11 editor picks in Lyon.
11 brunch in Lyon, editor-picked for brunch open sunday. The sunday brunch destinations editors return to. All brunch in Lyon.
Sunday morning at Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse in Lyon's 3e is the city's best impromptu brunch: oyster counters open from 09:30, charcuterie sliced to order.
OrderOysters and Sancerre at the Maison Merle counter, then a slice of praline tart
TipGo before 11:00; stalls begin closing at noon on Sundays Weekends fill by noon.
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.
OrderThe weekend buffet with seasonal dishes and homemade pastries
TipBook the 11:30 slot on Saturday for the best light on the terrace.
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.
OrderAvocado toast with poached eggs and the single-origin filter
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.
OrderThe signature sweet-savoury plate
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.
OrderThe €29 set brunch with charcuterie, eggs, viennoiserie and dessert
Bartholome in Lyon's 1er on Rue Sergent Blandan runs California-style brunch every day with pancakes, waffles, Benedict and homemade pastries alongside.
OrderEggs Benedict on house brioche with herb hollandaise
TipWeekend slots fill fast; the weekday €21 formula is the value entry.
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.
OrderSunday buffet: composed salads, hummus, the hot mini-dish with a perfect egg.
TipSunday is the all-you-can-eat buffet at €28; children under 6 eat free.
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.
OrderThe pancake stack with maple butter, and a single-origin filter
TipNo reservations; weekday mornings are the work-friendly slot.
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.
OrderSavoury pancake with the granola bowl, and the house caramel dessert
TipBook via Instagram; the dog-friendly terrace opens from Easter.
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.
OrderPizza from the wood-fired oven and a craft beer from the in-house tap
TipSaturday noon is the less-crowded slot; Sunday afternoon fills with families.
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.
OrderSavoury pancake with cheese and ham, then a sweet crepe with salted-caramel
TipThe €25 formula includes hot drink, cold drink, savoury and sweet pancakes.
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