(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.

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

Got the Alaskan fire with nachos on the side. The specific ingredients in this bagel were not so…read moregreat. The chicken was a little dry and the BBQ sauce was overpowering. However, I feel like the other bagels on the menu would be really good. The nachos are exactly the same type you get at a movie theatre with the liquid cheese. Great in a guilty-pleasure kind of way.

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

I was suspicious it would be good but it was really excellent. We ate lunch downstairs. Service…read morefast and friendly. Husband had the chicken and cheese burrito which came with sides and I had the Taco Salad. Amazing marinated chicken, all ingredients high quality and there was nothing left on our plates. Margarita seemed weak but husband felt it when he stood up. Perhaps not a freshly made mix for the drink? Only complaint. Would happily eat here again to have a taste of home (even better than home).

Decent pub, food and drinks aren't great but it's a good spot to watch sportsread more

Best pub ambience. Lively and cozy. You might always find English speaking servers and great beers…read more Live bands upstairs are always great. Overall great place to hang out.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Small but quaint. Excellent food and great service. Great selection of meats from around the…read moreworld. Hidden Gem.