The coffee shops of the Basque Country

Do you want a good coffee? Have a good time in a Coffee Shops in the Basque Country? The one whose precious grains have been selected with rigor and attention, made in the rules of the art, and with that little touch of fantasy that titillates the eye and the taste buds... You dream of pushing the door of a shop where the he sweet smell of roasted coffee welcomes you in a warm or refined, intimate or friendly atmosphere… In short, a little cocoon that suits you, where you can enjoy your long-awaited drink in peace. Far from the bar of yesteryear, this new space, reinvented for your pleasure, is a coffee shop!

Anglet's coffee shops

In Anglet, we start our coffee tour with the Byron, a coffee shop open every morning from Monday to Sunday until 3pm, ideal for starting the day with a good cup of coffee. Cappuccino, latte, matcha, tchai latte, americano, homemade hot chocolate, tea or infusion, there's something for everyone! Cow's milk can even be replaced by plant milk, to complement our 100% Arabica organic coffees from Ethiopia. The little extra: delicious homemade pastries to enjoy without moderation.

The coffee shops of the Basque coast

We reach the coast, in Biarritz, to go back in time and relive the golden age of the first sea baths... The Cosmopolitain Hotel is an emblematic place of this famous seaside resort. Its chic and retro decoration you into the heart of the 19 ^th century - early 20 ^{th century,} at a time when the resort towns flourished and the first tourists flocked to enjoy those hard-earned vacation. It is a real tea room, with a cozy atmosphere, soft and pastel colors, with its candy boxes of yesteryear full of sweets : old cookies, traditional macaroons and gourmet pies... You will spend stolen, regressive moments there for a journey out of time.

Photo @Cosmopolitain, tea room and hotel

Radical change of universe at Milwaukee café. Here, you enter a real " American coffee shop ". Pancakes, banoffees, brunches, burgers and nuggets… the menu is American with some French concessions! The choice of cafes is classic but nice. You are literally transported to the USA and it is this change of scenery that deserves the detour.

In Bidart, we return to the authentic Basque Country, although... Koskenia is indeed an inn, with its café, bar and traditional restaurant. But it is a modern and unusual hostel that provides you with its coworking space, to work, discuss and develop its network. To highlight local know-how and craftsmanship, it has set up a delicatessen from local producers. And because the Basque Country is above all a strong culture, it also offers an open stage with local artists and a unique program of events.

Photo @Koskenia

The coffee shops of the interior Basque Country

La Petite Pause in Cambo-les-Bains, is a warm tarterie, ideal for a gourmet break at any time of the day. Savory or sweet treats, homemade quiches, pies, bombonnières filled with colorful cakes. Come and drink a smoothies, coffee, tea or chocolate, on the terrace or in the interior room. La Petite Pause is open all year round!

Photos @ La Petite Pause

In Basse-Navarre, in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Txoko is a café - tea room, located on the banks of the Nive de Béhérobie. These pastries and especially its Basque cake are highly recommended! Here is a welcome stopover during a visit to this " Most beautiful village in France ".

The good idea : A preview of the visit of the city, it tempts you? Here is our tour with the essentials to see (fr) in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Another more original option : we take you on our night tour of this medieval city.

Here is our little tour of the Basque Country coffee shops which comes to an end. This is only a selection and you will find many other addresses on site. To guide you according to your location, discover our “ Around me ” option : Our geolocation service helps you find nearby tours and activities, a restaurant, or your accommodation.

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Article written by Stéphanie Tempier for the Guide du Pays Basque.