Saint Lucia

Despite there being absolutely no primates of this sort on the island, this café in Rodney Bay seems to have taken its name from an imaginary blue one. Head to the Blue Monkey if you are in the mood for a snack or a light meal. There is an ample breakfast menu, as well as salads, burgers, roti and pasta bowls for lunch. Alternatively, take a break at the outdoor benches and enjoy a good old cup of coffee. With friendly staff and tasty food, it is a welcome stop on your way to or from a relaxing time at the beach.

On the southern tip of the island, in the town of Laborie, stop for a little something at Salt Rush Café. In a privileged and quiet location right on the beach you can enjoy the vistas while you sip on your rum punch or your coffee. If you are staying nearby, watch as the waves gently crash against the shore while you wake up to a delicious and hearty breakfast in the morning sun. This certainly is a welcoming little piece of paradise where you'll find some of the town's tastiest grub.

Overlooking Rodney Bay Marina, amongst palm trees and a sea of masts is Café Olé. Make a stop here and you'll be happily greeted by the friendly staff. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a ice-cold Piton beer while you wind down and admire the sunset on a quiet evening by the bay. Satisfy your hunger and devour one of the appetizing sandwiches on the menu or take in the splendid views while you slowly sip on one of the café's natural fruit smoothies.

Adeline's café is in the west-coast town of Canaries. Here is where the finest of sweet treats joins forces with some truly charming artwork made by local artists whose pieces ooze with appeal and beauty. These traditional masks and figures carved out of wood are the perfect match for Adeline's delightful culinary creations. The mouth-watering cakes and flavorsome fruit drinks unquestionably live up to their fabulous reputation.

In an outstanding location for a café, this is one of Vieux Fort's most acclaimed eateries. The Reef Beach Café is all 'internet, milkshakes, seafood, cappuccino and pizza', at least on its own account. Right by the sea, this small establishment boasts an outdoor terrace with tables and chairs laid out on the sand, sheltered from the heat of the sun by a handful of trees. Quiet and idyllic, the location is just right if what you are seeking is some scrumptious sustenance by the beach.