(Last visited 11/11/2021.) So while hanging out in Lyon for a couple of weeks on business my…read morecoworker found this place via some Google'ing and I am so elated that he did! Let me tell you why I paid this place a visit twice in 3 days! Atmosphere/Appearance: Right among the cobblestone streets in the surrounding downtown area is this gem. It's a lil' hidden and is only distinguishable by either looking through the big windows or the lil' sign that hands right above the stone archway. The interior design carries in that older European architecture that's present right on the outside. There's lots of stone everywhere, big picture frames, a small bar at the back of the restaurant and the see-in kitchen to the left. There are only a few tables so be sure to have reservations or some good luck! Lol. Service: Stéfane (@stf_nws on Instagram )is the owner/operator/chef/bartender/everything. Lol. He was SO FREAKING COOL and so chill. Despite having to literally do everything in the restaurant, he did it with a passion, with style, with flare and with love. You could just tell he put his soul into this restaurant and into this food. Food: On both of my visits I went with their big gourmet plate. I can't remember the official name of the plate, but it was gigantic. Lol. It comes with a plate FULL of smoked goodies! Beef ribs, pulled pork, sausage, chicken and the choice of 2 sides. For my sides I went with the beans and side salad. My goodness. Everything was FANTASTIC and smoked to perfection. I don't even wanna single anything out, but the ribs FLOORED me. They were so incredible juicy, smokey and full of flavor, but you can't go wrong with any of the components of this meal. Value: I can't remember the exact amount, but I believe my plate was around 35€ and absolutely worth it. In conclusion, do I even need to tell you how much I loved this place? It was intimate, tasty, affordable and gave you such a great experience. I can't wait to visit this place again!

Just walked by and decided to stop. The cute Texas style decor caught our eye. The chef/smoke…read moremaster is fun and easy going. He's the server and bartender too. He found a table for us even though the place was booked solid. Make reservations. Our meals were fantastic. The burger was a chef's creation and superb. The mixed meats plate was enormous and also superb. Don't skip his cardiac fries. Not typical fries. They're chunks of potatoes maybe fried, roasted, or sauced. I don't know. But they were magical. Don't skip them. Not much English is spoken, so we muddled through with Google translate. We ate what the chef suggested and we were thrilled. New World Smoke is a true hidden gem. Glad we found it.

Food is very good, atmosphere is nice, too. Came in on a slow, rainy Tuesday before heading back to…read moreCalifornia. My mother really wanted steak for some reason and we walked past this restaurant a few times as it's near our hotel. Really liked everything about this place except the music playlist. It's very country, Texas, redneck style music, not what I would expect in France let alone Lyon. Most Americans don't listen to that style of country. One song was title I'm a redneck woman or something like thay. Most if not all restaurants played a mix of American, French and international music but this music felt like I was in the backwoods of Confederate Alabama, Texas, etc. you can be an American influenced steakhouse without the country music.

For those who like steak , burgers and ribs , this is the fitted place in Lyon…read more Owner is French but with a passion for USA. Tasty decorated with NY pictures while having a sober but practical table set-up. For a starter the quesadillas with either chicken or pork are great to share and very nice and not too copieux. As main dish , the ribs take 20 minutes to cook and its worth the wait as they are crispy and nice. Burgers are made with fresh ingredients and there is even a lobster variety. The specialty though us a 100 day dried piece of black angus which is the creme de la creme of tenderness and tast. It is only served red/rear in its purest form. Adding a bit of fresh pepper and salt crystals together with potato dauphinoi. If still place... The new york cheese cake is worth the try and not too big. Nice cake/crisp bottom. We topped it all with a bottle of Francis Ford Coppola's wine estate ,Cabernet sauvignon Gold collection. 2011. Very nice , spicy , but a bit cold served. Enjoyable evening and my family. Overall a bit pricy but we did not limit ourselves neither :-) Good and personal service by owner / daughter

After a wonderful adventure in Lyon, the one disappointing factor was the lack of breakfast cafes…read more Even someplace to sit, smoke, and have a coffee and croissant. So, on the final morning, we stop into this place and concede to something American. When I say American, I mean more American than a fat man on Joe Dimaggios back riding a wild horse pumped with antidepressants. I got a poppy seed bagel with JIF peanut butter, a stack of bacon, Philly Cream Cheese, Tomato, onions, and lettuce. Served with coffee, and nachos and cheese with jalepenos. Five Stars of David on a blue bed. And the boy serving was super cute.

Bagel was dry and cream cheese was tasteless . We were very disappointed! Maybe it was the time of…read moreday. Poor selection of bagels

Food was very fresh and very good! Outlaw burrito and chorizo nachos were great. Open kitchen…read moredesign and you can see them cook your meal.

Probably best meal i've ever had. I was speechless. I had…read morethe chorizo quesadilla and the pitcher marg. I'm in LOVE.

The food was nothing to write home about. However, the service was lovely. For a single mom with…read moreher kid trying to get by with minimal French and generally feeling pretty lost (especially after a few days and many faux pas), the servers were friendly to American sensibilities and were the first truly kind wait staff we encountered (not looking for American style friendly, just kind). It was highly appreciated.

The food was undercooked, the waitress was unresponsive, the food didn't come at the correct times,…read moreand the meal didn't include certain dishes and they didn't tell us.

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.

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.

My bucket list is to attempt to visit all HRC locations!! So, I'm now crossing off Lyon France…read morelocation! It was quite the journey from London, Paris to Lyon and back. Did it all in one day! Walked around and noticed it was smaller than most other locations but this one was updated, amazing artifacts, open concept with natural light. Staff was friendly, courteous and thrilled to hear about how many HRCs I've visited around the world to date. Some great conversations. Rock On Lyon!

Closed on Mondays! Did not show on Google Maps as such. Waited in the rain until I found out…read more Guess my trip from the train station for souvenirs was a waste.

We enjoyed this brasserie very much, menu is outstanding with great selections for everyone's taste…read morebuds, ambience is good and the wait staff is very attentive.

Good for those wishing to have traditional French cuisine but are not quite willing to try the…read moreoffal focused 'Bouchons' that Lyon is famous for. Decent menu in terms of selection and a sort of set menu at a discount. Pretty pricey but satisfying. Service was decent but not spectacular especially for how empty is was.

A resounding YES!…read more Came here on a Friday night with a friend to help them experience the world of jazz. A local trio including the owner of the venue stepped up to the stage and from the first chord progression the group clicked and went away with a groove that is second to very few. A Chicago native, I love jazz and local bands are notoriously novice, however this trio was one of the best groups I have ever seen. As many local artists take part at this venue, they similarly play to have fun, and spread the enjoyment as they play for an audience. The venue is very cozy, welcoming and accommodating. A great ambient light, amazing acoustics (It's a cave, yet it is padded) and the drinks were cheap. There was a 10-Euro cover, which may seem steep for local bands, but it was WELL worth the price. Wine selection was a bit small, but local and also very good. This is one of the best venues I have been to outside of the United States, and it's lack of generational history is made up with amazing artists. I will be back, and often. A must-see if in Lyon.

I came from Zagreb for the Beaujolais Nouveau on the third Thursday in November with a group of…read moreRotary friends, but this visit to Lyon will be remembered for this Friday and the visit to "La Clef de Voute". The space is a cave under the building, romantically decorated and acoustic. The wine is good and moderately priced. The space is similar to the Hot Club de Lyon which I visited two nights before, but the difference in the band is huge. This Jazz band is incredible. One of the best I have ever heard. And I am coming after visiting New Orleans and the clubs on "Franchman Street" and Bourbon Street". Not a recommendation. This is simply not to be missed by any jazz fan in Europe. Like "Papa Joe's jazz local" in Cologne.