There are so many great things to say about Kitchen Garden, a cozy cafe with super friendly staff…read moreturning out a small selection of beautifully-plated vegetarian dishes for lunch! My pick was the Mezze Bowl, which came with a huge variety of delicious, flavor-forward, seasonal ingredients. There was roasted eggplant (perfect for the summer), moussaka (eggplant with tomato), yellow rice mixed with lentils topped with yogurt, a dollop of labneh, a pickle spear, pickled red onions, dill, lettuce salad topped with feta, and two different types of hummus: a regular hummus topped with za'atar, and a bright pink beet hummus too! Every single element on this plate was simply spot-on in flavor, and I noticed a couple of Ottolenghi cookbooks sitting on the shelf, which I'm certain played a role in the creation of this dish! I also tried the daily special, which was a warm bowl of polenta topped with roasted eggplant, red pepper, pickled ginger, sesame seeds, cilantro, and the best part, a generous helping of shiitake mushrooms in a soy marinade. Each of these seasonal ingredients was simply delicious, and the combination of the earthy eggplant, the acidic pickled ginger, and the umami mushrooms came together perfectly with the warm polenta. The dishes here might not be cheap, but the quality was definitely worth the price!

My husband and I had Sunday brunch at Kitchen Garden and enjoyed it very much! We got more food…read morethan we would typically order because it was a prix fixe menu, which we weren't expecting, but it turned out to be really nice. A great variety of flavors, colors, and textures. A perfect balance of savory and sweet. There was an option for vegan yogurt and vegan tofu scramble for those who prefer vegan diet instead of vegetarian. If you're vegan or vegetarian, don't miss this place. It was one of our favorite restaurants during our short trip to Bordeaux!

This is a great restaurant for a quick, healthy lunch! It's…read morevery simple: for a little under 10 euros, you get an entrée (soup), and you can help yourself to the buffet (not all you can eat) and you get to chose a desert. All dishes are vegetarian, fresh, and yummy! There are a few tables to eat outside, and maybe sitting for 30 inside. It fills up quickly so make sure you get there early! Bon appétit!

A very nice place to eat vegan, gluten free and bio products. The atmosphere is friendly and…read morerelaxed, and you can help yourself to the open buffet (just once, careful!). The only thing I regret is that the food is not very warm and quite plain, but I'll go again for sure.

This place is great to grab lunch to go and have a picnic in the park! When you have been eating…read moreway too much all week and need to have something light but also delicious, this is the place to go! The shop owner was very nice and he spoke very good English. Basically, there is a selection of little buffet items and salads to choose from and you can either put it all in a take out box or eat it in the restaurant. Everything was great, the lentils were my favorite. This place has only vegetarian and vegan options, but it's hearty and healthy!

From the owner: Végétarien, Végétalien, Biologique, Buffet au poids, du sans gluten, du sans lactose…read more Organic, vegetarian

Five of us visited on a Sunday morning. 1€ delicious café malin, 1€ croissants, amazing…read morebanana-apple-chocolate crumble, and very tasty looking vegetarian items to-go. The staff was very kind and helped us since we sadly don't know how to speak French. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Rest'o, situé au 16 quai de bacalan à bordeaux, derrière les chartrons près des berges de la…read moregaronne est un lieu particulier car il propose des plats uniquement végétariens,végétaliens 100 pour 100 bio et très souvent sans gluten. Les boissons sont également bio. Rest' c'est la détente, un moment de pause où l'on peut déguster des caviars de légumes parsemés de graines torréfiées et d'herbes fraîchement ciselée , d'algues marinées,un grand mezzé vraiment généreux,des salades originales assaisonnées d'huiles et de vinaigres de grandes qualités agrémentées de potimarrons grillés,de noisettes ,de cajous.... Torréfiés,de délicieuses lasagnes fondantes végétariennes... ;la tarte zoukki sera à découvrir ainsi que la surprise de plat du jour délicats toujours renouvelés. Les desserts .... Je préfère vous faire la surprise. O' c'est l'organique, le bio des produits sélectionnés pour leurs goûts bien sûr mais aussi et surtout leur hautes qualités. Slim et akane vont vous faire partager le fruit

From the owner: Cuisine indienne, plats végétariens Si vous voulez manger indien ou encore végétarien - ou bien les…read moredeux à la fois - pour pas trop cher, le Malabar, rue des Ayres, vous propose samosas, curries, thalies et autres spécialités. A noter l'organisation de dîners-spectacle les 2° et 4° mercredis du mois.

From the owner: Tout est dans l'assiette Le principal atout de cet établissement situé à quelques pas de la place…read moreGambetta n'est ni la décoration, ni l'accueil, mais la diversité de ce qui est offert dans l'assiette. La salle, étroite et toute en longueur, est carrelée quasiment jusqu'au plafond. La décoration, d'inspiration marocaine, un peu vieillissante reste soignée. La carte donne un vaste choix de spécialités telles que le "zaalouk", le caviar d'aubergines, le brick à l'oeuf, la pastilla au pigeon, la tagine marocaine et bien entendu différents couscous. De même, les desserts maison, tels que les pâtisseries orientales, les croustillants glacés ou la crêpe à l'orange permettent de finir le repas sur une note très sucrée !

I didn't understand the love of canelés until I had one in Bordeaux where they originated. Now they…read morehold a special place in my heart next to macarons and kouign amanns! I fell in love with the amazing contrast of caramelized chewy outside and the fluffy, eggy center. Not to mention they taste like the best vanilla cake with a hint of rum. There are two main canelé producers in Bordeaux with many outlets around town - La Toque Cuivrée and Baillardran. Having tried both, I preferred La Toque Cuivrée slightly more for their stronger rum flavor and better outside chew. It's also nice that the price is a third of the other brand. Both brands make canelés in a small, medium, and large size. After many taste tests (and some more for good measure), I found that the medium size had the best ratio of outside chewy crust and soft inside. Baillardran had notable visible specks of vanilla bean in their largest size and prominent vanilla flavor, but La Toque edged them out with their superior rum taste. Either way though, you can't go wrong. Now if I only I could find this level of Canelé in the US!

This small window-store bakery on the Promenade of Saint Catherine is a great place to grab some…read moreCandelés de Bordeaux. -- Food -- This bakery has a very small selection. They mostly sell Candelés de Bordeaux with a few other pastry items on the side. The candelés were great! They are small sweet pastries with a crunchy sugary shell and a chewy center. Definitely a must try when visiting Bordeaux! We were able to get a box of 8 medium sides candelés for 4 euros. -- Service -- This is a walk-up window bakery. They do not have a public area inside or seating. They do accept credit cards and speak enough English to make a purchase without any issues. -- Location -- The bakery is located on the Promenade of Saint Catherine, near the Apple store. It is a great location for people staying near the many tourist areas or if you're shopping on St Catherine.