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l'alchimiste

Vegan Burger, Pub Fries

Worth ordering: Burgernamed in 20 reviews

Try the filling vegan burger with rösti, guacamole, vegetables, seasoned fries and salad.

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Top tips

  • Good to know: Ask whether the kitchen is open before ordering, as one group reported arriving when food service was unavailable.
  • Ask about adapting the vegetarian burger; one reviewer says the cheese can be left off.
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  • Arrive early or consider reserving: it can fill up around lunchtime, and a reviewer preferred the ground-floor room to the basement.

People mention

Falafel and hummus.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and fast service.

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Also praised for good value, lively atmosphere, attentive service, beautiful interior, cozy atmosphere and affordable.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

L'Alchimiste is a rustic burger pub in Old Lyon, with a vegan burger built around vegetable patties, rösti, guacamole and marinated vegetables, served with seasoned fries and salad. The burger was €15 in 2025, and diners mention a stone-cellar basement, outdoor seating and a broad beer selection; vegan choices are limited, though staff have been praised for accommodating requests.

Vegan menu

VEGAN
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l'alchimiste · dine-in · 1 dish

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

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2 Rue Saint-Georges, 69005 Lyon, France

Opening hours

Monday
12:00–14:30, 17:00–00:00
Tuesday
12:00–14:30, 17:00–00:00
Wednesday
12:00–14:30, 17:00–00:00
Thursday
12:00–14:30, 16:00–01:00
Friday
12:00–14:30, 16:00–01:00
Saturday
12:00–01:00
Sunday
12:00–00:00

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good food
  • Outstanding service
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3.8 29 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
Peas, Falafel
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