We came here recommended by a local. It's such a cute, lovely, historical cafe in old town. On a…read moreSunday afternoon it was filled! After a week of trying hot chocolate here and there in Switzerland, this was our favorite hot chocolate in Switzerland so far!! They made it less sweet and more dark thankfully. Usually for hot chocolate, they'll give you a Caotina packet, but not here! They use their own and it taste more handmade. If you opt for whip cream, it's huge. I love how not sweet it is. Like we needed another cup to put the whip cream in it to taste the hot chocolate haha. For food, we had Veggie Flammekueche. It's so fresh, smokey and delicious. Such a good one to share! My friend had the ham & cheese and they toast it so it tastes so fresh. Side salad was refreshing. Muesli was very fruity and had a strong berry taste. A lot of their cakes were fruity so I think that's their style!

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.

Breakfast is always the trickiest for me because there's no room for errors. When I find a place…read morethat serves amazing food and service, it feels like a dream come true. This place is absolutely incredible! The waffle was delicious, and the Greek yogurt with fresh berries was silky smooth. The eggs were perfectly salted--I know it's just an egg, but it was so good. The ambiance reminded me of an old dollhouse with ornaments in just the right places. The music playing in the background was neo-soul, and the crunch of my waffle made me feel like I was in heaven. If you ever find yourself in this area, please check them out, but be prepared to spend a bit because a good breakfast is worth it. It's the best meal of the day!

Our first stop once we landed in Zurich on our 1 week Switzerland trip. The restaurant is…read morerelatively small and when we came around 9 am on a Friday, it was pretty full so we opted to sit at the bar countertop. My brother got a bacon omelette which he was not particularly impressed with and said he could make the same quality at home. I got the hangover brekkie which consisted of a pile of potato wedges smothered in cheese, a fried egg, 2 slices of bacon, a sausage, and herb cream cheese. This.... was so incredibly heavy - I love potatoes but couldn't only eat half of it. Part of it is because the chef puts the entire plate into like the microwave/oven once everything is plated so the cheese hardens too quickly and the potato wedges were mouth burning hot the entire meal. Even 15 min in, I was burning my mouth on them. The sausage also had an unusual texture and taste to it, I guess I'm used to American sausages but it just did not fit my palette. Also cream cheese is a strange pairing with this dish, something like ranch would have been better. The only redeeming quality was the bacon was perfectly crisp. The cappuccino Dihei was just the boost of caffeine I needed but when I read orange zest as part of the ingredients, I was expecting like finely grated orange, not a thick slice of orange peel hanging off of the cup.

The most highly reviewed cafe in Zurich. Since no one would contest that this is the best coffee in…read morethe city is there a point to write another review? They can also do iced coffee, it still comes in a paper cup and is delicious. The small biscotti that comes free with the coffee is worth a pass in my opinion but all their other baked goods are great. I like the brötli filled with chocolate covered raisins and the walnut bread.

Very good coffee including soy cappuccino (unfortunately not an easy find in Switzerland), probably…read moreone of the best in Zurich, as so many point out. 5 stars also for the design - minimalist and understated hipsterish. One of my favorite areas in Zurich, varied and authentic. The only downside of Cafe Noir is that the staff are not the most welcoming towards non-regulars. It's happened to me more than once that I was waiting at the bar to order when regulars came in, coffees were made and chats were had while I was just being ignored. It's great that this is a true neighborhood joint but they could do with a bit more friendliness towards the ordinary customer.

I've known Joe and the Juice from their store in Lucerne, and this one is pretty much exactly the…read moresame, which is a very good thing indeed. Their juices are fantastic, freshly made from some great combinations of ingredients. Also, the prices are considerably more sane than in the usual hipstery juice bars. Shots and shakes are on offer, too, and just as good. But Joe also makes excellent coffee, and prepares a sandwich or breakfast muesli for you if you're a little bit hungry. The surprising thing is that for any of those menu items, you'd be hard pressed to find them as delicious anywhere else. His milk/coffee mix drinks are so good, there's finally no more reason for me to put up with that disappointment that Starbucks calls an iced latte. Well, except for the fact that Sihlcity can be terribly out of the way sometimes. The interior is darkly elegant, contrasted a bit by the music which plays at a rather high volume (good selection, though!), but it is a very comfortable and stylish place to hang out in. Staff is exceptionally friendly and very happy to elaborate on the menu. Joe is the king, and I hope he'll start popping up all over town, and Switzerland, before long.

Yeayh what a lovely place! Right at Sihl City Joe & The Juice opened up their first store in…read moreSwitzerland and it really doesn´t disappoint! The interior is super stylish and the guys at the bar are not really super cute but really know their stuff. I was there on Saturday and the two guys working there were mega friendly and in a great mood that was truly infectious and they were also really nice in helping me with my choice since I was a little bit overwhelmed with the huge amount of juices they offer. As to their advice I went with the Pepper, Apple, Lemon Juice and boy was this a nice surprise, not at all what I expected and truly delicious! If all their juices are that good and all their staff that nice they will soon be one of the most popular juice places ever!

Great little coffee place! The interior is very comfortable and stylish with big windows…read more Everything seems very authentically Italian and the service is warm and friendly. Especially the cappuccino is amazing. Probably the best I've ever had. Sooo creamy!

Loved this place! We came here on a Saturday morning and we got seated quickly without a…read morereservation. you can scan a QR code to order and pay so your food comes out fast and you don't have to wait for the check after. We had the yogurt crunchy bowl, eggs florentine, warm walnut maple scone with cream and jam, dirty chai latte, and a vanilla matcha latte and everything was delicious. This space is bigger than you'd think and feels very homey for a nice breakfast.

This was a delightful little find. We were out walking on a Saturday morning and stumbled upon this…read moreplace. We were warmly greeted. They did ask if we had a reservation which we didn't but still got a table because we were early. Otherwise, it appeared you did need a reservation. We ordered two bagel sandwiches and a chocolate croissant to split. The bagel sandwiches were delicious and the croissant was divine. My husband ordered an americano coffee and I got the cinnamon latte which was delicious. The bakery is decorated nicely and they have plenty to choose from. I would recommend checking this bakery out if you're in the area.

I am not the biggest coffee fanatic, but I am not sure why it took me 3 years to go to Bros Beans &…read moreBeats as it is right behind my corner and it is on my walk to **gasp** Starbucks. The coffee is in my opinion very good, but again, I am not really a connoisseur so I might be not the most reliable source but I can say it tasted much better than what I typically get at that coffee chain I mentioned above. I might not know much about coffee but I do know my food, especially pastrami sandwiches. Is it the best Rueben I ever had? No but in my opinion it is the best one in Zurich and I've probably tried most of them as my love for pastrami runs deep. The menu contains quite a few other dishes that sound attractive for a coffee bar plus they serve alcohol! So don't be surprised to find me more often at this great place. Recommended!

This was a cute restaurant with a nice big patio to enjoy the weather (over the summer of course)…read more I had their Bircher muesli, which was tasty and had fresh fruit and nuts on top. My friend had their basic breakfast, which came with a bunch of different breads. The price was fairly reasonable.

Nice little coffee shop in Old Town Zürich. Staff was super-friendly, and service was quick! We…read morekept it simple, lattes and a piece of apple cake. Both good. Coffee was a good temp, but not super hot as we prefer. We decided to linger a bit and enjoy the morning, so we followed up with iced coffees. Also good! Recommend Grande for a nice morning coffee in Old Town!

We stopped by Grande multiple times during a recent trip to Zurich because the coffee is fantastic,…read morethe mid-century modern vibes are lovely, and the staff is surprisingly friendly even when it's super busy. Skip the Starbucks, and spend your money at Grande. Just watch out, because, at peak hours, you'll be shocked by how many people can cram inside. Seriously... it gets super busy.

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

My boyfriend and I were in Zurich for Easter weekend and were on the hunt for a great coffee shop…read morewith an awesome vibe. We were lucky enough to find a place that was open over the holiday weekend, and even luckier that this is the place we found! The owners of this cafe (I'm sorry I didn't get their names) are so sweet, friendly, and genuinely care about their customers and the products they are serving. On our first visit, we ordered a single shot of espresso, and it came with a delicious macaron. They told us where they buy their macarons, and explained that it came from a nearby bakery that only uses Swiss-local ingredients in their products. The espresso and the macaron were both absolutely delicious! The next day we were again on the hunt for coffee and immediately went back to this cafe, rather than taking a chance and finding something we didn't like. The owners remembered us from the day before, and were interested in hearing how our trip was going so far, and what else we had planned. We made the same order as the day before, and they told us today's espresso was different from the day before. Today's espresso was Kenyan, and the day before had been Latin American. Maybe I got that backwards, but either way, we enjoyed listening to the description of the different tasting notes between the two roasts. We also shared a beer, which of course was a Zurich-local brew. The vibe at this cafe is very fun and relaxing. It is located inside Seven Friday, as it is a pop-up cafe. They also serve Pho and Bahn Mi but we did not try that.