Gourmet products local specialties and wines Brest

This well-known bakery on Rue Jaurès offers its specialities in a welcoming setting. In addition to the traditional snacks (paninis, sandwiches, hot dogs, salads, quiches of the day), they offer excellent "snack" breads. Their pastry is to die for. We fell in love with the lemon dome tartlet, the mille-feuille with a crème brûlée cover, or the naughty blueberry. They also offer three organic breads (tourte meule, tourte seigle and petit épeautre), and everything is made on site.

A true Brest institution, this top-of-the-range patisserie, run by Philippe Lallemand and his wife, has been offering a variety of entremets, petits câteaux, tarts and macaroons for three generations. You can opt for a family version, for 4, 6 or 8 people, to order. For special occasions, petits fours and pièces montées are also available. Here's a glimpse of our suggestively-named delicacies: "Royal Chocolat", the house's signature dessert (flaky praline, almond cookie, light chocolate mousse), or "L'Alliance" (calisson cookie, chocolate ganache, duo of mandarin and praline mousses). Craftsmanship and family tradition since 1923!

Specializing in the maturing of meat from eco-responsible agriculture, this butcher shop is worth a try for the taste of its meats as well as for the decor! In this "butcher's delicatessen" located opposite the Recouvrance Bridge, you will be greeted with a smile, in a New York atmosphere: a central log for cutting, refrigerated cupboards, a huge glass maturing room, bunch of deli meats everywhere, red brick walls. You can of course stock up on meat, terrines and tips, but you can also have breakfast or lunch there and you won't be disappointed! Everything is prepared on demand, with products from the butcher's shop.

Isabelle Plouhinec opened this delicatessen in April 2015, out of love for simple things and quality products. She set herself a rule, the 4 F's: Fresh, Fine, Famous, Finisterian! It's all been said! There are a few twists and turns (for Roquefort cheese for example), but shhh! Isabelle is a cheese maker, and offers in her shop rare, local and carefully selected products. You will find raw milk and farmhouse cheeses, well known in France, terrines, jams, as well as good bottles of wine to go with it. Isabelle's advice is good and her warm, enthusiastic welcome is priceless. An address to recommend!

In Craft Beer We Trust!

This leitmotiv sums up well the spirit of the first artisanal brewery in Brest, which was founded in July 2015 in the Saint-Pierre district, with the declared desire to give back to Brest its brewing know-how. Benoît, at the origin of the project, surrounded by Sébastien, Guillaume and Daniel, also wanted to offer a beer made from local and organic raw materials, part of a short virtuous circuit, to the delight of lovers of traditional beers from all the Biocoop in Brittany.

Their committed and festive project took the form of four recipes: the trapper's beer, Captain Baril, Original Barrel and White Barrel. And because they like to enhance the value of their territory, all their "drêches" (malt grain husks) are offered to the Traon Bihan farm, the last dairy farm in Brest, to feed the cows, whose milk is converted into farm yoghurt to supply the city's canteens, for the happiness of all the children in Brest. This is a committed company that is enjoying a growing and deserved success.

You suddenly have a craving for pancakes? Look no further and head straight to the Crêperie de Coataudon, one of the best in Brest. Pancakes are made all day long, in front of you, and put directly on sale. The shop also offers all the specialities that are the pride of the region: pastries, traditional biscuits, sweets, caramels, apple juice... Large car park in front of the shop. Be careful though: this is only take-away sales. It's hard to get tired of it!

Nektar is first and foremost a beautiful bakery, a veritable showcase for bread, snacks and pastries. In this refined setting, the shop windows awaken our taste buds and it will be hard to resist the temptation of all these sweet treats. For lunch, you'll find a choice of original sandwiches, with brioche bread, special breads and even bagels. And don't forget to try our buckwheat croissant! After winning over the gourmets of Quimper, Nektar has made its way to Brest and several other towns in Finistère. A promising team that also works as a caterer with "les jardins du Prieuré". Stay tuned!

Opened in May 2023, Painpante is the result of a collaboration between a mother with a passion for bakery and her daughter with a love of specialty coffees. Together, they have created an address that's just like them, joyful and gourmet! Here, you'll discover special or traditional breads baked on the premises - including Painpant, their signature loaf - fresh or toasted sandwiches, delicious pastries and generous viennoiseries, such as their famous New York Roll. These delights are accompanied by locally roasted coffee, cappuccino, chai latte or smoothie, depending on your mood! On Saturdays, brunch is served in their bright and welcoming dining room.

This microbrewery, in the heart of the Capucins district, leaves no one indifferent. A complete change of scenery is provided by a cellar offering some 100 references of local and foreign beers. But that's not all: the shop also offers a brewing workshop where you can create your own drink. You can choose from twenty-five different recipes. A moment of sharing and discovery guaranteed. The pleasure continues a month later when you return to collect your own bottles. Price: 170 euros for one or two people. Privatization possible for up to twenty people.

The best in short-distance food with an innovative, well-thought-out concept, combined with a 100% eco-responsible approach. Most of the produce on offer comes from producers less than 50 km away. So there's real traceability on the products on offer and their origins. You'll find quality food in season (for fruit and vegetables), bought at the right price. There's a wide choice of bread, dairy products (from the Ker ar Beleg farm, for example), charcuterie and alcohol (beers from Landéda's Brasserie Cézon, for example). A highly recommended address, with good and sometimes original products!

You'll find this cookie factory in Brest at one of its three locations: rue de Lyon in the city center, at the commercial port or in Guipavas. Terre d'embruns offers delicious "baked today" cookies and sweets: kouign-amann, tartelettes, sacristains and palets bretons, all made with natural, local, quality products, ideal for putting together your gourmet basket. Each boutique also has its own tea room, where you can sit down for lunch or a snack, or simply enjoy a cup of coffee.

Above all, this roasting plant is the story of a family heritage. As an independent roaster, they advocate a direct, artisanal approach: each coffee producer is chosen for his or her approach and the quality of his or her beans, then paid fairly in order to promote environmental sustainability and strengthen plantation ecosystems. The historic range of coffees has not changed, but beans are now sourced from all over the world, with a preference for organic products whenever possible. La Brûlerie embodies the perfect alliance between tradition and innovation.

Ideal to fill the small hungers, that it is in the middle of the night, after a night in discotheque or if you forgot to fill your refrigerator the day before a holiday, this distributor is there for you. But if you feel hungry or thirsty during your walk, don't hesitate to stop there to buy drinks, sandwiches, chocolate bars... This mini-supermarket in the form of a vending machine is very useful! Located at the entrance of the Recouvrance district, it provides a non-stop service.

The caterer at the Saint-Antoine, who holds his name from the patron saint of the charcutiers, is an essential brestoise address. This family-run establishment (Mr. Lemoine, his wife and two sons working together) has been working for twenty years to treat you with traditional quality dishes at reasonable prices: Delicious kennels, a ham with tasty bone, a white collar raised, you will have the choice of choice. Here, pork is of course finisher and beef, Breton! You can choose lunch and takeaway platters or take a lunch break on site (the shop has a few tables). Please note: as a caterer, Le Saint-Antoine proposes to organize various events, from wedding to private cocktail. It welcomes you in five shops: in Brest, in Saint-Louis halles, facing these same halles (next to La Mie Cabline bakery), Saint Martin's halles, the ZAC of Kergaradec, and Ploudaniel in ZI Mescoden.

This is a supermarket offering a range of services including in-store shopping, drive-through and delivery. Carrefour Drive Brest is also available for those who prefer to collect their shopping from the store parking lot. In addition to shopping, the Brest Carrefour Market also offers other services such as parcel collection, a special cart, parking and free, unlimited Wi-Fi connection. The store also boasts a customer service of the year 2023, and offers quiet opening hours to accommodate customers with autism disorders or who prefer calm atmospheres.

A pink façade, an American diner atmosphere and doughnuts as beautiful as they are delicious... no, this isn't Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie, it's Grandpa Donuts! To satisfy both sweet and savory palates, Morgan offers tasty and highly original recipes. For lunch, treat yourself to a tomato mozza or an egg & bacon donut, and for a snack, why not try a chocolate or caramel donut, or more original flavors like pecan praline?
Here, donuts are entirely homemade: the dough is as melt-in-the-mouth as a brioche and as delicious as a doughnut... all you have to do is give in to temptation!

Every Sunday morning, Brest residents go to the Saint-Louis market, rain or shine! It crosses the rue de Siam and a part of the rue de Lyon: it is the market of the city center and it has its fans. You will find products from local producers around the Saint-Louis church (fruits, organic vegetables, roasted chicken), but also stalls of spices, clothes and flowers. For your meal, the choice is large with Breton dishes, delicatessen or the numerous Brazilian, Asian and even Reunionese food-trucks!

Probably one of the smallest markets in Brest, but surely the most charming! Right in the heart of the village of Saint-Marc, you'd think you were in a village square. Here, you'll quickly find your feet and your habits, greeted by shopkeepers, each more friendly than the last. Market gardeners (many of them organic), cheesemongers, delicatessens and butchers, fishmongers, as well as bread, pastries and olives: there's really nothing missing from this little market! Away from the crowds, you'll appreciate the peacefulness of this Tuesday rendezvous, which ends with pleasure on the terrace of the local café or at Dj Bilig's crêperie, which we love!

Former restaurateurs, Nathalie and Pierre welcome you to Marché Gourmand in the heart of Brest. This beautiful catering boutique perpetuates the Breton culinary tradition with a wide variety of fresh, local products, all prepared by hand every day. From starters to puff pastries, ready meals to salads, and specialties like pâté en croute, you'll find here a selection of 100% home-made products. A quality boutique that also offers an outdoor catering service, with Campagnard, Saison, Tradition or Excellence buffets, as well as a backup cellar. Something for every gourmet! Bon appétit!

Located right in the center of Brest, this store offers organic, natural, diet, gluten-free and sugar-free products... You'll find a wide choice of products in this reliable store, which has been in business for over 30 years! From food supplements and dietary products to organic cosmetics and cleaning products, Natur'Phil offers a wide selection of products. Vegetarians and vegans alike will find a wide choice of vegetarian terrines, cereals (quinoa, oats, wheat...), soy-based products and organic vegetables.

The Kérinou organic market is aptly named, as we will find all the good local products (all organic, or almost!) that will irrigate our plates all week. But a market is sometimes a question of habits, of routines. You go to "your" butcher, "your" market gardener, "your" cheese maker. If you are just passing through Brest or if you have just arrived, let yourself be surprised, try it out, here everything is good and you will be welcomed with good humour, whether the weather is gloomy or all about the promise of a beautiful day.

As a renowned Brest-based brand, at the Chais d'Iroise you will find classic wines and alcohols but also more and more organic references. This is the originality of this shop. Here, more than 100 varieties from all regions of France and terroirs, from organic viticulture, in bottles or fountains, are offered to you. And if you have any hesitations, these wine merchants, who know their products very well, are here to guide you. They even have a few references of organic champagnes and cognacs... In the grocery section, you will find many tempting products for a gourmet aperitif: rillettes from the sea, pâtés, savoury biscuits..

When you push the door of this sign, the smell tickles your nose. Famous in the region for its roast chickens, here is a place where you can find beautiful poultry from the best appellations: farm and organic chickens from Challans or the Landes, Bresse chicken, ducks, guinea fowls, pigeons... At the Faisan Doré, we prepare hot dishes for you (mainly poultry of course). You will also find raw and elaborated foie gras, smoked Barthouil salmon and Aquitaine caviar. Also note a range of preserves from the South-West, eggs, cheese and Bordier butter (the butter of gourmets!) as well as game in season.

Joëlle with the cheeses, Pascal and Sylviane with the pancakes, Youna and her vegetables or Nguyen Thien Minh for the marvelous Asian dishes: the Halles Saint-Martin is the joy of faces, it is the atmosphere of a covered market located in the heart of a nice, simple district that never gets bored. The regulars have their habits, the newcomers will not be lost and will quickly find their marks. It is a classic market, of course, we know the dance steps. But it's also something else, an extra soul to discover.

Comptoir Irlandais is a paradise for lovers of this characterful island across the Channel. Here you'll find all the major brands of tea, in bags and loose. And to enhance your tea time, you'll find a wide range of delicacies: shortbread, cakes, jams, marmalades and curds, as well as flavored honeys. On the savoury side, you'll also find pickles, chutneys, relishes and achars. But where Comptoir Irlandais excels is in its selection of Irish and Scottish whiskies, available by the bottle or in a box, as well as its Breton and British beers... In fact, this boutique is the second largest whisky cellar in France.

Les Vergers du Ponant has 4 shops: in Lambézellec and Recouvrance sur Brest, in Guilers and a new space in Guipavas. A well known first for the inhabitants of Brest, it offers the whole range of seasonal fruit and vegetables and is supplied locally, as far as possible. Exotic fruits and vegetables are also available. In addition to fruit and vegetables, these shops have a delicatessen/cheese and creamery department and a wine cellar and other delicatessen products. You will be warmly welcomed with its wide open doors, which make the place look like a market hall. Les Vergers du Ponant are also present on various markets in Brest.

This head caterer, who made his knives at Fauchon in Paris and then in the navy in Brest, will be the ideal partner to make a success of your buffets, cocktails, dinners or theme evenings. It is able to take care of all kinds of events, whether private or professional. Denis Chanoit, home chef and caterer, is full of inventiveness for the staging and organization: classic but also trendy, Japanese, exotic cocktails according to the desires or the tone of the party... Its canapés, mignardises, verrines, are full of flavours not to be missed. Enough to delight your guests! Do not hesitate to consult the website to get an idea of the services.

If you're planning a small party but don't like to cook, this caterer can do it for you! At Ali's, you'll find quality dishes with the sweet flavors of the Mediterranean. Paella, pastilla, tajine... And our star dish, couscous royal! So many tasty and generous recipes that breathe the sun! You'll also find French specialties. And if you fancy a special dish, Ali and his team will be delighted to prepare it for you (please let us know the day before). Stop by the store in the Lambézellec district, and let your mouth water at this friendly address where everyone knows each other!

La Chocolaterie is a "Breizhilian" story, which led three passionate Bretons to grow their own cocoa in Brazil, in the state of Bahia, and then process it in Landerneau, in their workshops. Their cocoa, known as Ouro Verde, is of exceptional quality, and is showcased in the creations of their artisan chocolatiers. Creamy ganaches and subtle pralines delight gourmets, not forgetting the famous Lunes de Landerneau. Futé: La Manufacture, in St Thonan, invites you to discover the secrets of chocolate making!

Ty Ar Gwin is a pleasant place to discover and taste wines from independent winegrowers, with no fewer than 700 references, most of them from human-scale estates, reflecting a constant quest for authenticity. This rigorous selection also includes "natural", organic and/or sustainable wines. Our terroir is showcased through these wines, as well as champagnes and crémants, whiskies, rums, beers, brandies, cognacs and even saké! We love the local selection of beers, artisanal ciders and terrines.... But let's not be chauvinistic: you'll find products from all over the world.

Spar is a convenience store offering a variety of fresh produce, as well as a selection of organic and regional products. Services available include a loyalty card, promotions, as well as the chance to buy crepes, cold beer, flowers, chilled wine, bread and snacks. For those wishing to visit other Spar stores nearby, there are several in the vicinity, such as Spar Porspoder, Spar Plouescat and Spar Taule.

Brest Keredern Super U and Drive is a supermarket. It offers a range of services including in-store shopping, drive-through and delivery. In addition to food products, the supermarket also offers services such as "Chez ma pharmacienne" and a U station.

SPAR Supermarché Brest Tartu is a store. It offers a variety of services such as in-store shopping and in-store collection. The store offers a wide selection of fresh produce, as well as organic and regional products. SPAR is recognized as a leader in local food retailing, with a strong visual identity.

At the head of this boutique des halles Saint-Louis, the friendly Laurence Abgrall selects the best cheeses from Brittany, Normandy and elsewhere. Tell him what your tastes are, she will places for you a delicious platter, whether it be cooked or produced pasta, authentic camemberts or goat cheeses from small producers. At Maison du Fromage you will have the embarrassment of choice, and the good fresh smell flowing from the rays will surely make you succumb. A safe value!

In this chic cheese shop, Carine welcomes you with good humor and accompanies you in your gourmet selection. You will find a wide variety of cheeses from all over France and its European neighbors, with a particular focus on local cheeses. They are selected according to the seasons and arranged by theme: Auvergne cheeses, cheeses for raclettes and tartiflettes, goat's milk cheeses, cheeses for the aperitif. You will also find butter, yoghurts and some home-made dessert creams. Here we do not push you to consume! To know: the establishment also makes cheese platters on request for a gustatory discovery and a colorful presentation!

This bulk and organic grocery store offers local products. Jacques is a former educator specializing in popular education. The store is magnificent, with fresh, seasonal vegetables. His cheese is delivered by a New Yorker who lives in Saint-Urbain and produces excellent cow's milk tomme and other gustatory delights... The owner also works with Le Sérail for Marseille soaps. You can do all your shopping with him. There's also a café/workshop area. A real place to live!

Here's a wine merchant just the way we like them! Enriched by his experience in the restaurant business, Philippe Le Coz presents his wide range of wines, champagnes, whiskies and spirits. From round wines to flowery wines, Philippe will be able to advise you on the right wine to accompany your menu. He is a passionate person who loves to share. Tastings are organised on Friday afternoons in a warm and friendly atmosphere in the cellar on Place Guérin. The bottles are highlighted on their wooden racks and with a lighting that will make you grey before the good wine. You will want to come and read the labels to get to know the producer. Enough to make you want to before bewitching your guests!

Located in the heart of Saint-Martin, l'Urbaine is an artisanal micro-brewery in Brest created by Julien Plégades. The establishment wants to be a place of creation and production of artisanal beers in an eco-responsible spirit. L'Urbaine offers organic beers made with passion! The Stoner, a blonde Pale Ale, for example, is distributed in bars, restaurants and wine shops. Here is a modest craft brewery that seems to be filled with beautiful human and ecological values: research, taste and pleasure!

Gérald, three-time world champion windsurfer, is passionate about the maritime world and beer brewing. It was therefore natural that he wanted to set up his brewery on the quays of Brest, at the marina. The first beer brewed, a light lager, is, as will be the following ones, artisanal and organic. As for the partners of the brewery, they are local and supportive. In short, a port beer, made to federate and transmit the taste of the open sea! The wager is successful: a real pleasure! Note: concerts and exhibitions.

Hoomiz is the story of two friends who have become cookie queens! We all have our little Proust's madeleine, but who doesn't love cookies? Maëlle and Marine understand this, and have decided to focus on a gourmet recipe for which they alone have the secret, and on ingredients that are sure to tempt young and old alike. After an initial adventure selling their products online and in markets, you can now find them directly in their boutique at the foot of Jaurès, a true gourmet paradise! It's the perfect place to try out all the flavors on offer... And just as well, the variations are as numerous as they are delicious. Even if it's not snack time, there's no time like the present for a treat!

The cooperative supermarket concept is still relatively rare in France (with around thirty brands). It belongs to its customers (the "cooperators" in the case of Ti Coop), who manage it collectively and give their time to keep it running. It's a first for Brest! Ti Coop offers all kinds of products: food, of course, but also hygiene products, bulk, fresh, organic, ethical and local produce, and basic foodstuffs at low prices too. Please note that this supermarket is exclusively reserved for its cooperators, but anyone can join: information on the website or directly at the supermarket.

This exotic shop owned by Marcel Kerjean is a Brest-native institution which could not be established elsewhere but in Siam street. Here you will find ingredient that you will not find elsewhere like foie gras, caviar, all types of canned food from world, teas of all kinds (around 300 different kinds), oil, coffee, about 80 different spices, the best raw vanilla, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon and nutmeg. If you are looking for good champagne, vodka, Crete wines to accompany dinner, no problem, you will find them here. Lovers of Turkish delights will find what they expect. You need to discover the shop and the treasures of Mr Kerjean.

Since 2019, Le Jardin de Gwenn has welcomed Brest residents for lunch and brunch in its green setting near rue de Siam. In 2023, Gwendoline is taking on a new challenge by opening a pastry-catering space in the Saint-Martin district. Here, she offers delicious homemade cakes, created by her pastry chef: tarts, entremets, muffins and cookies - there's something for every sweet tooth! On the catering side, you'll find burgers, as well as appetizing boxes for brunch, aperitifs and picnics. An ode to gourmet delights!

Comptoir de Mathilde, a brand present all over France, has achieved success thanks to its handcrafted, French-made gourmet products and the warm, vintage atmosphere of its stores. From the sweet perfume wafting through the air, to the jars of spreads proudly displayed on wooden workbenches, to the cozy décor of antique objects, everything reminds you of the good snacks of yesteryear. Your sweet tooth will be delighted by the wide choice of chocolate specialties, cookies, cakes and other sweets. You'll also find a range of savoury products, including specialty spirits and condiments. Everything to (indulge) yourself!

L'Atelier du Caviste has just opened a cellar in Brest, with a bar area, ideal for your afterwork thanks to the friendly and pleasant atmosphere.

Nice place to discover with friends and colleagues beautiful grape varieties from French and foreign producers. Here, you can taste everything before buying, to find the perfect match for your dishes and the little extra for your events.

A fine list of whiskies, spirits, rums and beers from around the world complete the range, as well as several references of organic wines, without added sulphites, prestigious wines and, rarely, champagnes from wine growers who are, for about ten of them, labelled Organic Agriculture. Practical: you can also buy harvesters' wines in cubes. Events are regularly organised on site, such as themed evenings with blind wine tastings and the discovery of grape varieties by region. The privatization of the place is possible for customized requests.

La laiterie brestoise is the first urban dairy created in the region by Lucie Le Doaré, a cheese creamer by trade. The idea was to bring the farm to the city, with the emphasis on a short circuit, an organic milk producer 30 km from Brest, and on-site production in the store's open-plan laboratory. Lucie transforms the certified "hay milk" into wonderful cheeses, including Ty Zef and Yannik, 100% organic and from Brest! You'll also find cream and Skyr, as well as creamy yoghurts infused with verbena, geranium or lavender, or brewed with fruit. All healthy, local products made in Brest itself!

L'Atelier du Boucher is a butcher-caterer-restaurant. There's plenty of choice: filet mignon, merguez, citrus chicken kebabs, pâté de campagne with chorizo and quality Limousin beef. The butcher's shop embodies the values of the "blue-white-heart" association: committed agriculture and an eco-responsible approach. On the restaurant side, the menu features excellent burgers: the Bacon, the Campagnard, the Italian... Daily specials include rougail saucisse, lasagne and couscous. To finish on a sweet note: panna cotta, crème brûlée, chocolate fondant. The decor is simple and modern, in shades of black and gray, with a mirrored ceiling. A warm welcome awaits you.

Vino Terrae is our little darling! Anne-Claire Hénaff has opened a wine cellar there, and we hope you'll give us some news about it! First of all, the store is very beautiful and modern: it's a detail that counts, you feel good there, you can breathe and the wine too. The bottles (all prices are represented) are well presented and Anne-Claire knows how to help you in your choice. A few bottles of white wine are waiting in the fridge for those in a hurry. The whole is completed by a delicatessen (the prices are perhaps a little high) of very high quality.

World cellar, King de Bretagne will delight experts. Alcohol offered by the Baker house (on the port since 36 years!) blend Breton memories, world culinary specialities and many products offered by this large popular boutique with Brest-native and passer-by. Alcohol often come from the neighbourhood (beers, ciders, liqueurs, chouchen…) but also from far away, even very far away! King de Bretagne has a fine collection of Scotland, Ireland, Japanese and Breton whiskies. A selection of west indian rum is just as impressive (and Brittany still offers arranged “Breizh” rums…). In short, a superb alcohol selection of Brittany and elsewhere…

Day by Day was born 7 years ago! Didier's "bulk" grocery store project was born of a clear objective: to reduce the mountain of waste generated by a family. Here, we consume with the notion of pleasure: we can use small quantities and have fun mixing, blending, testing... Everything is possible! You'll have a field day, especially with the aperitif range! In fact, Day by Day's 750 references include everything from sweet and savoury groceries to drugstores and hygiene products. Content solutions are available at the boutique.