Milwaukee Café

Longtime ex-pat Wendi Galligan Abeberry heads this friendly coffee shop near the historic center of Biarritz. The contemporary interiors, peppy young staff and congenial vibe would not feel out of place in San Francisco or Brooklyn. It's decidedly different from the classic French bistros and has been wholeheartedly embraced by locals who come for coffee, lunch and the occasional work session with a laptop (which you would never, ever see on top of a round bistro table). Wendi, who originally hails from Wisconsin, is often on the premises. She and her family also head a successful stand in the market Les Halles. True to her heritage, Wendi sells cupcakes and cheesecake alongside the classic French patisserie offerings.