Kid-friendly cafes and restaurants in Bordeaux

What we kept

19 cafes and restaurants in Bordeaux kept for how they welcome families: play corner, high chairs, kids' menu, family brunch or stroller-friendly cafe, depending on the place. The Bordeaux places are tested by local parents and then checked (address, photo, opening). Ratings and review counts shown are Google's. Always check hours before you go.

With a kids' corner in Bordeaux

La Collation (Fondaudège) : Pancake specialist serving sweet and savoury versions for brunch, lunch or an afternoon snack. Each location has a room where children can play, with workshops on Wednesdays according to the tourist office.

La Douce Parenthèse : Tea room and tart shop near place Camille Jullian, set up for families with high chairs, a changing table and a kids' corner full of books and board games.

Mademoiselle Simone : Tea room and brunch spot in the historic centre with a small kids' corner stocked with games, books and colouring sheets, so parents can finish their coffee in peace.

Jabot's : Neighbourhood hub mixing a bulk grocery, tea room and family space.

Kfé des Familles : A community café in the Bacalan district designed for families, with a dedicated children's area stocked with games and books.

Sans Pression : Restaurant serving an all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch based on local produce, with a separate room for children where games and small workshops are set up.

Family brunches in Bordeaux

Suzzi Kafe : Cosy brunch café with Scandinavian flavours in the city centre. Colouring sheets are available for children on request, and the menu mixes homemade brunch, lunch sets and pastries.

La Grande Poste : Offbeat venue combining restaurant, stage and pop-up shops near place Gambetta. Brunch includes a kids' menu with smaller portions, and live shows add some entertainment.

Le Bada (hôtel FirstName) : Restaurant-bar of the FirstName hotel, opposite Mériadeck, offering a weekend brunch with kids' entertainment such as treasure hunts or workshops.

Café Joyeux Bordeaux Sainte-Colombe : Social-impact café-restaurant staffed by people with intellectual or cognitive disabilities, in a spacious room where strollers fit between the tables.

Frida : A restaurant with a hidden garden in the Saint-Pierre district offering a family brunch on Sundays.

More places that welcome children

Casa Gaïa : Organic, locally sourced restaurant in the Chartrons with wood-fired cooking and a covered terrace. Crayons and colouring sheets are provided to keep children busy at the table.

Lila and the Barber : A game café with a library of over 700 board games freely available, split between a quiet ground floor for party games and a cellar geared towards strategy games. On weekends it opens from 2pm, so you can spend a family afternoon there.

Misceo Café : Tea room and pâtisserie with a focus on good tea, fresh homemade products and ice cream. A tasty address for an afternoon snack with kids.

Le Magasin Général (Darwin) : Big organic and local canteen inside the Darwin site on the right bank, easy for families: a corner with a tent, books and wooden games for kids, plus high chairs and a changing table.

POF Brasserie : Brasserie in the Bassins à flot district, close to the Bassins de Lumières, serving seasonal home cooking with a terrace. A children's play area is listed by the tourist office, which makes meals calmer.

ICIO Parrilla Popular : Charcoal-grill restaurant in the Capucins district, one of the few proper restaurants to cater to children, with a dedicated play area and smaller portions.

Les Chantiers de la Garonne : A brasserie-restaurant set in a former sailing club hangar on the right bank, with a beach-style terrace of fine sand and low tables. Children play freely in the sand while parents enjoy local, seasonal food.

Noub (ancien Le Beau Jeu) : A board game bar in the heart of Bordeaux, built around sitting at a table with drinks and sharing boards. The team recommends games suited to each age, and families with children are mentioned among its customers.