Specialty coffee in Lyon.
Specialty coffee in Lyon has moved well past a handful of pioneers. Roasters lists 47 cafés and roasters here, each one added and reviewed by people who drink there.
How Lyon compares
Lyon ranks #2 of 151 cities in France, behind Paris (343 cafés). Its 47 cafés account for 5% of the national total. One step up the national table is Paris (343 cafés); one step down, Toulouse (34 cafés).
In Europe, Lyon ranks #38 of 1,928 cities on Roasters, in the same size band as Düsseldorf, Leeds and Palma.
That places Lyon in the top tenth of cities worldwide on Roasters, at #87 of 3,601.
The scene is big enough for themed guides: 9 of them cover Lyon, from espresso to where to work on a laptop.
What makes a great café in Lyon
The best coffee in Lyon isn't a chain. It's the independent café where the barista dials in espresso every morning, the roastery that names the farm on the bag, the brew bar that takes filter as seriously as espresso. Roasters maps 47 of them.
Reviews, photos and check-ins from the community decide how cafés in Lyon surface in the app. No paid placements, no sponsored pins.
- Roast dates within the last few weeks
- Pour-over and espresso both on the menu
- Beans for sale to brew at home
- A grinder dialled in daily
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About specialty coffee in Lyon
How big is the specialty coffee scene in Lyon?
There are 47 cafés and roasters in Lyon on Roasters, which ranks the city #2 in France and #87 worldwide.
How does Lyon compare with other cities in France?
Lyon ranks #2 of 151 cities on Roasters in France. The median city there lists 1 café; Lyon lists 47.
What other cities in Europe are comparable to Lyon for coffee?
Looking only at the number of specialty cafés listed, Düsseldorf (Germany), Leeds (United Kingdom) and Palma (Spain) are the nearest peers to Lyon in the region.
Are there themed coffee guides for Lyon?
Yes, 9. Roasters publishes themed guides for cities with at least 30 specialty cafés (plus curated surf, cycling and running cities), and Lyon qualifies.
Can cafés pay to rank higher on Roasters?
No. Placement comes from community reviews, photos and check-ins. There are no sponsored listings.
Is Roasters free to use in Lyon?
Yes. Roasters is free to download and use everywhere, including Lyon. A Pro tier adds advanced filters, unlimited lists and Forums access.
A great café in Lyon is missing. What can I do?
Submit it from the app. The community team checks every submission against the specialty bar before it appears on the map.
