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At Café Bellecour, we celebrate the essence of traditional French dining in a warm and inviting setting. Nestled in the heart of Lyon, our café embraces a casual ambiance, perfect for anyone—from solo diners to groups enjoying a meal. With a focus on homemade dishes and authentic flavors, we pride ourselves on offering a menu rich in seasonal ingredients. Patrons rave about our cocktails and delightful desserts, making us a go-to spot for breakfast and lunch. The outdoor seating enhances the experience, allowing guests to savor every moment while indulging in the vibrant atmosphere of Place Bellecour. Join us for a taste of Lyon!Photos
Amenities & More
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Café Bellecour
Review highlights
Based on 968 reviewsCafé Bellecour in Lyon is widely appreciated for its authentic French bistro experience, resonating well with both locals and visitors seeking genuine regional cuisine. The café is praised for its traditional, homemade dishes and quality local produce, offering a daily menu that stays true to French culinary traditions. Patrons frequently highlight the warm and friendly atmosphere, which fosters enjoyable people-watching moments at the bustling Place Bellecour. While the environment can be lively and occasionally noisy, the efficient and polite staff consistently provide attentive service. Overall, Café Bellecour stands out as a valued local gem, delivering great value and an authentic taste of Lyon’s vibrant café culture.
Good homemade food. Great atmosphere. Traditional french meal - not a tourist trap. Not a bouchon.
Loved the fowl. Loved the atmosphere. Very authentic French bistro.
A Lyon perineal and great spot for watching life on Place Bellecour go by. More popular with locals and local business owners than tourists. Fantastic daily menu in the French tradition. Quality café-bistrot food. Staff can be busy at times but they’re always efficient, polite and also very good and friendly when time allows - it is a popular spot esp. at lunch. Good value, great local produce and wines - not showy just good quality and proper French fayre.
The environment, the service, and the coffee were all perfect for me. This is the cafe where I most felt like a local. The service was friendly, and the people watching the absolute best.
Great experience, little noisy but classic
Lovely patina. Lively place that has not been renovated in a 150 years, and it shouldn't. Sitting there made us feel that it has been there forever, will still be like it ist is now when we are all gone. A place where you strat wondering who has been sitting on these chairs and how many decades it may took and whoms coats it were that wore off the paint of the coat hanger. If I lived there this would be the place I'd go every day for a coffee and the newspapaer.
Wonderful lunch with a sophisticated crowd. Had plat de jour roast veal with mashed potatoes, and chicken salad. Perfect portion size and cost, 12 euro and 13 euro.
Only had a drink there...Twice!
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
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