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Specialty coffee in Pau.

Specialty coffee is still finding its feet in Pau. Roasters lists 4 cafés and roasters here for now, a short list that is easy to work through in a weekend.

4
Specialty cafés & roasters
#25
Rank among 151 cities in France
<1%
Share of all listings in France
#675
Global rank on Roasters
In numbers

Where Pau sits on the map

Pau sits at joint #25 of 151 in France. The typical city there lists 1 café; Pau lists 4, or <1% of the national total. One step up the national table is Tours (5 cafés); one step down, Avignon (3 cafés).

In Europe, Pau ranks #327 of 1,928 cities on Roasters, in the same size band as Bromley, Ciudad Real and Plymouth.

Measured against all 3,601 cities on Roasters, Pau sits in the upper half, at #675.

Every café added in Pau moves it closer to the 30-café mark where Roasters starts publishing themed guides.

Best coffee guide

Best coffee in Pau

The best coffee in Pau isn't a chain. It's the independent café where the barista dials in espresso every morning, the roastery that names the farm on the bag, the brew bar that takes filter as seriously as espresso. Roasters maps 4 of them.

What to look for: a short menu, light-roasted single-origin beans, a proper grinder behind the bar, and staff who can explain the origin and process of what you're drinking. If a café in Pau ticks those boxes, it belongs on Roasters.

  • Roast dates within the last few weeks
  • Beans for sale to brew at home
  • Pour-over and espresso both on the menu
  • Single-origin or light-roasted blends
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FAQ

About specialty coffee in Pau

How big is the specialty coffee scene in Pau?

There are 4 cafés and roasters in Pau on Roasters, which ranks the city joint #25 in France and #675 worldwide.

How does Pau compare with other cities in France?

Pau ranks joint #25 of 151 cities on Roasters in France. The median city there lists 1 café; Pau lists 4.

What other cities in Europe are comparable to Pau for coffee?

Looking only at the number of specialty cafés listed, Bromley (United Kingdom), Ciudad Real (Spain) and Plymouth (United Kingdom) are the nearest peers to Pau in the region.

A great café in Pau is missing. What can I do?

Submit it from the app. The community team checks every submission against the specialty bar before it appears on the map.

Can I claim my café in Pau on Roasters?

Yes. Owners, managers and staff in Pau can claim their listing to manage hours, photos, menu and equipment, reply to reviews and post events or jobs.

Can cafés pay to rank higher on Roasters?

No. Placement comes from community reviews, photos and check-ins. There are no sponsored listings.

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