Eat· Tahuata· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs

Chez Jimmy (Vaitahu)

9° 56.2′ S · 139° 6.5′ W

Snack Jimmy is a sand-floored covered patio by the Vaitahu waterfront, with Marquesan plates, cold beer and the island's best Wi-Fi. Jimmy also does cruisers' laundry.

Practical

2026 brief: Snack Jimmy, VHF 8, +689 87 23 79 98, also offers laundry. Noonsite also notes the laundry service. In 2019 it was open most days about 8 am to 8 pm, with Polynesian plates around $17-20 and free Wi-Fi for customers ($5 per device otherwise; verify locally). Behind it, a house sold 'baraque' snacks and could bring produce the next day (2019).

Best for

Lunch, Wi-Fi and laundry