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Enjoy large handmade cake donuts with unique flavors like vegan bacon and maple syrup
The vibe: good for groups
15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Lyon
15 essentials
Where to eat first in Lyon
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
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French Pastries, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 Brioche
Vegan Sushi Bar, Omakase
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The vibe: good for dates
Macrobiotic Fusion, Fully Vegan, Organic
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The vibe: good for dates
Chinese Fusion, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
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French Gastronomy, Fully Vegan, Wine Pairing
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The vibe: good for dates
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French Fine Dining, Fully Vegan, Cheese Platter
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The vibe: good for dates
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Vegetarian Restaurant, Vegan Menu, Natural Wines
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The vibe: good for dates
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Breakfast, Vegan Bowls, Bagels
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Eritrean Platter, Vegan-friendly
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Worth ordering: #2 Bowl
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French Vegetarian, Vegan Pastry
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Vegan Kebab, Fast Food, Seitan
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The vibe: good for groups
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Vegan Patisserie, Pastries, Brunch
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Worth ordering: #4 Brioche
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Spanish Tapas, Vegan Options
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The vibe: good for dates
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Burger Restaurant, Vegan Burger
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The vibe: good for groups
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
French Fast Food, Vegan Empanadas
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Worth ordering: #1 Empanada
French Empanadas, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #2 Empanada
French Empanadas, Vegan Snacks
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Worth ordering: #3 Empanada
Maté Bar, Vegan Empanada
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Worth ordering: #4 Empanada
signature #2
Best brioche in Lyon
- Number 1. Zoï Listed above as essential 02
Bakery, Vegan Brioche, Organic
$$$
Worth ordering: #2 Brioche
Bakery, Vegan Brioches, Organic
$$$
Worth ordering: #3 Brioche
- Number 4. Les Belles Âmes Pâtisserie Listed above as essential 13
signature #3
Best bao in Lyon
Vietnamese Bao, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #1 Bao
Bao Buns, Vegan Choices
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Worth ordering: #2 Bao
Chinese Bao, Vegan Dishes
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Worth ordering: #3 Bao
Vegan & omni
2 lists Fully vegan · Omni standouts
10 places
Fully vegan in Lyon
- Number 1. Prana restaurant Listed above as essential 04
- Number 2. Kiji Donuts Listed above as essential 01
- Number 3. Trèfle Listed above as essential 06
- Number 4. Like An Elephant Listed above as essential 07
10 places
Omni standouts in Lyon
- Number 1. Andy's Kitchen Listed above as essential 09
- Number 2. l'alchimiste Listed above as essential 15
Pizza, Vegan Menu, Thin Crust
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Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
- Number 4. Totem & Tempo Listed above as essential 14
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
- Number 1. Zoï Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Andy's Kitchen Listed above as essential 09
- Number 3. Les Belles Âmes Pâtisserie Listed above as essential 13
Vegan Sandwiches, Specialty Coffee, Pastries
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The vibe: good for families
8 places
Lunch & brunch in Lyon
- Number 1. Kiji Donuts Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Asmara Listed above as essential 10
- Number 3. Kokuni Listed above as bao 01
Indian Dosa, Vegan Menu, Traditional
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The vibe: good for groups
6 places
Dinner destinations in Lyon
- Number 1. Bloom Sushi Lyon Listed above as essential 03
- Number 2. Carré Jardin Listed above as essential 05
- Number 3. Like An Elephant Listed above as essential 07
French Fusion, Vegan Small Plates
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The vibe: good for dates
6 places
Worth the occasion in Lyon
French Fusion, Vegan Dishes, Brunch
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The vibe: good for dates
- Number 2. SEMO Listed above as dinner destinations 04
Moroccan Couscous, Vegan Menu, Takeout
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The vibe: good for groups
Japanese Fusion, Vegan Menu, Ramen
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The vibe: good for dates
8 places
Coffee masters in Lyon
- Number 1. Les Belles Âmes Pâtisserie Listed above as essential 13
- Number 2. AME café Listed above as breakfast spots 04
Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Gluten-Free
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The vibe: good for work & study
- Number 4. Zoï Listed above as essential 02
10 places
Sweet treats in Lyon
- Number 1. Zoï Listed above as essential 02
Ice Cream, Vegan Cakes
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The vibe: good for relaxing
- Number 3. Kiji Donuts Listed above as essential 01
Gelato, Vegan Sorbet, Organic
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The vibe: good for dates
8 places
Cozy hideaways in Lyon
- Number 1. AME café Listed above as breakfast spots 04
- Number 2. Les souris dansent Listed above as worth the occasion 01
Vegan Brunch, French Breakfast, Cakes
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The vibe: good for families
Bar, Vegan Grilled Cheese, Snacks
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The vibe: good for relaxing
8 places
Work-friendly cafes in Lyon
- Number 1. AME café Listed above as breakfast spots 04
European Cafe, Vegan Pastry, Brunch
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The vibe: good for families
Coffee Shop, Vegan Pastry, Bowls
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The vibe: good for work & study
Coffee Shop, Vegan Pastry, Salads
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The vibe: good for work & study
8 places
Group night out in Lyon
- Number 1. Rachid Dupont Listed above as worth the occasion 03
- Number 2. SEMO Listed above as dinner destinations 04
Mexican Burritos, Vegan Options
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The vibe: good for groups
- Number 4. Bloom Sushi Lyon Listed above as essential 03
10 places
Budget eats in Lyon
- Number 1. Prana restaurant Listed above as essential 04
- Number 2. Asmara Listed above as essential 10
- Number 3. Kiji Donuts Listed above as essential 01
- Number 4. Les Belles Âmes Pâtisserie Listed above as essential 13
8 places
Family friendly in Lyon
- Number 1. Kiji Donuts Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Les Belles Âmes Pâtisserie Listed above as essential 13
Lebanese Falafel, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for families
- Number 4. AME café Listed above as breakfast spots 04
By dish
2 lists Best pizza · Best bowl
7 places
Best pizza in Lyon
Italian Pizza, Vegan Pizza
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Worth ordering: #1 Pizza
- Number 2. Le JarDin Des PenTeS Listed above as omni standouts 03
Pizza, Vegan Cheese, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
Pizza, Vegan Sandwich, Some Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #4 Pizza
5 places
Best bowl in Lyon
Lebanese Mezze, Vegan Plate
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Worth ordering: #1 Bowl
- Number 2. Asmara Listed above as essential 10
Poke Bowls, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #3 Bowl
Poke Bowls, Vegan Menu, Smoked Tofu
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Worth ordering: #4 Bowl
By cuisine
3 lists French · Middle Eastern · Mediterranean
10 places
French in Lyon
- Number 1. Like An Elephant Listed above as essential 07
- Number 2. Trèfle Listed above as essential 06
- Number 3. Prana restaurant Listed above as essential 04
- Number 4. ZEITGEIST café Listed above as cozy hideaways 03
10 places
Middle Eastern in Lyon
- Number 1. Le Roi Falafel Listed above as family friendly 03
- Number 2. Mon Liban Listed above as bowl 01
Syrian Restaurant, Vegan Starters
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The vibe: good for groups
- Number 4. Güstavo Gemüse Vebab Listed above as essential 12
10 places
Mediterranean in Lyon
- Number 1. Prana restaurant Listed above as essential 04
- Number 2. Le Roi Falafel Listed above as family friendly 03
- Number 3. Mon Liban Listed above as bowl 01
Lebanese Mezze, Vegan Menu, Desserts
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The vibe: good for work & study
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Questions about eating vegan in Lyon
Are there vegan restaurants in Lyon?
Yes — Lyon has 167 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Kiji Donuts, Zoï, Bloom Sushi Lyon. Spinach ranks them on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Is Lyon good for vegans?
Lyon scores 48.1/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 23 vegan-friendly venues and 39 high-quality restaurants out of 167 analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Lyon?
Lyon has 19 fully vegan restaurants and 17 vegetarian restaurants. 23 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
What dishes is Lyon known for?
Lyon's top signature dishes for vegans are empanada, brioche, bao, and the city also does cake and bread well. 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?
Kiji Donuts 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?
Spinach ranks vegan venues by formula: a composite of Google Maps rating, the Spinach Rating (Wilson-confidence scored), dish-quality Wilson scores from extracted review signals, and city-specific signature dish strength. Essentials add a tier weighting; category lists add their own mood/occasion weights. No pay-to-play.
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The last refresh is stamped at the foot of this page. Rankings come from public reviews on Google Maps and HappyCow, read by Spinach's own analysis. We never republish the reviews themselves.