Food and Dining in Lyon - Lyon travel guide - Go Guides

Food and dining in Lyon offers the chance to taste France and get lost in a unique gastronomic culture from fine dining to famed bouchons, cafes and bakeries. Here you'll enjoy everything from gourmet craft burgers and their veggie counterparts to falafel and donuts to delicious coffee and tea. The biggest challenge in Lyon is deciding what and where you want to eat.

For authentic cuisine, look for a restaurant carrying the Lyon Chamber of Commerce 'Bouchons Lyonnais' label. You'll find outstanding takeout food at stands across the city. If you're looking for a classic eatery, check out a brasserie.

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