Coffee shops and tea rooms La Rochelle

Even when you're in a hurry, it's hard not to take a peek in the store window. Located under the arcades of rue Chaudrier, this family-run business has become a well-known address. It's hard to choose between all the colorful delicacies. There's something for every taste and every shape. You'll find the great classics of French patisserie: baba au rhum, flan pâtissier, mille-feuille, but also more original creations: Frambofolie (chocolate-passion bavarois, almonds), Oasis (mango-passion creamy...

The vegan restaurant Un piano dans la théière offers a unique culinary experience. Combining gastronomy, art and music, this establishment offers simple, authentic and elegant cuisine in which plants are king. Each plate is a real painting, carefully prepared by Chef Violaire. The chef's signature flowers add a touch of beauty to each dish. The restaurant also boasts a grand piano in the dining room, offering music lovers a pleasant musical ambience. For lovers of poetry, the restaurant also organizes a poetry competition on the theme of animals, with a tea time for two as the prize for the winner.

This small address, just a step from Les Halles, is one of those that we exchange between friends to offer ourselves a nice lunch break. You have two choices: order and take away your favorite dish to enjoy it in the sun or take a seat in one of the two rooms to devour it on the spot. Everything here invites you to spend a nice moment from the welcome to the products present which are all fresh and rich in tastes! What a pleasure to taste a poke bowl, a burger, home made fries or a fish and chips... and some delicacies!

Among the establishments of the rue des Templiers, this café stands out a bit from its neighbors. Open only during the day - except for some very popular afterworks - this place with its new colorful decoration is known for those who want to have a comforting break or to eat. The menu evolves with the seasons with always a large choice of drinks, salads to compose, sandwiches, soups and famous cakes. Home-made and healthy food are privileged, as well as good mood! The team is smiling, the service is fast.

It's not just another café like the dozens you'll find in La Rochelle, but a unique place on a quiet downtown street. Infini thé is set up under the arcades of rue Dupaty, with a window display as bright as it is beautifully presented. Just step through the doors and you'll be filled with the scent of tea. Alyson and Henri will advise you on a wide range of teas. But before choosing, the Petit Futé recommends you head to the back of the store for a moment of tasting. There's a pellet stove in the lounge that provides a gentle warmth, ideal for enjoying a cup of tea and spending a few sweet moments. Next door is a recently refurbished patio. Comfortably seated in this intimate space, you'll have plenty of time to choose from a range of fragrant green teas, Russian flavors, white teas, Darjeelings, black teas and, of course, coffees from the four corners of the globe: Brazil, Costa Rica, Peru.... The magic happens when you take a sip, and the winter in La Rochelle becomes milder. And to accompany these hot drinks, indulge in a plate of homemade cakes: chocolate fondant, pear and coconut cake, pineapple cake, tutti frutti cake...

After working with Christopher Coutanceau and at Le Bistrol, Théo Chéreau has returned to his home town. For the past 3 years, he has been offering the people of La Rochelle the chance to sample his pastries in his pretty tearoom, ideally located just a stone's throw from the Halles. Strolling through the arcades, strollers often stop in front of the window displaying the creations of this enthusiast. A word of advice: give in to temptation and enter! You'll enjoy a warm welcome, a cosy setting and carefully crafted pastries. An address not to be missed.

In La Rochelle, coffee on the Old Harbour is an institution, but you can also enjoy it after you've filled your shopping bag. Opposite Les Halles, this roaster has over the years become a landmark for those who want to enjoy quality coffee. The luckiest ones can sit out on the terrace, while others can head for the warm atmosphere of the dining room. Claire and her team will welcome you with a smile, guiding you through a world of coffees from all over the world.