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.

From the owner: Bienvenue chez Mary's Coffee Shop…read more Premier coffee shop de la Loire, Mary's coffee vous accueille du lundi au vendredi, 17 rue Cuvier à Saint-Etienne (derrière la Bibliothèque Universitaire de la FAC). Venez découvrir nos boissons gourmandes, chaudes ou glacées, à base de café, thé et chocolat dans un cadre chaleureux et convivial avec accès Wifi gratuit. Resisterez vous à l'appel de nos muffins "Fait Maison" ? Pas si sûr.. Notre gamme de pâtisserie américaine (Donuts, brownies, crumbles, cookies...etc) vous comblera de plaisir et de gourmandise ! Mary's Coffee c'est aussi les petits déjeuners ( avec pancake au sirop d'érable !!! ^^ miam ) et de la restauration rapide le midi sans oublier les smoothies, les milk shakes, les crêpes - gaufres et bien d'autre délices !! A très bientôt chez Mary's Coffee !!

It s a small nice place. The people working there are So NICE!…read moreI could see they have regulars and you can tell (I speak French) that they know each other. That proves they care about their clients. Teasing and laughing even in the morning. Cute patisserie and full sandwiches ! Petite place Simpa avec une équipe très sympa ! J ai pu voir comment les habitués aime la serveuse et comme tous le monde plaisante des le matin! Vraiment des gens gentil et attentionnés. Jolies pâtisserie et sandwich plein!

A cute little cafe with friendly people. I had a cappuccino, 3 Euros. It was very sweet - I like it…read morea bit more with depth, but it was an excellent cup nonetheless. * There's a WiFi, but when I tried to connect, it said "not available/ will open again on Monday"..I visited on Sunday afternoon.

We came across this café as we were exploring the back streets of Lyon. Compared to other cafes in…read morethe area, this one has a great location (occupies a corner of a pedestrian plaza). The interior has a clean design as well as ample amount of day light. The staff is super friendly (English speaking) and the café itself doesn't feel commercial or touristy at all. A great place to kick-back, relax and people watch.

Stumbled on this place on the way to Geneva, and it was a great breakfast. Cozy, nice little place,…read morethe Creme Chantilly Cappuccino is a must try.