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15 essentials · 3 signature dishes

Best Vegan Restaurants in Lyon

No. 84 of the 100 best vegan cities 2026

155 places · 43 great places

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15 essentials

Where to eat first in Lyon

All 15 as a list

Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.

  1. Number 1. vada lab

    South Indian Dosa, Vada Pav

    5.0$$

    Photo via Google Maps

    Try the masala dosa, praised for its crispness, generous filling, and chutneys.

  4. Number 4. AME café

    5.0

    Japanese Sandos, Vegan Pastries

    $$

    Worth ordering: #1 CoffeeWorth ordering: #5 Cake

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3 signature dishes

What Lyon cooks best

The dishes Lyon's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.

signature #1

Best empanada in Lyon

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signature #2

Best falafel in Lyon

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signature #3

Best brioche in Lyon

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  1. Number 1. Zoï

    4.8

    French Pâtisserie, Vegan Brioche

    $$

    Worth ordering: #1 Brioche

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Vegan & omni

2 lists Fully vegan · Omni standouts

10 places

Fully vegan in Lyon

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  2. Number 2. AME café

    5.0

    Japanese Sandos, Vegan Pastries

    $$

    Worth ordering: #1 CoffeeWorth ordering: #5 Cake

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10 places

Omni standouts in Lyon

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By occasion

11 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Worth the occasion · Coffee masters · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Group night out · Budget eats · Family friendly

8 places

Breakfast spots in Lyon

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  1. Number 1. AME café

    5.0

    Japanese Sandos, Vegan Pastries

    $$

    Worth ordering: #1 CoffeeWorth ordering: #5 Cake

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8 places

Lunch & brunch in Lyon

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8 places

Dinner destinations in Lyon

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6 places

Worth the occasion in Lyon

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8 places

Coffee masters in Lyon

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  1. Number 1. AME café

    5.0

    Japanese Sandos, Vegan Pastries

    $$

    Worth ordering: #1 CoffeeWorth ordering: #5 Cake

  3. Number 3. Zoï

    4.8

    French Pâtisserie, Vegan Brioche

    $$

    Worth ordering: #1 Brioche

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10 places

Sweet treats in Lyon

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  1. Number 1. Zoï

    4.8

    French Pâtisserie, Vegan Brioche

    $$

    Worth ordering: #1 Brioche

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8 places

Cozy hideaways in Lyon

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  2. Number 2. Okara

    4.5

    Cafe, Vegan Lunch & Cookies

    $$

    The vibe: good for work & study

8 places

Work-friendly cafes in Lyon

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  2. Number 2. AME café

    5.0

    Japanese Sandos, Vegan Pastries

    $$

    Worth ordering: #1 CoffeeWorth ordering: #5 Cake

  4. Number 4. Okara

    4.5

    Cafe, Vegan Lunch & Cookies

    $$

    The vibe: good for work & study

10 places

Group night out in Lyon

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10 places

Budget eats in Lyon

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8 places

Family friendly in Lyon

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By dish

2 lists Best coffee · Best cake

5 places

Best coffee in Lyon

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  1. Number 1. AME café

    5.0

    Japanese Sandos, Vegan Pastries

    $$

    Worth ordering: #1 CoffeeWorth ordering: #5 Cake

5 places

Best cake in Lyon

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By cuisine

3 lists French · Middle Eastern · Mediterranean

10 places

French in Lyon

10 places

Middle Eastern in Lyon

10 places

Mediterranean in Lyon

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Questions about eating vegan in Lyon

Are there vegan restaurants in Lyon?

Yes. Spinach rates 155 vegan and vegan-friendly places in Lyon. The top three are vada lab, Bloom Sushi and l'alchimiste.

Is Lyon good for vegans?

Yes. Lyon is No. 84 of the 100 best vegan cities 2026, with 43 great places for vegans, 10.4 for every 100,000 residents. A great place is easy for vegans (grade A or B) and rated 4.5 or more.

How many vegan restaurants are in Lyon?

Spinach rates 155 vegan and vegan-friendly places in Lyon. 64 are easy for vegans (grade A or B), and 43 of those are great places, rated 4.5 or more.

What dishes is Lyon known for?

Lyon's top signature dishes for vegans are empanada, falafel, brioche. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.

What are the best cuisines for vegans in Lyon?

The vegan scene in Lyon leans French, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean. French is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.

What's the best vegan restaurant in Lyon?

vada lab is ranked #1 in Lyon by the Spinach Essentials algorithm, which weights rating, signature dish performance, and reviewer praise. See all 15 Essentials for the full ranking.

How does Spinach rank these venues?

By formula, and no place pays to be listed. Every place gets a Spinach Rating for how good its vegan food is, and a high rating needs many diners to agree. The lists weigh that rating, how good each place's vegan dishes are and how strong it is on the city's signature dishes. The essentials add a weight for each tier, and each list by occasion adds its own.

How fresh is this data?

The lists on this page were last refreshed on 7 November 2026.