Nice little cafe on the edge of old Lyon. A little pricey due to location, but the coffee and…read morecroissant were both quality. The simple menu had English, also a plus. Seating inside and out-with umbrellas. Nice , kinda hip vibe. Nothing but locals when we stopped in.

A modern coffeeshop with delicious Cappucino and Cortado…read more The staffs were friendly. Lots of fun seats inside and out. You see many students hanging out and working in the space.

An outstanding American style coffee house in Lyon, France…read more * * * So what is the big deal about American style coffee houses in Anywhere, France? Americans can get American coffee in America. France is for French stuff. * * * Well, there is one exception to the rule of France is for French stuff. French coffee is generally bad. I have had expresses and espressos in lots of cafes both on this trip and earlier trips. French espresso is grim stuff. When Starbucks showed up in France, it got a huge popular reaction. Most of this was for wacky flavored coffees such as Pistachio Mint Lattes. But the huge crowds showed a real impatience with lame tame cafe espressos. * * * When French entrepreneurs tried to clone the Starbucks experience, the results were not good. They aped all of the worst aspects of Starbucks coffee without putting anything legitimately good on the table. * * * So the French move into artisanal coffee houses is a very big deal. They follow the American model of having a) outstanding espressos, lattes and alt-coffee drinks and b) having a small but fine menu of breakfast and lunch dishes to make the coffee house a place for a destination meal. Note that not all French artisan coffee places add on Clause c) c) People need to be able to work at the coffee house all day on their computers. The places with really good food actually frown on all-day workers. There is a line out the door of people wanting to eat that really good food. But even with no c), a) and b) are enough to give you a great place. Coffee reform has finally come to France. * * * In the new coffee movement, Slake is a stellar addition. The coffee is amazing - but most of the new coffee houses have that. What sets Slake apart is food that is absolutely positively outstanding. I had a set of Turkish eggs - which were one of the best breakfasts I had in the entire trip to Lyon. My wife did even better with a one-off special - an Indonesian pancake with caramel flour. I died and went to heaven off the one taste of pancake I got. My wife was singing with the angels and flying around the Gates of Radiant Light. A quick look at the other tables suggested that there is legendary French toast to be had as well as a number of other absolutely intriguing treats. * * * There is a line to get into Slake. Don't come expecting immediate gratification - And get out when you are done with your meal. But in return for that The Great Gods of Java will show you the Resplendent Wonders of Their Kingdom once you ditch the cheap espresso.

This place is right around the corner from where I take classes and is so cute! The owner is lovely…read moreand never switches to English with me even though French is sometimes obviously my second language. The coffees and baked goods are reliably yummy and the lunch menu is great as well-the salad is always delicious! Finding a coffee shop that doesn't turn into a brunch restaurant on Sundays is hard in Lyon and Once Upon a Coffee is the perfect place to sit and get some work done with free WiFi and strong coffee at the end of the weeekend.

Love Rakwé coffee! It was such a surprise to see that they now have a kiosk inside Part Dieu. This…read moreinstantly made my day better as I dread the awful coffee choices inside train stations and airports. Excellent coffee here and great service from a very friendly barista.

Great shop serving Rakwè coffee roasted right in Lyon. An extra bonus with this location is their…read morepastries are awesome. Visited here multiple times during my last visit to Lyon.

The absolute best all around patisserie we have found in Lyon…read more Note that "all around patisserie" is a category here. If we are talking just eclairs ... and eclairs alone ... they can be beat. But on everything else, Go Directly to Duclef Patisserie. Sandwiches are huge and lovely, if you need to have lunch before getting down to decadence. Duclef is in the Old City - so the view out the window is picture-postcard lovely. The hot drinks are fine. But you are here for dessert. It is entirely appropriate to get right down to business. I had a financier which was disciplined and pleasant ... and a chocolate chip cookie that was oh my god decadent the world is spinning around me I am in love I have found Jesus All the golden lights are shining I am hitting the peak THIS IS IT $$$$$$$$ YES I SAID YES I SAID YES. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! * * * In other words, it was a good cookie. * My wife enjoyed her brownie, as well. * Because the room is beautiful, the view is wonderful and the bakery case offers many appealing options, You may want to take your time and have more than one pastry. * * * Life is short. Dessert is forever.

Really cute cafe, the cappuccino pretty good! Pastries look amazing, haven't had a chance to try…read moreyet. Friendly staff

Excellent coffee This is quite possibly the best coffee that…read morewe've had in France. The beans were good quality and the resulting coffee was rich, smooth and creamy. The milk was steamed to perfection - the barista really knows how to make coffee!

These guys do an excellent cappuccino and flat white. It went perfectly with our pastries from the…read morepastry shop, Piece of Cake. I have to say we weren't sure where the workers worked vs. the patrons sit. But you'll figure it out...

We had the greatest time of learning all about coffee from tree to cup and then we got our own…read morespecial blend based on a questionnaire we filled out prior to our tour. Our host and helpers were sensational. This is a spot you will not want to miss while in Lyon.