We stopped by near closing however the server was friendly, helpful, and offered English menus. We…read morewere peckish and needed snacks so we had olives, fries, and hummus, and drinks. We enjoyed the outdoor relaxed vibe, beer and homemade ginger lemonade.

-always a plus when a long-haired man with wire-rimmed glasses intercepts you at the entrance with…read morea grin and good humor. Such was our experience at Cafe Zähringer this evening. CZ is a collectively-run business where the workers are also the owners and hierarchy is dispensed with. The vibe is relaxed, all seems to run smoothly and pretension is non-existent. The menu is a mix of meat dishes, veggie dishes and vegan fare, all organic. Locally and ethically sourced products, whenever possible, is Cafe Zähringer's way. Of my few visits, I have only ever had flavorful meals attractively presented. I took my family on their first ever visit to CH to CZ for dinner and they very much enjoyed it! Having lived through the Summer of Love in San Fran as young adults, I'd like to say that this place brought 'em back, in a good way. Some of the cuisine we sampled was: Bärlauch pesto over penne, gorgeous creamed broccoli-bell pepper soup, halloumi plate accompanied by different types of salad, and tofu with veggies in a curry broth. The family was satisfied and so was I. On a warm day nothing really beats sitting outside under the trees with birds chirping having, as Ken M. said, righteous 'hippie food' at Cafe Zähringer. Non-smokers sitting out front beware--you will inhale a cig's worth of smoke or more.

Little bakery/sweets shop right in the HB station with just…read morea few workers, but they won't keep you waitin'. I tried some brown rolls to compliment my soup. They were so tasty- I'd recommend 'em to you too! So don't miss this lil place- they have a lot to sell, and oh-so-convenient location beneath HB is swell!

I have nothing but good things to say about Gnädinger Bäckerei. I saw a picture of their vegan…read moredonuts on the Vegans of Zuri website and decided to go. When I arrived, I went up to the counter and asked one of the employees if the donuts were vegan. I asked him this in English and he replied that they were and then showed me and explained every other item they had that was also vegan- in English. His flexibility with language was very much appreciated. The bakery/restaurant is large and has a variety of different seating options- inside, bar seating, small tables in the front, and larger tables in the back. Everyone who works here is very friendly and willing to help. The food was excellent and very reasonably priced. I got a delicious prepared vegan sandwich for only 9 CHF. The coffee was also very good and the donut was perfect. It was really hearty and actually sufficed as a breakfast. It was much more filling than the typical American fluffy donuts. It tasted very fresh and was not sickly sweet. I really recommend this place! They open really early in the moning and go through 9 PM or so.

Gnaedinger is much more than I 'use' it for, to be honest, so this post only covers the…read morebakery/take-away space, and not the sit-down cafe as I've not yet had the pleasure. At the urging of a local friend, I purchased a Gnaedinger gipfeli last week for the first time. As promised, it was buttery-good. I've since been back for more of the same. Yesterday, I was hankering for a bit of chocolate, so I ordered a 'schoggi-gipfeli' (chocolate croissant). Gnaedinger offers two kinds: the usual gipfeli with a standard chocolate filling, and a 'special' gipfeli with Gnaedinger chocolate with fendant centre in the middle. As a relative newbie to the Schweiz, I can't say that I know my way around a Swiss choco-croissant, regardless if it's made with fancy chocolate or not. Still, I opted for the 'upgrade' as I was curious about the fendant-filled delight in the middle of the pastry. The schoggi-gipfeli was worth the 3.30CHF, but, let me say to the uninitiated, expect to be eating, basically, a croissant with a decently-sized chocolate bar lodged into its belly. Part of me wanted to remove the bar and eat it separately, but, as I was sitting with my bounty and a coffee near others across the way in Starbucks, I didn't want to draw attention to myself. Other good bits to be found in the Bakery/Confectionery zone: bread, rolls, sandwiches, laugenbroetli of various description, truffles, cakes and tortes.

I had breakfast there for the first time and its pretty decent. The staff is friendly. The cakes…read moreare great except for the black forest one. Just take the schwedentorte/princess cake. The only thing thats kinda weird is that its fused with a chinese restaurant, no clue why. It just looks funny but it doesnt affect your experience in any way. The bread tastes fresh, they got a high variety on sandwiches, pastries, cakes etc.

Their whole-grain croissant is really nice. Overall lovely service and great vibe.read more

I stayed here for one night upon my arrival on Zürich. I wish I had booked a second night as it was…read morea welcoming place to stay. Alas, they were all booked up. This pension is located above/next to the cafe/bar of the same name. It's in a residential area but a short walk from tram lines and the Wipkingen train stop. These give quick access to the airport and downtown. You check in at the bar and receive a coupon for a free beer/coffee which is a nice touch. The 5 rooms are named after various fruits. I stayed in Cherry which is a single twin bed room. Despite being above a busy cafe/bar, my room was quiet and had a view over the street and patio for the cafe. The single bathroom is shared so there might be an issue with waiting, although I had no issues during my stay. I'd definitely stay there again if I return to Zurich. For the cafe, I took advantage of the season and drank gluhwein which was delicious. They were fairly crowded on a Thursday night which I took as a good sign. There is indoor and outdoor seating, with a fire pit outside. The morning I left, I had tea and scrambled eggs with chives. Tasty and a good start with some protein for the day. The cafe was lively even at 10am with lots of local residents. Check this place out if you're in Zurich!

Given the giant rectangle staring out at me from the Yelp main page, how could I not write my…read morereview for Kafischnaps ab sofort? :) -went to this place the other eve to meet some fab Zueri-Yelpers and had a very nice time indeed. Although I only had beer (a nice amber-ish one at that that the very charismatic and hip 'tender may have thought was dark beer, but no matter) I would be inclined to return as the overall vibe of the joint was casual and inviting. This place calls itself a 'Cafebar' and I would be inclined to go along with that. Have a coffee, a campari, wine or an ale while sitting with friends and chatting. There's grub in the form of soups, salads, sandwiches and such to fortify the tummy. As an after-dinner drink order a coffee with schnaps! If it weren't a good idea, then the place would be called something else, I should think. What I didn't realise until I checked out their website in greater detail is that Kafischnaps also offers accomodation for the Zurich visitor. They have five 'comfortable and price effective' rooms for the discerning traveler furnished by local designers. If I didn't already live here, then I'd be inclined to book a room. Kafischnaps...for the discerning guest wanting to experience a more 'locals only' Zurich.

Fortunately my school is right next to this fabulous bakery so I can eat delicious Wähen without…read moregoing far, which is quite a relief if it's pouring outside and you don't have the strength or the motivation to leave the building. I remember the first time I went in there and ate an "unpaniertes Schnitzelbrot" because the ones with breadcrumbs were already sold out. I first doubted how this unpanierte Schnitzel would taste like but to my surprise it actually tasted pretty much the same and I enjoyed it very much! Since then I came back many times to try out their freshly made salads and pies and oh my they have quite the selection of pies, sweet and salty. One can even come here just to have a quick coffee break and eat a gipfeli. If you're lucky there will even be little cake pieces to try out ;)

This little bakery will deliver delectable pastries , rich espresso, and kind, welcoming service.read more

Moser's Backparadies - Zürich…read more As I walked one morning, exploring downtown Zürich, I wanted something local for breakfast. This place offers freshly baked sweet delights and sandwiches that are so good. OMG!!! I ordered flakey pretzel roll with salmon. It was simple, quick bite, but by far, one of my favorite salmon sandwiches I've had in such a long time. If you're a salmon lover, be sure to stop by for quick bite. Only bad thing I would say about this place is when you first come in through glass doors, to the right... deliciousness danger zone. They offer so many amazing, freshly baked pastries that is really tempting to order one of each. You do need to have will power to control yourself lol. You will find, "Erdbeertörtli," "Vanille Cornet," "Zitronentörtli," "Punschkugel," "Carac," and "Florentiner Gross." Prices are very reasonable too. Service great too. In all seriousness, I can't wait to return here. It's centrally located in downtown area, close to other great options for dining and shopping.