L'Impertinente is a cafe in Saint Michel, Lille.
Editorially verified August 3, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Afternoons only. Weekend brunch is the busiest service, so book if you want a table.
Address: 9 Boulevard Papin, 59800 Lille
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.
La Brûlerie sits on Place de la Nouvelle Aventure in Lille, roasting on site at the edge of the Wazemmes market with two rooms and a courtyard.
Signature drink: Freshly roasted filter
Tip: Wednesday and Friday open at 14:00 only. Sunday is the day to combine it with the market.
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.
