Japanese ramen€saint-pierreMon-Fri 12:00-15:00, 19:00-23:00, Sat 12:00-15:30, 19:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-15:00, 19:00-23:00
Fufu in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the ramen counter on Rue Saint-Remi with €15 ramen bowls including egg and pork chashu, plus €6 gyoza by the half-dozen.
Try: Tonkotsu ramen
Tip: The line at 12:15 is the worst; arrive at 11:45 or after 13:30 for shorter queues.
Food hall€bacalanTue-Sat 08:00-23:00, Sun 08:00-17:00
Les Halles de Bacalan in Bordeaux's Bacalan is the food hall by Cite du Vin where a quick meal of oysters, charcuterie and a glass of Aquitaine wine.
Try: Mix-and-match small plates and wine
Tip: Apero from 17:00 is the busy hour; the oyster vendor at the back has the freshest stock.
French bistro€bacalanMon-Fri 12:00-14:00
Le Garage Moderne in Bordeaux's Bacalan is the community garage and canteen on Rue des Etrangers, with a single daily set menu cooked by volunteers.
Try: Community canteen daily set
Tip: Lunch only Tuesday through Friday; cash preferred and seats limited, arrive at 12:00.
French bistro€capucinsTue-Sat 07:00-14:30, Sun 09:00-14:30
Chez Jean-Mi at Bordeaux's Marche des Capucins is the cheapest sit-down oyster meal in the city, with half-dozens and a glass of white before noon.
Try: Half-dozen oysters with a glass of Entre-deux-Mers
Tip: Arrive before 11:00 for a stool at the counter; closed Mondays.
Jewish deli€capucins
Toto Love inside Bordeaux's Marche des Capucins is Thomas's twelve-stool red counter where a pastrami sandwich with a side of homemade mac and cheese stays.
Try: Pastrami sandwich with mac and cheese
Tip: Order at the counter and grab a stool; closed Mondays with the market.
French bistro€saint-michel
Creperie Saint-Michel on Place Saint-Michel is the cheapest sit-down meal on the square, a buckwheat complete galette with cider menu under €14.
Try: Complete galette and cider menu
Tip: The Brittany cider arrives in proper bowls; eat outside on the cobbled square for the Saint-Michel basilica view.