Caf退Lille-CentreTue-Sat 08:30-17:00; closed Sunday and MondayWork-friendlyWifi
Emilie and the Cool Kids on Rue Jean Roisin in Lille bakes seven cookie flavours a day, plus muffins, carrot cake and bagels, using Weiss chocolate.
Signature drink: Shakes and matcha
Tip: Tuesday to Saturday only. Get there before the afternoon or the cookie choice narrows.
Caf退Lille-CentreMon-Tue 09:00-18:00; Wed 11:00-18:00; Thu-Fri 09:00-18:00; Sat 09:30-18:00; closed SundayWork-friendlyWifi
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.
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.