown’s destination dining rather than a replacement for it.

The opening also gives the former André’s space a welcoming, lower-pressure use. Visitors do not need an event ticket or a large group to make a stop worthwhile. A coffee meeting, pastry pickup, midday break, or Sunday brunch can all fit the setting.

Plan your visit

• Address: 401 S. 6th Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101

• Bakery: Open daily, 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

• Bistro lunch: Sunday–Wednesday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

• Thursday–Saturday: Bistro service runs 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; dinner is served 6–10 p.m.

• Sunday brunch: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

• Phone: (702) 389-8518

• Website: frenchrivieravegas.com

The different service windows are worth noting for anyone heading downtown specifically for the bakery. The counter opens early every day, while the fuller bistro schedule is concentrated later in the week and on Sunday. As with any new restaurant, hours and menu availability can change, so checking the official website before a visit is a smart move.

For downtown diners, the new shop is a modest but meaningful addition: a place with enough range to handle a quick pastry run or an unhurried meal, while keeping the focus on food that feels approachable. French Riviera Tropézienne gives Sixth Street another daytime anchor and another reason to explore this corner of downtown.