Hilton is nestled in a cozy spot in Central Zürich, but you won't miss the bright green sign that…read moresays DACJTERRASSE. Just step inside, and you'll find a small, welcoming space. Once you're inside, you'll be greeted by a buffet and lots of lights. I discovered that this place is the oldest vegetarian restaurant in Zürich, which is amazing! We were only able to sample the food, and the kitchen was closed, so we decided to grab a few drinks instead. The drinks are a bit pricey, but they're definitely worth it. I had a passion fruit martini, and my husband had a Moscow mule, and both were fantastic. The restaurant offers a panoramic view of Central Zürich, and it's worth stopping by both day and night. Cheers to Hilton--I'll be back soon!

Haus Hiltl has been serving vegetarian food since 1898 and that makes it the oldest vegetarian…read morerestaurant in the world. Imagine telling someone in the 1800s, one day people will voluntarily eat tofu and then proving them wrong for over a century. The buffet system is dangerous because you pile it high, weigh it, and dig in. Honestly a fantastic concept. Great location near the train station too, which is helpful because you may need immediate transportation after accidentally eating your body weight in all the options.

Milchbar has a very nice location right in the heart of Zurich; it's especially enjoyable in the…read moresummer. It can be found nestled (almost hidden) in a courtyard next to Paradeplatz, it's could be a veritable oasis. The concept is great, there's a small menu with some daily specials and a few regular dishes. Besides the food they have special coffee blends and excellent drinks. Unfortunately the quality of both the service and the food is neither good nor consistent. Hopefully they'll improve things eventually, but for now three stars is the best they deserve.

Good place for a brunch if you need a quick spot in a central location. The staff was very friendly…read moreand was able to help us with food options. The food came in a timely manner, but it was pretty average.

Fabulous!! Very quaint experience and tasty food..may options of soup and caffeinated and tea…read moreoptions of beverages. Wonderful location!

A popular cafe for chatting over a drink while people watching the busy square. Limited menu, but…read morethe flammkuchen is a unique offering and a must try. Has a funky vibe, so it's not purely for tourists. Flammkuchen Alpino: Love the backstory of this being invented by Germanic farmers in Alsace. It may look like a pizza, but it's no pizza, it's something uniquely of itself. Very thin dough, almost like a freshly baked cracker. Most pieces partially shatter in your mouth. A moderate amount of melted cheese covering the middle, so the edges are plain. A sparse amount of bacon and even fewer potato pieces. So delicate and delicious! Good for a light meal for one person if you want to save room for dessert. Apfelstrudel: Saw this the pastry counter and to get it. Firm cooked apple cubes in very nice seasonings. Wrapped in a very thin dough, almost like the thin flammkuchen dough. And the warm vanilla cream sauce is a must since it tastes amazing against the apfelstrudel.

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.

MAME is a cute little neighborhood cafe. I liked that you could select the beans for your drink…read morebased on your desired flavor profile--my husband and I got the same drink (flat white) but with different beans and we were pleasantly surprised at the nuanced differences in taste! The barista was very friendly and knowledgeable and took his time to explain how everything worked. You could also purchase beans to take home as well. I loved that the beans were roasted differently based on preparation method (i.e espresso vs. filter). I would love to return if I ever get the chance.

The place to go for high-end, no-nonsense coffee and espresso. I got the flight that allowed me to…read moreexperience the same coffee beans brewed three different ways. If you ask for recommendations, they'll ask you for the flavor profile you're in the mood for based off of the coffee taster's flavor wheel. Food options are limited to light bites that pair well with coffee so if you're hungry you may want to go elsewhere. I had the matcha roll, which was light, tasty, and paired well with my flight. There is indoor and outdoor seating. There is no bussing station -- they'll clean up after you. Decor is straightforward and minimal. Music was an eclectic mix of English music that included yes ... Nickelback.

Neat coffee space a few steps away from Stauffacher ( a little hidden)…read more The owners are coffee roasters, means: high quality coffee!! I liked my cappuccino with soy milk a lot! (A little pricy though..) Very friendly baristas. And he explained the breakfast / brunch menu to me: he's a chef and the food did sound delicious! They offer a variety of bread buns & cakes. The shop itself is super cute!

Coffe was good but nothing special in compare surounding area. Prices are ok but sorts are limited…read more Overal I liket personnel and taste

Cafe Odeon is famous! It is an iconic place that has been a regular spot for the likes of Albert…read moreEinstein, Benito Mussolini, Vladimir Lenin, and many other famous people. The interior is very nice, plenty of nice seating. I enjoyed a cappuccino and admired the history of the place. It is close to the river and the opera house. I think it is a great place to visit for a coffee or a meal while in Zurich!

Great cafe for lunch. Had the fried chicken burger with fries. Very tasty sandwich with very…read morecrispy chicken patty covered in yummy cheese and sliced jalapeños. A touch of their special sauce as well as mayo. Then those fries. These were cut like crinkle discs. Sliced up like scalloped potatoes then deep fried. Lightly salted and man were they good. So good our table ordered four side bowls of them to eat. Wry good lunch joint.

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.

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!