​​🇫🇷 Lille | Food Recommendations For Three Meals in Lille

Just 1h22 from Londonvia Eurostar 🚆, ​​Lille​​ is a foodie’s secret playground. After 6 daysof eating my way throughthe city, here’s the real dealon where to go—and what to skip! ​​☕️ Brunch Spots​​ ​​1️⃣ Paddo Café​​ 📍 19 Rue du Cirque ​​Vibe​​: English-friendly🇬🇧 + cozy mismatched chairs🪑 ​​Order​​: Avocado toast🥑 + flat white☕ (London-quality!) ​​2️⃣ Mamatte​​ 📍 35 Place Rihour ​​Perk​​: Digital ordering📱 + French "laptop culture"💻 (slow mornings, no rush) ​​Try​​: Croissant-waffle hybrid🥐🧇 (yes, it exists!) ​​3️⃣ Crêperie Beaurepaire​​ (Hidden Gem!) 📍 Google it—worth the hunt ​​Must-Order​​: Savory buckwheat galette🌞 (sunny-side egg + ham) + caramelized apple crêpe🍏 ​​Ambiance​​: Stone cellar🏰 (like dining in a medieval wine cave!) ​​🍽️ Dinner Picks​​ ​​1️⃣ Les Compagnons de la Grappe​​ ​​Classic Lille​​: Welsh complet🧀 (beer-cheese toast + ham + egg) ​​Smart Move​​: "A Bit of Everything" starter🥗 (local charcuterie + pickles) ​​Skip If​​: You hate rich food—this is comfort on steroids💪 ​​2️⃣ Elizabeth’s Tea House​​ ​​Surprise​​: British-style scones🍓 (clotted cream + jam) in France! ​​Ideal For​​: Post-sightseeing slump☕ (*plus NY-style cheesecake🍰) ​​🍨 Ice Cream Break​​ ​​Gelato at [Unnamed Spot Near Paddo]​​ ​​Holy Grail​​: Rum raisin🍇 (plump, boozy raisins= next-level) ​​Fun Fact​​: Miss it dailyfrom London 😭 ​​#LilleEats #EurostarFoodTrip​ #FrenchTravel #Lille