Quantine ★ 4.3

Loutsa Cordeliers ★ 4.2

Loutsa's Place Albon counter in the 1er runs a weekend brunch programme paired with the single-origin filter list, with toasts, granola bowls and pastries.

Order: The avocado toast and the single-origin filter

Slake Coffee ★ 4.4

Slake Coffee in the 2e runs a weekend brunch counter pairing pour-over filter with the kitchen's egg plates, granola bowls and seasonal toasts.

Order: Avocado toast with poached eggs and the single-origin filter

Le Kitchen ★ 4.4

Le Kitchen in the 7e is Connie Zagora and Laurent Ozan's Bib Gourmand counter running an all-day sweet-savoury brunch with a market-driven plat rotating.

Order: The signature sweet-savoury plate

Loutsa Cordeliers ★ 4.2

Loutsa's Place Albon counter in the 1er runs a weekend brunch programme paired with the single-origin filter list, with toasts, granola bowls and pastries.

Order: The avocado toast and the single-origin filter

Bartholome ★ 4.2

Bartholome in Lyon's 1er on Rue Sergent Blandan runs California-style brunch every day with pancakes, waffles, Benedict and homemade pastries alongside.

Order: Eggs Benedict on house brioche with herb hollandaise

Tip: Weekend slots fill fast; the weekday €21 formula is the value entry.

Cafe Gadagne ★ 4.4

Cafe Gadagne in Vieux Lyon sits on the roof garden of Musee Gadagne, with a buffet brunch on Saturdays and Sundays overlooking the secret courtyard garden.

Order: The weekend buffet with seasonal dishes and homemade pastries

Tip: Book the 11:30 slot on Saturday for the best light on the terrace.

La Commune ★ 4.0

La Commune in Lyon's 7e runs weekend brunch across its eight kitchens in a 1500 sqm food hall on Rue Pre-Gaudry, with pizza, Asian plates, mezze and craft.

Order: Pizza from the wood-fired oven and a craft beer from the in-house tap

Tip: Saturday noon is the less-crowded slot; Sunday afternoon fills with families.