This place is a gem in Zürich! You can get a huge selection of stuff at prices much lower than at…read moreMigros or Coop. Prices could be comparable to those at Denner, but the latter tends to have a smaller selection of merchandise. The only thing is that Lidl doesn't stock certain items, like soymilk, peanut butter, whole-wheat pasta, or those lovely pie/tart wedges that I like to eat for dinner once in a while. But for the staples (and a little exotica not readily found in other stores--Mexican tortillas, American chocolate chip cookies, Schwäbisch Maultaschen, Swedish oat cookies, American marshmallows), this place is great! I love filling up my bags and then checking how little the final bill comes out to be. :D

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!…read more This Lidl has the absolute worst customer service from both employees and the managers. Living in Switzerland for over 9 years this place is by far the worst I have experienced! I shop here often because they have good selections and "Aktionen" items and in general the prices are relatively inexpensive compared to the bigger Swiss supermarket chains like Migros and Coop. But for some inexplicable reason the employees and managers working here are exceedingly rude and unhelpful. Most of the time I put up with it and just not ask for any assistance from anyone. I pay for everything with Apple Pay or TWINT on my iPhone. On most days I also carry some cash as a backup. Today while I was shopping I noticed my phone had ran out of battery. Unfortunately I left the house in a hurry and forgot to take my backpack with the backup cash inside. I walked around until I found a Lidl employee (whom I've never seen at this Lidl before) and asked if it's possible to charge my phone somewhere just for a couple of minutes only for the purpose of making the payment on the groceries I already picked up. He seemed visibly annoyed but looked around behind displays for a plug. Then I said I don't have a cable and asked if maybe someone who works there does. He said there is one iPhone charger upstairs in the office but it's very inconvenient for him to charge my phone there. I apologized for causing his inconvenience and thanked him profusely for his help. He punched the code at the personnel door and disappeared behind it with my iPhone in hand. He came back less than a minutes later and said it is not possible as "This is not a service we provide!" I was a little taken aback as I'm obviously just asking him for help and not expecting it to be a typical service provided by Lidl. I calmly explained to him that I have been shopping at this Lidl store for many years since it opened at this location. This is the only time this situation has ever occurred while I'm shopping here. I'm asking for a favor not expecting a service. Coincidentally, at the same moment, the manager walked by and the employee quickly said something to the manager. The manager looked at me with disdain, rudely threw up a hand and said absolutely not before walking away. I put down my basket with the groceries inside on top of a stack of cases of beer and walked out of the store taking a little comfort in the thought that it would take him longer to put back all the items than to charge my phone for a couple of minutes. NEVER SHOPPING AT THIS LIDL AGAIN...EVER!!!

You know how sometimes you have to buy something absolutely unnecessary just because it's super…read morecute? Well, today was one of those days. I had finished my grocery shopping when I walked by the butter aisle and discovered... Hello Kitty Fruity Breakfast! Kawaii!! No clue what it was, but of course I bought it and will try to decipher the mini recipe booklet with my good friend Google Translate. I think it's some kind of butter spread with raspberries. Colored pink, of course. ;)

Wow! This is coop on speed! This shop has literally everything: their produce section is amazing…read moreand they have a lot of bio options. The shop also contains a cheese shop (inside the shop) where they sell 180+ cheeses. On top of that, they sell dry aged beef. Not the type to cook with all these gorgeous products? No worries: they also sell a wide variety of ready made snacks and meals (fancy anti-pasta: check!), they even sell fries so no need to smell up your house next time you need a carb fix. Or just grab some chocolates from their huge wall of Lindt chocolate, they even sell packages geared for tourists - easy to take abroad as a gift. The liquor department is huge, I love the fact that they have a very extensive selection of smaller bottles of wine. Often these mini bottles are filled with crappy wine but here I found good quality Barolo and Amarone so a single girl can't complain! Another plus is that between all the premium stuff, they still sell their own "prix-garantie" line which is the lower priced house brand so you don't need to spend a fortune if you don't want to. This is easily my favorite coop in Zurich, the fact that it comes with easy parking (not free but where is there free parking in Zurich?) makes it a must-go.

This place is huge, I think they call it a mega store or something like that. Located on the 2nd…read morefloor of the mall, it has pretty much everything you could possibly need. The first time I was trying to buy hard liquor for a party, I walked around the store a bunch of times and couldn't find it--the wine section only sold wines! Then I realized that the liquor was outside in the front, at a kiosk-looking thingie. It also took me a while to figure out how to use the Coop passabene. If you sign up for the free Coop Supercard membership, you can pick up a green bar code scanner, scan all your purchases as you put them in your cart, and then get into a special line to check out without having to put all your groceries on the conveyor belt. Just hand the scanner to the checker, and BAM, you're done! (Well, you also have to pay.) It's fun to scan and quick to check out. They also have full-size plastic bags for free at the checkout, unlike the dinky little flimsy ones at Migros. Very important in a country that makes you bring your own grocery bags or pay CHF 0.30 per paper bag. ;)

Note: this review is only for coffee service at the bar…read more I've been a few times already to the bar of the Markthalle resto for a cafe crema or two and a schale. The schale is akin to a bitchin' latte a la 'third wave coffee' and, three times now, I've been very happy with both the flavor and the appearance. If you're a bit of a coffee snob, and wandering around the Markthalle (trams 4, 17, 13/Dammweg stop), then order a Schale at the bar. You'll probably be happy that you did so! During the day, there usually only seems to be one person working the bar (which is of fairly decent size) that also services the floor, so you may have a wee wait when ordering your drink.

Really unique find in Zurich during my travels. I was tired at looking at bougie and $$$ shops so…read moreI'm happy I was able to see this hidden gem. This place has small interdependently owned shops so each step you take brings you to a different shop. There is everything for everyone! There were cheese shops, Italian food, beer/liqueur, a restaurant in the back, small bakery, a section of teas, cheeses/dried meats, fish market & perfect if you wanna take a small trinket home. The night that I came in they had a small band playing in the front so it had a nice ambiance to the space. I strongly recommend to visit this place, and don't forget to bring a large bag to put in your new goodies!

Small by American standards, but this has turned out to be one of my favorite places ot hang out in…read moreZürich. Why: It's an indoor shopping mall, so perfect for hiding out from inclement weather. The selection of shops isn't huge, but it's enough for everything you need. Electronics, groceries, haircut, pharmacy, clothing, shoes, greeting cards, bookstore, ice cream, restaurant, cafe, bar, sporting goods, pet shop, video games--you name it, it's enough for all the essentials and then some. Large movie theater across the way with 3D screens, and Burger King is open on Sundays--for when I need my perfect french fry fix. Easy access via S4 train or Trams 5 or 13 or Bus 33. My only gripe is that the mall isn't open on Sundays.

This is one of the best place to shop all different things at moderate prices. Especially, if you…read moreare looking for a certain electronic item, this is awesome as there are Interdiscount, mediamarkt and Fust all in one location so you can compare the prices. It's awesome place to spend all day if you are bored to death from all the outdoor activities. Huge Coop and multiple restaurants, movie theater and clothing shops. Highly recommended to check it out. With tram, only 8-9 min. S-bahn, 5 min. from HB.

High level shopping experience. It's not cheap but definitely worth the money and selection is…read moreincredible.

I'm certain that I do not need to review this amazing store, but I will anyways, just for kicks…read more The displays are inviting, wanting you to shop for these attractively laid out items despite what your bank account tells you. High end merchandise, friendly staff, and ample areas to roam about as you take in the beauty of this store. We ended up in the area that sells food, wines, and cheeses. WOW is all that I can say. Each item seems as though it is was hand polished, set down with precision, only waiting for you to pick it up and place it in your basket. The cheese, chocolates, wines, all so spectacular in their own right. No on argues that this store is more expensive than others such as COOP, or Migros, but they are in different leagues. The wine department has a beautiful assortment of wines, liquors, and spirits with very thoughtful associates able to answer many questions. We enjoyed this very much. This store is designed for those who are able to spend their money without worrying about what the bill looks like. With that being said, we walked out without buying anything as we just started our day in Zurich. This store is mesmerizing, you must stop in and appreciate its beauty, even if you don't plan on buying anything. It is simply a treat.

The new "frescoed ceilings" are probably a joyful reminiscence of the start of the digital…read morerevolution. The computer game animations are plotted in screen resolutions of the first online services in the 80s. Shown are cartoon like scenes of shopville. There is also a little augmented reality effect. Sometimes you see more, if you watch them with your mobile. Cool also to vary the music your listening to, when watching them. Try it for example with Skrillex Bangarang.

An underground shopping plaza with an array of offerings, mostly books and bakeries. There is a…read moreSwisscom with English speaking employees that is open on Sundays. There is a large SwissSmile dental practice that is open on Saturdays. The jewel is the Migros, especially on Sundays. It is large and well appointed but expect long lines and hostile crowds. There are very clean toilets on the 2nd floor but they cost 2chf to use.

Decent selection of basic foods and household items, and the prices aren't bad (for Zurich).read more