Saint-Jean-de-Luz is the Basque town that combines a sheltered bay, a still-active fishing port and old-school seaside chic. Tucked between the ocean and the first Pyrenean foothills, south of Biarritz and about ten minutes from the Spanish border, Donibane Lohizune (its Basque name) mostly offers coffee shops and brunch spots for a few hours of work. The town's coworking spaces run on memberships: to drop in without booking, here are our 2 cafés, between Les Halles and the beach.
Hoodeia Coffee Shop & Brunch (formerly Cocoon)
15 rue du Maréchal Harispe, in the heart of the Les Halles district. The former Cocoon Coffee Shop is now Hoodeia Coffee Shop & Brunch, at the same address: coffee shop and brunch in a cosy setting, with an indulgent menu.
Open 9am to 5:30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Friday to Sunday; closed Wednesday and Thursday. Aim for the morning or mid-afternoon to work in peace, as lunchtime is all about brunch.
The right spot for a quiet morning with brunch as your lunch break.
Horizon Brunch
22 rue Joseph Garat, near the bay. Horizon Brunch is a brunch and breakfast spot open every day from 9:30am to 4:30pm, with home cooking, fresh produce and vegetarian options.
For work, the all-day opening lets you fit in a morning session before brunch. Aim for 9:30 to 11:30am or mid-afternoon to work without getting in the way of service.
The right spot to combine morning work and a brunch break.
The right spot for your needs
- For a productive morning plus brunch: Hoodeia, formerly Cocoon (Les Halles district)
- For working any day: Horizon Brunch (7 days a week, 9:30am to 4:30pm)
Saint-Jean-de-Luz has kept a human-sized scene. For a few hours of work without a membership, coffee shops remain the best option: rotate between Hoodeia and Horizon Brunch depending on opening days.
We update this selection as we scout and hear from you. If you know a spot we've missed, we want to hear about it. And to explore other towns in the Basque Country, find all our guides on Deskover.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I work in a café in Saint-Jean-de-Luz? Hoodeia (formerly Cocoon), rue du Maréchal Harispe, and Horizon Brunch, rue Joseph Garat (every day, 9:30am to 4:30pm).
Where can I work on a Monday or Tuesday in Saint-Jean-de-Luz? Horizon Brunch is open every day, and Hoodeia opens on Monday and Tuesday.
Are there coworking spaces in Saint-Jean-de-Luz? Yes, but they mostly run on memberships. To settle in for a few hours without booking, the coffee shops in this selection are simpler.
