I didn't understand the love of canelés until I had one in Bordeaux where they originated. Now they…read morehold a special place in my heart next to macarons and kouign amanns! I fell in love with the amazing contrast of caramelized chewy outside and the fluffy, eggy center. Not to mention they taste like the best vanilla cake with a hint of rum. There are two main canelé producers in Bordeaux with many outlets around town - La Toque Cuivrée and Baillardran. Having tried both, I preferred La Toque Cuivrée slightly more for their stronger rum flavor and better outside chew. It's also nice that the price is a third of the other brand. Both brands make canelés in a small, medium, and large size. After many taste tests (and some more for good measure), I found that the medium size had the best ratio of outside chewy crust and soft inside. Baillardran had notable visible specks of vanilla bean in their largest size and prominent vanilla flavor, but La Toque edged them out with their superior rum taste. Either way though, you can't go wrong. Now if I only I could find this level of Canelé in the US!

This small window-store bakery on the Promenade of Saint Catherine is a great place to grab some…read moreCandelés de Bordeaux. -- Food -- This bakery has a very small selection. They mostly sell Candelés de Bordeaux with a few other pastry items on the side. The candelés were great! They are small sweet pastries with a crunchy sugary shell and a chewy center. Definitely a must try when visiting Bordeaux! We were able to get a box of 8 medium sides candelés for 4 euros. -- Service -- This is a walk-up window bakery. They do not have a public area inside or seating. They do accept credit cards and speak enough English to make a purchase without any issues. -- Location -- The bakery is located on the Promenade of Saint Catherine, near the Apple store. It is a great location for people staying near the many tourist areas or if you're shopping on St Catherine.

I was in Bordeaux to pick up a friend at the airport. As soon as she arrived she declared she was…read morehungry and decided on Suzi's so off we went We found public parking and walked maybe 10 mins to the restaurant. It's bright and cheery, much like the greeting we received when we walked in the door. Since their fixed brunch menu had everything we wanted to try we ordered one and shared. The hummus toast was good and the pancakes had an unexpected spicy (hot) kick to it. The waffle was light and crispy and not overly sweet. My dining partner wanted to stave off any bug she may have picked up during her travels and opted for the ginger lemon water. It wasn't too strong but you could definitely taste the flavors. We can see why Suzi's is so popular. I would definitely go back to try other items on the menu.

Three course lunch was excellent and they were accommodative to our English-only needs even as we…read morewere a bit confused on the ordering process. The salad, side, and I got lox as the main meal and then got a little cake as dessert. The food was incredibly fresh and while light, it was also very flavorful. The dessert was similarly not heavy or sugary but rather a light, slightly sweet cake Only awkward thing was that to get dessert you kinda have to walk inside to see what they have and then they cleared our silverware/water when we went to go inside to order dessert. Maybe there's some other way to do this but certainly nobody communicated this to us so did have to then wait for another set of silverware and more water. Would definitely return!

Nice staff happy to accommodate you. I really recommend this place for a quick lunch breakread more

Lovely place for a quiet cup of coffee or lunch. 2 minute walk from the Opera House. Big brunch…read morecrowd too. Iced coffee was great.

A real French restaurant always has Cheese, patè and champagne. This one also has a great selection…read moreof oysters. The oyster where from Brittany and very fresh. The rillettes was a bit dry. The bread was really good. The fish soup was tasty but not incredible. The water was excellent. The service was good but not great. He did "his job" but took a cigarette break in the middle of our dinner. The cornichon pickles were normal. The brie was a nice brie. The place is clean but looks more like a nice cafeteria not a top restaurant.

We just passed by and arrive at 6:30 lucky to get a table inside…read more It's absolute oyster bar with cheese and sausage n sweets I highly recommend it

I went here once for breakfast and it was mediocre. A baguette with butter and jam, fruit, house…read morejuice that tasted like canned fruit, and yogurt. Honestly not worth it and not good. There are better places to eat in Bordeaux.

We ordered two lunch specials. The sandwich has poached egg,…read moreprosciutto, sundried tomato, mushroom, etc.. it was the best sandwich I've ever had. it was amazing! Another dish we ordered came with gratin, soup, prosciutto, cheese, etc. The gratin was absolutely fantastic! The meal made us extremely happy!!

Great vegan brunch! Solid guacamole toast, good coffee, cute cafe, and attentive service. Oat,…read morealmond, and coconut non-dairy milk. English menu. Certain menu items offered at 9, 9:30, and 10.

I absolutely love Contrast. To the point where I'm on a first name basis with one of the owners…read more It's honestly the best place to have brunch in all of Bordeaux. Not only is it an amazing brunch but also food art. For 22 euros you get two pieces of toast (three to choose from), a smoothie bowl or granola bowl, a stack of three mini pancakes, a hot drink and your choice of juice. It may not sound like a lot but I always have to strategically eat there so as to savor every bite and not be too full to wipe my plate clean. They're open everyday except Thursdays. I would highly suggest being there at least 40-45 mins early if you plan to go on a weekend and on a weekday just get there right when they open so as not to wait in line. If you're a local you NEED to go, and if you're a tourist you better be there right now!