The socca institution of the Condamine market since 1976 — Roger's stand turns out hot, crispy-edged chickpea pancake and pissaladière for a few euros, eaten elbow-to-elbow with locals. A friend would absolutely send you. Note: with the market hall under renovation since January 2026, the traders operate from temporary kiosks on Place d'Armes, so ask for the socca stand.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
|---|---|
| Price | $ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Place d'Armes, under 5 minutes' walk from Monaco-Monte-Carlo station's La Condamine exit |
| Time needed | 20-40 minutes |
| Best time to go | Late morning, when the socca comes off the fire fastest and the market is in full swing |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
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- Crowd level6.0
- Authenticity9.0
- Accessibility9.0
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find it from the train station?
- Exit the station at Place d'Armes/La Condamine and you're at the market in under 5 minutes. The temporary kiosk village is right on the square.
- What is Chez Roger famous for?
- Socca — the thin, blistered chickpea-flour pancake of the Nice-Monaco coast — plus pissaladière. It's been the market's go-to stand for it since 1976.
- When is the best time to go?
- Late morning through lunch, when the socca is being made continuously and served straight off the heat. Socca is only good hot — never let them hand you a lukewarm slice.
- How much does socca cost there?
- A portion is just a few euros — one of the cheapest genuinely local things you can eat in Monaco. Cash makes life easier at market stands.
- Is Chez Roger open in the evening?
- The market's food service runs evenings Tuesday to Saturday until about 9:30pm, but individual stands set their own rhythm and hours can shift during the renovation period. Mornings and lunch are the safe bet.
- What exactly is socca?
- A thin pancake of chickpea flour, olive oil and water baked fast on high heat until crisp at the edges and creamy inside, hit with black pepper. It's the definitive Riviera street food, shared with Nice.
- Is Chez Roger open during the market renovation?
- The market's food traders moved into equipped temporary kiosks on Place d'Armes when the hall closed for works in January 2026, and market dining continues daily. Look for the socca stand in the kiosk village; the setup differs from the old hall.
- Is there anywhere to sit?
- You eat at the shared market tables — around 300 seats in the temporary setup. It's communal, quick and part of the charm; this is not table-service dining.
Nearby in Ask Monaco
- Condamine Market (Marché de la Condamine)Market0.01 km · 0 min walk
- Maison des PâtesRestaurant0.02 km · 0 min walk
- Musée des Souvenirs Napoléoniens et Collection des Archives Historiques du PalaisMuseum0.07 km · 1 min walk
- Prince's Palace (Palais Princier)Attraction0.07 km · 1 min walk
- U CavagnetuRestaurant0.11 km · 1 min walk
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