SWEETERIA
Read moreSweeteria is a "factory of artisanal sweets" as its owner Cindy likes to call it, recently reconverted in pastry making. In her small cozy nest of about twenty places, completed by a small terrace, she honors her Caribbean-Latino roots. You can enjoy a Brazilian coffee or a Kréyol cocoa, served with a good cookie made with homemade peanut butter and unrefined sugar. At noon, wraps, in limited quantities to avoid waste, are offered. On Saturday mornings, it's time for brunch where different influences are once again mixed: Colombian empanadas, vegetable acras, feijoada, dahl, scrambled eggs and bacon...
L'ARMOIRE À CUILLÈRES
Read moreAs soon as you enter, the smell of chocolate grazes your nostrils. Homemade pastries adorn the bar behind which Mallorie Bournel is busy. She offers all shades of chocolate. Hot, prepared the old fashioned way, thick and made with great vintages like Elianza, Kayambé or Ivory. It is accompanied with greediness by cakes, cookies, pies or delicious cheesecakes to be tasted in the small cosy lounge or in the "winter garden". Sunday is brunch! Mallorie also offers activities throughout the year: mosaic, painting, writing..
LA FÉE CARABOSSE
Read moreHere is a cosy place to take a break at any time of the day. Corine, the young pastry chef, will delight you with her delicious home-made pastries. Incredibly light raspberry charlotte, light chocolate truffle or gourmet cinnamon brioche... For lunch, the fairy proposes a dish of the day, soup, wrap and sandwiches in a very soft price formula. Upholstered armchairs, old wooden and porcelain tables: enjoy this retro atmosphere with a cup of Tea Forté and a good Valrhona hot chocolate.
CHAT'LOUNGE
Read moreIt is the only cat bar in the city! In the heart of downtown Clermont-Ferrand, you will find the Addicto'Chats. Behind this space of zenitude and greed are Manon and Valentin. The two young owners are however stolen the show by the adorable cats because we come here above all for the purring therapy! At snack time, the little felines keep you company, lounging at your side between the soft bench and the cozy blankets. Cakes, homemade hot chocolates, everything is there to spend a sweet moment in good company. A little, or big, hunger? For lunch and dinner, the address is also a traditional restaurant with hearty burgers.
OH ! MY CUP
Read moreNestled under the cathedral, this small tea room is an address that you can keep under your elbow in the event of a rainy afternoon, to warm up with a good Viennese or Liège chocolate and a homemade pastry. Although, the terrace on sunny days is not bad either! As for sweets, the choice varies, and it is rich: cakes, muffins, carrot cakes, chocolate, caramel, pies... A hot drink + pastry formula anticipates your delicacy. The house also offers brunch on weekends (don't forget to book), and dishes and sandwiches for lunch. A smiling and friendly welcome, perfect for meeting friends, you feel good there.
ROSA DA RUA
Read moreA tea room dedicated to the Michelin Man, what could be more natural in Clermont-Ferrand? In a warm and industrial setting, you can enjoy tea, coffee and homemade pastries while admiring the collection dedicated to the famous character (figurines, posters, paintings...) gathered by Christophe, the owner. The menu is more oriented towards Asia: green, blue-green and red teas, Korean or Japanese drinks (fruits macerated in honey, sobacha...), scented milk, but you can also find the more classic hot chocolate and coffee. As for delicacies, we let ourselves be tempted by the Choco Verde, a fondant with green lentils from Puy, chocolate and verbena from Auvergne, among other homemade delights, organic and sometimes gluten-free.
CAFÉS THOMAS CAFÉS SYMPAS
Read moreThis family-run institution on the central plateau opened its doors in 1895 and became the property of the Thomas family in 1929. Lovers of hot beverages appreciate the shop for its warm welcome, and of course to enjoy an exotic coffee or a rare tea, either in the warmth of the shop or on the lively and sunny terrace of Ballainvilliers. The card provided suggests some products to take home or to make a gift. The explanations tell us more about the different coffees. A nice address, as its name suggests!
MELLOW CAKES
Read moreIn addition to taking us on a journey for a street food lunch at LAG, Boris and Lyria are now delighting gourmands in this coffee shop. We enjoy lingering in this little bubble of serenity with soft colors. Here, the coffees are freshly roasted and available in lattes that change according to the season. In autumn, you must try the amazing Pumpkin Spice latte. It is accompanied by an American-style pastry: brownie, cheesecake, banana cake or soft cookie. A must for a snack break!
LE RENDEZ-VOUS DES THÉS
Read moreNestled in the narrow rue du Cheval-Blanc, this tea salon imagined by Eliane Bourdet has been opened since 2004. It consists of 2 levels and offers over 300 varieties of teas: green from China, Japan, Ceylon or Darjeeling, white teas, black, smoked, perfumed, without theine… they are complemented by infusions, hot old chocolate and home pastries. Different spaces and small lounges travel to India, China or Japan. The boutique also displays fine accessories and refined furniture, which gives the address an even more exotic and refined atmosphere. The hostess also created his own tea brand. Ideal for a quiet and discreet meeting.
AIGO CAFÉ
Read moreMore than just a delicious drink or a soft cake, it's something else that you'll find at AIGO CAFE: the advice we offer to accompany your sweets. Baristas are human resources professionals hidden behind a pretty apron, ready to accompany you in a personalized career diagnosis. Seven people are thus at your service, all coming from a consulting firm, they wanted to offer their skills to individuals. In the place, superbly decorated, there are 6 spaces for all needs, all privatizable, including a brainstorming room (where you can write on the walls) and a siesta room. So innovative!
AU JARDIN GOURMAND
Read moreHere is a real landmark for food lovers! The colorful pastries and cookies attract: tarts, cookies, tuiles, muffins: everything is homemade with the common thread of reducing the amount of sugar. What to succumb to the greed without scruples! And who says tea room says tea. Different flavors are offered. Coffee and fruit juice will delight non-tea drinkers. At lunch time, salads and pancakes are made with local products which tend towards organic farming, served on the spot. Behind this pretty address works Pascale Barthélémy. This project is the result of her professional reconversion in pastry making.
WAFFLE & CAFE
Read moreHere is a gourmet address to discover on rue Saint-Gènes: the Waffle and Café. On the program, coffee, of course, but not just any coffee, a barista's coffee, served according to the rules of the art, that you can accompany with a Bubble waffle, a concept that came from Hong Kong via the United States, and that Marlène and Gaspard have decided to import to Clermont-Ferrand. Delicious waffles with gourmet bubbles served in a cone with different gourmet toppings (fruits, candies, home-made ice cream...). A pure delight! To vary the pleasures, pastries are prepared on the floor. Everything is homemade and can be taken away or tasted on the spot in this bright and warm café.
LES GOÛTERS DE JUSTINE
Read moreA historic place in a historic district. Hidden in the small streets behind the cathedral, the tea room Les goûters de Justine welcomes you in a brocante universe made of antique furniture and decoration. Cakes, pies, crumbles... everything is home-made and delicious. Hot drinks are served in mismatched cups and pretty teapots. We recommend the old-fashioned hot chocolate, made in a pan. At Justine's, you feel at home. She always welcomes you as if you were her own grandchildren, even if you are older than her. The place is courted by students and retirees alike.
NEMOSSOS CAFÉ
Read moreIts name refers to that of the ancient city of Clermont, according to Strabo. It's a charming little place where you can enjoy a gourmet break, brunch at weekends, and especially enjoy the excellent artisanal Sancy ice creams on hot summer days. The flavors are varied and sometimes original: figs/honey, cinnamon, blueberries, verbena liqueur, etc. Pastries, crêpes and chocolates are also available. Some regional products and souvenirs are also on sale if you'd like to take a slice of Auvergne home with you!
MATCHA
Read moreIn the heart of the city, Aurélie Machado has opened a small haven of peace. In a natural, warm decoration, you can take a break... with a gourmet touch. Green tea with rooibos, hot chocolates with vegetable milk for the winter, homemade lemonade and smoothies for the good weather accompany the homemade pastries, with a majority of organic, local and fair trade products, a minimum of sugar and fat for a maximum of flavour! On Saturdays and Sundays, from 11am, it is possible to have brunch.
BBC2 WITH BOL & BAGEL
Read moreBol & Bagel is back! This is doubly good news, as the address is shared with BBC 2. The concept is the same (without the beds), but the menu is more varied. In addition to the classic cereal cocktails (the great return of the P.nut!), you'll be able to vary the pleasures with avocado toast, miniburgers or seasonal salads. The bagels are always there: salmon and cream cheese, four cheeses, or more original, warm goat's cheese, pear and honey. The perfect place for Sunday brunch or an original lunch break.