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Café Français

Restaurant Cafe Bar French restaurant Bistro Brewery

One of the Most Reviewed Bistros in Lyon


Address

3 Pl. Antonin Poncet, 69002 Lyon, France

Contact

+33 4 78 37 49 44

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (1.7K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 tennessy e. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great restaurant, very pleasant and very responsive staff! I recommend (Original) Super resto, personnel très agréable et très réactif ! Je recommande
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Teresa C. 5 years ago on Google • 447 reviews
    Pretty chill spot to get a drink or two and people watch. Each wine glass cost only $4.45 (tax already included). And the wine was good. This is unheard of coming from San Francisco. This is their regular price and not HH. If you don't mind grabbing a table and hang out there until a server comes to you, this is a pretty chill spot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Romy 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Since the pandemic, my colleagues and I have regularly delivered to the store. The dishes are fresh, delicious and at an attractive price. (special mention for the waffle by the way!) I highly recommend. A big thank you to Margaux for her professionalism during the deliveries. ;) (Original) Depuis la pandémie, mes collègues et moi-même nous faisons régulièrement livrer à la boutique. Les plats sont frais, délicieux et à un prix attractif. (mention spéciale pour la gaufre d'ailleurs!) Je recommande vivement. Un grand merci à Margaux pour son professionnalisme lors des livraisons. ;)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Isaure C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great team that always welcomes us with a smile! Delicious take-out, and tasty desserts. We recommend this establishment without hesitation, which is sure to put a smile on your face even in the midst of a winter covid! (Original) Une équipe formidable qui nous accueille toujours avec le sourire ! Des plats à emporter délicieux, et des desserts savoureux. Nous recommandons sans hésitation cet établissement qui, à coup sûr, vous donnera le sourire même en plein covid d’hiver !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Antoine C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice home. Good meal. We will be back as soon as possible. Courage in these difficult times. Cordially . SICILY and CORSICA. (Original) Très bon accueil. Bon repas. Nous reviendrons des que possible. Courage en ces moments difficiles. Cordialement . La SICILE et la CORSE.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yoann D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) What a pleasure that this restaurant offers to take away and deliveries, top customer service, great food and good atmosphere! A big YES! (Original) Quel plaisir que ce restaurant propose à emporter et en livraisons, service client au top, bonne bouffe et bonne ambiance ! Un grand OUI !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fanny A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The staff greet us with a smile that is felt even through the mask! The take out service offers delicious and inexpensive food, I completely recommend! (Original) Le personnel nous accueille avec un sourire qui se ressent même à travers le masque ! Le service de commandes à emporter propose des plats délicieux et à moindre coût, je recommande complètement !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elisabeth R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very warm welcome and well-cooked take-away meal; today a vegetarian risotto and chocolate panacotta (homemade) for a small price; congratulations to the boss and his employees! Good luck, hoping soon your restaurant opening as to all those deserving of the profession . Elisabeth of Vichy (Original) Très bon accueil et repas à emporter bien cuisiné ;aujourd’hui un risotto végétarien et panacotta au chocolat (faite maison )pour un petit prix ;félicitations au patron et ses employés!bon courage en espérant bientôt votre ouverture resto comme à tous les méritants de la profession . Élisabeth de vichy
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ravi P. 4 years ago on Google • 126 reviews
    Lamb shoulder with mash potatoes, the lamb was amazing (I think it was the gravy). The mash wasn't very tasty though. Standard price really (€19). The toilet was out of order but the bar next door let me in to use theirs. They spoke English too and made me feel welcome. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!

  • 5/5 Jad 6 years ago on Google • 115 reviews
    Had a wonderful dining experience. Both the food and service were exceptional. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. The food was delicious to both our stomach and our eyes. I would so come back here. Je vous remercie pour l'expérience génial

  • 3/5 Al A. 1 year ago on Google • 108 reviews
    Good for a coffee, wifi, friendly service. The food was horrible. At least for Lyon standards it was 2/10. Do not recommend

  • 4/5 Shazad M. 9 months ago on Google • 102 reviews
    Great place for a casual drink and tasty meal. Great location. No wait time. Great service.

  • 2/5 Joan Skelton S. 1 year ago on Google • 76 reviews
    Very disappointing food and very slow service😢 We booked a lunch for a group of 13; everyone submitted their order ahead of time. The offerings sounded delicious but sadly when the entrees and plates arrived they were quite a disappointment. "Saumon gravlax et son crémeux courgette menthe" arrived with large chunks of deep red salmon drowning in a "pesto rosso" which was also served with the other entree of burratta; it was not an appetizing site and the tomato pesto was an appetizing addition. "Filet de dorade royale et son crumble de fruits secs" arrived lukewarm served with some mysterious sweet sauce and a sweet dessert style crumble, also not appetizing. The crumble reappeared atop the dessert "tarte tarin caramélisée" which consisted of some strangely pink colored cooked apples set on top of what appeared to be a cooky; the only sign on "caramélisée" was a squiggle of caramel sauce, such an insult to the wonderful French tarte tatin. We understand that restaurants are having great difficulty finding staff and that can account for slow or unprofessional service but here in Lyon we still expect a certain standard for the food served. We hope Café Francaise will look into the problems in their kitchen

  • 5/5 Todd 5 years ago on Google • 70 reviews
    Excellent service and the food was quite good. Well worth a visit if you find yourself in the area. The staff was very polite and understanding in their dealing with two bumbling Americans of which I was one.

  • 1/5 lili F. 4 years ago on Google • 54 reviews
    Very desapointing. The cannettes were inedible. Judging by the client on the neighbouring table, their burger might not have been amazing either. Good service but more than average food. The typical tourist trap.

  • 3/5 Rawi 9 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    Not all dishes are present on the menu. The meat was good. The salmon tartar was not very fresh and the risotto was very average.

  • 5/5 Marine D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service, hearty and tasty dishes! I highly recommend the French cafe! Welcoming and warm staff, perfect delivery! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Original) Service excellent, plats copieux et savoureux ! Je recommande fortement le café français ! Personnels accueillant et chaleureux, livraison parfaite ! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • 5/5 Nicolas C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quality meals, punctual delivery. And what about this tarte tatin ... A pure delight! (Original) Repas de qualité, livraison ponctuelle. Et que dire de cette tarte tatin... Un pur délice !

  • 1/5 mamou .. 1 year ago on Google
    If I could put zero I would. Really bad service and arrogant and unpleasant waiter.

  • 5/5 Ben N. 5 years ago on Google
    Best classic French café around Bellecour ! Fantastic wait staff (which can be a rare thing in France), delicious food and a beautiful inside and outside. Definitely the upper crust café compared to it's competition around the block but I'd go again and again.

  • 3/5 Sandie S. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for an early evening drink. Waited an age to be served. Probably wouldn't bother going back.

  • 5/5 Camille C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A treat and a welcome that is worth the detour! Do not hesitate to stop by the Café Français you will not be disappointed. (Original) Un régal et un accueil qui vaut le détour ! N'hésitez pas à passer au Café Français vous ne serez pas déçu.

  • 4/5 Stephane S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A warm welcome, dynamic young people and very good formulas at attractive prices, courage and bravo during this period! (Original) Un accueil chaleureux, des jeunes gens dynamiques et de très bonnes formules à des prix attractifs, courage et bravo pendant cette période !

  • 5/5 Bonneau L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great team !! Yesterday I ordered my little menu and it was excellent :) I recommend and of course I would come back !! Stéphanie (Feeka store) (Original) Super équipe !! Hier j'ai commandé mon petit menu et il était excellent :) Je recommande et bien sur je reviendrais !! Stéphanie (boutique Feeka)

  • 5/5 Charlotte B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I order very often for lunches from my shop, never disappointed! Hearty, good, with a super affordable formula! And always delivered with a smile (Original) Je commande très souvent pour les déjeuners depuis ma boutique, jamais déçue ! Copieux, bon, avec une formule super abordable ! Et toujours livré avec le sourire

  • 5/5 Céline M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Still as good!!!! In a good mood! Heartwarming welcome!!!! Carry on (Original) Toujours aussi bon!!!! De bonne humeur! Accueil chaleureux!!!! Continuez

  • 5/5 Sylvie 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A team that struggles and always has a smile even in these difficult times. As a trader, close to the restaurant, she pampers us and delivers the formula of the day to us at a very good price and pleasant to the palate. Thank you for your strength which gives us strength !! (Original) Une équipe qui se démène et qui a toujours le sourire même en ces temps difficiles. En tant que commerçant, proche du restaurant, elle nous bichonne et nous livre la formule du jour à très bon prix et agréable au palais. Merci pour votre force qui nous donne de la force!!

  • 5/5 Franck S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great welcome of good dishes at affordable prices a team at the service of customers I Recommend Franck (Original) Un super accueil des bons plats à prix abordables une equipe au service des clients JE Recommande Franck

  • 5/5 Jean Daniel L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Welcome, service and little attentions. The dishes are excellent and very well proportioned. I highly recommend. (Original) Accueil, prestation et petites attentions. Les plats sont excellents et très bien proportionnés. Je recommande vivement.

  • 5/5 Marie G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent restaurant, both in terms of the quality of the meals offered and the kindness and very pleasant welcome of the team! Perfect for a hot and complete meal to take away during this period. Thank you :) (Original) Excellent restaurant, aussi bien concernant la qualité des repas proposés que la gentillesse et l'accueil très agréable de l'équipe ! Parfait pour un repas chaud et complet à emporter en cette période. Merci à vous :)

  • 5/5 Laurence C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good take-away dishes served by waiters who are too cabbage 😊 Top quality price ratio! (Original) Très bons plats à emporter servis par des serveurs trop choux 😊 Rapport qualité prix au top !

  • 5/5 Marie de R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Thank you and well done for your magical staging at Christmas time. You are the antidote to gloom! Your menus are plentiful, very varied, and exquisite. Congratulations to all these young people who are so devoted, welcoming and always smiling! (Original) Merci et bravo pour votre mise en scène magique au moment des fêtes de Noël. Vous êtes l'antidote à la morosité ! Vos menus sont copieux, très variés, et exquis. Félicitations à tous ces jeunes si dévoués, accueillants et toujours souriants !

  • 5/5 Matou D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) French excellence: speed, pleasant service, impeccable gastronomy, correct price. An address where you have to hurry. We take the delicious dishes home, and it's always a treat (Original) L'excellence française : rapidité, service agréable, gastronomie irréprochable, tarif correct. Une adresse où il faut se presser. On emporte les délicieux plats à la maison, et c'est toujours un régal

  • 5/5 Elodie C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very warm welcome, home-made dishes and desserts that we can enjoy tasting in the small square just outside. (Original) Accueil très chaleureux, plats et desserts faits maison qu'on a apprécier déguster sur la petite place présente juste devant.

  • 5/5 Edgar B. 3 years ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Better than expected for such touristic location. Very friendly service and good food. One of our group did not like the "Quenelle", although very well prepared. The staff first proposed to offer another meal which we passed on. Then they deducted the "Quenelle" from the bill. A service which deserves 5 stars ... and a nice tip.

  • 2/5 Susan H. 5 years ago on Google
    Fried eggs with honey. Think it got lost in translation

  • 4/5 Sander L. 4 years ago on Google
    very nice home smoked salmon. but not a lot of vegetarian options. nice staff, whom spoke good english

  • 4/5 Anne van E. 4 years ago on Google
    Slow service, but good food.

  • 5/5 Chris van C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and drinks

  • 5/5 Maral 3 years ago on Google
    I love this place💙

  • 5/5 Sébastien s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great lunch with quality food for a very affordable price. (Original) Un super déjeuner avec des plats de qualité pour un prix très abordable.

  • 5/5 M&T 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Just perfect (Original) Juste parfait

  • 5/5 Laetitia R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A warm welcome like its lunch menu at 9.90 with main course / dessert and drink. In the top !! I highly recommend 😊 (Original) Un accueil sympathique comme sa formule du midi à 9,90 avec plat /dessert et boisson. Au top !! Je recommande vivement 😊

  • 4/5 jocelyn g. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good value for money ! (Original) Bon rapport qualité prix !

  • 5/5 Yohann B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good for a drink with very good servers including Rayan and Margot super nice very nice (Original) Très bien pour boire un verre avec des très bon serveurs notamment Rayan et Margot hyper sympa très gentil

  • 5/5 Antoine D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Perfect in these take-out times! (Original) Parfait en ces temps de repas à emporter !

  • 5/5 France Canapé - B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Little nod to Barbara and her team ;-) Good mood and fireworks on the palate! We recommend this address without hesitation! (Original) Petit clin d'œil à Barbara et son équipe ;-) Bonne humeur et feux d'artifices en bouche ! Nous recommandons cette adresse sans hésitations !

  • 5/5 Fnac Lyon Bellecour D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent reception, the dishes are good. I took a main course, dessert, drink to take away for month of 10th / unbeatable value for money. (Original) Excellent accueil , les plats sont bons. j'ai pris une formule plat, dessert, boisson à emporter pour mois de 10e / rapport qualité prix imbattable.

  • 5/5 Chefs L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very welcoming restaurant and the takeaways are superb! Very good value for money and quick preparation: enough to put a smile on your face! Team that demonstrates professionalism. Thank you to Margaux for her welcome and her services. We highly recommend! (Original) Restaurant très accueillant et les plats à emporter sont superbes ! Très bon rapport qualité-prix et préparation rapide : de quoi redonner le sourire ! Équipe qui fait preuve de professionalisme. Merci à Margaux pour son accueil et ses services. Nous recommandons vivement !

  • 5/5 Glacal0 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For chef Nico: The burger was really great! Friendly staff! A complete and inexpensive menu (Original) Pour le chef Nico: Le burger était vraiment super ! Le personnel sympa ! Un menu complet et pas cher

  • 5/5 Farid B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good value for money A team always smiling and available. To recommend without hesitation (Original) Très bon rapport qualité prix Une équipe toujours souriante et disponible. A recommander sans hésitation

  • 5/5 Manon l. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good dish, great value for money and very warm welcome. I recommend with your eyes closed! (Original) Très bon plat, super rapport qualité prix et très bel accueil. Je recommande les yeux fermés !

  • 5/5 KLS-Lunettes B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Do not hesitate a single second! Bright and warm welcome, hearty and delicious dishes. We leave with a smile and the desire to come back. Marie and Sophie (Original) N'hésitez pas une seule seconde ! Accueil lumineux et chaleureux, plats copieux et délicieux. On repart avec le sourire et l'envie d'y revenir. Marie et Sophie

  • 5/5 elio c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very friendly welcome Margot and the whole team at your service Excellent dish of the day To remember (Original) Accueil très sympathique Margot et toute l'équipe à vôtre écoute Plat du jour excellent À retenir

  • 5/5 Jérome D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Frankly with this lunch menu it's great, the entrecote was very good, even when heating it, very good dessert. At this price you have to go and support them, they deserve it (Original) Franchement avec ce menu du midi c'est top, l'entrecôte était très bien, même en la réchauffant, dessert très bon. A ce prix là il faut y aller et les soutenir, ils le méritent

  • 5/5 Léna O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good meal for our visit to Lyon. Very pleasant team and top food 👌🏻 Very affordable prices and quality at the rendezvous! (Original) Très bon repas pour notre passage sur Lyon. Équipe très agréable et nourriture au top 👌🏻 Prix très abordables et qualité au rendez vous !

  • 5/5 Nina 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A top-notch team that recognizes its customers and welcomes them in the best possible way! In this period of covid, it's always great to see restaurant owners with a smile and to be able to support them directly! Special mention for the chef: the dishes are excellent and we have a vegetarian dish every day for people who don't eat meat! Thank you to all and courage! (Original) Une équipe au top qui reconnait ses clients et les accueil de la meilleure des façons! En cette période de covid c'est toujours hyper agréable de voir des restaurateurs avec le sourire et de pouvoir les soutenir directement! Mention spéciale pour le chef: les plats sont excellents et on a un plat végétarien chaque jour pour les personnes qui ne mangent pas de viande! Merci a tous et courage!

  • 3/5 Jeanne P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Warm welcome, however small disappointment on the dishes, the fries were frozen. (Original) Accueil chaleureux, cependant petite déception sur les plats, les frites étaient surgelées.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Pluxee
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ Meal coupons
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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