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    La Mère Jean

    4.1 (129 reviews)
    ModerateFrench, Lyonnais
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Meurette eggs
    Michele T.

    Had to try a bouchon while in Lyon, and there are so many to choose from. We ended up at La Mere Jean. First of all, they were very friendly and tried to explain each of the menu items to us. We each decided to order from the Menu options - each comes with a choice of appetizer, main and dessert. Pros - They are reasonably priced and large, generous portions were served. Really liked the Lyonnaise salad - poached egg with pork belly salad = Yum! Although some thought the tripe was a bit too strong tasting, I actually liked that dish the most. Lots of tripe and the tomato sauce was flavorful. Dad liked the potatoes that came with the quenelles. Lots of desserts to choose from. Hubs loved the chocolate cake. Cons - Some of the other dishes lacked flavor. Was looking forward to the quenelles in the lobster sauce - although the quenelles were fluffy and soft, they didn't really have any flavor overall nor did the sauce. Mom couldn't eat her chicken - said it was very dry. This was the only bouchon we got to try. Wish we had more time in Lyon to try out more food places.

    Steak and pepper sauce
    Leanh E.

    I love eating at bouchons in Lyon. The bouchons feel like being invited to eat at someone's home. This is a very small Bouchon and fills up fast for lunch, so I would advise to come early when they open. My family really enjoyed our time at the restaurant and the servers were very kind with me, since it has been a long time since I spoke French. They will speak to you both in English and French, so it was really fun to practice learning. I asked the server to recommend a glass of wine to go with the quenelle I ordered and it was superb. The name of the wine is Le Liby verre blanc, you can even buy a bottle from them to go. The wine is hard to find at any stores or wine shops in Lyon, so if you enjoy a wine at a Bouchon, I recommend you purchase a bottle there to go. Great place, great food and great people working at the restaurant.

    Lyonnaise salad
    Mia W.

    We stopped by La Mere Jean for some authentic Lyonnaise food on our first day in Lyon to find it closed for reasons unknown. We tried again the next evening and were happy to find it open. The menu included a number of traditional lyonnaise dishes. The salad was spectacular with a soft egg on top and yummy chunks of ham or bacon. We struggled to pick entrees as we weren't familiar with any of the foods but the waitress was very helpful. My husband loved the steak he ordered. My dish was a bit too eclectic for my taste but I could still appreciate the flavors. Dessert was also delicious, something along the lines of a pink cake with pear sauce. I'm not sure if that's the proper way to describe it but I wanted to lick the plate! Very happy we were able to have this authentic Lyonnaise experience.

    Tripadvisor S.

    It was a misty December night in Place Bellecour, the top of the brilliantly lit blue Ferris wheel that dominates the square barely visible beneath the low-lying cloud cover. I was thinking about our meal just a few nights before just around the corner on Rue Marroniers and how good it was, but little did I know that the dinner waiting just ahead was going to be even better. It is no wonder that Lyon is the culinary capital of France, if not the World. We visited Le Mère Jean, which translates to "The Mother Jean", on our first night in Lyon, a damp, chilly Saturday night, but she was fully booked - "Complet" - so we reserved a table for the following Monday at 7pm. The proprietor, Jean perhaps, recommended Les Comptoirs de Marroniers just down the cobblestone covered road, having learned to cook there as we were told. They were kind enough to make room for us based on her thoughtful recommendation and the subsequent meal was outrageous, a Lyonnaise four-course meal that blew my socks off for just €36, but that my friends is another story altogether. Le Mere Jean is a small place in an old building, long and narrow, seating only 20-25 diners in a rustic dining room with a tiny kitchen at the back. That small kitchen produced a lot of chow, very good chow, generating a fair amount of heat in the process. A tad warmer than we would have desired, particularly because we were dressed for winter, we quickly acclimated in order to focus on the task at hand. A three-course dinner was waiting for my wife (from the €16 menu) and I (the €19.50 menu) with a 50cl bottle of Cote du Rhone setting us back a mere (no pun intended) €12, a pittance comparatively speaking. Our first course, or "entrée" as it referred to here, was the Salade Lyonnaise, a huge bowl of fresh, seasonal greens topped with chunks of hot, salty bacon, homemade croutons galore, and two perfectly cooked poached eggs sitting on top. There was more than enough for the two of us and was absolutely wonderful, a recipe I shall incorporate into my own repertoire when we finally get back home. For our second course, or "plat", my wife decided on the Chicken Fricasee, large chunks of de-boned chicken breast in a cream sauce that was both rich and flavorful. The Onglet de Bœuf Poêlè Sauce St Marcellin, a steak in a savory cheese sauce, was my choice, accompanied by potatoes Lyonnaise which are very similar to what many have come to know as potatoes au gratin. The steak was of a reasonable portion, about eight to ten ounces (500g), tender, and perfectly cooked to medium on the inside with just the right amount of char out. The cheese sauce that enveloped it was made from the local St Marcellin cheese, a savory, gooey concoction only the French could devise ... MERCI BEAUCOUP! For our third and final course, dessert, my wife had the local favorite, a praline tart. Lyon is famous for their pralines, a pink candy-coated almond I have only seen here. They make a variety of desserts with them, including a praline brioche and, in this case, a crispy, baked pastry filled with a praline cream that resembled a small strawberry pie ... YUM! I had a warm chocolate cake surrounded by a sweet cream that was rich and delicious. An incredible dinner for two, both three-course meals, and a bottle of wine set us back just $65, the best $65 I have spent in a long, long time. I am sure that I will fondly reminisce about my many superb meals while visiting Lyon, but this was one that I will not soon forget ... HOOAH! CombatCritic Gives Mère de Jean 10 Bombs Out Of 10 And A Spot On My WALL OF FAME ... More Bombs Are Better! Ten Bombs Equates To: "HOOAH!" Translation for Civilians: HOOAH!: "Phonetic spelling of the acronym HUA, which stands for 'Heard Understood Acknowledged.' Originally used by the British in the late 1800's in Afghanistan. More recently adopted by the United States Army to indicate an affirmative or a pleased response." - Urban Dictionary "The U.S. Air Force stole 'HOOAH' from the Army because we were part of the Army until 1947 and rather than waste a bunch of time coming up with something new and unique like "ROO-YAH" or "HAL-A-LOO-YAH", we said 'to heck with it, let's go with HOOAH' ... thanks Army ... HOOAH!" - CombatCritic

    La quenelle de Brochet
    Eva K.

    This place is a lovely local place - they serve only Lyonnaise cuisine and no English menu, naturally - but the waitress took time to explain things to us and were very patient although I was hopeless with French. We came here for late lunch so we got table immediately but this place is very popular so you might consider to book a table. I had a quenelle while my boyfriend got andouilette, both Lyonnaise specialty and we loved them. We split a bottle of red for lunch and everything was just perfect. A tip: Make sure you know all the specialty cuisine they do, so you wouldn't take a long time to decide like I did, a total amateur - also in the language :P

    Patrick M.

    I think I just experienced an authentic Bouchon! My appetizer, an assortment of ofals with a lentil salad, is a staple of Lyon and can be overwhelming to the eyes. I found it to be much lighter on the palet and delicious followed by a Côte du Rhone. I later got the boudin noir with baked apple and gratin which was interestingly well balanced with slightly sweet flavors. This place gets booked up and I heard them turn away people all night. Make a reservation! The service was cordial and look forward to my return to Lyon so that I can come back here.

    Salad Lyonnaise- A MUST!
    Jason B.

    I chose this restaurant after reading the other reviews, and it definitely didn't disappoint. Great Lyonnaise fare, not to pricey, with a few great options. My wife chose the €13 option of Lyonnaise Salad with chicken fricassee and dessert, I chose the €16.50 of the same salad and Steak with onions. The salad starter is a MUST! My steak came out rarer than I asked for, but the hostess quickly sent it back to complete it medium rare. Both entrees were good. The desserts were amazing, I had the pear tart, my wife the chocolate cake- both with cream sauce. A perfect ending with an espresso. With two glasses of wine, the total was only €51, an amazing deal.

    Quenelle smothered in seafood sauce.
    Chris S.

    Local Lyonnaise food. Friendly service. One of the servers had very good English, the other had English about as good as our French, which is barely passable. None-the-less we managed fine and enjoyed a local chicken liver pate entree, a salad Lyonnaise and a quenelle mains, and a almond tart n the most amazing pink color. Lyonnaise food features a lot of organ meats, so be sure you know what you are ordering if you are squeamish. The pate was served with a nice tomato based sauce which completed it nicely. The quenelle was served in a very rich seafood sauce and accompanied by a large portion of Lyonnaise potato's. Very filling. The salad Lyonnaise was a moderate amount of greens buried in fried bread croutons, crispy thick cut bacon, and a couple of lightly poached eggs. The warm eggs and toppings and the cool greens made a tasty and filling combination. We finished up with espresso and an almond tart. It was delicious, but really hard to eat because of the tough crust which was difficult to cut with the small sounds provided. Despite that quibble it was worth the effort it too to eat. The recommended wines by the glass were good and quite reasonable. In fact the whole meal was comparatively cheap at only a little over 50 euros for two.

    Chicken breast in cream sauce
    Linda C.

    Great lunch, so much food, almost more than we could eat, for a very reasonable price. We each had a 3-couse price fixe menu, plus 1/2 liter of water and one glass of wine, total price 41€. Lentil salad with marinated slices of beef nose, salad Lyonnaise, with giant lardons, croutons and a poached egg on salad greens. One main of sausage with carrot and potato, another of chicken breast in cream sauce with sauteed zucchini and potatoes cooked in sauce, 1 chocolate cake, one walnut tarte.

    Senators R.

    We were a group of 6 spending a night in Lyon looking for some traditional fair at a reasonable price point. None of us eat the traditional Lyonaise food of innards. Search narrowed down to three locations and we settled on La Mere Jean. A friendly staff named Georgia took the time to translate every item on the French menu for us six in English. I can only speak for the dishes in had tried. The Lyonaise salad was very tasty, the bacon was thick diced pieces crispy and melt in your mouth. You can't be afraid of a bit of fat as it's what makes it so good. I had the cold appetizer mix plate of meat and lentils. I felt it was to unlock your senses with different types of texture pleasure in the mouth than going for a flavour palette. The Quenelle was my main. It was an absolute unique delight with the fluffy and spongy texture smoothered with the seafood cream sauce with potato gratin. It's a rich heavy dish and hits you when you least expect it. Tried a piece of marinated fish that was also a suprise to the pallette. The texture and flavour was like smoked ham than eating fish and very tasty. Dessert was the traditional red praline tart. My mind kept getting fooled with it being red but it's not cherry, not strawberry, just sweet praline. All paired with a Cote du Rhone wine. It is one of those meals you have long memories of as it's so different to N.A. dishes. All in all our group was very happy to have tried the food, appreciate the reviews/photos and most of all thank the friendly staff at la Mere Jean to make it a wonderful experience as we had no idea what we were going eat in Lyon but wanted something local.

    Lyonnais salad
    Willy W.

    Located on the crowded, touristy street of "rue des Marronniers", you'll find my local eateries known as "bouchon's" in Lyon. The street is very close to Place Bellecour. I would say that this street primarily targets tourists like me. I came here out of hunger and a desire to try local cuisine from Lyon. La Mere Jean is tucked away between larger restos, but has quite a few recommendation stickers all over its window. I chose the 3 course meal, which was about 16 euros or so... add in a glass of wine and you're about 20-21 euros which isn't shabby. I chose the Lyonnaise salad that featured pancetta, poached egg, toasted croutons and a dijon type sauce. It was very good. I was less than impressed with my choice for main course: the sausage (saucisson). I'd skip it entirely honestly. It tasted pretty close to spam for me. Finally, I chose the local Saint-Marcellin cheese. It was beautifully runny and tasty! I highly recommend it for cheese lovers. Although the table next to me got some very tasty looking chocolate desserts. Pinched for time to find a less touristy place to eat, I would recommend this place.

    Sam P.

    One of the best authentic Lyonnaise food... but I must confess that I am no expert on this food. I go by what I tasted , and how amazing the flavors of everything was. This definitely was an experience in authentic cooking in a very small setting with amazing wine recommendation to go with it all. I have ate at lot of Michelin star places but the food here lived upto the sophistication and perfection you expect from those places.

    Potatoes Lyonnaise style (similar to potatoes au gratin)--good and rich
    Katie W.

    There are a lot of restaurants in this popular area, and many of them are small bistros with only a handful of tables. It was hard to find a table without reservations even when we went to dinner early, which is about 7 pm in France when many of the restaurants open. La Mere Jean received good reviews on TripAdvisor, and we were able to get their last table for the night. This bouchon serves up comfort home cooking with reasonable prices where the entrees can feel heavy, which can be good during the cold winter. It is a very tight space though where the tables are literally right next to each other (think communal dining). Food: -Onion tart: This was not the best savory tart I've had because it was too mushy inside. -Steak with cheese sauce: The hubs got this dish and although the steak was good, he felt that the sauce was too heavy since it came with Lyonnaise potatoes, which is basically potatoes au gratin. -Quennelle: This is a Lyonnaise speciality, so I figured I had to try it. Quenelles are dumplings made out of pike, but they can come in various flavors. I expected more of a chewy dumpling , but the texture was more like a soufflé: soft and airy on the inside. If you're not a fish person, don't worry because this dumpling tasted nothing like fish. In fact, it was rather bland and took on the flavor of the sauce it was bathed in, which was a very rich cheese sauce. On a cold winter's night, the cheese sauce was perfect for dipping some bread in. -Apple tart: Again, this was not the best apple tart. The crust was too hard and not buttery enough, and the filling didn't do much for me. Service: -They do speak English, and the female waitress was kind enough to answer questions and help translate for us. -Something that we did see was that the employees didn't wash their hands when cutting the table bread, even after coughing. They went about their work and would just go cut slices of bread from the big loaves of bread sitting on the counter. Maybe this doesn't bother some people, but we try to be careful not to get sick when traveling abroad, so let's just say we didn't eat anymore table bread. -There are bathrooms here, but it's quite an adventure to get to the bathroom. You have to go outside with the key and passcode. After punching in the code to pass the gate, you walk into a random courtyard without any clear markings as to where the bathrooms are. Go to the left and the bathroom is one of the doors on that side (can't remember which one it is). Overall, with so many restaurants in that area, I don't know that I'd go back to this place

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    We loved this place, the food and service so much we went back twice while in Lyon. Get the Lyonaisse salad!

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    Friendly staff and has local eats! Had a great evening with my friend. They also speak a little English which helped A LOT!

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    Delicious traditional lyonnais food! Could be more spacious but it's a very enjoyable experience to eat here anyways .

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    Salade Lyonnaise has ruined me for other salads - I will poach eggs and add to salads in the future but don't know that I will match the elegance.

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    Le Boeuf d'Argent - Gigot d'agneau rôtie, purée de pommes de terre...

    Le Boeuf d'Argent

    5.0(8 reviews)
    0.8 kmSaint-Jean, Vieux-Lyon, 5ème arrondissement

    Where do I even begin? This was hands down, without question, the best dining experience I have…read moreever had and likely ever will. I had some last minute unplanned travel changes that landed me in Lyon for a few days. Being the gastronomic capital of France, I wanted to dine at as many Michelin Star restaurants as I could. As fortune would have it, I only had a day or two in advance, so I was only able to reserve a table at one. That meant I had time to visit a little restaurant my friend told me I absolutely HAD to try. I'm so glad I took his advice. Words can't do justice to how truly incredible it was, but I'll do my best to describe my experience... Atmosphere: 5 The restaurant was very nice but not pretentious. The kind of place you could go to dressed up for a very special occasion or dressed casually for a delicious lunch. I was dressed very casually and felt as welcome as the man dressed to the nines a few tables from me. Service: 5 I don't typically write reviews about service because, frankly, I care much more about the food. However, the service here was so above and beyond excellent, I had to include it. My waiter was not only incredibly professional and knowledgeable, but was genuinely kind. I could really tell how much he cared about me and my experience and how passionate he was about the food he was serving. I had similar positive interactions with the rest of the staff as well. In fact, the chef personally reached out to me on Instagram to thank me for mentioning them in my stories. How cool is that?! Food: 5 I honestly don't know how to even put the food into words. It was indescribably delicious. Every aspect of the meal, from start to finish, was absolutely perfect. No exaggeration, my brain released so much dopamine in response to the meal, I legitimately felt high for at least an hour afterwards. I didn't even know food could do that. It was really that good. In conclusion: I cannot recommend this restaurant more highly. It's been over a year since I've been and I still think about it almost daily. I feel no need to return to Lyon except to eat here again. You can bet I'll go well out of my way to return. If you have an opportunity, GO! To the staff, thank you SO much for everything. Dining with you was by far the best part of my trip to France. I can't wait to see you again someday soon!

    Certainly one of the best meals I've ever had in my lifetime. We walked in and were immediately…read moregreeted by a very friendly waiter who owns the restaurant with his wife - it's french italian fusion because they are french and italian if i recall correctly. My mom and i got the three course tasting menu with a wine pairing - I got the octopus and my mom got the quail (you didn't pick the appetizer) for dessert i got the marscapone heart and my mom got the cheese plate. The octopus was FABULOUS - tender but not mushy and full of flavor. The wine pairing was literal perfection - every wine paired flawlessly with the dish I was impressed. Seriously floored by how well all of the flavors went together. The appetizer was some carrot dish that was phenomenal - I'd have no problem getting my veggies in if they were all prepared like this. The quail was also so delicious tender and flavorful. The marscapone heart was lovely as was the cheese plate. I cannot rave about this restaurant enough. Perfect perfect perfect cuisine in a lovely little restaurant with wonderful, welcoming decor. I would come back to Lyon just to eat here. Fabulous. immaculate. wonderful. One of my all time favorite restaurants. I adore this restaurant.

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    La Mère Brazier - Soufflé, dessert 5 of 6

    La Mère Brazier

    4.4(91 reviews)
    1.6 kmPentes de la Croix-Rousse, 1er arrondissement
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    We visited La mère Brazier Lyon in June 2025 It is the Best…read morerestaurant in Lyon France and has 2 stars zmichelin but 3 stars in 1933!! Eugenie Brazier was considered the best chef in Lyon and mentor of so many including Bocuse among others. She opened her restaurant at 26 years of age in 1921. We did not take the long menu as we came late but picked signature dishes from the menu including the artichoke and foie gras signature appetizer. Delicious!! The beef was so tender and perfectly cooked and the quenelle, chef signature dish was to die for. The deserts were equally superb but the stand out was the rhubarb based one. The red burgundy ( Cote de Beaune)was so well picked by the young professional sommelier: Monthelie 1 cru "Les clous" 2020. On the nose ,violets and pepper. Au palais, this dark-fruited wine showed a good balance of tannin and acidity. Juicy red cherry and plum notes linger in the finish. One of our best meals in France . We can't wait to come back !!!

    I s'agissait de ma première expérience étoilée et la Mère Brazier était un bon choix. Établissement…read moreélégant mais sans dress code, permettant une atmosphère relaxante et non pompeuse mais un service des plus élégant. Nous avons été accueilli avec grâce et rigueur. Le sommelier a été des plus accommodant et nous a recommandé un vin dans nos prix et délicieux. Le repas a été délicieux en tout point et j'ai été reconnaissante qu'il puisse adapter le menu au fait que je ne mange pas de viande (seulement le poisson). J'ai beaucoup aimé l'araignée de mer en début de repas, mais je dois dire que la tartelette de champignons était également délicieuse. Sans oublier ce petit pavé soufflé façon quenelle qui était exquis. Merci pour cette expérience incroyable.

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    Petit Ogre - Cucumber salad (not on the menu - server surprised me with it)

    Petit Ogre

    4.6(77 reviews)
    1.6 kmGaribaldi, 3ème arrondissement
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    Don't let the other reviews scare you about reservations. I got a reservation on my phone right…read moreafter getting off the train in Lyon. It was a cold Monday evening so maybe that's why. Just clicked the link to their website in the yelp app and filled out the reservation info. After a long day of flying, exploring Paris, and taking the high speed train, I was hungry. I was looking for a good place that I could eat by myself. This place was a short walk from the train station (I wheeled my luggage). I chose to eat outside so it wouldn't be awkward inside with my giant suitcase. Even though I made my reservation for 830pm, they seated me at 8pm when I arrived. I chose 1 of each of the categories on the menu. To my surprise the serve brought me a declious cucumber salad as an amuse bouche.

    When in Lyon, one thing I look forward to so much is food! Lyon is foodie's heaven. I've been so…read morelucky to run into so many great restaurants at every visit to Lyon and this place was no exception. Prior to arriving Lyon, I searched and searched. Used google translate to read reviews in French from different sites. Made reservation and we were the first customers that night. They have good selection of local wines at reasonable price. I really enjoyed their wine. Course meal is 27€ per person including appetizer, main and desert. Since I couldn't pick what I wanted, they decided to give me small potion of everything. Everything I ate was so good, no wonder why they are so popular among locals. Yes this place is located in the middle of residential area, you need to know it's here to come here. Walking distance from the Lyon train station. One lady spoke excellent English and it was so helpful and she assisted our table so well. Highly recommend for great dinner at a such a reasonable price. My love for Lyon food continues...

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    Petit Ogre - Le restaurant s'adapte aux groupes ; ici une table pour 15 personnes.

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    Le restaurant s'adapte aux groupes ; ici une table pour 15 personnes.

    L'Épicerie - Raspberry (too mushy)

    L'Épicerie

    3.8(317 reviews)
    0.6 kmBellecour, Presqu'Ile, 2ème arrondissement
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    A must-try when in Lyon!…read more What a cool restaurant in the heart of Lyon surrounded by many other fine establishments. This one stands out for its commitment to great service and outstanding sandwiches (tartines/toast) hot and cold. The decor here is beautiful with the stonework inside with quite a few tables as well as tables outside. Our server was outstanding, we ordered wine, cider, foie gras and egg salad tartines, and a couple of desserts. The toasts were excellent. The raspberry dessert was too mushy and the coconut dessert too dry. But we will be back for more tartines and to try their burgers.

    One of my favorite meals in Lyon! Lyon is apparently known for their tartines and this place was…read moreperfect. Super quaint (albeit hot in mid-July because no A/C), and delicious. Only one waitress spoke English, and she wasn't serving us - however she did explain about the different specials of the day. Our actual waiter was super nice and patient as we ordered and the food was amazing. We chose one tartine each (party of 3) and cut them into thirds so we could each sample everything. - Tomato burrata tartine with balsamic: very fresh, pretty much what you would expect from a tomato/mozz sandwich - The special that I ordered was pork with polenta and olives. It was amazing!!!!! - Croque Monsieur was also tasty - ham with tomato and cheese. We shared potatoes gratin and a bottle of wine. Really nice meal in a traditional Lyonnaise cafe. Cobblestone streets and adorable awnings - so picturesque!

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    L'Épicerie - Coconut cake (too dry)

    Coconut cake (too dry)

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    Le Kitchen Café

    Le Kitchen Café

    4.6(243 reviews)
    1.0 kmJean Macé, 7ème arrondissement
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    This was our first stop in Lyon and I'm so glad we came. Everything is made fresh on site and you…read morecan tell immediately when the food arrives. We arrived for the late afternoon lunch and ordered the trout, granola, hummus, and 3 pastries that our waiter chose for us. The flavors were so bright and complimented each other perfectly. I loved the honey, pepitas, and chia seed in the granola yogurt bowl. The pastries were a chocolate and peanut butter cookie, apple turnover, and an almond/orange brioche. Each one of them was perfect. The hummus officially ruined all other hummus for me. Nothing will ever be as fresh. Don't skip this place when you're in Lyon!

    Le Kitchen Cafe is a gem! Very cute restaurant with wonderful people and service…read more Came for breakfast and left delighted. The soy marinated egg and trout is fantastic. You'd want more soy marinated eggs if it was possible to order them individually! The granola with fresh yogurt, fruit and honey was delectable. I wanted more it was so good. The coffees were perfect as we had some hit and miss during our stay overall in finding high quality, robust, coffee (which was not espresso). The hot chocolate is the real deal, rich chocolate that you add hot milk to to reduce the thick, creamy richness of it. So good. order it! I think they are known for their pastries so order a few brioche, rolls, etc. I wish I knew the french word for the roll we had as that was one of the best we've ever had.. sweet, but not too sweet, soft/airy, buttery with the outside having a nice crispy (flakey) texture. So good. Very affordable too. Wish we found this place earlier during the visit as I would have liked to come back a few times.

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    La Mère Jean - french - Updated May 2026

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