There are plenty of pavement cafés and restaurants throughout the centre. Excitable Café Vertigo, 6 Rue du Torrent, is expansive and friendly, with quality nosh for under Fr.15; Close-Up, 8 Rue du Lac, is smaller, peaceful and jazzy; La Clef, 1 Rue du Théâtre is an atmospheric little corner bistro serving up steaming Vaudois specialities; while the cafés all around Place du Marché, including Du Raisin and Le Cep d’Or on the east side of the square, offer terraces for people-watching and simple menus for under Fr.20. The boss of the Hôtel Des Négociants rolls up his sleeves of an evening and cooks solid, unpretentious fare in the hotel brasserie that’ll bust no budgets. If you’re saving every franc – or are just looking for a fast and uncomplicated salad – check out the self-service Manora in the St Antoine mall opposite the station.

Listings

Car rental Avis, 16 Rue du Clos (021/921 88 60); Hertz, 8 Rue Collet (021/922 21 18).

Changing money In the train station (daily 6.15am–8.45pm).

Email and InternetDarkside, 8 Rue du Torrent (daily 2–8pm; Fr.10/hr).

Post Main office (CH-1800 Vevey 1) is beside the train station.