Birthday ideas to celebrate over brunch
A flowery haven in east Marseille, a girly and gourmet table, candles planted in the pancakes: here is how Yona turns a birthday into a brunch to remember.
What if you blew out the candles at brunch?
At Yona, in La Valentine (13011), a birthday is happily celebrated in the middle of the day. You gather your loved ones around one table, dip into the sweet as much as the savoury, and let the party settle in, unhurried.
The first idea, and the simplest: swap the expected cake for a stack of pink pancakes crowned with red berries. Plant the candles on top, sing, and everyone finds their happiness.
Six ways to celebrate a birthday over brunch
The all-pink birthday brunch
Match the table to the setting: pink treats, girly drinks and garlands. An easy thread to follow, and one that always shines in the photos.
The birthday with friends
A big table, plates to share and the flower wall as a backdrop: the ideal format for a Sunday spent chatting until the last coffee.
The family birthday
Young and old around the same table, savoury for some, sweet for others: everyone builds the plate that suits them.
The photo-shoot birthday
Flower wall, gilded frames and soft light: the setting works as a studio to capture the table, the candles and the whole gang pulling faces.
The surprise birthday
Book ahead, arrive a little early, lay out the gifts: all that's left is to walk the guest of honour into a setting that is already dressed.
The birthday at home
Not in the mood to go out? Our catering service builds a girly, generous brunch to take away, and the party happens at your place.
A birthday brunch, step by step
Pick the time slot
Brunch is served until 4pm: aim for late morning or early afternoon, and book ahead at weekends.
Build the table
Sweet, savoury or both: choose from the menu according to the appetite and mood of your guests, with nothing to rule out.
Add your personal touch
Candles, garlands, little details: you bring your own dash of whimsy, the flowery setting does the rest.
Simply enjoy
The team handles the service and you stay at the table: all that's left is to sing and open the gifts.
Sweet and savoury, so nobody has to choose
The great advantage of brunch for a birthday: no one is left out. Generous savoury boards, refined sandwiches, fresh salads and girly pastries all share the same tablecloth.
Guests pick, taste, repeat — and the conversation lasts as long as the coffee. For a larger group, our catering service builds a tailor-made assortment with you, on site or to take away.
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Yona loves you ❤
Here, we welcome the guest of honour like royalty: a table set with love, girly and gourmet plates, and just the right dose of pink to make every birthday unforgettable.
Memories by the reelful
Pink wall, flowery ceiling and gilded frames: at Yona, every corner is picture-perfect. There is no backdrop to set up — the setting is already in place.
Guests pose, the phones come out, and every shot leaves with its little dose of pink — the perfect keepsake of a birthday well celebrated.
A birthday in the east of the city
Yona welcomes you at 290 Route des 3 Lucs, in La Valentine, in the 11th district of Marseille. Velvet banquettes and a ceiling of flowers set the party mood from the doorway.
The venue is open Monday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm, closed on Wednesdays, with the kitchen served until 4pm. The address is easy to reach from Les Trois Lucs, Saint-Barnabé, Saint-Marcel and all of east Marseille. Summer hours, subject to change.
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Kids' birthday, afternoon tea, brunch with friends or a privately hired room: discover everything Yona can imagine for your celebration.
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Your birthday brunch questions
What birthday brunch ideas work in Marseille?
An all-pink brunch, a big table with friends, a family gathering, a photo session in front of the flower wall, a surprise arrival or a brunch to take away: at Yona the setting is already here and the menu comes together around the guest of honour's wishes.
Can I celebrate a birthday at Yona?
Yes! Our flowery haven in La Valentine (13011) suits grown-up birthdays as much as children's parties. Book your table or entrust us with the organisation through our catering service.
Where is Yona in Marseille?
Yona welcomes you at 290 Route des 3 Lucs, in La Valentine (13011), in the 11th district of Marseille. The address is easy to reach from Les Trois Lucs, Saint-Barnabé, Saint-Marcel and all of the east side.
What time should the birthday brunch be?
The venue is open Monday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm, closed on Wednesdays, and the kitchen is served until 4pm. Late morning and early afternoon therefore remain the ideal slots. Summer hours, subject to change.
Do I need to book, and how many guests can you host?
Booking is highly recommended, especially at weekends or for a group. We welcome both small tables and larger gatherings: get in touch to confirm your numbers and shape the ideal format together.
Can the birthday brunch be taken away?
Of course: subject to availability, our catering service designs a generous assortment to take away. A selection of the menu is also available for delivery on Uber Eats.
Book your birthday brunch at Yona
A table in La Valentine or a brunch delivered to your door: let's celebrate the big day together.