Since coming to Lyon, my diet hasn't been the greatest. It hasn't been as easy to find healthier…read morerestaurants but also it's fun to try culturally-local dishes. But this morning on a mission to try to eat better today, I discovered My Petite Factory. This place is a little gem with a variety of healthy dishes to try, some of these are decadent. To be honest, I could eat here for every meal and be thoroughly content. The use only fresh ingredients and make all of it from scratch. The footprint of this place is deceiving because when you walk in it looks like a tiny shop. But they do have seating downstairs if you want to eat in.

Amazing selection of gluten free food! The upstairs dining area is super cute and cozy!read more

Update to 4.5 stars. We went shortly after opening and enjoyed des choquettes, une tarte poire, une…read moretarte citron, and - of course - more quiche. Excellent! Vraiment! I cannot believe these treats were gluten and dairy free. So good that I bought Chef Grégoire's recipe book as well.

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.

Thank you Le Bouchon des Filles because I cannot forget the delicious quenelle and veal I've had…read more We ordered the €30 fix priced menu and had the option to choose our entrees. We picked the Fish quenelle and veal. We also ordered the fish herring. The fish Quennelle was made so well that you can taste the freshness of the fish used and the sauce that was similar to a subtle lobster bisque. The veal was delicious and was served in a white sauce with hinds of wine. The service was impeccable and had one of the best services while in France. The interior was cosy and comfortable.

It was a wonderful experience for a traditional, long meal where conversation just goes on and on…read more There was a variety of interesting salads. The main courses were good. The cheese course was quite nice, and we enjoyed fantastic desserts.

Yum! I finally got to try Soline with a friend! I had a bouillabaisse with fennel and carrots,…read moreserved with rice and a side salad. A real side salad with multiple vegetables! And for dessert I had a piece of pear & almond tart - vegan and gluten free. It was all very good. My friend had a chickpea tajine that was a little spicy and served with couscous. I only had a taste but it certainly left me wanting more. I really like that this place exists and is so close to my house. I do wish they were open for evenings and weekends though. (They do serve dinner Monday - Friday but it's by reservation only.)

I'm torn between three and four stars here... Soline kinda deserves four stars just for being a…read morevegetarian restaurant in Lyon! The food is nice and it's organic, the service is friendly. It's more of a cafeteria than a restaurant but that's ok. But the food is after all just nice and nothing one couldn't make at home. It might deserve four stars for veggie-deprived France but for more vegetarian-friendly countries (i.e. anywhere but France) it's a bit disappointing, it misses the twist and some innovation. The prices range from around ten Euros for a big salad to nineteen for a set menu that includes starter, main and dessert, which I find a bit steep for what you get. So like my star dilemma, not sure if I'll go back despite everything that it has going for it.

Delicious and accommodating to our gluten-free needs. We arrived in Lyon late in the evening and…read morewere turned away French style by the majority of restaurants. All refused to tweak items on the menu to make them gluten-free friendly. This restaurant was very friendly, accommodating, willing to give us options. We ate a delicious meal, beautifully presented and with flavors that married east and west. Would recommend highly!

A nice surprise lunch on a saturday for under 20E and 3 plates…read more Nice service , very fresh , and young people trying their best in the kitchen. Risotto and scallops was outstanding and cheesecake type of tiramisu was beyond the regular..... O yes, even the green bean soup as starter was tasty and well served...

I LOVE this place - beautiful space and healthy food, and for me as a vegan and gluten intolerant…read morethis is one of the rare spots in Lyon where I find dishes and desserts that are both vegan and gluten free. They have food for all diets but you can tell they care about providing healthy options for everyone. Oh and if you go there you gotta try the vegan chocolate mousse... you're welcome ;)

From the owner: Chez Bartholomé, nous réinventons le brunch à la lyonnaise en mêlant générosité, créativité et…read moreproduits de qualité. Ce qui nous rend uniques, c’est notre engagement à proposer une carte 100 % maison, pensée pour plaire à tous les régimes alimentaires : végan, sans gluten, sans lactose ou végétarien. Chaque plat est cuisiné avec soin, en privilégiant des ingrédients frais, locaux et de saison. Notre ambiance chaleureuse, avec ses murs en pierre, sa déco végétale et son équipe toujours souriante, vous plonge dans un cocon où l’on prend le temps de savourer. Que ce soit pour un brunch entre amis, un café solo ou un moment en famille, Bartholomé est le lieu où l’on se sent bien. Ouverts 7 jours sur 7, nous avons fait du brunch un art de vivre, disponible tous les jours, et pas seulement le week-end. Nos formules généreuses, notre attention portée aux détails, et notre capacité à accueillir tous les appétits font de Bartholomé un incontournable du 1er arrondissement de Lyon. Bartholomé, c’est bien plus qu’un restaurant : c’est une expérience gourmande, inclusive et conviviale, pensée pour faire plaisir à tous.

Sitting up stairs in the common area will definitely make you feel not special. Sit down stairs…read more The food was mediocre along with the service. They were nice, don't get me wrong. They served in a reasonable amount of time. But for your money unless you're stuck like we were on Christmas without advance reservations somewhere better, go elsewhere.

Service was excellent, very good meal, ambience is great. I am a senior female, traveling with a…read moretiny dog companion, and they treated us very well.

French onion soup - This is not like the baked french onion soup people had in America. The soup…read moreis on the sweet side and not hot enough. Personally, I like the flavor, not as salt as many traditional one. Salad with smoked duck and foie gras - foie gras was very good. Creamy. Smoke duck is very flavorful. Chicken fillet with mushroom - The mushroom sauce is very good. The potatoes were really good and flavorful. The chicken was a little bit disappointed since it was pretty dry. Surprisingly because it's dark meat, I thought it'll be Lucy and tender but it was dry and tough. Hiberion pork - very tender, flavorful but on the salty side. Taste like Chinese BBQ pork. Pasta with truffle ham - Very rich truffle flavor, it uses macaroni, so it's like macaroni and cheese with truffle ham.

The perfect "welcome to Lyon" meal. Warmly greeted and seated quickly during a busy lunch rush. A…read moregreat selection of Bouchon Lyonnaise choices. We went for the Menu Traditional and selected the French onion soup, quenelle de brochet and the creme brûlée. The soup had a huge puff pastry top. It was filled with delicious onions broth and gruyere cheese. The quenelle is a delicate dumpling made with pike then simmered with a nanuta langustine sauce. Simply lovely. Creme brûlée didn't disappoint. It was sweet, eggy and just the right amount of vanilla and brûlée. If you want to try the food of Lyon, come here!!

Delicious creamy cappuccinos and teas in lovely outdoor seating amidst the cobbled streets of Vieux…read moreLyon

A new owner and chef who are very excited to serve quality, homemade and vegetarian meals! The food…read moreis gluten free which is much appreciated as a person with Celiac Disease. Highly recommend this restaurant with as much heart as as good food! Say hi to new owner Mehdi who serves meals with wholehearted exuberance!