Very nice bakery and coffee shop with a wonderfull spacious and quiet terrasse. Good pastries, fine…read morecoffee and attentive service make this a great stop. Location near the lake but without view to the lake. More of a neighborhood meeting point then tourist place. If you are looking for a true reflection of local life, this is the perfect spot to spend some of your Lugano time.

Literally the BEST cheesecake I've ever had! So delicious! Cute cafe with tasty coffee.read more

Previously, I was taken here by locals and the cuisine lived up to the hype. When I had some spare…read moretime in Lugano, I could not think of a better venue for lunch. Dine outside, if the weather permits, and enjoy the view of lovely Lake Lugano and the rolling house-speckled hills in between occasional interruptions by the armored G-wagons and super cars that the residents use to put around this picturesque town.

I loved this place didn't felt authentic and not touristy...the food was delicious though and not…read morefar from the train station right along the water...

Stunningly beautiful bakery serving up some of the most gorgeous looking pastries. I stopped by…read morehere and got a macchiato and a pistachio croissant. Outside seating was full but inside space is very large and had a ton of seating. Everything I had was done perfectly. The pistachio croissant was just superb, with an ultra flaky outside and smooth pistachio cream to add a touch of sweetness on the inside. Service was very professional. This is no doubt the place to get the best pastries in town!

Had the full breakfast with Americano, fresh oj scrambled eggs, bacon and toast. It was fantastic…read more Service was great and personable. I sat outside and the atmosphere was a perfect setting of a Swiss/italian meal.

The scent of freshly baked bread is intoxicating and the moment that it is released into the air is…read morestark, brief and disappears momentarily. Le Gourmand is a place that will not serve a sandwich if the bread is not the freshest. It is an environment where guests can forget the global food chain of freezing bread, preserving it through chemical additions and transporting across continents. There is a different reality and this is exactly where to experience it. Coming in early is probably not a bad idea to ensure that the bread is actually available to make a sandwich, because the chef will refuse to serve otherwise. The vegetable and avocado sandwich is succulent, crispy and bursting with freshest flavors. As the snow falls outside or the sun reflects on summer stones lining the streets of Zermatt, sitting next to the window and enjoying this carefully crafted food is an experience that is cozy, relaxing and without a doubt, memorable.

Very well put together cafe, small little touches that make a warm and cozy place to eat on a snowy…read moremorning. Opens early for the surroundings, 9am. Strong black coffee for an American palate...

Friendly staff, awesome location in Lugano. The old-school interior is not my thing, but the hotel…read moreis not trying to be chic. Wish I had brought my tennis stuff to play on their clay court.

Wonderful hotel, excellent service, clean rooms and a beautiful view! We enjoyed our stay!read more

This place is a hole in the wall, and a bit off the beaten path, but don't judge. This is a…read morelocals-only type of place that not many tourists find (in a good way!). The prices are super reasonable, and as an American traveling in Italy, I was looking for a proper breakfast. It only cost (€-€€), my girlfriend only paid 20€ for the first breakfast. The next day we paid 30€, b/c we got half the menu! Everything on the menu is very tasty. It's a funky, cozy coffee house that delivers some delicious food for reasonable prices. Barbara is awesome and the food is solid. Plus, she has a GREAT playlist, jams for days. Also, they do accept credit cards.

This is now called Babi and is down a couple more doors down from #17. The owner has a tattoo that…read moresays instant coffee on her inner right arm. We have a fabulous breakfast and brunch. My daughters ordered the French Toast and pancakes w fruit. I had the ham and cheese omelet and my husband ordered the full brunch. As the owner explained, everything is made with love and you can tell.

Visiting from the states. This place was right down the street from out place. Excellent service…read moreevery time we came down and great menu options. Would definitely recommend checking it out.

My wife and I visited La Vecchina for dinner in early June, 2014. La Vecchina was the least formal…read moreoption in the vicinity of our hotel (The Grand Hotel Imperiale) with outdoor seating. The cocktail/wine/beer menu was extensive and the drinks were excellent. The dinner menu was limited to some items for sharing and sandwiches. We shared the prosciutto e melon, which was excellent, and the portion was very generous for two people. The special for the evening, a homemade gnocchi pasta with tomato, zucchini (vegetables grown in the waitress' garden), and a light sauce was excellent. The apple cake with homemade vanilla gelato is their signature desert and is simply wonderful. The service was friendly and helpful. I would recommend La Vecchina for dinner or pre/post dinner drinks.

Best brunch and cafe in the Unterseen/Interlaken area…read more The service is very warm and friendly. And the vibes are lowkey and not too touristy. The coffee is amazing here- they know how to make an excellent flat white; and their latte art is amazing. The ambiance is very cozy and the cafe has amazing views of the river.

We had a lovely, fun experience at Restaurant Aarburg. We shared the chicken sandwich with pesto…read more(we fill up quickly) and a simple salad of greens. Had a very hospitable young woman welcome us to a table outside where we could see the river and mountains and gawk at the people gliding thru the mountain skies. I got a laugh out of their host shirts "Stop Bad Coffee', and had to buy one! Fun people, very tasty food (including the sweets)! Thanks for an hospitable experience, in our short drive thru Interlaken, Restaurant Aarburg!

Directly adjacent to a petrol station, Ok-Bar is exactly as the name implies. It's a no frills, no…read moreb.s. (no paper towels in the bathroom--maybe one could pop over to the petrol station for a hand wash?) kinda joint filled with regular custies where one sees the unvarnished side of Lugano life. Actually, a friend recommended this place and referred to it as 'classy,' but I think he meant 'klassy.' Sometimes one can't always read sarcasm in emails. This was one of those times. There was something resembling a car boot sale spread out over a few tables on the patio the Friday night we were there. Had I wished to purchase a laser pointer or a deck of cards, then I would have been all set. The two other reviewers mentioned there being grub at this place, but I neither saw nor smelled food, so I'm not sure if that is still the case. Fill your tank, then grab a beer?

This is such a great find! Don't let the gas station exterior fool you- the chef here is top notch…read more He will make just about anything. I've never had a bad meal here, and you can usually enjoy a nice meal without having to tolerate too many of the annoying American college student crowd from across the street or up the hill.

Bel posto, buon cibo, servizio attentivo e simpatico la…read moreveranda demi-aperta conviene nel autumno

An eye catching venue from both the exterior and interior. A great place for a morning coffee and a…read moresnack. The pastries are very good. It is also very nice that this restaurant is open on Sundays, when many places to grab a coffee are not. Definitely one of the best places to get a croissant!