This is now one of my favorite cafes/tea shops in Toulouse - it will now be one of my staples of…read moreplaces to go to read, work, or catch up with friends. The place is actually decently large, with many tables and chairs so you're not fighting for space, and the ambiance is very cozy and homey. I love being surrounded by 2 long walls of books, and the decor is also lovely with different chairs, tables, etc. so that it's not all homogenous. They have WiFi, and other people are on their laptops working here, so it's a great place to come and get some work done. There are a lot of people just chatting here too, so it's not super quiet in here if you need a lot of silence to get work done (or just bring a pair of headphones). They serve salads and tartines here (but I have yet to try the savory food) and they are reasonably priced. I tried the leopard gateau and it was delicious - I had a similar pastry in Paris at Cyril Lignac and loved it -- I was looking for it all over in Toulouse and I've finally found it. If you love almond and chocolate, it's the perfect dessert/snack, and not too expensive at 2€. They have a wide selection of teas as well, and 4-5 choices of little cakes/sweets. All in all, one of my favorite places in Toulouse to spend an afternoon. I'll definitely be a regular here now!

Absolutely fantastic hole in the wall cafe and tea shop. Quirky used book store with great music…read moreand interesting decorations. They actually have good coffee which is less common in a cafe dense France.

From the owner: Do you speak english? Voici en plein centre ville la plus anglaise des librairies. Vous trouverez…read moretout ce que vous cherchez dans la langue de shakespeare: ouvrages bilingues, littérature importée, dictionnaires spécialisés, vidéo en anglais, méthodes d'apprentissage. La boutique organise également des séances de dédicaces d'auteurs anglophones.

From the owner: Librairie indépendante au cœur du centre historique de Toulouse : 12 500 livres (littérature,…read moresciences humaines, BD, jeunesse) et près de 1 200 DVD (cinémas du monde, documentaires). Un lieu d'échanges et de rencontres qui ose une sélection de qualité (petites maisons d'édition, fonds de littérature étrangère et sciences humaines conséquents). Les rayons DVD, BD et jeunesse se développent dans le même esprit : curiosité, exigence et plaisir. Dans l'espace café, vous pourrez déguster : café, thés, jus artisanaux bio, crumbles maisons, pâtisseries orientales.

While Marché St Cyprien is the smallest of the 3 Toulousian markets and is decidedly limited in its…read moreproduct offerings, I have to say that my shopping experience was enjoyable - the sellers were knowledgeable, passionate about their products, and completely charming. I think the key thing to note for first-timers is that this is a (very) small market, but what they lack in size, they make up for in quality! When I was there, I picked up two of the strongest local cheeses (one sheep's cheese, one cow's cheese), along with the local duck foie gras which is prepared with salt + pepper only. The prices seem to be reasonable, in fact quite reasonable, for locally-grown and crafted products. I didn't get to pick up any fruit/veggies today, though expect to pick some up in a couple of days. So happy to support local producers and businesses - it's a much more pleasant and authentic experience than going to the Carrefour or Casino Marché!

From the owner: Neufs et occasions Chez Gibert, il y a tout ce qu'il faut en matière de papeterie, de livres, de…read moreBD, de disques et de CD! La particularité de ce magasin est de proposer à la fois des ouvrages neufs et d'occasion. D'ailleurs, si vous possédez de vieux bouquins dont vous souhaitez vous débarrasser, Gibert se propose de vous les racheter. Une très bonne adresse!

From the owner: Livres en tout genre Pas très loin de la Place Esquirol, l'établissement Privat est une des plus…read moregrandes et des plus complètes librairies de Toulouse. Sur plusieurs niveaux, elle vous propose tout ce dont vous pouvez avoir besoin en matière de livres: guides touristiques, livres de poche, livres de cuisine, BD... vous n'aurez que l'embarras du choix!