Caf退Saint-MichelWed-Sun 13:00-18:30; closed Monday and TuesdayWifi
L'Impertinente on Boulevard Papin in Lille has run as a tea room since 2015, shortbread, cheesecakes and cookies with a weekend brunch service.
Signature drink: Pot of tea with shortbread
Tip: Afternoons only. Weekend brunch is the busiest service, so book if you want a table.
Caf退Vauban-EsquermesDaily 10:30-18:30Wifi
Sweet Flamingo on Rue Nicolas Leblanc in Lille is a 42-cover tea room of cupcakes, cheesecakes and carrot cake, with weekend brunch by reservation.
Signature drink: Homemade iced tea
Tip: Brunch runs at fixed 11:00 and 14:00 seatings on Saturday and Sunday. Book ahead.
Caf退GambettaTue-Fri 12:00-14:30; Sat 12:00-18:00; Sun 11:00-17:00; closed Monday
Kiff-Kiff on Rue Léon Gambetta in Lille is an Algerian-influenced canteen built on feuilles de brick, in vegan, vegetarian, beef and fish versions.
Signature drink: Mint tea
Tip: Ask for the Kiffers, an Algerian cake rebuilt as a house snickers bar.
Caf退Vieux-LilleTue-Sat 09:30-18:30; closed Sunday and Monday
Maison Scarlett on Place des Patiniers in Lille is a pastry counter and tea room of tartelettes, pavlova, madeleines and cannelés, with savoury plates too.
Signature drink: Flavoured latte
Tip: Quiches and burgers run alongside the pastry, which makes this a workable light lunch stop.
Caf退Lille-CentreMon-Sat 09:00-19:00; closed Sunday
Cafés Méo works the corner of the Grand-Place in Lille as a roaster's shop and tasting bar, selling beans in bulk and pouring them at the counter.
Signature drink: Coffee ground to order
Tip: Beans are ground to order at the counter, so say how you brew before they start.
Caf退Vieux-LilleDaily 08:00-17:00, kitchen closes 16:00Wifi
Paddo Café on Rue du Cirque in Lille brought Antipodean brunch north, ricotta pancakes and avocado toast alongside properly pulled specialty coffee.
Signature drink: Flat white
Tip: No reservations at all, and the kitchen stops an hour before the room does.