Cafe des Avenues is one of my favorite "go to" places. It's one of the few places I feel I can go with my children (or just my laptop) and feel welcome. Friday nights: I've come here quite often with friends and a group of children and they have always been very accommodating and welcoming. There's a seating area with couches and coffee tables for the children to relax in after the dinner is over and while the adults linger over their wine... Not too long ago, there was a football table for kids and adults alike but some bad mannered children killed the fun for all when they tried to score extra balls by stuffing the exit hole with paper. It was a sad night indeed because it seems that the cafe owners have decided not to repair the table. Weekend brunch: Be sure to call in advance to reserve a table for sat or sun brunch because Cafe des Avenues buzzes with activity during the weekends. THe brunches are popular for families. Serving american pancakes, crepes, eggs, bacon, omelets....this place is as close to home (gastronomically speaking) as I'm gonna get. Weekday: With the exception of lunchtime, the cafe is quiet and the perfect place to get some work done. During the week, you will find the cafe scattered with people working on their laptops, sipping their cafe or tea and nibbling on a croissant or one of their excellent goufres. read more

found out this place thru a friend that works with my wife. the café is located on a corner near a round a bout, and is marked well and exterior is clean. we went inside and it is a sit where you please type place. they have a childrens area so they can play while you dine or have espresso. really liked how the waitress took her time and explained about different drinks that are local and how they use as much fresh and organic foods as possible. we both ordered a local brew, Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes, Jura or BFM for short. I had the tartare de boeuf avec crostinis. I had the beef a bit spicy, which is exactly how I wanted it, not overpowered with spice, but just enough heat to feel each bite. both of us were happy with our choices, and hope to come back soon. I will add that the kitchen will not open up until 6:30, as with most cafe's and restaurants here in Lausanne , but you can have a few drinks and talk while you wait. read more

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Conveniently located at a large roundabout in Montchoisi, this is my go-to place for a tea and free wifi. It has the same spacious yet cosy decor as the popular cafe grancy but less crowded on week days. The sunlight coming through the wall of south facing windows, the couches, bookshelves, mismatched wooden chairs all put me in a good mood when I'm here. The beverage and limited snack options are similar to other cafes. What they do have are a lot of teas (served in a mini teapot) and a tray of serve-yourself waffles by the table stacked with newspapers by the entrance. The food menu options are tasty though not extensive or particularly creative. The lasagna stands out in our mind for appearing at our table swimming in melted cheese (croute de fromage style) so it's filling, to say the least. Make sure you book for Sunday brunch however, when young couples linger and little kids wander, and there's shouting around the table football. read more