The best pastry shops Bordeaux

Mathilde and her team create generous pastries and viennoiseries. On the shelves, some fifteen varieties of bread with crunchy crusts and honeycomb crumbs, made with agri-ethical flours. At lunchtime, a wide choice of sandwiches, croque-monsieur, quiches, hot dishes, salads and desserts, with a loyalty offer on these snack formulas. The chain is also committed to an eco-responsible, anti-gasping approach.

The concept behind this "made-to-measure tart"? Enable you to create the tartlet of your dreams, by choosing all the ingredients: tart base, coulis or marmalade, ganache, cream or compote, and topping as a final touch. Over 500 combinations are possible, and we're only talking about the sweet stuff... If you're lacking inspiration or hesitating because you want to try everything, the pastry duo behind this great idea will help you find the perfect balance for your savoury or sweet tarts, and you won't be disappointed with the results!

Bordeaux rhymes with cannelé! You're no doubt familiar with this emblematic caramelized cake with a soft center, flavored with rum and vanilla. Here, you can watch them being made in the famous "cannelé" copper molds from which they take their name. The brand has a dozen stores in Bordeaux, the latest of which, located on the quayside, offers exquisite savory cannelés. The third generation of Maison Baillardran has already taken over...

This bakery located on the square Paul-Doumer has kept all the refinement and elegance of a place that has more than a century of existence. From the entrance, our look is raised by the beautiful painted ceiling where a flamboyant chandelier is suspended. Then he walks along the windows with a thousand wonders: opera, black forest, saint-honoré, raspberry pie, strawberry, paris-brest, pears for the most classical; but also Russian (almonds success, praline butter cream), coquelin (almonds and light chocolate foam) and the famous duo, creamy creamy with a black chocolate foam. Farandole of gourmet delights that compete with the finest works of art created by Joël Bonnet, the pastry master of the place for over twenty years, and all his team. The huge period of time that allows artisanal cooking and develops all flavours is probably one of the keys to success. Also baker, you will find a series of special breads, olives breads, mustard and bacon, and many more. The gourmands will be tempted by the macaroons, cannelés or chocolates that narguent us from the corner of the eye. There are also artisanales ice creams, and depending on the season, you will be seduced by the «ceps basket» or the «harvest basket», magnificent milk compositions. Take advantage of the tea lounge area, to taste homemade milk chocolate, outside if time permits!

A 2017 winner of Réseau Entreprendre Aquitaine, Oven Heaven is a collective of artisans founded by two brothers, one a pastry chef and the other a roaster. While the workshop is in Bègles, the store is in Bordeaux. We used to come here for the specialty coffees and superbly flaky viennoiseries. But since September 2022, the name and decor have changed to make way for Goûtu, a new hype address on the Cours de la Marne. It's a great place to enjoy a sandwich or a slice of pie, and a pastry of course! And always with a good cup of coffee, of course!

Frédéric Vaucamps was born in the north of France and very early on he developed a passion for pastry making, which he decided to make his profession. He opened his first artisanal pastry shop in Hazebrouck in 1982 where he worked on various products, including meringue and brioche. He revisits the Merveilleux recipe, which he lightens up and offers in several flavours (dark chocolate, white chocolate, coffee, speculoos, cherry, almond and caramelised hazelnuts, caramel) and bingo, it's a success. The Merveilleux exists in mini, individual or cake of 4 to 24 parts. The Cramiques (brioches) are made with chocolate, sugar or raisins.

Brunch includes savory dishes, pastries and sweet treats, all homemade. Advance reservations are recommended.

Nelson Alvès makes pastéis de nata, these small melting flans with very thin puff pastry and creamy filling, specialties of Lisbon. He learned how to make them the traditional way from a Lisbon pastry chef and now makes them in front of us in his store. All the ingredients and even the oven come from Portugal, his family land. Here, three tables are installed along the wall to taste the cakes accompanied by a drink and, on the shelves at the back of the store, some Portuguese products...

Dunes Blanches are the brainchild of Pascal Lucas, a baker in Grand Piquey. His famous crunchy puffs filled with light, airy cream are almost as well known in Bordeaux as cannelés. We can't resist treating ourselves to one or two - or even more - for sheer indulgence. You can buy them in Arcachon, Bordeaux and even in the Marais district of Paris. The recipe remains a secret, and to diversify tastes, Pascal Lucas sometimes offers ephemeral creations...

Pierre Mathieu worked at the Mandarin Oriental in Paris before returning to Bordeaux to open his own boutique. He shares his passion with his customers. It's very difficult to choose between all the cakes awaiting us in a very colorful window display. The Cardinal (crunchy streusel with hazelnut praline, punched chocolate raspberry cookie, creamy raspberry jelly, creamy chocolate-raspberry mousse) or the Paris-Brest are sublime. Pierre Mathieu makes macaroons, wonderful cakes, ice creams, sorbets and a few chocolates.

Following on from the success of the tiny boutique at the foot of the Grosse Cloche, Cassonade has opened a tearoom next to the Victoire. Good news for gourmets, who can now enjoy a double treat! As lovers of cannelés will tell you, these are the best in Bordeaux. They come in three sizes, as well as pure vanilla and vegan versions. To vary the pleasures, you can also indulge in another of their specialties, such as Saint-James (a soft cookie with almonds, orange and rum), flan, pink praline brioche, and so on

Launched in Paris in early 2020, La Quéquetterie has quickly grown to 10 locations, and it looks like the family isn't finished growing. The idea for this new pastry concept came from a young Venezuelan, Taziana Jurdi. She makes pancakes or filled waffles in the shape of penises and vulvas. The names are evocative: Sexy Coconut, Black and White, Sugar Daddy, Coco Lover, Cugar or the legendary unicorn... You can also create your own delicacy by choosing the base and toppings to add.

Real American-style doughnuts, soft and generous, with the added bonus of not being greasy! Opposite the Musée d'Aquitaine, this tiny coffee shop specializing in donuts was launched by the Black List Café team, a guarantee of quality. You'll find classics like Glazed (sugar glazed), Cinnamon (cinnamon sugar), or Boston cream (custard and chocolate glaze), as well as gourmet ephemera like Pumpkin Spice (pumpkin cream and spice glaze) or Smores (chocolate, honey and toasted marshmallow).