I really love this place. They serve up delicious coffee and pastries, and the atmosphere is very…read morecharming. Their espresso is very smooth and balanced, and they whip up a cappuccino that is light, yet satisfying. The indoor space is a great place to relax or get some work done, but I absolutely love the courtyard outback. It is very relaxing to sit out there with a delicious cup of coffee and enjoy the weather. Do yourself a favour and visit while the weather is still pleasant. On the other hand, COVID permitting, I can see myself enjoying a warm cup indoors during winter. In any case, Boreal make a great cup of coffee with friendly service.

From the owner: Founded in Switzerland in 2009, we believe in bringing specialty coffee to everyone through our…read morewelcoming coffee shops . Organic specialty coffee from bean to cup !

The name is nowhere to be found on the outside, so if you're a visitor and IF you want to come…read moreconsider that. Had a tasty cheese mini quiche and a cream-filled pastry. I've had better coffee. The place is bright, a few locals and the ambiance relaxed. Towards the back of the café there are several doors open to other rooms, looks like storage areas; this definitely takes away from the ambiance. The path to the bathroom is like in a Victorian age motif... looks out of place. While it's not a run down spot at all, it does feel a little tossed together. It was good to check out, but not enough here to bring me back.

Maybe the best value for a café, tea room place in the whole Geneva. With a decor à la…read moreMarie-Antoinette with ribbons, nice draperies, an old carrousel car in the front window, this place serves all things chocolate, tarts, pies, in bite sizes. Casual, you pick a plate and try to choose something out of the whole tasty display. You usually end up crowding up your plate. For my first time at Chez Gautier, a gem right off Geneva railstation, my friend Stephanie, a regular, recommended the home made soup. Ordered a zucchinis and leek soup that came with bread bites. Nice, natural and tasty soup that wasn't too salty, nor too rich. I paired mine up with a nuts bun sandwich with gruyère and the Swiss dried beef, a thinner, tastier and healthier version of the US beef jerky. We both went for a sweet touch with a nut scone that turned out to be a little more of a biscotti and I had the meringue tangerine tart. Delicious! I would highly recommend Chez Quartier, a gem in the heart of Geneva where the service is nice and polite, you get tasty food for fair prices.

I love this place. It has a shabby chic feeling and delicious bakes goods. They have recently…read moreadded gluten free and vegan options which I really appreciate. I've brought my parents and husband here and they loved the croissant, petit pain au chocolat and ficelle with marmite. They also have a great selection of teas and fresh juice.

Found this little coffee shop, apparently it's a bit of a chain, in Geneva and they had great…read morecoffee. I love that the space is huge, which is a bit unusual in the EU as most places are small, and had ample room for meetings, working, and hanging out. It was quite busy in the AM but the staff were friendly, helpful & got us our drinks quickly. Coffee is definitely a little on the weaker side so go for the extra shot!

TL;DR USA USA USA…read more people working on laptops. lattes that are 90% milk, 10% espresso. iced coffee that is just coffee with ice. not that sugar, whipped cream funny business. the closest thing to the states you can get in good old geneve. warms my heart. in this case cools my heart with that iced coffee. heart emoji.

I love seeing how different Starbucks is across the globe and this one in Geneva was great! Inside…read moreof course looks like a standard Starbucks, but the menu items definitely reflected where we were. I opted for a hot chocolate at the end of the night and it was AMAZING! Much more rich and thick than what is served in America. The baristas were all very pleasant and there was plenty of seating all around. If you choose a seat on the right side you can get a nice view of the water and Old Town as well. Something to know is this Starbucks is very centrally located, so during busy times of the day it gets very crowded and backed up, but otherwise a great place to grab a quick cup!

It looks like a Starbucks but far away from Starbucks home ! Cups are unbranded which is odd being…read morein may Starbucks around the world never seen this when I ask for a cold brew with salted foam they mention they didn't carried, with a short cold ok cold they make regular foam to add to it but I guess is alright if you need your dose

First breakfast in Geneva, and the bar was set pretty high. So were the prices lol. I learned…read morequickly that prices in Switzerland is pretty much doubled from where I come from. Was it worth it. Ehh maybe. For this place yes. I had the eggs Benedict and it was on point. The salad was good, bacon was pretty average. I particularly like the bread on the bottom. It was nice and soft. The match latte was great. The service was wonderful and the restaurant had a good vibe. What I particularly liked was that I was able to enjoy my food and my company without being rushed

Service is great, we came in on a Friday at about 10 they were pretty busy but still attentive and…read morefriendly. The food is tasty, but I've had better.

Nice place for coffee and pastries. The place is nice and conveniently located. Pastries were good…read moreand coffee fresh

Came here with a friend for a place to sit. We just wanted something small so we could talk. We…read morefound the cheapest drink - which was 4.20. The name, Monday light, and ingredients, green tea, lemongrass, lemon and ginger left us expecting a refreshing lemonade drink. However, we were strongly disappointed when we tried it and it tasted like grass water. Every sip we took left us with a hideous grassy after taste worse than the previous. It also had the colour of urine. All in all this place is expensive, not good and has no wifi. Would not recommend!

Boreal was recommended to me by a local for good coffee. I was not disappointed. They serve up…read morenicely balanced espresso that is light and smooth, and not at all bitter. A stop in for a cappuccino has become a habit when I visit Geneva. C'est magnifique. They also offer a nice selection of pastries and sandwiches....a perfect place to stop before work or during lunch. The service is always friendly, and their outdoor seating area is a great spot to enjoy a break.

From the owner: Founded in Switzerland in 2009, we believe in bringing specialty coffee to everyone through our…read morewelcoming coffee shops . Organic specialty coffee from bean to cup !

There are lots of tea and chocolate shops in Geneva, and there are lots of nice people in Geneva,…read morebut La Boutique du Goût has both. The shop owner was delightful and kind and helpful as we searched for the right tea to bring home. She has over 100 teas, dozens of chocolates, and a shop filled with remarkable accessories.