Books & Coffee, Bordeaux
The cup
A combined coffee shop and bookshop on Rue Saint-James founded in 2013 by Benjamin Audas, which installed its own roaster in 2017; the house-roasted beans are sold to take home by the bag and the in-house baking covers pastries and brunch. Was a finalist for best coffee shop in France at the Paris Coffee Show in September 2025. Roasts its own coffee. Bakes on site.
Brew methods
The cake cabinet
Coffee & cake
Cake baked on site. Signature items not listed yet.
Good to know
Books & Coffee: coffee and cake, answered
What coffee does Books & Coffee use?
Books & Coffee roasts its own coffee in house.
What espresso machine does Books & Coffee use?
Books & Coffee has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.
Is Books & Coffee independent?
Yes. Books & Coffee is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.
Does Books & Coffee have cake?
Yes. Books & Coffee serves coffee and cake, baked on site.
On the Bordeaux trail
Books & Coffee is one stop. See every independent we hold in Bordeaux.