Superb milk, yogurt, and, especially, cheese, including several house-made varieties. Skip the COOP…read moreup the street for dairy and eggs and head here instead. In addition to the amazing cheeses, they have a nice selection of quality Swiss wines, and some well-selected souvenirs, including (naturally) cheese boards, knives, etc.

The chocolate displayed here is like no other. It draws you into the store. And they give free…read moresamples too. I had to check it out. And I bought a few gift boxes to bring to friends. There are a few I saw scattered around Lucerne. Highly recommend. And help was very accommodating.

Some of the chest chocolate in Switzerland. It's not cheap but so worth it. Service is good…read more Ambience feels nice - you leave with great chocolate in hand.

The proprietor, Herr Bodewig, is a welcoming man and more than able to assist one in learning about…read morethe goods he carries. Items, I should say, that are specifically chosen because of the quality and commitment involved in making them. Nothing here is mass-produced, nothing is thoughtlessly thrown together. The store, comprised of a few small rooms, is attractively laid out. -visiting the shop is a visual treat. Herr Bodewig carries unique and interesting consumables primarily from Switzerland, Germany, Spain and Italy. A list of his 'partners' can be found via the Spezerei Bodewig website. The location of this shop is pretty prime. Located in the Sankt Johanns Vorstadt, one is able to enjoy a view overlooking the Rhein from a very small plaza directly adjacent the shop. Herr Bodewig stocks four to five different types of locally roasted Haenowitz and Page coffee, a favourite of mine. Another new-found fave is Italian brewed '32' beer, from 32 Via dei Birrai. They brew a variety of lovely ales from light to dark and much in between that are meant to be paired with food. I've sampled already the red amber and was not disappointed. This shop is great when one is looking to 'wow' a special someone (or one's self) with a gift, or when one is looking to support small businesses from around Western Europe. I would encourage any and all to stop by and support this lovely, little shop!

I got the strawberries and chocolate with whipped cream and it was so good, not too crazy sweet…read morelike any other dessert in U.S. it's quite a bit pricey because this little cup of strawberries and chocolate was chf 11. The store wasn't busy when I was there at lunch time. There was only 1 guy at cashier did everything. I haven't tried their gelato, but I would love to come back for that. The store is nice, clean and fancy.

Such moderately priced for such high quality chocolates the customer service is so good this is…read morelocated in interlaken Switzerland

This is a delicious, relaxed place to have a meal - inside or out. The menu is traditional…read moreValaisan. The steaks are yummy. Plate of the day (M-F) never disappoints- everything from veal cutlets with potatoes au gratin to beef in mushroom sauce with asparagus and polenta. The cheese dishes are mouth watering. Order raclette or cröute trios á rages. You'll return for more!

I just received friendly and competent service from a woman who'd literally just stepped on the…read morefloor some twenty minutes prior. -told me she was filling in. She deftly answered all of my questions and explained how one cooks the delightful Swiss treat: Saucison. Among the few varieties of Saucison, ready-to-eat sausages are to be found as well. I opted for a Wildschweinwurst and a 'scharf' Wurst. --not really so piquant as I had hoped, but still tasty. The cheese selection isn't bad, either. I spied a blue cheese from Romandie, a really potent Vacherin, goat and sheeps cheeses and, tis the season, raclette and fondue cheeses. This place also stocks beans from a new coffee roaster, Cococoro, located just down the road in Kreis 3. Wine, beer, among a few other things, are all neatly arranged for one's perusal. This cosy joint is a must-visit, when in town.

Great cheese shop. Bought vacuum packed cheese for my trip back home to the US. Great souvenirs of…read moreSwitzerland.

I'm chuffed that I went all the way to Bern to eat at Werner Rothen's restaurant. This is now one…read moreof my favourite restaurants. Werner Rothen is a well-travelled, creative and exceptionally passionate chef de cuisine. The restaurant's fish cuisine is particularly exceptional. The lobster (poached with vanilla and served with verjus, apple and coconut milk) was truly inspired, beautifully presented on Hering Berlin plates, Chef Rothen's signature dish. The restaurant's amuse bouches are also quite spectacular. Head pastry chef Gerald Guerin is canton Bern's best pastry chef, one of Switzerland's best. Chef Rothen allows him a lot of freedom. He constantly surprises guests with a first class bread selection, wonderful pre-desserts, daring and delicious desserts and perhaps the most varied, dainty friandises that I've seen so far. His desserts are also very emotional, often use rather ordinary ingredients (like Bounty, Snickers and Ovomaltine) and take gourmets back to their childhood sheer genius! The restaurant offers great value for money, which can't be said of every restaurant with a Michelin star and 17 Gault Millau points. My insider's tip: Put your trust in Gerald Guerin and let him play for you. I let him freely serve me whatever he wanted for CHF 50.- and boy, was I surprised! I enjoyed an amazing chocolate Variation, made with luxurious Valrhona coverture, including brioche and home-made Nutella. For a detailed German photo report, including an interview with head chef Werner Rothen and head pastry chef Gerald Guerin, please visit: http://dessertblog.ch/2011/04/restaurant-schongrun-in-bern/

We viewed the wonderful Paul Klee museum and then spotted the Schoengruen Restaurant right next to…read morethe museum. Our lunch was one of the best we have had in Switzerland sitting outside on a lovely patio. We had a salad with chicken breast and a stuffed zucchini with olives, feta, and sundried tomatoes over a cheese risotto. Fabulous!

Best hot chocolate! You can get it with or without whipped cream. I chose no cream-- give me all…read morethe chocolate. You pick dark chocolate or light- give me the dark! It was so Rich, decadent, viscous. It was lovely on a chilly day. Easy to order at the window and paid by card. Friendly and wonderful service. When you want a hot chocolate ..go to an actual chocolatier to have one made on the spot. It really is the best!

Absolutely amazing customer care ( big big big shoutout to Mia who was so patient and kind while…read morehelping us and answering our questions) and phenomenal interiors on the store. We got a box of 8 ( pick and choose) some of them being the Arhuaco, Elvesia, Baumnuss Marzipan, Feige etc. Amazing in taste and something that you definitely want to indulge in time and again. Grabbed a hot chocolate as well on the way out and it was amazinnggggg!! Don't be shy and give them a try!!