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Babu's Bakery & Coffeehouse

4.2 (165 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Monica R.

Really cool coffee shop I came across in Zurich. So many pastries and coffee choices. Lots of seating inside and some outside. The latte was delicious and had great flavor. The service was great and though the place was busy my coffee came out really quickly.

Raspberry scone, matcha latte with honey and soy milk, and cranberry juice
Audrey F.

A cute and friendly cafe offering brunch, pastries, and coffee/tea! We did to go both times and service was quick, friendly, and professional. The raspberry scone was made with real raspberries; the matcha latte with honey was decadent and had a strong vanilla flavor from the soy milk; and the rhubarb tart was both tangy and sweet. Definitely a cute spot to check out!

Miso Portobello Toast
Helen H.

There are three locations of this bakery. We walked to this location from our hotel. We waited in line and were seated. Then we order at the counter. Most people went with the avocado toast, while I went with the miso portobello toast. It was quite pricy at 18CHF and an additional 4.5CHF for a poached egg. While it was good, I don't think the price is reflective of its value. My friend however loved their baked goods and went back again the next day.

Seasonal cherry tart and lemon cake
Regina L.

Stumbled upon this cute little coffee shop in Zurich on a Thursday early afternoon to grab some pastries. There's a wide array of pastries and sweets from cookies to cakes and everything looked so good. I decided to order their lemon cake along with a seasonal cherry tart. The cherry tart was okay. It may have been because we had come in later in the day around 3pm, but the crust tasted a bit stale. The cherry filling was tart which helped to salvage itself, but the real star was the lemon cake. If you're a fan of lemon, then you will love this cake! It's super tart and there's a layer of sour puckering lemony goodness on top of the cake as if the directly squeezed fresh lemon juice on the cake. The cake is also fluffy and moist making it one of the best lemon cakes I've ever had. Indoor and outdoor seating is available and although it was pretty busy, we were still able to grab a table outside. The servers at the front of the pastry counter were all very friendly and helpful.

Madeline L.

Came here while visiting Zurich and had a delicious breakfast. We went on a weekday but had to wait in a short line as we didn't have a reservation, and were eventually able to sit outside. We ordered a matcha and coffee for drinks and a pain au chocolate, chocolate-banana roll, and a bagel with scrambled eggs. The bagel and cream cheese were alright, but the real stars were the pastries. I wanted to try some of the other rolls, if only I had more room in my stomach. I also really loved their plates - different colorful floral patterns on each and they were beautiful. Overall enjoyed the meal and would recommend!

Portobello Mushroom Toast

I had the Portobello Mushroom Toast and it was absolutely delicious! I would definitely go back to try other items off the menu!

Absolutely delighted to be here after a week in Egypt! Needed this oat cappuccino like you wouldn't believe
Candace L.

I absolutely adored my visit to Babu's. We arrived right at 8A as I expected, coming off of a direct flight from Cairo. I thought I'd planned everything out perfectly by making a rezzie weeks in advance and was so proud of myself as we walked in right on time (after clearing customs and training in) only to find out I'd made the booking for the following day. The host was super accommodating and gave us a lovely table indoors, which was nice since it was raining outside and I'd wanted to be indoors. He confirmed we wouldn't need our reservation for the following day and we ordered a la carte at the front counter. Everything in Babu's is super cute, warm, and welcoming. It felt like a friends cozy cottage. It was everything and more that I was in desperate need of after a chaotic week in Egypt. The pastries looked incredible! One delish option after another. I'd normally order a latte and a pastry but I was really craving a hot breakfast so I opted for the Nutella Pancakes and an oat cappuccino. I hadn't had oat milk in over a week and I was brought back to life by this meal and the atmosphere here. Service was great and I'd definitely return. To dine indoors you'll need your vaccine records and they will be checked, we had ours and our previously taken covid test to fly home into the states so we were able to have our table. Keep this in mind when booking and be ready to present to them. Lovely experience that I am beyond thankful for. I will say our two meals and two espresso bevvies were 65 francs (70usd), so not exactly an inexpensive meal but I could not have cared less, I was just so happy to be here. I could have sat here for hours but after brekke it was time to explore Zurich!

Carlos J. M.

We just had a wonderful breakfast. Also, egg Benedict was great. Service was very great even it was very crowded

Pastries
Julia G.

Babu's is a super cute coffee shop and brunch spot in Zurich! It reminds me of the spots we have in LA. It was super busy on a Saturday morning and I showed up without a reservation. Since I was alone, the waitress let me have a table but said it was only free for 30 minutes. I was fine with this since I just wanted to try some pastries. I ordered the apple cinnamon roll and a berry yogurt with fruit and granola. The cinnamon roll was not too sweet - definitely felt more healthy than say an American cinnamon roll. The bits of apple were a nice twist! It came out cold - I would've preferred if it were warmed up. The yogurt was my favorite part. Really delicious flavor with fresh fruit and the granola added a good crunch. I will say it took at least 10-15 min for it to be brought to my table, which I was a bit surprised by since I thought both were ready to order. Even the guy who ordered a dish with eggs after me got his food first. They have indoor and outdoor seating, but don't be like me and show up without a reservation especially if you want to try their hot food. Bathroom available. I loved the use of colorful plates and the mix of chairs and table styles. It's like being in someone's home. Definitely would come here a lot if I were a local!

Marwa E.

Probably one of the best places I've been to for breakfast . The croissant was so yummy ,yogurt so fresh & they served very good coffee . They have a lovely seating area outside so you just sit there and enjoy a really nice breakfast . Very close to Bahnhofstrasse and the old town ,train station so a really good location .

Winny H.

Hidden gem! I came to this brunch spot based on a referral from a friend. Reservation needed if you want a guarantee seating. Luckily I got a table right away without reservations and they were happy to accommodate. I ordered their Cappuccino with bacon avocado eggs Benedict over sweet toast. Super delicious breakfast combo! Have to say this place is really good. Superb staff! Menus in various languages. Delicious carrot cake as well. Definitely going to come back again!

Hashbrowns with scrambled eggs and bacon
Claire G.

We had a delicious breakfast! The hash browns with eggs and bacon was delicious and the orange juice - both alone or in a mimosa - was delicious. The inside was very cute, you order at the counter and they bring your food out. The service was fast!

Croissant
Joey W.

What to get: Focaccia roll - good savory option. They serve it by warming it up. It was so soft and fluffy. Caffe Mocha - it was good but you can probably get a mocha from Starbucks just as good and cheaper. You can skip: Cinnamon apple roll - did not have a lot of cinnamon and had a few slices of apple. The bread was soft and quite dense. Maybe would have been better warmed up? Croissant - a good croissant but nothing special. Chai latte - the chai was very subtle. Overall, we thought the focaccia roll was worth getting! It's also very unclear about the table/sitting situation. We walked in and waited in line to order to get some pastries and coffee before heading out to Old Town. We thought the table area was for ordering real breakfast. The woman at the register asked us for our table number after ordering and we told her we didn't have a number. She said we couldn't order without a table so I asked if it was possible to get it to go. The person before me had also gotten something to go so I didn't see why it was a problem. I packed our stuff but definitely gave some attitude. She could have asked before we ordered or the place could have a sign about the tables.

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Delicious quarkpot and crunchies. Very busy spot with many people, but the staff is helpful and kind.

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Such a cute cafe with superb (midweek) breakfast options. I wish my home city had a place like this!

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Café Elena - Consequent Salmon - 27 CZH

Café Elena

3.8(16 reviews)
0.9 kmKreis 1

Cafe Elena - Zürich…read more Pink never tasted so Swiss. Pink looks good on you. When you walk in, to the left you will discover large wall of pink flowers. Beautiful large upholstered pink bench for accommodating guests to enjoy good Swiss cuisine. To the right, you will find beautiful bar area, filled with... you guessed it, more pink flowers. The atmosphere is relaxing with great staff helping you decide on Swiss menu items. In the middle of the cafe, you will find additional tables with chairs that's where I enjoyed my Swiss cuisine. I ordered, "CONSEQUENT SALMON," breadbasket, butter, jam, sliced cheese and fruits, salmon and rösti. My meal tasted great and it was pleasant to sit, relax and take time to really enjoy all the flavors. I would certainly recommend this place and look forward returning. After you finish your breakfast, step outside to enjoy beautiful, "Limmat River," running along side. Café Elena located walking distance to HB Train Station, largest train station in Switzerland.

Ambiance As everyone said, very pink. Noise levels were…read moreambient and not so loud that you couldn't speak, but with various languages, perhaps it wasn't as apparent. The seating is comfortable and plush (maybe microfiber?). Music is very 90s r&b. I'm not sure if it's the general vibe or just the particular day we went, but it was enjoyable for me. Service Attentive, but not overbearing. Someone offered us several available tables as we stepped in to choose from. The wait staff showed us the wifi code and their menu is offered as a qr code to view on your phone. We were given enough space and time to go over the menu and she answered any questions we had. Food I got the pink velvet macchiato, which was very rich in coffee flavor, even with the tall glass of milk. The mixed colors were still pretty. I got the Turkish breakfast, which is pretty large, so definitely arrive hungry. There was a combination of sweet and savory in this meal - a small skillet of tomatoes and egg, two different kinds of sausage (one larger, sliced and pan fried to be crispy, while the other is pink, soft, delicate and came in 3 small ones), a hard boiled egg, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, sheep's cheese similar to feta, a side of bread, butter, and jam, tea, baklava, and a little rose gummy dessert. The combination of textures and flavors were wonderful, but the bread was a little on the crunchy side, when i would have preferred soft. The baklawa was filled with pistachios, had a lovely pastry crust, but wasn't overly sweet. The pink, gummy sweet had a hint of rose, so it wasn't overpowering and it didn't stick to your teeth afterwards, so it was a perfect ending to a meal. I didn't get to try the farmer's breakfast other than the beans, but my friend was satisfied with the meal.

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Café Elena - Consequent Salmon - 27 CZH

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Hiltl Dachterrasse

4.5(21 reviews)
0.5 kmKreis 1
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Haus Hiltl has been serving vegetarian food since 1898 and that makes it the oldest vegetarian…read morerestaurant in the world. Imagine telling someone in the 1800s, one day people will voluntarily eat tofu and then proving them wrong for over a century. The buffet system is dangerous because you pile it high, weigh it, and dig in. Honestly a fantastic concept. Great location near the train station too, which is helpful because you may need immediate transportation after accidentally eating your body weight in all the options.

Nice place to eat with children and a family group. I have never been a fan of vegetarian…read morerestaurantsm but this place, which our daughter--in-law chose asa result of a previous trip to Zurich,overcame my skepticism. The place is located on the third-floor of a department store, to which we ascended ina nclear elevator (a hit with the kids!) At first it looked as if we would have to sit on an enclosed outer deck, about which I was unenthusiastic because it was chilly, but while we were standing online to pay for food some inside tables opened up and I grabbed them All fodf is available buffet style, including mainstream Swiss dishes plus an assortment south Asian and middle eastern dishes. Lots of good choice, plus a number of dessert, I was plenty full by the time I left. Would be glad to come back to try again

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Hiltl Dachterrasse - The best vegetarian restaurant I've ever been to. Yummy. And Claudia, the manager was amazing. Helpful and sweet.

The best vegetarian restaurant I've ever been to. Yummy. And Claudia, the manager was amazing. Helpful and sweet.

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Café & Confiserie 1842 - Mochaccino & giant hot chocolate

Café & Confiserie 1842

4.3(20 reviews)
0.8 kmKreis 1

Very cute cafe in the middle of Zurich. It is a great place for coffee or breakfast. We went there…read moreon a Saturday morning and it got busy very quickly. The tables are small and it may not be easy to have all your food on one of them. We had eggs (over easy) and an omelet with Latte and hot chocolate. The food was great and came out at a good pace. It was a great experience.

Yelp Review 2026 #47:…read more Cafe & Conditorei 1842 is "Zürich's oldest cafe". This place is a conditorei (has a sit down area to enjoy pastries and sweet baked treats) and not a confiserie (take away truffles and candies). They claim to have the best hot chocolate and I would have to disagree. They do have good desserts to pair with their hot chocolate. The building its in has been around since 1824. The bakery opened in 1874 but the cafe didn't actually open until March 2019 so, the name is misleading. They have indoor seating and also patio seating in front or in the back. They have smoothies, milkshakes, matcha, cold brew options, sparkling wine options, ice cream, patisserie items, and brunch food. You have 6 options for their hot (or cold) non-alcoholic chocolate: classic, with marshmallows, with whipped cream, with chili flakes, with a shot of fresh ginger, with a shot of espresso; or 4 alcoholic hot (or cold) chocolate options: rum, amaretto, Bailey's or Grand Marnier. Passion Fruit Panna Cotta: Nice balance of bitter dark chocolate and tart Passionfruit. The panna cotta was creamy and soft. Dark chocolate holding everything together. I love Passionfruit and chocolate combo. 4.5/5 Chocolate Mousse: You can't go wrong with anything chocolate in Switzerland. This has white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate, and cocoa nibs at the bottom. Great creamy texture. Pillowy like marshmallow. 4/5 The Classic Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream: Underwhelming. I've had better hot chocolate somewhere else in Zürich. It's a step up from Swiss Miss. 2.5/5 The Classic Cold Chocolate with Whipped Cream: The same as what was mentioned above but the cold version which is lukewarm. 2.5/5 Service was good though.

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