This place is right around the corner from where I take classes and is so cute! The owner is lovely…read moreand never switches to English with me even though French is sometimes obviously my second language. The coffees and baked goods are reliably yummy and the lunch menu is great as well-the salad is always delicious! Finding a coffee shop that doesn't turn into a brunch restaurant on Sundays is hard in Lyon and Once Upon a Coffee is the perfect place to sit and get some work done with free WiFi and strong coffee at the end of the weeekend.

Very healthy menu, reasonably priced, great service and atmosphere! Would love to bring my wife…read moreback here!

Best coffee so far in France, we had flat white which is similar to the Latte in Australia…read more,excellent service too

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.

This place tics all the boxes: food and beverages are spot on and delicious, the space is big and…read morelight-filled and comfy, the owners are friendly as sweet, and the views of the church/roman ruins/Fourviere are gorgeous. Extra bonus: there's a playground just across the street so parents can chill while the kids play!

Found Puzzle Café through a blog that listed their favorite coffee shops in Lyon and it did not…read moredisappoint. In Europe, the land where espresso rules, it can be tough to find a good pour over, but Puzzle Café came through with various pour over options as well as (obviously) your espresso drinks. The barista was awesome and gave a great recommendation for an Ethiopia which i had as a V60. They also have a variety of baked goods you can choose from and both my friend and I were happy with what we got. I speak very little French and the barista was super nice and spoke with us in English. If I were in Lyon longer, Puzzle Cafe would be a regular spot for me. You can't go wrong coming in here!!

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!

Loved this bakery near our air bnb! Amazing pastries, savory items and bread. Also coffee and…read moreteas. Mostly to go but there is some seating too. We took some croissants and sandwiches on our train ride to Annecy. They were all devoured. The French know how to do this stuff the best. Not for the carb phobics!! Service was quick and they heated up what never we wanted. Great Boulangerie with several locations around town. So glad we had one nearby .

Excellent and strong coffee. The wuiche Lorraine was delicious in more of a brioche crust. We had a…read morecroissant that was chocolate and almond which was delicious. We also shared a coffee cake that had apples and was a little subtle on the toffee flavor. I Purchased, some of her almond pralines to try --definitely very sweet. Reminds me of the burnt peanuts with the red coating. They have a lot of delicious looking sandwiches to try on on baguettes and they also have some yummy looking salads that are both ready to go or per serving. their breads look delicious

Excellent coffee This is quite possibly the best coffee that…read morewe've had in France. The beans were good quality and the resulting coffee was rich, smooth and creamy. The milk was steamed to perfection - the barista really knows how to make coffee!

These guys do an excellent cappuccino and flat white. It went perfectly with our pastries from the…read morepastry shop, Piece of Cake. I have to say we weren't sure where the workers worked vs. the patrons sit. But you'll figure it out...

Very reasonable price for a good brunch. The wait staff are kind and quick. Tight space, but that's…read moreexpected

We walked past Le Desjeuneur several times and it was always full so we decided to stop in. They…read morehave breakfast & brunch options all day, but after 12:00 they have lunch options as well. It was a really hot day and all the tables outside were full so we sat inside. They had multiple big fans as well as bringing us a personal table fan (nice surprise!). Everyone we interacted with was really nice. Our French was minimal, but our server spoke great English. I got the daily special/plate of the day. To start with, it was a watermelon salad with ricotta cheese, toasted pine nuts, and balsamic. It was SO good and absolutely perfect for the hot day. My main dish was fish with a fresh salsa, pureed carrots (great flavor!!) and broccoli. All of it was amazing and something I would definitely order again!!