Circle is a cafe in Lyon.
Circle in Lyon's 1er runs a daytime espresso bar at the front of the Rue Chavanne dining room, with single-origin filter and pastries from a local baker.
Editorially verified May 19, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Counter seats open from 09:00; the back dining room opens for dinner only.
Address: 11 Rue Chavanne, 69001 Lyon
Le Desjeuneur at the foot of the Croix-Rousse runs as a brunch-and-coffee room with filter pours, weekend egg plates, and a tight specialty-coffee programme.
Signature drink: Filter coffee
Tip: Weekend brunch books out; weekday mornings are the work-friendly slot.
Les Freres Barioz in Lyon's 3e runs an Italian-style sandwich and espresso counter on Rue Duguesclin, with house-baked focaccia and a tight Italian wine list.
Signature drink: Italian-style espresso
Tip: Counter seats only; lunch closes at 14:30 sharp.
La Commune in Lyon's 7e runs a €4 specialty-coffee programme inside the food hall, with rotating roasters and a long communal table for work mornings.
Signature drink: Espresso
Tip: Weekday morning is the work-friendly slot; weekend brunch fills the room.
Mokxa on Rue Bellecordiere in the 2e is Lyon's flagship third-wave coffee bar, founded in 2011, with single-origin espresso, filter pours and a roastery.
Signature drink: Single-origin espresso
Tip: The single-origin filter list rotates monthly; whole-bean bags ship retail.
Slake Coffee House on Rue de l'Ancienne Prefecture in the 2e is Robin Perraud's specialty-coffee bar opened in 2015, brewing beans from Mokxa and Kaffa.
Signature drink: Single-origin pour-over
Tip: Specialty pour-over is the order; the back room has work-friendly bench seating.
La Boite a Cafe at the foot of the Croix-Rousse in the 1er is the specialty-coffee bar in the former Mokxa space, run since 2023 by Amelie Michel and Terry.
Signature drink: Filter coffee from Mokxa beans
Tip: Open every day; the back seats are the work spot, the bar pours rotating guest roasters.
