I love Newtree Cafe!
As a visitor to Lyon traveling completely alone with barely coherent French, I was honestly so discouraged to enter cafes during my first day visiting that I skipped dinner that night! Fortunately, I found Newtree Cafe the next day. This place is adorable--new, clean, and beautifully decorated with living plants and seedlings planted on every table. They have an impressive assortment of teas, coffees and juices, and the healthy foods look delicious!
Along with the nice food and atmosphere, the staff were what shined the most. The female barista is incredibly sweet and patient, listening attentively to my French and even offering to help me practice with a warm smile. The male barista was equally kind and patient and made me feel very welcome. I was so grateful for their kindness after feeling so helpless in the city that I almost burst into tears. I also was really touched when I saw the female barista take extra care to serve a disabled gentleman, as well as chase after a girl down the street to return the cell phone she had left behind in the store. I made sure to visit every day I stayed in Lyon to enjoy the lovely Cafe and see the kind people working there. Thank you! read more