Coffee shops in Lyon
Skip the generic travel advice. This is where Lyon actually drinks its coffee: 12 coffee shops, pulled from real listings, no paid placements. Pair two or three of these and you have a full day sorted in Lyon.
Coffee shops in Lyon
Every cafe below is a real, named listing — no anonymous pins. Sorted by review count so the local favorites land first.
Place data, ratings and reviews by Google. Powered by Google.
Getting good coffee in Lyon
- The highest-rated independent shops in Lyon tend to roast their own beans or buy from a named local roaster — ask the barista what is on the grinder.
- Morning rush is real everywhere. If you are working from a cafe in Lyon, the sweet spot is usually 9:30 to 11:30, after the commuter wave.
- Ratings below 4.0 with hundreds of reviews usually mean inconsistent drinks, not bad ones — worth a try if it is on your route.
About Lyon
Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France (coordinates 45.76, 4.83, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Listings for Lyon come from Google Places, refreshed regularly. Small towns change fast: if a place has shut or moved, the listing may lag behind.
More coffee shops nearby
Worth a short drive from Lyon: nearby towns with their own coffee shops guides:
- Coffee shops in Geneva (112 km away)
Common questions
Where do these Lyon coffee listings come from?
Google Places listings for Lyon, with ratings, review counts and addresses. Dayfari does not sell placements — the order below follows review counts, not advertisers.
How current is this Lyon coffee guide?
Dayfari re-pulls listings regularly, but cafes open, close and change hands fast. If a shop matters to your plans, check its hours before you go.
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