Saturday Brunch in Lyon

Cafe Gadagne ★ 4.4

1 Place du Petit College, 69005 Lyon

Hours: Wed-Fri 10:30-17:30, Sat-Sun 11:30-17:30, closed Mon-Tue

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.

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

Slake Coffee ★ 4.4

2e · 9 Rue de l'Ancienne Prefecture, 69002 Lyon

Hours: Sat-Sun 09:30-17:00

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.

Le Kitchen ★ 4.4

7e · 34 Rue Chevreul, 69007 Lyon

Hours: Thu-Mon 08:00-18:30

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.

Quantine ★ 4.3

1er · 108 Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse, 69001 Lyon

Hours: Tue-Sat 11:30-14:30 19:00-22:30, Sun 11:00-14:00, closed Mon

Quantine on Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse opened in late 2024 as a family-run bistrot with a generous Saturday-Sunday brunch that has quickly become a must-go.

Bartholome ★ 4.2

38 Rue Sergent Blandan, 69001 Lyon

Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-14:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-15:00

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

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

La Fabuleuse Cantine Lyon 7 ★ 4.2

107 Rue de Marseille, 69007 Lyon

Hours: Sat 11:00-15:00 plated, Sun 11:00-15:00 buffet

La Fabuleuse Cantine in Lyon's 7e on Rue de Marseille is the organic anti-waste canteen inside the Cite Etic Hevea space, with a Saturday plated brunch.

Tip: Sunday is the all-you-can-eat buffet at €28; children under 6 eat free.

Le Desjeuneur ★ 4.2

3 Rue des Pierres Plantees, 69001 Lyon

Hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-16:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-18:00

Le Desjeuneur on Rue des Pierres Plantees in Lyon's 1er runs daily brunch with filter coffee from a local roaster, pancakes, homemade cakes and egg plates.

Tip: No reservations; weekday mornings are the work-friendly slot.

Milk and Pug ★ 4.1

8 Rue Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon

Hours: Fri-Mon 10:00-17:00

Milk and Pug in Vieux Lyon on Rue Saint-Jean is the dog-friendly American brunch counter with savoury pancakes, granola bowls, hot drinks and a cosy room.

Tip: Book via Instagram; the dog-friendly terrace opens from Easter.

La Commune ★ 4.0

3 Rue Pre-Gaudry, 69007 Lyon

Hours: Sat 12:00-01:00, Sun 12:00-17:00

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.

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

Suzette Pancakerie ★ 4.0

1 Place Saint-Nizier, 69001 Lyon

Hours: Daily 09:00-19:00, closed Thursday

Suzette Pancakerie on Place Saint-Nizier in Lyon's 1er runs brunch every day except Thursday: savoury pancakes, sweet crepes, quality coffee and a terrace.

Tip: The €25 formula includes hot drink, cold drink, savoury and sweet pancakes.