The best brunches in Lyon
The best brunch in Lyon, from a Fourvière convent with a view to pancake houses on the Presqu'île and the Croix-Rousse slopes. Thirteen addresses, chosen by hand.
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BF Brunch & Coffee
A family-run brunch house on the Grande-Côte climb, with fluffy pancakes, eggs to order and specialty coffee.
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Where to brunch in Lyon
Lyon has two grand brunches and a lively crowd of independents. Villa Florentine, a former convent on Fourvière hill, serves a seasonal Sunday brunch under glass with Vieux-Lyon's rooftops below, from €70. Bar Le Dôme – InterContinental Lyon Hotel Dieu holds a festive buffet beneath Soufflot's dome on the last Sunday of each month, from €94.
The coffee shops cluster in a few neighbourhoods. On the Presqu'île, Bartholomé (€22 on weekdays, €27 at weekends) is known for its avocado waffle, and Yummy Pancakes builds towering stacks. By the Terreaux, Slake Terreaux and Fuchsia sit side by side on Rue de la Platière, while Slake Jacobins, a New Zealand-inspired coffee house near Place des Jacobins, serves all-day brunch seven days a week. Up on the Croix-Rousse slopes, Le Desjeuneur draws queues to its terrace and BF Brunch & Coffee climbs the Montée de la Grande-Côte. In Vieux-Lyon, Milk & Pug (about €12–22) and the stone-walled Ô Passage tea room are perfect after a stroll; across the Rhône, Bloomy Lyon sits on the quays and Pancake's Island near the Guillotière.
FAQ
How much does brunch cost in Lyon?
Independent cafés start around €12–22 at Milk & Pug and €22–27 at Bartholomé; Slake Jacobins is à la carte, with dishes from €6 to €16. Palace brunches cost €70 at Villa Florentine and €94 at Bar Le Dôme.
Where can I brunch on Sunday in Lyon?
Most addresses open on Sundays, including Bartholomé, Bloomy Lyon, Fuchsia, Le Desjeuneur, Slake Jacobins, Slake Terreaux, Ô Passage, Pancake's Island and Villa Florentine. Yummy Pancakes closes at 14:00 on Sundays.
Which Lyon brunches have a terrace or view?
Villa Florentine has the view over Vieux-Lyon; Le Desjeuneur, Bartholomé and Fuchsia have terraces.
Do I need to book?
Book ahead for the palaces. Yummy Pancakes takes no reservations, so expect a queue at peak times.
This guide is updated regularly, but hours change, so check with each venue and book directly before you go. Updated October 2026.
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