Cafes

Whether you want to take a break in-between visits or you feel you might have indulged too much in French wine the night before, there is no bad excuse for a coffee break in Bordeaux. Although you will be spoiled for choice with all the beautiful and tasty French pastries on offer, there is one local speciality you shouldn't leave without trying: the canelé, a small pastry flavoured with rum and vanilla with a soft custard centre and a dark caramelized crust.

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L'Autre Salon de Thé

As you can expect from its name, L'Autre Salon de Thé offers a wide variety of teas, along with tasty cakes as well as a few savoury options, which are served in a cosy and elegant setting near Place Gambetta. Great spot for lunch, tea, and Sunday …

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Le Grand Café

Le Grand Café is a chic and very pleasant café located in the elegant Cours de l’Intendance. Perfect spot for a morning coffee, an afternoon pick me up, or a night cap after a day of non-stop walking and sight-seeing around …

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Bread Storming

Bread Storming is just the right spot for a healthy small lunch or a quick snack. The staff here are really welcoming and always with a smile on. You can choose between the recipes of few chosen fresh ingredients and have them composed either as a salad or a sandwich. They also serve homemade …

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Pâtisserie Mi Cielo

Despite being located outside of Bordeaux's city centre, the trip to this award-winning pastry shop is well worth your time. Chef Patissier Diego Cervantes prepares some of the most delicate and almost couture-looking pastries, which are a treat for both the eyes and your taste buds. Lightness, tastefulness, and finesse are only a few …

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SIP Coffee Bar

If you're a specialty coffee lover or you're just looking for a place to get your caffeine fix, head over to the SIP Coffee Bar. Located in the heart of Bordeaux, near Saint-André Cathedral, the SIP is one of those new generation coffee shops that only recruit passionate and talented baristas, so you can …

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KURO espresso bar

Hidden in a side street right next to Place de la Comédie, you'll find this quaint little cafe serving one of the best coffees in Bordeaux as well as sandwiches, quiches, soups, and delicious homemade pastries. Special mention to their pecan and coffee …

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