Café Piha, Bordeaux
The cup
A roastery and cafe founded in 2017 by kitesurfer Pierre Guérin, who trained as a barista in Auckland; the coffee is roasted in small batches and Piha is the exclusive French distributor of Probat roasters. The Rue des Ayres cafe serves house-roasted beans alongside pastries and gluten-free cakes, and won multiple Global Coffee Awards medals in 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
Café Piha: coffee and cake, answered
What coffee does Café Piha use?
Café Piha roasts its own coffee in house.
What espresso machine does Café Piha use?
Café Piha pulls shots on a La Marzocco Leva.
Is Café Piha independent?
Yes. Café Piha is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.
Does Café Piha have cake?
Yes. Café Piha serves coffee and cake, baked on site.
On the Bordeaux trail
Café Piha is one stop. See every independent we hold in Bordeaux.