Cheap Eats in Bordeaux

Pierre Mathieu Patissier Bordelais ★ 4.8

saint-pierre · 8 Place Pey Berland, 33000 Bordeaux

Pierre Mathieu Patissier Bordelais on Place Pey Berland is the namesake chef's modern patisserie, opened March 2018 after his five-year run as executive.

Tip: Show up before 11:00 for the Saint-Honore; the Pave Pey-Berland (almond cream, sweet-wine fruit, rum.

Baillardran ★ 4.7

golden-triangle · 55 Cours de l'Intendance, 33000 Bordeaux

Baillardran in Bordeaux's Golden Triangle is the canele specialist on Cours de l'Intendance since 1988, with the city's most-quoted version.

Tip: Buy two sizes, the small and the regular; eat the regular the day of purchase and freeze the small for later.

Boulangerie Louis Lamour ★ 4.6

golden-triangle · 7 Rue Ravez, 33000 Bordeaux

Boulangerie Louis Lamour on Rue Ravez is the artisan bakery from Louis Vaughan, an Eric Kayser and Grande Epicerie alumnus who reconverted to bread.

Tip: Bread fills the shelves at 08:00; the pain de campagne goes by 13:00 most days and there is no afternoon bake. A second boutique sits at 22 Place Gavinies.

Patisserie S ★ 4.5

saint-pierre · 8 Cours d'Alsace et Lorraine, 33000 Bordeaux

Patisserie S on Cours d'Alsace et Lorraine is Satomi and Stanley Chan's stylish Franco-Asian patisserie, both alumni of Joel Robuchon and Yannick Alleno.

Tip: The signature tarte au yuzu goes by mid-afternoon; the chou au matcha travels well as a takeaway snack.

Black List Cafe ★ 4.5

saint-pierre · 27 Place Pey Berland, 33000 Bordeaux

Black List Cafe in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the Place Pey Berland specialty-coffee room, opened 2014 as the city's first third-wave shop, with pourovers.

Tip: Open daily 08:00-18:00; the cookies are house-baked and pair with the lighter Ethiopian filter.

L'Alchimiste ★ 4.5

golden-triangle · 12 Rue de la Vieille Tour, 33000 Bordeaux

L'Alchimiste in Bordeaux's Golden Triangle is the Rue de la Vieille Tour coffee bar and roastery, opened 2014 and now supplying many of the city's specialty.

Tip: The minimalist room has only counter seating; the boutique sells the same beans to take home, prices from €12 a bag.

La Pelle Cafe ★ 4.5

chartrons · 29 Rue Notre-Dame, 33000 Bordeaux

La Pelle Cafe in Bordeaux's Chartrons is Carlos Pereira's specialty roastery and coffee bar on Rue Notre-Dame, opened 2016, with an imposing roaster.

Tip: Pereira co-founded Coutume in Paris before moving south; the roasted-on-site filter rotation is the easiest order at the counter.

Mi Cielo ★ 4.4

bordeaux-metropole · 13 Boulevard Pierre 1er, 33110 Le Bouscat

Mi Cielo in Le Bouscat, just north of central Bordeaux, is Blanca and Diego Cervantes's award-winning patisserie, opened May 2016 by the Ferrandi-trained.

Tip: Order ahead for celebration cakes; the daily case rotates and weekend stock thins by mid-afternoon.

Cafe Piha ★ 4.4

saint-pierre · 69 Rue des Faures, 33000 Bordeaux

Cafe Piha in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is kitesurfer Pierre Guerin and Carole's specialty-coffee room and roastery on Rue des Ayres, opened February 2017.

Tip: Saturday brunch fills by 11:00; the kitchen does the eggs Benedict variation on toasted brioche, €14 with a flat white.

Chez Jean-Mi ★ 4.4

capucins · Place des Capucins, 33800 Bordeaux

Chez Jean-Mi inside Bordeaux's Marche des Capucins is the legendary oyster counter where the morning line starts at 09:00 for half-dozens of Arcachon natives.

Tip: Arrive before 11:00 for a stool at the counter; closed Mondays with the market.

Chez Jean-Mi ★ 4.4

capucins · Place des Capucins, 33800 Bordeaux

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.

Tip: Arrive before 11:00 for a stool at the counter; closed Mondays.

La Toque Cuivree ★ 4.3

golden-triangle · 41 Place Gambetta, 33000 Bordeaux

La Toque Cuivree in Bordeaux is the Place Gambetta canele house with multiple boutiques across the city, the most enduring head-to-head competitor.

Tip: The minis are great for sharing; the gluten-free version is a serious effort and stocks early on Saturdays.

Kuro Espresso Bar ★ 4.3

golden-triangle · 5 Rue Mautrec, 33000 Bordeaux

Kuro Espresso Bar in Bordeaux's Golden Triangle is the compact specialty-coffee counter on Rue Mautrec, near Place de la Comedie and opposite the Monument.

Tip: Counter seating only and small; the takeaway is the move during peak morning hours. Closed weekends.

4eme Vague Cafe ★ 4.3

Chartrons · 92 Rue Notre Dame, 33000 Bordeaux

4eme Vague Cafe in Bordeaux Chartrons is the Hawaiian coffee specialist on Rue Notre Dame. The owner imports Kona, Kau and Maui beans direct from the islands.

Toto Love ★ 4.3

capucins · Marche des Capucins, Place des Capucins, 33800 Bordeaux

Toto Love inside Bordeaux's Marche des Capucins is Thomas's twelve-stool red counter, plating Brooklyn-style pastrami sandwiches, homemade mac and cheese.

Tip: Pastrami sells out by 13:00 on Sunday market days; the counter closes with the market on Monday.

Too Pita ★ 4.3

saint-pierre · 55 Rue Saint-Remi, 33000 Bordeaux

Too Pita on Rue Saint-Remi in Bordeaux Saint-Pierre is the Lebanese counter with house falafel, shawarma and mezze tucked into pita, plus a terrace.

Tip: Falafel pita around €11; lunch queue thins after 14:00 and the brunch is a Sunday-only set.

Toto Love ★ 4.3

capucins · Marche des Capucins, Place des Capucins, 33800 Bordeaux

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.

Tip: Order at the counter and grab a stool; closed Mondays with the market.

Patisserie Valantin ★ 4.2

saint-genes · 268 Cours de la Somme, 33800 Bordeaux

Patisserie Valantin in Bordeaux's Nansouty district is Compagnon-du-Tour-de-France pastry chef Julien Ruffin's classical French patisserie on Cours de la.

Tip: The Saint-Honore is the showpiece; Saturday is the busiest day so arrive before 11:00 for the morning bake.

SIP Coffee Bar ★ 4.2

saint-pierre · 69 bis Rue des Trois-Conils, 33000 Bordeaux

SIP Coffee Bar in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the Rue des Trois-Conils specialty-coffee shop with pour-over service, a tight breakfast menu and a steady.

Tip: Plug-friendly tables sit by the back wall; weekend hours vary.

Lou Gascoun ★ 4.2

capucins · Place des Capucins, 33800 Bordeaux

Lou Gascoun at Bordeaux's Marche des Capucins is the Gascony counter for pork and game pies, sliced fresh and warmed at the counter for quick market eating.

Tip: The duck rillettes and the pate en croute are around €6 a slice; the counter sells out by 13:00 on Saturdays.

Cantina Comptoir Corse ★ 4.2

saint-pierre · 14 Rue des Bahutiers, 33000 Bordeaux

Cantina Comptoir Corse in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the island-themed deli counter on Rue des Bahutiers, plating Corsican coppa, lonzu and Mediterranean.

Tip: Order the figatellu and bruccio plate; the counter walks customers through every Corsican cheese and cured meat by hand.

Maison Zurcher ★ 4.1

saint-pierre · 4 Place du Pradeau, 33000 Bordeaux

Maison Zurcher on Place du Pradeau is the family-run artisanal patisserie in central Bordeaux, with viennoiseries, breads and a quietly excellent croissant.

Tip: Almond croissants come out around 09:00 and sell out by 11:00 on Saturdays; the queue at opening is genuine.

Cafe Utopia ★ 4.1

saint-pierre · 5 Place Camille Jullian, 33000 Bordeaux

Cafe Utopia in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the cinema-cafe on Place Camille Jullian inside the converted 19th-century church, with arthouse screenings.

Tip: The cafe is open all day; the cinema upstairs runs original-version screenings most nights with €7 student tickets.

Books and Coffee ★ 4.1

saint-pierre · 29 Rue Saint-James, 33000 Bordeaux

Books and Coffee in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the coffee shop and bookshop near the Grosse Cloche on Rue Saint-James, with rotating specialty roasters.

Tip: The cakes finish by mid-afternoon; beans from the in-house brulerie are sold to take away from €11 a bag.

El Taco Del Diablo ★ 4.1

bacalan · 120 Quai de Bacalan, 33300 Bordeaux

El Taco Del Diablo is the Virginie and Philippe food truck pulling California-Mexican tacos, quesadillas and burritos from a vintage VW combi parked.

Tip: Tuesday is the Bacalan slot 11:30-14:30; Wednesdays the truck moves over to the Darwin ecosysteme on the right bank. Order ahead on Uber Eats to skip the queue.

Fufu ★ 4.1

saint-pierre · 37 Rue Saint-Remi, 33000 Bordeaux

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.

Tip: The line at 12:15 is the worst; arrive at 11:45 or after 13:30 for shorter queues.

Les Halles de Bacalan ★ 4.1

bacalan · 10 Quai de Bacalan, 33300 Bordeaux

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.

Tip: Apero from 17:00 is the busy hour; the oyster vendor at the back has the freshest stock.

Cassonade ★ 4.0

saint-pierre · 53 Rue Saint-James, 33000 Bordeaux

Cassonade in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the canele shop under the Grosse Cloche on Rue Saint-James, the third major canele house alongside Baillardran and La.

Tip: Open daily 10:00-19:00 at the Grosse Cloche; the chocolate variations are not traditional but worth trying once.

Cafecito ★ 4.0

saint-pierre · 7 Rue du Parlement Saint-Pierre, 33000 Bordeaux

Cafecito in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the daytime cafe on the lively Place Saint Pierre with French and Italian roasters, organic cakes and a small.

Tip: Cakes turn out around 10:00 and sell out by mid-afternoon; the Tuscan cantucci pair with the espresso.

Stalle de l'Etoile ★ 4.0

capucins · Place des Capucins, 33800 Bordeaux

Stalle de l'Etoile in Bordeaux's Marche des Capucins is the seafood stall serving Galician pulpo and grilled prawns from the stand at lunch hours.

Tip: Octopus plates around €14; arrive before 12:30 for stool seating, otherwise eat standing at the rail.

Magasin General ★ 4.0

bacalan · 87 Quai des Queyries, 33100 Bordeaux

Magasin General inside the Darwin ecosysteme in Bordeaux's Bacalan is the 200-cover bio bistro-refectory with pizzas, vegetarian and meat plates of the day.

Tip: Lunch service runs 12:00-14:30 daily; arrive before 12:30 to skip the queue at the counter and grab a seat in the semi-open industrial hall.

Le Garage Moderne ★ 3.9

bacalan · 1 Rue des Etrangers, 33300 Bordeaux

Le Garage Moderne in Bordeaux's Bacalan is the social-enterprise garage and lunch canteen on Rue des Etrangers, with a single set menu cooked by community.

Tip: Lunch service runs noon to 14:00 Tuesday through Friday only.

Le Garage Moderne ★ 3.9

bacalan · 1 Rue des Etrangers, 33300 Bordeaux

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.

Tip: Lunch only Tuesday through Friday; cash preferred and seats limited, arrive at 12:00.

Le Bosphore ★ 3.8

saint-michel · 44 Cours de la Marne, 33800 Bordeaux

Le Bosphore in Bordeaux's Saint-Michel is the halal Turkish grill on Cours de la Marne, with iskender plates, kebabs and Adana skewers at neighbourhood.

Tip: Open daily from lunch until 23:00; the lunch menu including a soft drink is €13.

Creperie Saint-Michel ★ 3.6

saint-michel · 12 Place Saint-Michel, 33000 Bordeaux

Creperie Saint-Michel in Bordeaux's Saint-Michel is the Place Saint-Michel galette counter with buckwheat savoury and white-flour sweet crepes.

Tip: Galettes from €6; pair the complete with cider for €11 menu, the cheapest sit-down meal on the square.

Creperie Saint-Michel ★ 3.6

saint-michel · 12 Place Saint-Michel, 33000 Bordeaux

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.

Tip: The Brittany cider arrives in proper bowls; eat outside on the cobbled square for the Saint-Michel basilica view.