Nataly's Cafe - Lyon

Amazing hidden gem!! really yummy crepes, waffles, and smoothies. nice service. read more Amazing hidden gem!! really yummy crepes, waffles, and smoothies. nice service.

This crêperie is located in the heart of the Saint Jean district, a stone's throw from the cathedral, on a street frequented by tourists. The atmosphere is warm... read more This crêperie is located in the heart of the Saint Jean district, a stone's throw from the cathedral, on a street frequented by tourists. The atmosphere is warm and the concept simple: homemade crêpes and galettes. The vaulted cellar dining room adds a charming and authentic touch. We tried two dishes. The Italian platter features a well made crêpe, accompanied by a ball of mozzarella with pesto, a few sun dried tomatoes, and a little dried meat. However, the overall presentation lacked generosity: the pesto was sparse, the olive oil subtle, and the absence of balsamic vinegar was noticeable. I added pepper and salt twice, which I never usually do. Buffalo mozzarella would have been more appropriate in terms of creaminess and how well it complemented the other ingredients. The result is decent but lacks depth of flavor, a bit bland. The ham, cheese, and egg crepe is more convincing: the combination is well balanced, and the egg on top adds a delightful twist to the flavors with every bite. One notable drawback: a wait of over thirty minutes before being served, due to a large group occupying the establishment. The situation is understandable, but a small gesture from the staff would have been appreciated, even if symbolic. Update new visit and rating adjustment: The Aixoise (goat cheese, tomato, Emmental, mozzarella, honey) offers a fresh and well balanced flavor, with a pleasantly measured touch of sweetness from the honey. The option to add an egg is a good idea; the combination works well. The Normande (chicken, creamed mushrooms, Emmental, mozzarella) stands out for its good ratio of ingredients, with no single element overpowering the others. This time, the service was very fast, we were the first customers at lunchtime, and like the first time, friendly and welcoming.

I stumbled upon this place by chance during a walk, and it was a very pleasant surprise. I had the chance to try their crepes, both sweet and savory, and they w... read more I stumbled upon this place by chance during a walk, and it was a very pleasant surprise. I had the chance to try their crepes, both sweet and savory, and they were excellent. I highly recommend it.

Very good quality/price ratio. The interior is charming. read more Very good quality/price ratio. The interior is charming.

Everything was absolutely delicious! Whether it was the smoothie, the savory crepe, or the Nutella crepe for dessert (which was incredibly fluffy, just the way... read more Everything was absolutely delicious! Whether it was the smoothie, the savory crepe, or the Nutella crepe for dessert (which was incredibly fluffy, just the way we like it), the portions were really generous. It's usually hard to get enough of a savory crepe or galette, but this was really great! I highly recommend it, and the waitresses were incredibly welcoming and friendly!