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Slake - Coffee shop - Jacobins

4.1 (203 reviews)
Closed 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Clever use of a clawfoot tub.
Sean B.

I go to this exact coffee shop every day (sometimes twice a day) when I'm in Lyon. They serve Mokxa coffee and offer a variety of "hand pour/slow pour" options from Aeropress to V60 and Chemex. The service is amazing and they never point me in the wrong direction.

Quiche and dirty chai
Teresa M.

Slake came recommended by our tour guide as having delicious food and coffee and a chill atmosphere. She was right! They have a lot of food and drink offerings. It's the perfect place to grab a bite, sip coffee, and relax. The Wi-Fi also works very well.

Chloe K.

Trendy cafe that serves nice coffee and brunch. It was busy when we visited after shopping at the St Antoine market in the morning but we still managed to get a seat. We had a cappuccino here which was really good - a welcome change from the poor quality (and high price) at many other places we visited.

V60, natural
Anna D.

Found Slake on a blog of top coffee shops in Lyon and it was a great find. Maybe it was because of the World Cup or because Alex Morgan & Allie Long posted about getting coffee here, but there was a diverse crowd of people from all over in the shop. At Slake you have all the standard espresso drinks. You also have pour over options (V60, chemex, aeropress), which are becoming more popular in Europe, but you also have cold brews & iced drinks, which are harder to come by in France. They have a good breakfast menu and lunch as well. You order at the counter and then they bring it to you at your table. I got the V60 pour over and a crumpet (halloumi & egg) to eat. Took them a little longer than I would have expected with the coffee, but the food was out quickly. Servers and staff are friendly and answer any questions you may have. They also have different pastry/cake options some of which are gluten and/or dairy free. Over all, good place for coffee!! Definitely will be back again.

Yogurt
Simon C.

This review is based on a Sunday brunch experience. * * * EXPERIENCE * * * Made a reservation through AMEX for 11am brunch on Sunday. We got there 15 minutes early and there were already 8-10 people waiting outside. We were seated promptly once we went in; the interior decoration reminds me of some hipster coffee houses in San Francisco. The place got full 10 minutes after we sat down, there were 3-4 waiters working on the floor and they all looked pretty busy yet still showed friendly attitude. * * * FOOD * * * First off, for weekend brunches, they provide unlimited black tea, green tea and coffee - they are all on the countertop in the center of the restaurant, just go and serve yourself. Food-wise, we were provided yogurt, apple/pear slush/soup in mini-glasses, blueberry cake and scrambled egg all for sharing among the table. They sound typical but were all well made, especially the egg! Then, each person got to choose a "main dish" - I chose a salmon over bread with some greens on the side - very tasty. So with all these, it cost 22 euro per person and we all got pretty full afterwards. If you are in Lyon and want to eat something else other than typical French food for breakfast/brunch, I highly recommend this place!

Jihye S.

This feels more like a hipster coffee shop in the states. Very cute interior, really friendly and efficient staff members, and American style baked items (cheese cake, brownie, carrot cake) and some sandwich and other simple lunch items. I had a cappuccino (3 Euro), a macchiato (2.4 euro), and a raspberry-pistachio financier (3?). Also the daily sandwich (only 5.5 euro!) Cappuccino was smooth and sweet, although I would have liked it with more depth and oomph. Macchiato (with a smiley face!) - it was a single shot, and surprisingly acidic compared to the cappuccino. Financier was very tasty, with slightly coarse texture. Sandwich was great! Good baguette, mesclun, speck, and olive butter. So simple but everything was perfect. Free WiFi Space/ Yellow-lit, warm, hip but not pretentious. Small and long space, but efficiently run. Many tables and chairs. And water station with glass cups. * Cute bathroom!

Brittany H.

So happy we found this gem in the heart of Lyon. Nowadays everyone has the auto espresso machines so I was on the look out for a semi automatic. The brunch here fills up quick so plan ahead. This place was super busy when I stopped in. The flavor was excellent and full bodied I'm forsure marking it back to this little spot. So wonderful!

Julien C.

Excellent place ! Discovered it walking around the city. Very cozy on the inside, staff is very nice. Limited choice but good quality of pastries. Love their hot chocolate (an actual piece of chocolate on a stick that you have to dip into your cup of hot milk) A new place worth trying!!

Ellen I.

If you're missing the American culture of studying in a cozy cafe, this is it! Great coffee and felt comfortable studying alone, although many come with friends for cake too.

Amanda J.

What a cute little spot! I came here for a late breakfast on a Wednesday morning and really enjoyed my experience. The name of the place made me wonder how French it really is, and although it did feel similar to an American coffee shop, it still had a great French feel to it. I asked if anything was gluten free and was directed to these delicious little cakes of blueberries and apples. I ordered one of each with a latte macchiato and was a very happy camper! Delicious! Definitely worth a try.

Take a look at their unique toilet!

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We stopped in here for our morning cappuccino... and it was good.

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Great coffee and desserts. Definitely a fun place to go for a late-morning coffee in chill mode. Relaxing and comfortable.

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They have soy milk!!!! And a great carrot cake . We loved it! Hipsters decoration, nice atmosphere, nice people.

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Delicious coffee and pastries!!! The vibe is beautiful and fun. The staff was also really nice and helpful.

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Le Comptoir du GentleCat - Entry to cat cafe

Le Comptoir du GentleCat

4.4(74 reviews)
1.2 kmPerrache, Presqu'Ile, 2ème arrondissement

My husband and daughter were SO EXCITED to come here yesterday because my husband had been waiting…read morefor over a year until our daughter turned 12 so she could come to the cafe. She just turned 12 last week and so with so much joy and excitement, they went to the cafe. The woman (red-haired) opened the door with NO smile, NO friendliness and even after my husband said with so much joy that our daughter was 12. Guess what her reaction was? She said, "Is she really 12?" She was mean and gave terrible customer service. Why would she start with such distrust when he just said our daughter was 12 and had been waiting for a year to come? On the other hand, there was a woman with dark hair who was VERY kind. She smiled and welcomed them and the customer service was excellent. She explained about the cheesecake, different types of milk, etc. We have lived in France for almost 7 years and are TIRED of awful service. Please tell the dark-haired worker she did a great job and ask the red-haired woman to consider her actions because it brings down your reputation. We hope to have a better experience next time.

If you are in the area definitely go. They do fill up and require a reservation in most days. We…read morewere able to get a reservation an hour and a half after we showed up, so it worked out really well. There is either a cover charge but as long as everybody orders a food or drink, the cover charge is waived. The chocolate cake was amazing and it's super rich but the brookie was really dry. Just skip the brookie. The cheesecake was also fluffy and light. Not what I would say a traditional cheesecake is but was really good. The cats are definitely filled with personality. We had several approach our table, but one, Charlene was very territorial. She chased off other cats and other humans. The place was also very well decorated, with cat trees and boxes, and various places for them to curl up in and allow you to approach them to pet them. The rules are, cats can come to you but you're not allowed to pick them up. It really wasn't a problem, as noted. The cats definitely approached us, Sat at our table, stole our chairs when we would get up, and we had plenty of opportunity to pet, and love on various ones. They also have very cute souvenirs of the cats. Everybody was very kind and welcoming.

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Le Comptoir du GentleCat - Jus d'orange, chocolats chauds, muffin aux myrtilles, et cookie. #delicieux

Jus d'orange, chocolats chauds, muffin aux myrtilles, et cookie. #delicieux

Le Comptoir du GentleCat
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