Café Tacuba opened its doors very recently, and has no less ambitious goal than letting everyone…read morehave the best coffee possible, whether it be in the public café itself, or at home. And that ambition covers the whole process from sourcing the beans to the way they're put in the cup. Beans are bought directly from selected farms, roasted in small batches in the roaster that stands decoratively in the café itself, and customers don't just buy the coffee, they also get background information and helpful tips on how to best prepare it at home. Co-founder Manolo is a former coffee farmer from El Salvador, and much off the coffee roasted, served and sold at Tacuba is actually purchased from friends and relatives of his. There is a lot of emphasis on the fact that the farms are paid above average prices. Apparently, the few francs a kilo that Tacuba's coffee costs more than supermarket roasts allow them to pay the farmers around double the usual wages. They also explain that they don't only buy when the harvest has been big and successful, which gives a much higher financial security to smaller farms. It's a very worthy cause. Fittingly, all single origin coffee is described in detail, including name and location of the farm, variety of coffee plant, and treatment method. (They also offer some blends at lower prices, though.) From the moment you're greeted in the café, it's obvious how dedicated the staff is to coffee. They are keen on telling you why their coffee is so much different and better, explaining what you're tasting when you take a sip, and why. They also tell you how to best treat the beans you purchase for preparation at home (some coffee-making equipment is for sale.) And the coffee is really absolutely delicious! If you're used to the hereabouts much more common, Italian style of coffee, you might be in for a surprise. It's a much more fruity, "lively" drink, that actually tastes a lot more like what you'd expect from something prepared from a berry. Without trying to start sounding too much like a wine guide, there's sweetness, there's a sourness - not the acidic kind of a lot of espresso, but a citric, fruity kind - and hints of spices. I was very pleasantly surprised at how different this coffee, prepared through a filter - an often unjustly dismissed method - was from what I was used to. Because of the small batches they buy and roast, staff told me that the selection of coffee they offer will be constantly changing. And because they don't roast the beans to death like so many other roasteries do until everything tastes the same, but try to keep as much of the original flavour as possible intact, it's really amazing to taste how coffee can be so much more varied than the usual offers. The café has seating for about a dozen people and, what's very cool, staff gives you the choice on how you want your coffee to be prepared, whether through the espresso machine or one of several filter methods. The common coffee drinks are also offered - yes, you can get your latte or cappuccino here, as well as some pastries to go with it. I would already describe Café Tacuba as a must-visit for anyone who likes coffee, with an open mind to maybe discover new aspects of a drink they thought they knew, and learn something in the process. I'm sure I will be back here many times in the future, drinking coffee and knowledge at the same time :)

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.

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.

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!

Great coffee and pastries. Quaint cafe on corner of Lucerne! Staff was friendly and food and coffee…read morewere fabulous.

Not only were the food delicious, the service was amazing too!! The poulet schnitzel teller was…read moreAMAZING!!!! It was perfectly fried, so crispy on the outside and soft and moist in the inside. YUMMM!!! The kebap teller was yummy too. It was thinly shaved and delicious. Both dishes had salad and fries on the side and it was really fresh. The fries were SOOOOO YUMMY (crispy on the outside and soft in the inside); also, the seasoning was right on spot. The Hawaii pizza was FRESHLY made (made on the spot right after you order it). It was thin and crispy with full of flavors. The kebap fladendrot was delicious too. The staffs were all extremely nice and tried to get us what we wanted. Overall, this place was AMAZING!!! =)

English: The pizza I ordered tasted awful! Even school pizza in USA tastes better than that. There…read morewere also a lot of flies surrounding the people while they eat. The only thing good was the friendly waiter. Deutsche: Die Pizza, die ich bestellt habe, hat schrecklich geschmeckt! Sogar Schulpizza in den USA schmeckt besser als das. Es gab auch viele Fliegen, die die Menschen umgaben, während sie aßen. Das einzig Gute war der freundliche Kellner. Français: La pizza que j'ai commandée avait un goût horrible ! Même la pizza scolaire aux États-Unis a meilleur goût que ça. Il y avait aussi beaucoup de mouches qui entouraient les gens pendant qu'ils mangeaient. La seule bonne chose était le serveur sympathique.

Amazing. We stopped after a day of sightseeing for something fun. We had a Sundae and Banana…read moreBubble waffle - both were delicious. Waitress was warm and welcoming - spoke English which is always a good thing as our language adaptation into Dutch, German or French is lacking. A definite must go place

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.

Incredible breakfast. The brunch looked amazing, however we ordered Ala carte. My "Oriental"…read morebreakfast was delicious. Highly recommend. Did I mention the staff was super friendly and attentive.

Terrible TERRIBLE service. We stood there for at least 15 minutes waiting to be seated and not 1…read moreperson helped or acknowledged us, even though workers walked by us no less than 10 times. Didn't get to try the food so i can't rate for that but based off of service (lack of), i give it 0 stars. We walked across the street and ate at Bistro Meile and got quick service (wasn't the friendliest but not rude, just indifferent lol) and the breakfast was very good

Fresh light food in the land of lots of bread, cheese, meat and chocolate. Cozy neighborhood feel…read morewhere you can have a healthy lunch, a coffee, a dessert or just come in for a chat. Friendly staff and reasonable prices. Been here two days in a row. Definitely a find! The salad bowls are delicious, I would drink the dressing if I could!

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

This store was an absolute gem to find in Lucerne. The bakery items are great! And unlike other…read morestores, the food is reasonably priced!!!!! The yelp app takes you to the actual bakery where they cook the food. But the "actual store" is two minute walk away adjacent to "wine market 14". HIGHLY RECOMMEND