Coffee in Bordeaux
27 spots across 3 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Bordeaux takes its coffee seriously — and so do we. This guide maps 27 coffee spots across 3 neighborhoods, from third-wave roasters pulling single-origin espresso to quiet corner cafés where locals linger over a flat white. Every place here holds a 4.7★ average from real visitors, and none of them are the airport-style chains you'll find on every other list.
Start in Bassins à Flot for the densest cluster of quality cafés, then wander outward. Names like La Douce Parenthèse, Homie's Kitchen Bordeaux, Les Ronrons Des Chartrons - Café à chats keep coming up in local recommendations for a reason — order what the barista suggests and you'll understand.
All 27 coffee spots in Bordeaux — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
La Douce Parenthèse
Homie's Kitchen Bordeaux
Le Loft - Café Bassins à Flot
KURO espresso bar
Awake Restaurant Original & Bio - Bassins à Flot Bordeaux
The Alchemist Coffee Shop
Peter Coffee Shop Bordeaux
Bistrot Maurice
BISTROT SPINOZA
Black List Café
Café Joyeux
My Beers - Bassins à Flot - Bar à bière près de Bordeaux
Comptoir ChocolaThé
Mama Works Coworking Bordeaux | Location bureaux & salles de réunion
Les Ronrons Des Chartrons - Café à chats
PAVILLON YUASA (YUASA NO HANARE)
NEKOMATA - Café à chats
Jorlia
Café Piha - Torréfacteur - Boutique
Breizh Café Bordeaux Chartrons | La Crêpe Autrement
La Brasserie des Chartrons
Hortus
Daily D.
Thélonious Café Jazz Club
Kabãhina - Café Brunch Restaurant
Bowl Eat - Bar à salades
Local GuideThe local guide to Bordeaux
Living that left bank life, one glass at a time 🍷 Skip the tourist spots and head to Chartrons - that's where the real magic flows. We call our city "Port de la Lune" because it curves like a moon (or maybe after too much wine). Pro tip: sunset at Miroir d'Eau hits different in September ✨
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best coffee in Bordeaux?
Polomaps has curated 27 coffee spots in Bordeaux, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include La Douce Parenthèse, Homie's Kitchen Bordeaux, Les Ronrons Des Chartrons - Café à chats. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Bordeaux have the best coffee?
The best neighborhoods for coffee in Bordeaux include Bassins à Flot, Chartrons, Saint-Michel. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these coffee spots near me in Bordeaux?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Bordeaux or anywhere else.
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