Emilie and the Cool Kids is a cafe in Lille Centre, Lille.
Editorially verified August 17, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Tuesday to Saturday only. Get there before the afternoon or the cookie choice narrows.
Address: 6 Rue Jean Roisin, 59800 Lille
Coffee Makers on Rue Pierre Mauroy in Lille has roasted its own beans since 2013, an espresso bar and tea room over a certified organic roastery.
Signature drink: Espresso from the house roast
Tip: Reservations are taken by SMS or voicemail only. Wednesday opens two hours later than the rest of the week.
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.
Coffee Makers on Rue Pierre Mauroy in Lille has roasted its own beans since 2013, an espresso bar and tea room over a certified organic roastery.
Signature drink: Espresso from the house roast
Tip: Reservations are taken by SMS or voicemail only. Wednesday opens two hours later than the rest of the week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
