La Gitane sur Caen

The people who work there are fantastic! Efficient, friendly, and professional. Most of the people who criticize this bar/tobacconist do so only because of the thugs hanging around on the sidewalk—is that really their fault? As for those who call them rude or "unfriendly," know that they're there to serve the community all day long. They're not there to help every customer who's too lazy to sort out their problems, like those concerning their Nickel account, or to prevent non-customers from using the restroom—it's not their right. Their dedication, in any case, is truly admirable, as they're open 7 days a week, all year round! Go there without hesitation; if you're respectful, you'll be respectful in return!

The only cafe open at the railway station at 10am. Inside can be hot but the cool terrace outside is almost entirely inhabited by chain smokers, none of whom appeared to have a drink. To be fair, a cheerful little place but for the cloying thick smoke.

It's a good bar/tobacconist with a friendly welcome and good services (lottery, horse racing, drinks, tobacco). The managers are professional and friendly. It takes skill to manage the crowds around Caen train station, and the owners deserve credit for that. I can't comment on the food as I don't eat there.

The owner wasn't very friendly. €8.20 for an Orangina and a 20cl glass of lemonade.