Why this place is never busy is beyond me, because it's a godsend if you are looking for an English…read morebook library. Nowhere else can you buy recent magazines for a swiss franc or gently used books for a few $$. Please, please support this place by becoming a member and reading some new books! If no one goes, it won't be around for long.

From the owner: - Un grand lieu culturel de Lyon, où il est possible d'assister à de nombreuses expositions et…read moreconférences.

Service can be a little terse at this neighborhood cafe, but most bookworms won't mind. And…read moreactually, strangers often strike up conversations on the pleasant terrace, which is set smartly below a quiet street. A nice selection of quality coffees, teas and smoothies in addition to a lovingly curated library of independent press, comics, children's books and tourist guides. The attention to detail is welcome and most likely guarantees a dedicated following. Popular spot for students, journal writers, bookish moms, and anyone seeking a quiet nook to while away an afternoon. I'm looking forward to attending some of the upcoming events that some of the other Yelpers have mentioned, but there is no information currently on Le Tasse livre's website.

I don't want to be a hater because Le Tasse Livre is cozy and their waffles are tasty and they have…read moresome fancy smoothies and milkshakes and they've also coined the term "smoo-tea" which are tea flavored smoothies (and also how most people pronounce smoothie). But... ...dysfunctional wifi?! They have it, but it doesn't seem to work! I wanted to stay all afternoon, but it would have been really difficult to get any work done with no wifi. There's not even any cell reception! (Not with free, anyway). I wanted to love it, but the wifi situation bummed me out pretty severely. En gros: J'avais prévu de m'installer dans ce café cozy, mais le problème de wifi était une très mauvaise surprise.