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Saba Café Bellecour (NEWTREE Café)

Cafe, Vegan Menu, Organic

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Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Plant-based milks like oat and soy are available at no extra charge.
  • Good to know: Vegan burgers are only available on Mondays, so plan accordingly.
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  • Try the vegan Buddha bowl and vegan banana bread, which are popular among guests.
  • Good to know: Vegan options may run out later in the day—better to visit earlier.
  • Vegan food items may be pre-made and kept refrigerated; freshness perception varies.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention banana bread, sandwich and bowl.

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Also buddha bowl, cake, breakfast, croque monsieur, desserts vegan, muesli bar and muffin.

Good for

The vibe: work & study

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast, lunch, coffee, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Newtree Café is a bright, modern spot near Place Bellecour serving predominantly organic light lunches and coffee with a focus on vegetarian and vegan offerings — including a vegan Buddha bowl, wraps, and desserts. The café is known for its large portions and eco-friendly efforts like minimizing waste and using reusable napkins, though vegan food labeling can be unclear and options are somewhat limited. It features both indoor and outdoor wheelchair accessible seating along with free Wi-Fi, offering a relaxed atmosphere popular for breakfast and lunch.

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6 Rue de la Charité, 69002 Lyon, France

Opening hours

Monday
08:00–19:00
Tuesday
08:00–19:00
Wednesday
08:00–19:00
Thursday
08:00–19:00
Friday
08:00–19:00
Saturday
09:00–19:00
Sunday
09:00–19:00

the food

3.6 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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3.4 27 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Unclear in places
staff
Knowledgeable

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

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