France is known worldwide for its passion for great quality coffee and Lyon has seen a rise in independent coffee shops in the past few years. Most of them are found off the beaten path and here are the best coffee shops in Lyon worth checking out.

Best Coffee Shops In Lyon

Anahera Café

A self-proclaimed ‘urban oasis’, Anahera is a coffee shop, boutique, and ‘bar à plantes’ all rolled into one. Located in the residential 7th arrondissement, lunch here is a great way to experience the Lyon loved by its residents and taste modern Lyonnais cooking. The menu changes daily, but expect healthy Buddha bowls and vegan cakes. In this plant-filled metropolitan jungle, fine teas and coffee go hand-in-hand with creative cuisine. As well as offering an array of patisseries and cakes, Anahera is also open for brunch on Saturdays, which is worth reserving a table for.

Slake Coffee House

Right in the centre of Lyon, just a short walk from Place Bellecour, the rivers and shops, Slake’s location could not be more convenient. A true Lyonnais coffee shop and café, it’s run by manager Marine Monot who is proud of the range of vegetarian and vegan options on offer, as well as the selection of Lyonnais and international coffee. The menu changes on a regular basis, but expect to see breakfast muesli bowls, wild rice salads and a selection of vegetarian tarts. Monot urges customers to “try the more daring drink choices, such as the chai latte, charcoal latte or homemade hot chocolate”.

Mokxa

Often hailed as the best coffee in Lyon, La Boîte a Café Mokxa will not disappoint. Located in La Croix-Rousse, a very creative district, Mokxa offers an array of different coffee preparation methods, using syphon, piston, or V60 filters. The owners of Mokxa are very passionate about the beans, roasting, and serving of coffee; other restaurants and coffee shops in Lyon also use Mokxa’s beans. To go with your coffee in La Boîte a Café, you can also enjoy snacks and freshly made pastries by Konditori.

La Bicycletterie

La Bicycletterie is among the top coffee spots of Lyon. This delightful coffee shop doubles as a bicycle shop, where guests can repair and purchase bicycles or accessories, whether it be helmets, locks, jackets, and ponchos. La Bicycletterie serves top-notch coffees, both hot and cold. As for food, there are salads, soups, sandwiches, and cakes. This is also a place where you can bring your whole family, with a special space dedicated to the little ones.

Le Kitchen Café

Le Kitchen Café is a self-titled home for gourmands that offer creative, well-balanced, and carefully selected cuisine on top of great coffee.
Le Kitchen Café is a wonderful combination of perfectly executed main dishes and desserts, great coffee, a friendly atmosphere, and bilingual staff will make this one of your favorite spots in Lyon.
Note: reservations for lunch is possible, however, not required.

Puzzle cafes

Another top spot for coffee standards is just around the corner from Slake – Puzzle Cafe. Here you’ll find some of the best coffee quality and a really relaxed cafe vibe to join the locals by pulling out the laptop and switching your headphones on.

Café Vert

Close to Église Saint Georges, Café Vert is the best vegan and vegetarian coffee shop in the city. Everything on the menu is exclusively vegan and organic, while most things are also raw and gluten-free.

Jeannine & Suzanne

Generally well-reviewed and offering brunch on a Sunday, Jeannine & Suzanne can be found close to Le Musée des Tissus et des Arts Décoratifs. All brick façades, floral decor, and modern tables, on the menu you’ll find a variety of hot drinks (chai, tea, smoothies) as well as plenty of food options.

The Petite Factory

The Petite Factory takes hole in the wall cafe charm to the next level with a quaint outdoor seating area, uber tasty homemade pastries and most importantly delicious coffee. Treat yourself to one of their yummy ‘cafe latte amande’ and grab a few cookies on your way out.

La Boîte à Café

This hidden gem off Rue des Capucins is famous for its local roasts and ‘sit and stay awhile’ atmosphere. Whether you are looking to get some work done, chat with a friend or just want to enjoy some coffee, this is the place to be. The coffee is roasted by Mokxa, so you know it’s good. Order a cafe au lait and don’t skimp on the carrot cake.