If you grew up eating classic New York bagels this will be a disappointment. Traditional bagels…read moreshould be dense and chewy. These were light, almost airy, and fell apart easily. More like standard bread than a bagel. They look like bagels, but they probably didn't boil the dough before baking (as you should with bagels). So they really just taste like bread. If you've never had a traditional bagel before then you will probably like these. The muffins, however, were excellent... moist, flavorful with the perfect amount of fruit. The muffins are a must!

My friend told me that this was a great place to study. However, we went here for dinner. And we…read moregot really great burgers. They were at around 10 euros per burger but they were really flavourful ones. Apart from their burgers, we also tried their dessert, which I wish I could have tried all of them. We had their speculoos cheese cake. No words, I can just say it was heaven for a speculoos fan.

Recommended by my dear friend Diane, we had our breakfast here at the trendy Be Yourself! on a…read moreSunday. When we arrived, we were a bit confused and had to figure out how things worked here at Be Yourself! because of our poor French. First of all, you can opt for the buffet on Sunday and pick whatever you like from the buffet. But it's also possible to order a la carte at the cash register. There's a fridge on the right hand side of the ground floor of this establishment where you can grab your juices, pre packaged drinks or desserts. I forgot the name of the dish I ordered a la carte, but it had pancakes with cream cheese on it, cured salmon, bacon and a savory muffin and it was delicious. I also loved my cherry smoothie. I really liked how Be Yourself! is decorated, especially the stairs with the red walls with paintings and portraits. There is some extra seating area on the first floor. And the lavatory room here is called "Pipi room". The staff at Be Yourself is very young, they could be students or maybe scholars. The staff is very friendly and they tried to accomodate us by speaking to us in English. Because even though we tried our best, our French was really poor, especially the morning after hanging out at the wine bar all night.

I'm really disappointed with this place. Before coming, I called to make sure you had gluten-free…read morebread for the bagels. I was told you did. So I ordered a "gluten-free" bagel, and here I am... writing this message from the bathroom. Gluten intolerance is not a trend or a personal preference. For people who are intolerant, even a small amount can cause pain, severe digestive issues, fatigue, inflammation, and in the case of celiac disease, long-term damage to the intestines. It's a health issue, not a choice. I came specifically because you said you had a gluten-free option. If it hadn't been available or if there was any doubt I would have chosen another place. Please take this seriously and make sure your staff is informed so customers don't end up in this situation again.

Adorable and delicious! Prepare your insulin because you're going to want to taste one of…read moreeverything. The fabulous window design caught my attention and the pastry display case hooked me! On top of scrumptious looking pastries (cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies...) as well as savory (which I did not try), this place offers a variety of interesting teas. I had the "Bushwick" tea and enjoyed every drop. As a tourist I was happy to find out one of the owners (Melanie) speaks English and was very helpful! Bonus, free wifi! It is also very well located. Overall, it's a very cute family run business and I will be back before I leave!

From the owner: Cupcake Gâteau Thé…read moreBagel Salade Soupe Cookie Brownie Cadeau Atelier DIY Brunch Cheesecake Red Velvet Carrot cake Jus pressés Smoothie Milkshake Chocolat chaud Limonade Café

What a shame that this restaurant is a little bit hidden in a street next to the popular Rue de…read moreBéthune. It's a shame because the burgers are good, the recipes are original and tasty and they propose different drinks compared to what you can find elsewhere in Lille (Mexican sodas, Mountain Dew, etc.). As in many cities in the US, you have a system given to you while you wait for your order, that vibrates when it's ready. It's always clean when I go there. The prices are comparable to other burger places (8,90€ for a burger + fries + can drink). So, next time you're around, consider this option :)

Nice burgers that don't feel like fast food--not oily or salty. Their fries are nice too!…read moreReasonably priced.