Le Samovar Salon De Tisanes - Bordeaux

I went here to drink a cup of coffee and found that you work for everything on the menu (making dishes, organizing papers, etc.). How cool is that? The coffee was good. The vibe and the staff were on earth. If no food attempts, so can comment, but they seem to make everything fresh.

We (two hungry vegans) were really happy to stumble upon this place on a tiny street in Bordeaux. It 's just two blocks from the daily flea market at St. Michel, and they always have a vegan special. The menu is small--maybe five or six items in total, all veg, and generally vegan, including the soup du jour, which you get in a nice, big bowl, and which costs only €2. Expect extremely casual but friendly service, well-worn furniture and minuscule bathroom down a dark hallway in the back. We had the tarte du jour, which was parsnip and carrot. Slightly sweet, but hearty and filling, and creamy vegetable soup, which was hot and savory and good to the last drop.

The only vegan option in the afternoon was a chocolate fondue. It tasted good, but not my hunger. The service was slow overall, but the salon itself is cool as it is filled with books and is a simple place to relax. Would only return for a drink!

Here several times. Good hearty, inexpensive vegetarian and vegan food. The area is worth a visit and on Saturday there is a good food market around the corner.

Satisfied, good, healthy food.