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Against the Grain

Vegan Cafe, Daily Menu, Pastries

Worth ordering: Pastrynamed in 14 reviews

Enjoy the variety of fresh vegan pastries including lemon cookies, carrot cake, tiramisu, cinnamon rolls, and vegan mac and cheese.

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Top tips

  • Good to know: Afternoon hours may only have pastry and no savory dishes available.
  • Try the daily changing main dishes like the zucchini lasagna with house made cashew cream and tofu salad.
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  • Book a table in advance for lunch as seating is limited and the place is popular.
  • Outdoor seating is available on a nice terrace for a pleasant dining experience.

People mention

Sweet bun, cake and flan.

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Also salad, savory roll, soup, wrap, benedict and carrot cake.

Good for

The vibe: work & study

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and generous portions.

Good to know

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

About

Against the Grain is a vegan cafe known for its daily changing lunch menu that includes soups, salads, wraps, and a main dish priced around €13. The venue features a cozy country-chic atmosphere with a small interior and outdoor seating; booking ahead is recommended due to limited space. Its extensive fresh pastry selection includes treats like lemon cookies, carrot cake, tiramisu, and vegan mac and cheese, drawing praise for both savory and sweet options at mid-range prices.

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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

4.4 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good food
  • Good service
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eating vegan

Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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