Stopped by here on a Wednesday afternoon. They have a lot of pastry options and drink options. The…read morecoffee was deliciously strong and had good flavor. The pastries options were good, I had a danish type pastry and it was good. The service was great and the workers were all really nice and welcoming.

I can't count how many times we picked up some quick breakfasts on the way to catch a tour or catch…read morea train. The croissants were extremely flaky with just the right amount of chew. The dark chocolate perfectly compliments the flaky pastry. Service was always good, selection was good first thing in the morning but limited later in the day. It's definitely a good, quick bit of sweet yummy baked goods.

We loved this gelato shop so much that we came back a second time. The gelato is incredibly creamy,…read morerich, and full of flavor. The vanilla was one of the best I've had, and the cherry paired perfectly with it. The Malaga flavor was another surprise favorite and definitely worth trying. If you're walking around Lucerne and craving something sweet, this is an easy stop to recommend. Great gelato, friendly service, and one of our favorite treats of the trip.

Some of the best pastries and coffee I had my entire trip. Friendly service. Nice quiet atmosphere.read more

Great local bar, incredibly friendly and knowledgeable bartender, cozy feel. Smoking bar, so be…read moreaware of you go on a weekend that it may get smoky indoors, but outdoor space in warmer months is great.

We came for lunch - service was very friendly. We got sat in the back room (we didn't know there…read morewas a different seating area) - sit up front as it had a much nicer ambience than the back room where we sat - was very stale. I think the breakfast looks better (than the lunch); the bakery connected to the restaurant looked fabulous! Ya, just wasn't impressed with the "Classic Burger" @ 9.50 (fries are extra @ 5.50); cheese board @ 15.00 and bruschetta @ 8.00 (see my pic's). I would try breakfast but wouldn't return for lunch.

Delicious coffee and breakfast. Service was great and friendly! They offer an English menu but the…read moredaily specials are in German only. The servers can translate when requested. Very comfortable ambiance with views of the street.

Service was very good! Suggest a reservation for breakfast on Sunday, as there are very few places…read moreopen. Our 3 pancakes were well prepared and delicious, however, by American standards small. Mimosa's are available!

Completely fan-girling over the fact that Dr. Oetker now has a cafe! For the Americans reading…read morethis, imagine Betty Crocker opening a cafe and everything being Betty Crocker from the cakes and bread to the baking supplies hanging from the ceiling! First a foremost, the coffee here is amazing. I got a Caffe Freddo with Carmel and it just hit the spot with this amazing summer weather. Caffe Freddo is basically just an iced coffee (coffee poured over ice) but the coffee did not taste watered down at all. The coffee was smooth and so so tasty, I'm considering going back for a second before catching my train to Berne! Lucerne itself is so beautiful so when I saw they had swinging chairs and windowed walls that completely open, it was like a fairytale come true! I also had a slice of their tropical mousse cake. The bottom layer was a coconut meringue that was topped with a thin layer of sponge cake, that was then layered with a vanilla (I believe) mousse - another layer of thin sponge cake, and then a thick layer of passion fruit & mango mousse. All I have to say is: WOW. It was so much lighter than I expected and really was the best pair to a hot summer's day. If you ever find yourself in Lucerne, even if it's just for a couple of hours, this place is a short walk from the train station and I promise you won't regret it!

Yelp Review 2026 #91:…read more Heini Conditorei is Luzern's very own. I've loved all the conditoreis I've been to in Switzerland. But Heini did not deliver. I had breakfast here which was my first meal in Luzern and it was not a great start but it wasn't terrible either. There wasn't very many places open before 7am in the area. So, Heini it is! Many locals come here reading the newspaper while drinking coffee before going to work - like people still read actual newspaper! I love that for them! The ladies behind the counter were pretty friendly. After looking at the options behind the glass case, we made our selections. Shepherd's Pie: The crust was thick, dense and dry. It was more like a savory tart. I ate the middle part and left the pie crust part. 2/5 Chicken Champignon Pie: This was also mostly crust but it wasn't as hard and thick as the shepherd's pie. 3/5 Luzerner Festtagstorte/ Luzern Festive Cake: From their website: "A delicious chocolate biscuit, filled with a truffle cream, delicately sweet raspberry jam, and nougat flakes". It wasn't too sweet. The flavors were very mild. I didn't get much of a chocolate taste that I assumed this cake would have. 3/5 I should have just stayed with the quiche. I went to another Heini location to get chocolates. They have them here too but I didn't want to start my day lugging chocolates all the way to the end of the day.

We were looking for a small cafe for a quick coffee and snack near the river. Stumbled on this…read moreplace and found it quite decent. Her - my Latte Machiato was good. Not too sweet (even though it had caramel), good quantity and great coffee! The pesto flat bread and croissant was good too, but I expected more from the fresh bakery looking place. His - Found this local cafe shop Heini where the lady barely spoke English but we were still able to easily order croissant and a pizza kinda thing. Coffee Capuccino was great!! You can pay by Visa card. [Category: Her Rating] Taste: 7 Ambience: 6 Service: 7 Value for money: 8 [Category: His Rating] Taste: 5 Ambience: 6 Service: 8 Value for money: 8

We grabbed a coffee here during our stay in Luzern. This is a cozy, charming, and quiet cafe. We…read morewere able to talk to the owner who told us his story, it was a pleasant exchange. The coffee was strong, as coffee should be. They have lots of seating are which is nice.

Good iced mocha and chicken avocado grilled cheese that was good but not best I've had. I would go…read moreback for sure though and try something else to eat with a delicious coffee bev. Also had matcha which I would try next time.

On a day trip to Lucerne, we stopped by Restaurant Schwanen/Cafe De Ville for a coffee and pastry…read more The restaurant is second floor upstairs, the cafe is in the square outside the front door. Beautiful city, beautiful weather. Outside was crowded so we opted for the restaurant. Gorgeous inside, old school European hotel flair. Great views from windows on the second floor! The coffees and pastry (chocolate croissant) were good. Service was a bit hurried, likely because we were having coffee not eating lunch. Still, a nice experience. We'd go back!

Stopped by here on a Wednesday morning and it was pretty busy. The service was great and the…read moreemployees were all very welcoming and attentive. As in all of Switzerland, it is a bit pricey. The bacon was cooked to perfection and the eggs were fried in butter. The bread was soft and fresh. The latte au lait was strong and freshly made. The views from the restaurant are the best.

After viewing the famous Lion Monument, just up the hill we stumbled into Cafe Sowieso by chance…read moreand good fortune as is the fate of the patient and adventurous traveler. Not famished by any means, we were searching for a rich cup of thick hot chocolate that managed to allude us for our entire 3 days in Switzerland. We first caught an eye of the kitchen staff through a window from an adjoining street--from above and saw tomato sauce being prepared on an outside table. Very neat and clean looking. Even around 1:30 pm the cafe was full with those who appeared to be locals enjoying a variety of plate du jours. We were welcomed by a group of friendly wait staffers and given a bright window table. Once they understood that we were Americans and likely oblivious of how to speak French or German, they sent over a young lady who explained the menu options in superb English. We went for the chicken breast special which included a lovely and fresh garden salad to start, then the most tender and well prepared piece of chicken that could be imagined. Spinach pasta, Brussels sprouts and carrots accented the entrée. We finished with a take on Apple strudel that was creamy, full of vanilla, whipped cream, ice cream and with miniature diced apples. This was a gourmet caliber luncheon all for a stunningly low 28 francs. The Cappuccino was just as satisfying as that elusive cup of hot chocolate would have been. We were only saddened that they were not opened for Tuesday dinner or we would have been first in line for an encore meal that same evening. Five stars!

My husband and I showed up around 7 pm on a Wednesday evening without a reservation. The…read morerestaurant was busy. We were asked if we wanted to sit inside or outside and were quickly shown to a table. Since we had had a long day we weren't starving, and asked if we could split the buffalo and mozzarella cheese appetizer and the tagliatelle with black truffles main pasta dish. No problem. We started with a glass of prosecco and bread with olive oil, salt and pepper and two other dipping sauces. We didn't ask for anything and our every need was anticipated. Our starter came timely and was delicious. Our pasta was split into 2 portions and I couldn't eat all of my portion and gave the rest to my husband. The truffle sauce was perfect and not overbearing. Service was outstanding. Our water refilled frequently. The manager / maitre de greeted us as we left amd asked us how our food was and thanked us for coming in. Honestly, one of the best meals and service I've had in a long time.

Dear god. This was overall one of the most enjoyable meals I've ever had. I love pasta. I love…read morePeperoncinos on my pasta. I love prosciutto before my pasta. I love bread with all of that. In addition to the food, the service is wonderful and the aesthetic of the restaurant is beautiful as well. Bonus: cocktail bar on the roof next door. Highly recommend and I will be back.