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Against the Grain

Vegan Cafe, Pastries, Brunch

Worth ordering: #4 Cake in Lyonnamed in 6 reviews

Save room for pastries, including the carrot cake, cinnamon roll and chai-spiced flan.

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Top tips

  • Try the savoury roll and brioche; reviewers specifically recommend both.
  • Good to know: Go for lunch if you want a savoury meal; regular food may no longer be served later in the day.
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  • Book ahead for lunch, as seating indoors is limited.

People mention

Bread, pastry and brioche.

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Also coffee, savory roll, benedict, carrot cake, chai latte and chai-spiced flan.

Good for

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for good value, lively atmosphere, attentive service and generous portions.

Good to know

  • Dish availability varies; check with the venue
  • Outdoor seating
  • Brunch, lunch, coffee, dessert, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

This small Lyon vegan café serves a changing lunch menu of soups, salads, wraps and daily plates, with homemade pastries such as carrot cake, cinnamon rolls and brioche. Brunch is a Saturday draw, and reviews praise the friendly staff and terrace; savoury meals may run out or stop after lunch, so check before making an afternoon visit.

Vegan menu

VEGAN
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Against the Grain · dine-in · 20 dishes and drinks

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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135 Rue Sébastien Gryphe, 69007 Lyon, France

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
09:00–15:00
Wednesday
09:00–15:00
Thursday
09:00–15:00
Friday
09:00–15:00
Saturday
09:00–15:00
Sunday
Closed

the food

4.6 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good food
  • Great service
  • Great atmosphere
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Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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