An example of how success is the beginning of the downfall unless extreme efforts are taken to…read morecounteract arrogance and complacency. Once thing is certain: their bread and croissants (which I used to adore in the past) are not anywhere as good, fresh and crispy as they used to be anymore and rather feel a day old. I tried it on several different days throughout my stay and continued to be disappointed. Will try the competition (Baeckerei Voland) next time who happen to sell their fresh and crispy baking goods until 9 am in the train station. PREVIOUS REVIEW What a blessing to finally - after missing it for many years in the USA - finding effortlessly some of the best bakeries/pastry shops when visiting good ol' Switzerland. The Steiner Café - with multiple locations - is just one of many. But the bottom line is, the breads, the selection of breads and rolls, and the pastries are sooooo wonderful and delicious. Why does it seem impossible in the USA to replicate such palate elegance, avoiding excessive sweetness and going for quality/freshness rather than size. Single purchases or full-core brunch - all equally seducing. Leaving a tear behind...!

Steiner in Rapperswil is all about fresh ingredients coming together to make people happy. The…read moreHamburgers are the smashed variation and the Steiner pasta dishes are excellently prepared. I recommend you also get the desert known simply as 'Clown' as it's nice to see this item arrive to the table at any age.

One of the only places opened early in the morning! Came here around 9am, hard to miss the store…read more Entered to a very welcoming display of pastries. Was looking for something hearty and inquired about the quiches and opted for the bacon and garlic quiche. Got a latte macchiato as well. You can dine in and the quiche comes with a small salad. The latte macchiato had a layer of foam at the top and seems like they didn't sweeten it at all (sugar on the side) but it was perfect! I usually have a huge sweet tooth and love sweetness but I also can appreciate a good coffee as well, so for a sweet lover like me, the unsweetened version was amazing by itself and the foamed milk combination when you drink it was perfect. The bacon quiche was delicious as well!! They heat it up for you and it's a bacon, cheese with a crusted layer of goodness. Loved my first experience here and I can see myself coming back.

This Steiner Flughafebeck location was recommended as a good place for a modestly priced lunch in a…read morevery expensive Zurich. It was within an easy walk of our hotel, so we followed the recommendation. There were four of us and after eating such great food in Paris and along the Rhine in Germany, to be honest we were disappointed. We all had one of their soups. Ms T and I goulash soup and Tom Kha Gai respectively. I had a beer. These soups are not inspired, despite the recommendation. I would classify them as pretty institutional. My Tom Kha Gai had very little of the flavor that you expect. In fact we had a much better version on our cruise boat and the boat is not exactly the place to get great soups. There was very little lime or seasonings. Ms T's Goulash Soup was about the same. It did not taste of the rich paprika flavors it should have. I would classify it as average beef vegetable soup. We liked the little robot that delivers your food, but as for the food, it is OK, but don't expect to be impressed, if you like well flavored soups. And for $50 for two modest bowls of soup and one beer, I would expect better. This is a significant chain of restaurants in Zurich. You are getting fast-food quality.

The Steiner bakery is famous for its wood-oven baked bread. Although, every other bread they sell…read moreis equally great and fresh. The sandwiches are spectacular! There are made with different sorts of bread and every filling you could wish for, some of them are: ham, dried ham, hard and soft cheeses, salmon, tuna, egg and there is a veggie one as well. If you want to stay in order to enjoy your sandwich, you may. Tables are provided inside and outside. Oh, and while you're there eat some of the pastries as well and yes, don't forget the home made ice-cream!

We met the in-laws who just happened to also be in Zurich at the same time as us for sweets at…read moreSprüngli. To start off, the service was amazing and sweets wise the standout for me was 100% the apricot sorbet. It was absolutely divine, so smooth. The honey himself ordered the pistachio creme sandwich and the small egg tart (similar to nata) and enjoyed them both quite a bit. The seating was comfortable, plentiful, and this was probably our favorite food spot in Zurich. All in all, definitely a must-eat in Zurich if you're visiting.

Zürich, Switzerland…read more Of course, Sprüngli is another must stop visit when you're in Zürich besides the Ladërach. The location I went to is inside the train station. It's small but can comfortably hold a few people. There are plenty of displays to choose from. I wanted to buy some of their famous Luxemburgerli macarons but had a hard time deciding, so I asked the employee for the best sellers. She suggested three, and I went with those. She also mentioned they last 3-4 days and should be refrigerated immediately. It was a little treat for my daughter, and she absolutely loved them. It survived the 12hr flight . Perfect spot to pick up something special for yourself or to take home as a gift!

Very cute cafe in the middle of Zurich. It is a great place for coffee or breakfast. We went there…read moreon a Saturday morning and it got busy very quickly. The tables are small and it may not be easy to have all your food on one of them. We had eggs (over easy) and an omelet with Latte and hot chocolate. The food was great and came out at a good pace. It was a great experience.

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.

When I write a review I first consider the fact that reviews can impact someone's livelihood and I…read morewrite with the public's interest in mind. That said..... This is an amazing café/pastry shop, period. It is well located, has a nice quaint seating area in the back and is an absolutely perfect place to have a pastry, and I mean any kind of pastry, and coffee. The pastry was so colorful that they didn't even look real and the selection is to die for. You would expect any eatery to be clean but my goodness, the cleanliness of this place really stands out. The staff were friendly happy people and tomorrow morning I am going back!

Medium croissant, but the kicker was the price for a bit of butter and a glass of water. Simply…read moreridiculous (and even the water was unpleasant). Wishing I could get my 10 CHF back.

Great concept and great people serving great food. Why throw good food away, they will tell you…read morewhere the food was made and how fresh it is.

Unbelievably rude. The woman behind the counter gave me the middle finger because I was speaking in…read moreEnglish and when I addressed this to her boss , he told me he believed her 100% that she did not do it (therefore called me a liar). They treat customers with zero respect. Absolutely shocking behavior -- avoid at all costs.

Completely delicious. I think i bought 10 different things (breakfast for the family) and…read moreeverything was fantastic. Another plus is that they're actually open in the morning. Not a lot of breakfast places and so for a traveler who didn't have a hotel breakfast, this was, by far, the best bet.