Pancakes - so fluffy Focaccia - wished the bread was a tad…read moresofter but the pairing with eggplant and tomatoes was quite good I also enjoyed their summer watermelon drink which was refreshing.

Wonderful experience at Diploid. We were able to walk in without much of a wait. We got the smoked…read moretrout pancakes and sweet pancakes with some juices. Everything was amazing. The smoked trout pancakes were paired with some goat cheese cream and pink peppercorns that really balanced the flavor so well. The sweet pancakes had a really fresh whipped cream that wasn't overly sweet like some places can be. Service was friendly and efficient. We were very happy with our meal and would recommend for anyone looking for fresh brunch options.

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 was actually my second visit to Konditori Paul Bert - though the first was just for coffee and…read morea slice of pretty good chocolate cake. Their coffee is delicious because it's Mokxa, which is arguably the best coffee in France. Five stars for the coffee here. Now for the story of today's lunch. My friend and I met here for lunch because they open at 11:30 and I have a one-year-old who naps around 1:00 pm, so I was hoping for an earlier-than-most-cafes lunch. Unfortunately, that was not the case. The lady behind the counter seemed a little annoyed that we arrived at 11:30 and even more so that we were there for lunch. She sat us but informed us that the kitchen did not open until noon. We sat and waited. (No high chairs, of course, and the little one started to get antsy halfway through the meal. Thankfully I had a pouch of applesauce for her.) The daily vegetarian lunch option was ravioli with pumpkin and preserved shallots. My friend and I both enjoyed it, as well as the salad that came with it: fennel & orange. Simple and delicious. We each had dessert: I chose the tiramisu and my friend had the pineapple with cream and spices. He liked his a lot; the tiramisu was mostly cream and, therefore, slightly disappointing. Overall, because of the quality of the food and the coffee, I'm giving this place four stars. Some of the servers are very friendly and some of them aren't. I think 14,50€ for their lunch plate with a salad plus dessert is a pretty good deal for Lyon. (And it was filling.) Also you can buy bags of Mokxa coffee here, which is a treat because it means I don't have to go all the way to the 1st arrondisemment to get it!

Exceptional food and coffee in a fresh, friendly space. Joyful vibe, comfortable sidewalk seating,…read morereasonable prices, ample portions,. My only regret is not bringing my lover or close friend to enjoy their brunch special of a savory dish, a sweet, juice, and coffee for €24. Highly recommended to vegetarians: of two brunch entrees, one was vegetarian and the other could be, and everyone will salivate over the desserts, especially the Pavlova (should've guessed the chef was a Kiwi).

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!!

A really pretty, clean, surprisingly large tea (Marriage Frères) and coffee house with some food…read moreavailable. Warning: on the weekends you can only order a whole menu meal, so to get a sandwich (Which is all I wanted) I had to buy another tea, a fresh juice, muffin and biscotti as well. That with a piece of cheesecake came to €24. A bit much. Also, limited amount of loose-leaf yea available for takeaway. It looks full, but it's just all the same stuff. It is really pretty and clean though, seems like a local date place. And, it was open... Hard to find in this part of Lyon on a Saturday afternoon.

A cute coffee shop in the historical part of Lyon! I had a small cappuccino for 3.2€ and it was…read moredelicious. The staff was efficient and friendly.

Delicious bagel sandwiches and super helpful/kind employees. Very fresh and quick. Great in any…read moreregard, especially for Americans looking for a little bit of home.

From the owner: Une bonne vingtaine de recettes de Bagels, chaudes ou froides, sucrées ou salées allant du pluslus…read moretraditionnellement New Yorkais " Lox " saumon fumée/Philadelphia cream cheese aux recettes " maison ", inimitables. Qui à dit So French, Alaska Fire, Deli Delicious ? On croise ente autre du pastrami, de la dinde fumée K, notre magic chicken, caesar tuna salad, du bacon, du peanut butter, des crottins de chèvre, des recettes végétariennes et quelques autres secrets bien gardés... Le tout cuisiné sous vos yeux émerveillés, à partir de condiments et sauces directement importés des États-Unis. Et ça, ça change tout ! Authenticité, fraîcheur des produits et une pincée de French savoir faire... c'est notre credo. Et bien, des Hot Dogs New York Style (classic ou Kacher), des Pickles géants, du coleslaw (mais si... la salade de choux aigre douce), des Donuts par milliers (10 parfums), du cheesecake, des mokas, des cappucino à gogo, du chocolat chaud marshmallow, etc....

Local ice cream / creperie place in the old village of Lyon. Waiters don't speak english, so youd…read morehave to translate the menu yourself to find what you want. The ice cream flavors were great (I got black sesame and rose praline), and the crepe was soft and fresh, though I wish it was thinner and crispier.

The ice cream is very tasty- light and creamy. We loved the many choices available. We also enjoyed…read morethe location in a happening area of Old Town. If you can get past all the cigarette smoke, it's a nice finish to a perfect summer night out on the town.

I have got to say, I'm a huge, huge foodie. We have dined at many many French restaurants, and I…read morehad very high expectations for Lyon, being the capital of French cuisine. Many restaurants have disappointed greatly, but this one was top-notch. From the level of service, to the quality of the food everything was just superb! Huge, thanks to our waitress who called the owner for permission to take a bottle of wine off the wall just for us - that definitely added to our incredible experience!

"Are you American?" I was shocked to hear yesterday... I guess my North Face hat and coat were a…read moredead giveaway. I ran into several Americans waiting outside La Traboulerie. The wait was over 30 minutes, but this was the Lyon Lights Festival and waiting was anticipated. With my new American friends, I had a delicious late-lunch at La Traboulerie. I had warm goat cheese toasts on a salad and "saucisson chaud" with a beaujolaise sauce. We also split a bottle of Beaujolais wine - dejeundinner (dejeuner + diner franglais) came to 18euros each. La Traboulerie serves standard Lyonnaise fare, which is traditionally tres heavy and hearty. Definitely skip the funicular and walk up to St. Just!