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The Best Coffee in Zurich

Coffee culture is taken extremely seriously in zurich, and the city’s best coffee shops reflect this. long summer afternoons are well spent sat out on the cobblestone niederdorf sampling café henrici’s brazilian coffee beans, or overlooking the limmat river with an exquisite espresso from grande. when the winter chill hits zurich, snuggle with a loved one in the red velvet booths of teecafé schwarzenbach, or defrost your fingertips at the stand-up espresso counter..

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Get caffeinated at these trendy cafés in the heart of Zurich.

Zurich’s coffee culture has a long and impressive history leading back to the 17 th century. Today, the Swiss are among the top consumers of coffee in the world, so it makes sense that there’s no shortage of places to find it. In a city full of exceptional coffeeshops, it’s hard to know which ones to make a priority. Here are seven cafés in Zurich that coffee enthusiasts are sure to enjoy.

MAME Coffee

Josefstrasse 160, 8005, zurich, switzerland.

MAME Coffee was founded in 2016 by two self-proclaimed coffee lovers interested in putting their own twist on the specialty coffee scene in Zurich. The shop roasts its own beans, offering a wide range of flavors from floral to umami. Each coffee has its own unique roast profile tailored to the preferences of every customer, fulfilling MAME’s motto, “the best coffee is the coffee you like.”

Babu’s Bakery & Coffeehouse

Löwenstrasse 1, 8001, zurich, switzerland.

Babu’s Bakery & Coffeehouse offers fresh bakes and good vibes with a trendy atmosphere located in central Zurich. The café has plenty of vegetarian / vegan options and a wide variety of coffee drinks to enjoy. From avocado toast to cappuccino, Babu’s is the place to go whether you want a full brunch or a quick caffeine fix.

Café Sprüngli

Bahnhofstrasse 21, 8001, zurich, switzerland.

Café Sprüngli has been a pillar of Zurich’s coffee culture since the 19 th century when founder David Sprüngli served his coffee for the first time at the city’s national exhibition in 1883. Today, the café maintains its vintage charm through Art Nouveau-style décor and a classic French bistro menu. As for the coffee, Café Sprüngli uses only the best Arabica beans for fresh brews with bold flavors.

Beckenhofstrasse 7, 8006, Zurich, Switzerland

Miyuko was opened in 2011 by talented pastry chef Sara Hochuli and her partner, Dominik Grenzler. Combining Japanese design, French patisserie, and Swiss innovation, Miyuko is a unique collision of cultures everyone can appreciate and enjoy. The shop’s coffee cup lampshades and anime figurines contribute to the charming eccentricity of the establishment, while the seasonal specialty coffee options provide infinite reasons to keep coming back all year round.

Zurlindenstrasse 231, 8003, Zurich, Switzerland

Kafi Dihei boasts an intimate setting with antique furniture and made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and pastries. The café’s homey ambiance makes it a great choice for a casual cup of coffee with friends, inside the shop or among the flowers in the outdoor seating area. The coffee itself is freshly made and pairs well with the café’s baked goods right out of the oven.

Brauerstrasse 58, 8004, Zurich, Switzerland

Starting out as a coffee truck, Miró Café has been a labor of love dedicated to making high quality coffee that anyone can enjoy since 2013. Today, the brand has expanded to include a physical shop, while still maintaining its coffee truck roots in various areas throughout the city. Miró offers seasonal beans, roasted to perfection to satisfy any pallet. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind coffee experience the next time you’re in Zurich!

Auer & Co.

Sihlquai 131, 8005, zurich, switzerland.

Specifically designed for those whose grinds never stop, Auer & Co. is the epitome of a workplace coffeeshop. The spacious two-level café with luminous natural lighting creates an atmosphere conducive to productivity. With an abundance of healthy snacks and specialty coffees, Auer & Co. has endless options to keep you both fed and caffeinated during your stay.

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At Con Gusto, the pizza Napoletana is as it should be: an airy, soft, tasty dough, topped with the best ingredients. No wonder the small restaurant is considered one of the best addresses for Neapolitan pizza in Zurich and is always well attended.

Celia is a Zurich institution - not least because of the pizza served there until late in the evening. It comes out of the wood-fired oven, has a crispy, not too thin dough and is gladly customised to the guests' wishes. The restaurant is open daily.

Bar Le Hall is located in the impressive entrance hall of Zurich's luxury hotel Baur au Lac. This "living room of Zurich" serves fine coffee, a large selection of fine teas and selected dishes, in a special atmosphere all day long.

At Café Sprüngli, locals and tourists meet for coffee and cake, lunch or aperitifs. The quality of the house creations is known far beyond the city limits. At the same time, you can watch the hustle and bustle on the Paradeplatz.

This classic Italian restaurant has been around for almost 30 years; it is still very popular. If you want to enjoy the delicious wood-fired pizzas and authentic pasta dishes on weekends, you should definitely reserve a table.

The Arcade at the Wiedikon Train station is simply furnished, with nothing to distract from the quality of the pizza. Fortunately, this is high because it is prepared according to the Neapolitan model: a smooth dough with a thick edge, topped with the best Italian ingredients.

La Stanza is an Italian-style café - whether for an espresso at the bar, a cappuccino with brioche, lunch, aperitivo or digestivo, the smart dining room is busy all day. In summer, people try to get a table on the terrace.

Thanks to its location in an old industrial hall next to the railroad tracks, Rosso still looks cutting-edge even after more than ten years. The cuisine on the other hand is timeless; guests come mainly for the pizza from the wood-fired oven with crispy dough and excellent toppings.

The Grande is suitable for any time of day or night as a retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. Centrally located, it serves excellent coffee, plus cakes, rolls and croissants. If you have no time to sit, the espresso is drunk at the bar.

Our Travel Report: A Coffee Tour of Zurich [Old Town & Münsterhof Square Areas]

Zurich does finance. And chocolate. And a pretty magical display of lights if you’re there around the holidays.

They also do some pretty decent coffee. Though, you may not find it where you’re expecting it.

If I were to sum up Zurich’s coffee scene in a single word, that word would be intimate.

We can’t tell you where to find the best coffee in Zurich, since taste is subjective, but we did visit several coffee shops in two areas of Zurich where many tourists will be spending some of their time – around Zurich’s Old Town and Münsterhof Square .

For the most part, we taste-tested the same standard espresso drink, a cappuccino, to compare.

And, since Zurich is the most expensive city in the world, we’ve also included prices.

Schwarzenbach Teecafé

Located on Münstergasse, a main thoroughfare through Zurich’s Old Town, Schwarzenbach Teecafé is part of the Schwarzenbach store that has been selling bulk foods, like dried fruit, coffee, and tea for over one hundred years.

It’s a beloved Zurich coffee shop.

The beans might be freshly roasted, but that didn’t make the espresso good. What we tasted was a cappuccino that was impressively strong, but terribly bitter.

It was nigh on undrinkable without sugar. Luckily, it was served with water, which was desperately needed to cleanse our palates.

We got this cute little chocolate treat. The pastry name wasn’t on the case, so I don’t know what to call it.

It was a little cup of a thing – the tiniest treat they had – and incredibly rich, but super tasty. Better than its coffee counterpart for sure.

The Ambiance

Though it’s situated on a tourist street, this place is undeniably a local. The tables were full of people reading or lingering to chat.

There are four main seating areas with bench-style seating, so unless you’re a large party (and if you are, plan to wait quite some time seats), you’ll almost certainly be sharing a section with strangers.

Which isn’t a bad thing.

The décor is nice. Very charming.

One (teensy) cappuccino + one mini chocolate treat = 8.60 CHF

The exchange rate was just about even while we were there, so all these prices are pretty close to what they would have been in USD.

• Cute local décor
• That chocolate treat was pretty scrumptious

Location: Münstergasse 17, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Rathaus Café

For us, the cappuccino at Schwarzenbach Teecafé was so tongue-torturingly bitter, we still needed coffee when we left.

So, we hit Google maps and went straight to the Rathaus Café on the Limmat River. It was a great by-chance find.

Our cappuccinos came out big, hot, strong, but very, very smooth. Bit foamy, which is, you know, a cappuccino.

But these might have been a tad-touch too foamy, given the price – 6.50 CHF a piece – and the size of the mugs.

They had a very limited assortment of pastries. We didn’t order anything.

But the cappuccino was served with a simple butter cookie. Basic, but better than nothing.

Plus, that typical European cup of water alongside your dehydrating joe.

Of all the coffee shops we went to in Zurich, this one was, by far, the most charming.

It’s a coffee shop/bar with a lodge-like interior and an amazing view of the river.

There’s also plenty of outdoor seating if you’re not there in December or enjoy shivering like some crazies who arrived after us.

There were blankets on the backs of the outside chairs, though, so…

It was close to Christmas, and the fireplace channel played on the TV.

There was also music. Playing at a perfectly reasonable volume.

Or maybe it just seemed like it because it was in excellent taste. The guy working there clearly dug Creedence.

And he was a super nice guy. Friendly and playful and unobtrusive.

When I went up to pay, he took the coffees he was making out to the two crazies sitting outside in the thirty-something degree (F) temps before taking my money. And, having had my own coffee sit for several minutes on a counter before it was served to me, I thought this was a proper decision.

2 cappuccinos = 13 CHF

• Friendly coffee man

Location: Limmatquai 61, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

ViCAFE Rösterei & Espresso Bar

ViCAFE has one of the finest reputations for coffee in all of Zurich.  They roast their own beans, hence the Rösterei in their name.

Their Facebook page is full of love. It’s hard to find a bad review on the Internet.

Everyone loves them.

Everyone, apparently, but us.

We ordered a flat white since there were no cappuccinos listed on the hand-written menu. They could have made one, I’m certain.

And we probably should have asked. But in a city where espresso drinks cost upwards of 6.00 CHF for a small (which means VERY SMALL), one doesn’t just go blindly ordering.

As far as fruity espresso goes, this one wasn’t that bad. If you like a fruity espresso, it would probably be a real find.

The flat white was smooth, though. Not too strong. Not too bitter.

The aftertaste was a little rough. But, then, we don’t like fruity espresso.

It was also pretty chilly. I know flat whites aren’t supposed to be as hot as other espresso drinks (and I do like a hot drink), but we’ve had flat whites in Australia. They were warmer than this.

We read about ViCAFE online before we went there. (A lot of people think it’s one of the best espresso bars in the city, if you’re looking for varied opinions.)

Our research uncovered a fruity bread that people rave about. So, that’s what we wanted to try.

But we were there in the last half hour they were open, and they only had croissants left.

There were a few crumbs of fruity bread on a tray if any eager mice happened by.

There are six Zurich locations of ViCAFE. We went to the one in Münsterhof square .

The place is tiny. Teensy-teensy tiny. There is one shared seating section in the back and a few stools by the door. It’s not a place to relax.

Plenty of outside seating, though, that probably would have been lovely at any other time of year.

And this was almost certainly a random “just the wrong time” sort of thing, but it didn’t smell great in there. I won’t try to describe the smell – that seems like a bad idea – but it certainly didn’t smell like a coffee shop should.

1 Flat White = 4.50 CHF

But flat whites are supposed to be small – about 5.5 ounces. And this one was. Very, very small. Hardly a bargain.

• For fruity espresso, it was drinkable

Location: Münsterhof 20, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Café Presse Club

Since our visit to ViCAFE didn’t go as expected, we left hungry and still in need of an appropriate amount of coffee.

So, once again, we turned to Google Maps and hop-skipped the 150 feet to Zurich’s Café Presse Club, also in Münsterhof square .

We went a bit rogue when we got to Café Presse Club. There was a man sitting across from us with a fancy, whipped cream-topped concoction that was difficult to ignore.

So, we had what he was having. Well, one of us did.

Turned out the man was indulging in a chocolate café mélange. We ordered one chocolate café mélange and one straight-up café mélange.

The Café Melange

The coffee was strong in this one. Would it have been drinkable without that hulking dollop of whipped cream?

Probably not without a spot of sugar. But that whip was scrumdiddlyumptious and a heck of a palate pleaser.

Came for the coffee. Stayed for the cream.

Moral of the story: When having kaffee in Zurich, do as the locals do.

The Chocolate Café Melange

There was supposed to be coffee in this somewhere, but it was deeply hidden beneath the cocoa-y flavor and the mound of whipped cream. The chocolate was the star of this show.

But it was a darn fine (ultra-rich) hot chocolate.

When we were there (around 6:30 p.m.), there were also plenty of people having a glass of wine.

Plum pie doesn’t go with hot chocolate. Or coffee really.

Most fruit pie doesn’t go with coffee. Fruit pie and black tea, that’s a winning combination.

But plum pie was such a desirable offering – one we don’t see served up many places – that it was impossible to resist. We didn’t even try. And we were glad we didn’t.

This “pie” was pretty tasty. I put pie in quotes here because what a lot of European countries call pie is not what we’re used to calling pie. Yes, it’s filling in a crust, but that crust is really more cake-like than crust like.

It was good, though. And they didn’t skimp on the plums. Two and a half plums total. I can say that with authority, because the plums were just cut in half and there were five pieces.

Yet another Zurich cafe in a tourist hotspot that was filled with locals.

No one was on a device. Half the people were reading the newspapers and magazines on-hand or books they’d brought with them.

The waitress was friendly, there was plenty of seating (both indoors and out). It was relatively quiet.

The sort of place that just invited you to read and relax.

1 Café Melange + 1 Chocolate Café Melange + 1 Piece of Plum Pie = 21.80 CHF

• The calm vibe

Location: Münsterhof 15, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Starbucks Zurich

I know. But there were an oddly limited number of coffee shops near our hotel. Starbucks was the closest.

Plus, it’s worth mentioning for comparison purposes. Because if you walk into a Zurich Starbucks thinking it’s gonna be about the same price as it is everywhere else in the world, you are in for some serious sticker shock.

The good news is our morning cappuccinos were good.

Like any coffee shop chain where the drinks are made by hand, Starbucks isn’t always consistent. This location was, though.

Our coffees were delightful every day.

No oatmeal. That’s common at Starbucks in Europe. They don’t even just call it porridge. They simply don’t have it.

That means it’s either a pastry or a breakfast sandwich. These pre-packaged foodstuffs are all right in a pinch, but there are other, realer breakfasts out there.

Think of any Starbucks you’ve ever been in. Now, transfer it to Zurich.

Do you know how to say “Yikes” in Swiss? Pretty sure it’s “6.95 CHF for a grande cappuccino.”

And that ain’t with any trimmings, folks. That is just straight-up two shots with steamed milk topped with foam.

However, our Starbucks grandes were twice as big as any of the other cappuccinos we got in the city, so it was actually the best value for the money.

2 cappuccinos = 13.90 CHF

• Savings? Sort of?
• Good baristas

Location: Bleicherweg 30, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland

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The Top 10 Cafés in Zurich, Switzerland for coffee lovers!

Zurich is renowned for serving up genuine, traditional Swiss cuisine. Zurich is proud of its own coffee beans, which it grows, roasts, and trades. Countless varieties of coffee, tea, pastries, and confections are also available. Numerous themed cafés, cafés with indoor gaming, cafés with artistic decor, and upscale cafés are available to draw customers. 

Here is a list of the top 10 Zurich cafés to visit while visiting Switzerland.

La Stanza 

Location: Bleicherweg 10, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland

La Stanza is an Italian-style coffee shop in Zurich that offers strong, premium coffees, Mediterranean liquors, cocktails, and wines. The café’s large, vintage coffee steamer, manufactured in 1963, improves the quality of the coffee that is served there. La Stanza also offers its renowned Italian pasta dishes, brunch platters, Italian desserts, and snacks. With the scent of freshly ground coffee beans filling the air, this café will undoubtedly win your heart. La Stanza exudes an Italian presence.

Cafe Schober 

Location: Napfgasse 4, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

The baroque-inspired design, towering ceilings, and stunning patio of Zurich’s Café Schober have made it a local landmark. The hot chocolate drinks and handcrafted pastries, cakes, and chocolates at this café are legendary. You can visit this café while on vacation in Zurich and take in the ambiance and architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries. Additionally, there is an enormous range of cocktails served here. One of Zurich’s well-known restaurants is this retro café.

Confiserie Sprungli 

Location:- Bahnhofstrasse 21, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

One of Zurich’s well-known coffee shops is Confiserie Sprungli. Since 1836, this café has cultivated a strong history and expertise in producing a wide range of coffees. Additionally, it is well known for its lovely and delectable confections and is credited with creating the well-known “Luxemburgerli” macarons. The macarons are popular because they are light in weight, fluffy, delectable, and reasonably priced. You must sample the renowned cheese fondue and other desserts when visiting Zurich. To satisfy your desires, try some of the incredible breakfast combos and vegetarian combos. This lovely bistro is situated on Zurich’s Bahnhofstrasse. 

• Café Bubbles

Location: Werdstrasse 54, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland

One of Zurich’s classiest cafés is Bubbles Café Restaurant. High armchairs, large French windows, exquisite architecture, and a multi-cuisine breakfast spread are just a few of its well-known features. This café offers both European and English fare, the most well-known of which is the typical English breakfast. Additionally, the staff members are incredibly kind and courteous, so the service is unquestionably deserving of high praise. Even traditional French toast, beans, omelettes, cut fruit, and some breakfast tea can be included in an English breakfast meal. Any sweet tooth can be satisfied by the selection of cheesecakes here! On your trip to Zurich, Café Bubbles is the ideal lunch spot!

Le Café Ensoie offers takeaway coffee. 

Location: Strehlgasse 26, 8001 Zurich

For times when you’d like to explore the city rather than relax in a café, Le Cafe Ensoie is the best option.

Halfway up the stairs to the Lindenhof, there is a modest bistro. Take a coffee to go, climb the remaining stairs, and then relax on the Lindenhof with your beverage in hand and a view of the entire city.

Monocle Café is the place to embrace your inner bookworm. 

Location: Seefeldstrasse 19, 8008 Zürich

The business and leisure publication only has three locations worldwide, one of which is the Monocle Café. The Monocle shop is located inside the café.

This café is the ideal place to spend the weekend reading your favorite magazine or newspaper while taking in the serene atmosphere of Zurich’s Seefeld neighborhood.

 Café 1842 & Confiserie Schober 

Location: Napfgasse 4, 8001 Zürich

The Confiserie Schober is an alternative to Sprüngli that is somewhat less well-known (by tourists, at least).

This area is home to Schober, which debuted at this location in 1842 as a pâtisserie.

Schober is a Zurich institution, and they stand out for their distinctive classic pastries. A Swiss coffee with a shot of booze is something you should try if you want to be a little adventurous and novel. A shot of plum brandy is added to coffee to create the iconic Kafi Lutz.

Les Gourmandises de Miyuko 

Location:  Beckenhofstrasse 7, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland

The atmosphere, wallpaper, brilliant wall colors, and Japanese fusion artwork will make your dining experience here one to remember. It is without a doubt one of Zurich’s busiest cafés. The cuisine is also superb here. This café is well known for its dishes, chairs, and decor, which are all pastel colors. Some dishes also have adorable garnishes on top. This immediately tops the list of Zurich’s must-see locations. Enjoy your meal with a hot cup of smoky coffee or herbal tea and some fruits for the ideal start.

Cafe Bar, ODEON 

Location: Limmatquai 2, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

The Café Bar ODEON is as regal as its name suggests. One of the town’s busiest cafés is situated in Old Town Zurich’s Bellevue Square. You are welcomed inside by the historic structures, but the ambiance quickly takes over. 

This location is well-known for its selection of hot chocolate drinks, including Italian and Swiss varieties, as well as its sandwiches, Apfelstrudel, and spiced lattes. Vegetarians have a wide range of options at this vegan-friendly café. Italian pasta dishes with a drizzle of olive oil, vegan pizzas, pastries, and pies. Since 1911, Café Bar ODEON has been drawing crowds with its outstanding cuisine. Therefore, be sure to sample some of the renowned dishes and beverages from Café Bar the next time you are in Zurich.

While working at Kraftwerk, sip your favorite coffee. 

Location: Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich

Are you trying to find a place where your laptop and you are welcome? Then Kraftwerk is the ideal location for you.

Along with meeting spaces, a café, and specialized coworking spaces, Kraftwerk has them all. You can guilt-free work on your laptop while relaxing in the café.

The listed cafés are renowned for a variety of pastries, international specialties, confectioneries, hot bakes, and European desserts, in addition to different kinds of coffee, tea, and drinks. On your trip to Zurich, stop by one café each day to take in the city’s chilly climate while eating some of the city’s best pastries and sipping on a beverage.

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Great Places For Coffee And Cake In Zürich, Switzerland

Zürich is home to some of the world’s best chocolate, and also some of the best coffee. Unsurprisingly, you’ll find great coffee houses here in which to enjoy them all throughout the city. We list the best places in Zurich to grab coffee or cake on your next trip.

1. Kafi Dihei

Kafi Dihei ’s interior is full of antique furniture and lamps set among old-fashioned tapestry, all part of the owner’s attempt at making his customers feel at home. Kafi Dihei has recently been voted one of the best brunches in Zürich and its menu offers a great selection of local dishes. The cakes, as well as the bread, are homemade and the sandwiches and omelets are recommended. Eat in the small garden area in summer; an ideal setting for breakfast on a sunny morning.

Zurlindenstrasse 231, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland , +41 44 557 43 48

2. Café Sprüngli

Café sprüngli.

Café Sprüngli is a landmark place to buy sweet treats in Zurich. The company dates to 1836, and is especially renowned for its Luxemburgerli macaroon . The café is located on the Paradeplatz, a vast square lined with Swiss banks. Visitors can choose from a range of chocolates and cakes or enjoy a light lunch. The interior has been designed in a classic style, with a selection of colorful sweets greeting the customer on well-lit, polished shelves.

Bahnhofsstrasse 21, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland , +41 44 224 46 16

3. Café Peclard

Café peclard.

Café Peclard is part of the Conditorei Schober and renowned for its sweet treats, coffees and teas. Entering the café feels like a step back in time; generations of families have come here to indulge in the wonderful sweet treats. The homemade pastries and cakes are unsurprisingly outstanding. The café itself charms the visitor through its high Baroque ceilings and enchanting features such as the old-fashioned cash register.

Napfgasse 4, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland , +41 44 251 51 50

4. Mohrenkopf

Cafe, Restaurant, Swiss, Coffee, Tea , Fast Food, Vegetarian

5. Café Odeon

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6. Cakefriends

Cakefriends.

Cake friends offers a blend of contemporary furniture and antique accents, and as the name suggests, some of the best cakes and pastries in town. With its high quality ingredients and careful preparation, Cakefriends has gained an outstanding reputation for being able to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Torgasse 3, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland , +41 44 252 22 11

7. Café Henrici

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8. Café Chez Andy

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Café Chez Andy

Café Chez Andy is a small, but cosy place with a charming garden area. It is one of the more secluded cafes in Zürich and an ideal retreat for an afternoon coffee and a book. The outside reminds the visitor of a building from a fairy tale, while in the warm interior the cafe serves an all-day breakfast, brunch (try the charcuterie and cheese plates) and a variety of baked and sweet goods. The homemade cakes fill the place with mouth-watering smells and contribute to the peaceful ambience.

Hofstrasse 19, 8032 Zürich, Switzerland , +41 44 558 67 45

Bar, Swiss, Coffee, Tea , Fast Food, Wine, Beer

10. Les gourmandises de Miyuko

Les gourmandises de miyuko.

This quirky mixture of tearoom and confectioners draws its influences from Japan ‘s popular anime culture. Inside the café, there is a light interior with pink accents, which contributes to Miyuko ’s cute atmosphere. The cakes are arguably the most beautifully decorated in the city and certainly taste just as sweet, with vegan, lactose and gluten-free options; wash down with one of a selection of authentic Japanese teas.

Beckenhofstrasse 7/9, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland , +41 44 350 21 43

11. Café Felix

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10 Best Speciality Coffee Shops in Zürich

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• Last Updated: 22 Nov 2022
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In recent years, the Zürich coffee scene has dramatically improved, with passionate coffee purveyors sourcing their own beans and roasting them locally. Below are the best specialty coffee shops in Zürich where you can try a wide variety of flavors and styles.

3. Stoll at COFFEE

4. miró manufactura de café, 5. café noir, 6. bean bank coffee & co, 8. rent-a-barista, 10. about coffee, honorable mention: collective bakery, map of zürich specialty coffee.

During our research, we tried a cappuccino at each one for a fair comparison and ended up with a few clear favorites. Your experience may vary depending on your preferences, the selected beans, and coffee drink of choice. So we encourage you to visit all of the shops to try new flavors and find the one you like the best.

Tip: Some of these coffee shops have multiple bean varieties but don’t list it on the menu. So if you want a particular flavor profile (fruity, nutty, etc), make sure to ask before ordering.

MAME was started by award winning baristas, who won the World Brewers Cup Champion 2018. True to their motto “The best coffee is the coffee you love,” the staff are great at helping you find a flavor you’ll love or something new to try.

Beside the coffee, our favorite part about MAME is the “Flavor Wheel” on the wall that displays different flavor profiles matched with currently available coffees. 

They offer an espresso trio, where you try three different espressos. Or a coffee trio, where you have the same beans as espresso, cappuccino and filter coffee. 

We usually go to their Seefeld location, which is a short walk from Stadelhofen. They have another location near the Markthalle am Viadukt. At both locations, the modern interior is welcoming and roomy, so you feel like your conversations are your own. They offer sweet and savory snacks, including croissants from John Baker.

Website: mame.coffee

MAME Seefeld: Seefeldstrasse 19, 8008 Zürich Mon – Fri 8:00 – 17:30  Sat – Sun 9:00 – 18:00

MAME Josef: Josefstrasse 160, 8005 Zürich Mon – Fri 8:30 – 18:00  Sat – Sun 9:00 – 18:00

Oat milk: Oatly

The owner of this little coffee shop comes from Indonesia, one of the biggest coffee producing countries. They serve excellent coffee with a personal touch, a real neighborhood feel. They source their single origin beans and have them roasted locally by Henauer to their specifications. 

It’s mostly a takeaway business with a few pastries and treats to go along with your drink. But they have a small counter inside, if you prefer to drink out of a reusable mug (I do!). They offer barista classes for home enthusiasts and professionals. 

Omnia is one of our very favorites on the list. We like to stop there before visiting the farmer’s market at Helvetiaplatz one block away.

Omnia Stauffacherstrasse 105, 8004 Zürich Mon-Fri 7:30 – 16:00 / Sat 9:00 – 16:00 / closed Sundays

www.omniacoffee.ch

From what I’ve read, COFFEE was started by the Stoll coffee company, whose beans are featured here. The menu board says which bean variety is being used as filter coffee and espresso drinks that day. They also have pour over coffee, which is meticulously done with a scale and timer. 

During the week, they have croissants, a few cakes, and usually banana bread. According to their Instagram page , they do brunch on Saturdays – “all sides no meat.” They have indoor and outdoor seating, never crowded when I’ve been there. 

Stoll beans are used and sold at many several cafes and bakeries around Zürich, including Echo Park, Babu’s Bakery , Bank , John Baker , Globus , and Buchmann .

COFFEE Grüngasse 4, Zürich (tram stop Werd ) Mon-Fri 8:00 – 18:00, Sat 9:00 – 17:00, closed Sundays

www.coffeezurich.com • Facebook

Oat milk: Minor Figures

I read that the Swiss founder of miró was inspired by his time in Australia and wanted to offer Melbourne-style coffee here. He started with a coffee truck back in 2013. Now miró has a coffee shop in the Aussersihl neighborhood and a takeaway counter in the Zürich HB main train station. A few cafes around Zürich use miró beans including Nude Café and Monocle and also by SWISS airlines .

If I’m catching an early morning train at the Zürich HB, miró coffee is my first choice, delicious and conveniently located near the upper level tracks. If I need an excuse for a stroll, their Aussersihl cafe is a good excuse to explore a neighborhood you haven’t visited before. 

We primarily come here for coffee, but they often have tempting treats that we can’t resist. Last time we had their lemon tart and pistachio cake, both delicous! They also serve Gar ç oa hot chocolate, which gives them extra points in my book.

You can purchase their beans in their shops and online. They also offer a subscription service, sending you their featured espresso or filter coffee on a bi-weekly or monthly basis.

miró Roastery, Café & Shop Brauerstrasse 58, 8004 Zürich Mo-Fr 8:00 – 18:00 / Sa 9:00 – 18:00 / Sun 9:00 – 17:00 mirocoffee.co

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Oat milk: Gutsch

Their primary business is their gourmet coffee roastery, near Binz in Zürich (next door to MAME’s roastery). The beans are sold online and in their tiny café, of the same name, near Langstrasse. Other cafes in the city service their coffee, including Kafi für Dich . 

Their café is a happily relaxed locals place that surprises you with excellent coffee if you didn’t know where you were going. The barista was super friendly and told us lots about their coffee and process.

They usually have a featured bean, in addition to the “easy drinking” house blend, but it’s not listed on the menu. So ask if you’re interested (it was our favorite of that round!). They have assorted pastries and cakes and also serve Gar ç oa hot chocolate .

They also offer barista and roasting workshops. 

Cafe Noir Neugasse 33, 8005 Zürich (short walk from Limmatplatz tram stop) Mo-Fr 7.00 – 21.00 / Sat 8:00 – 18:00 / closed Sundays cafe-noir.ch

This coffee shop prides themselves on curating a wise selection of specialty roasters worldwide and in Switzerland. In their café, you can try their house blend and a rotating guest espresso.

While my general policy is to start with the house blend, the friendly barista was so convincing that I tried the guest beans for my cappuccino and really enjoyed it.

It’s takeaway at both locations. But at Europaallee, they have benches outside the shop. If you plan to stay, let them know so they can give you a ceramic cup instead of disposable.

If you want to shop for beans and equipment, best to visit the Europaallee location, which has more stock. They also offer workshops.

Website: beanbank.coffee

Europaallee address: Lagerstrasse 18c, 8004 Zürich Mon-Fri 7.30 – 18:00 | Sat 9.30 – 17.30 | closed Sundays

Paradeplatz address: Bärengasse 29, 8001 Zürich Mon-Fri 8:00 – 15:00 | closed Sat & Sun

Vegan milk: Sproud Pea Milk

This coffee shop was born in Geneva in 2009 and now has two shops in Zürich. They work directly with coffee bean farmers to ensure both high quality product and ethical, sustainable practices.

Unlike the others on this list, their beans are roasted near Geneva and delivered regularly to their Zürich locations. Of course, you can also order their beans online.

We go their comfy cafe at Talacker near Paradeplatz, just a couple mins off the busy Bahnhofstrasse shopping street. The baristas are always friendly and chatty (in English). 

Website: www.borealcoffee.ch

Zürich center Talacker 41, 8001 Zürich Mon-Fri 7:30 – 17:00 / Sat 9:00 – 18:00 / Sun 9:00 – 17:00

Oerlikon cafe Thurgauerstrasse 34, 8050 Zürich Mon-Fri 7:30 – 14:30 / Sat-Sun closed

Milk options: lactose free, skimmed oat, almond and hazelnut

Per the name, this business is focused on good equipment and excellent barista skills, renting out both for events. They have a small selection of specialty coffee beans sold online and in their shop. Per request, they offer workshops in barista basics, latte art and filter coffee.

You can enjoy their coffee at two Zürich cafés: Chez Nous in Wipkingen and Helvi Kafi near Stauffacher. We went to the later, which has a charming view of St Jacobs church from the outdoor tables (no indoor seating here). It has a friendly, relaxed vibe but definitely more of a takeaway place with steady stream of customers filing in and out. They don’t list the beans on the menu, which is a shame because they actually do have multiple beans on offer for espresso drinks if you know to ask.

Website: rentabarista.ch

Helvti Kafi at Stauffacher Kasernenstrasse 1 , 8004 Zürich Daily 7:00 – 17:00

Ladencafé Chez Nous in Wipkingen Rotbuchstrasse 66, 8037 Zürich Mo & Tu 7:30 – 15:00 / Wed-Fri 7:30 – 17:00 / Sat 9:00 – 17:00 / Sun 10:00 – 17:00

Plant-based milks: Oatly , Sproud

ViCAFÉ is probably the most popular specialty coffee roaster in Zürich, with many takeaway espresso bars around the city. Their house blend is a crowd pleaser, but we like trying their other beans on occasion.

If you want to sit with your coffee, we suggest their Europaallee location at the Bridge food court, with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. We suggest pairing it with a SERI croissant from the bakery counter. The prettiest location is at the Münsterhof, overlooking the Fraumünster cathedral, a nice place to enjoy an affogato in summer.

Website: vicafe.ch

ViCafe Münsterhof Münsterhof   20 ,  8001 ,  Zürich Mon-Fri 7:00 – 18:00 / Sat – Sun 9:00 – 18:00

ViCafe Europaallee Eisgasse   20 ,  8004 ,  Zürich Mon-Fri 7:00 – 18:00 / Sat 8:00 – 18:00 / closed Sundays

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Milk options: low fat cow milk, lactose-free cow milk, soy milk, oat milk

Despite the odd location in a little strip mall next to a grocery superstore, we were won over by quality coffee and stylish, roomy interior. I heard they use Henauer beans but roast it themselves on site to their preference. 

They usually have a featured roast in addition to their house roast. I had the winter special, which was a little on the toasty side for me but still good. The café is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks and does a Saturday brunch once a month. I was also happy to see they serve Gar ç oa hot chocolate – well done! 

Their extensive menu/encyclopedia includes a bio of every coffee they sell, menu of food and drinks for every time of day, and coffee cocktails if you’re starting your evening early. In the shop, you’ll find a wide variety of coffee equipment and accessories, which you can test with their professional guidance. They also host coffee workshops and events in their event space.

About Coffee Im Brunaupark Giesshübelstrasse 65 8045 Zürich Mo-Sat 8:00 – 20:00 / closed Sundays

www.aboutcoffee.ch

Oat milk: Dryk

Although their main business is fantastic baking, they bring that same passion to coffee, roasting their own beans in house. So you get the best of both worlds here. We like that their menu has a few creative coffee creations and delicious non-coffee drinks like their spicy latte. 

I could talk more about the coffee, but the real reason to come here is all the yummy pastries that are coming out of the oven all day long. If you go on weekends, you have a chance to eat one of their seasonal treats like this cruffin filled with lemon cheesecake. 

The only downside is their location, which is far outside the city center in a somewhat deserted commercial area. We make the trek out there every few weeks and are always glad we did. Since they don’t take reservations, come early for their popular weekend brunch .

Collective Bakery Förrlibuckstrasse 160 , 8005 Zürich (tram stop: Fischerweg) Mo-Fri 8:00 – 15:00 / Sa-Su 9:00-15:00 collectivebakery.ch

Note: If you drive, there’s no street parking but a parking garage right under the shop.

Did your favorite specialty coffee shop not make the list? Tell me all about it in the comments.

We’re also writing a post on cozy cafés around the city that also make great coffee. So maybe your favorite will be on the list.

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How you could’ve forgotten about the best Oat Mylk Cappuccino in town is a mystery to me- Bro’s, Beans &Beats it is!

I didn’t include them because they are primarily a cafe, not a coffee shop. They also do not roast their own beans.

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10 Best Cafes in Zurich, Switzerland-For the coffeeholic in you!

Zurich is famous for its authentic and traditional Swiss food. Zurich also holds the pride of growing, brewing and trading its own coffee beans. There are also a plethora of types of coffee, tea, pastries, and confectionaries. To attract visitors, there are many themed cafes, indoor gaming cafes, artistic cafes, and premium cafes. Here is a list of the 10 best cafes in Zurich that you can try on your vacation to Switzerland .

10 Best Cafes in Zurich to visit on your vacation

• Confiserie Sprungli
• Cafe Schober
• Cafe Bubbles
• Babu’s Bakery and Coffeehouse
• Cafe Henrici
• Les Gourmandises de Miyuko
• Cafe Bar ODEON

1. Confiserie Sprungli, Cafes in Zurich

Confiserie Sprungli is one of the famous cafes in Zurich. This cafe holds a rich tradition and expertise in brewing many varieties of coffee since 1836. This cafe is also famous for its pretty and delicious confectioneries. Cafe Sprungli is also known for introducing the famous “Luxemburgerli” macarons. People love the macarons here because they are light in weight, airy, delicious, and also affordable. While in Zurich, you can not miss trying the famous cheese fondue and other pastries. Try out some of the extraordinary brunch combos and vegetarian combos to fulfil your cravings. This beautiful cafe is located in Bahnhofstrasse in Zurich. There is also another branch for this cafe in Bern .

• Must try- Luxemburgerli Macarons. Swiss meringue cookies and ice cream.
• Address- Bahnhofstrasse 21, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland and they are open on all days from 7 AM to 6.30 PM.

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2. La Stanza

Are you willing to taste some Italian dishes, drinks and coffee? La Stanza in Zurich is an Italian style coffeehouse that serves strong and premium varieties of coffee, Mediterranean liquors, cocktails and wines. This cafe has an old and huge coffee steaming machine made in 1963 which adds more quality to the coffee served here. The famous Italian plates of pasta, brunch combos, Italian sweets, and snacks are also sold in La Stanza. This cafe will definitely win your heart with the aroma of fresh-ground coffee beans. Feel the presence of Italy in La Stanza!

• Some of the must-try dishes are Cappucino, Expresso, and Pesto pasta.
• Address- Bleicherweg 10, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland alongside a beautiful cobblestone pavement.

3. Cafe Schober

Cafe Schober in Zurich is famous for its high ceilings, baroque-style architecture, and beautiful terrace. This cafe is famous for amazingly delicious hot chocolate drinks and homemade chocolates, cakes, and pastries. On your vacation to Zurich, you can try out this cafe and enjoy the ambience and buildings built during the 17th and 18th centuries. And also, the variety of cocktails served here are inestimable. This vintage cafe is one of the famous restaurants in Zurich . Working since 1842, it surely has plenty of charm to serve!

• Must-try desserts- Hot chocolate with marshmallows, Apfelstrudel, and homemade chocolates
• Address- Napfgasse 4, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

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4. Kafi Dihei, Cafes in Zurich

Kafi Dihei is another pretty tearoom with floral wallpapers, authentic touch of cuisine, and porcelain dishes. This cafe is now one of the favourites of the people of Zurich. You can try out the classic Swiss croissants, different types of cheese, and yoghurt. Choose your favourite from a variety of quiches with salads, pretzels, and schnitzels. Many customized combos are available for breakfast, lunch, or brunch. The breakfast and lunch combos include salads with waffles, porridge bowls with yoghurt, and many more. The breakfast menu is just perfect to start the day in Zurich. Alongside, a cup of aromatic herbal tea or nutty coffee elevates the whole experience.

• Some of Kafi Dihei’s specials- Waffles, Swiss Croissants, and hot chocolate
• Address- Zurlindenstrasse 231, 8003 Zurich, Switzerland

5. Cafe Bubbles

Bubbles cafe restaurant is one of the most elegant cafes in Zurich. It is famous for its fine architecture, huge French windows, high armchairs, and multi-cuisine breakfast and desserts. This cafe serves both European and English dishes out of which, the traditional English breakfast is the most famous. And also, the service definitely needs huge laud because the people who work here are extremely polite and courteous. You can even customise your English breakfast plate with classic French toast, beans, omelettes, cut fruits, and some breakfast tea. The variety of cheesecakes available here can satisfy any sweet tooth! Cafe Bubbles is a perfect choice of luncheonette on your vacation to Zurich!

• Must try dishes- Cheesecakes, Bagel with cream cheese, and English breakfast platter
• Address- Werdstrasse 54, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland

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6. Babu’s Bakery and Coffeehouse

Babu’s Bakery and Coffeehouse is an urban and aesthetically beautiful cafe that attracts visitors with the aroma of fresh bakes, pies, spices, and herbs. Firstly, this cafe not only serves a variety of coffee drinks but also a wide range of freshly baked cakes and fruit tarts. Some of the popular menus include avocado bagels with cream cheese and poached egg. You can try a variety of fruit juices, waffles, cookies, cappuccino, lattes, and golden crust pies with jam and feel the Christmas presence at any time of the year. This is one of the must-try cafes in Zurich.

• Popular dishes in Babu’s bakery- Bagels with cream cheese, fruit tarts, lattes, and fresh brewed coffee
• Address- Lowenstrasse 1, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

7. Cafe Henrici, Cafes in Zurich

Cafe Henrici is another famous and favourite cafe for the people of Zurich. This cafe is also called the “Rhythm of Coffee” because of the wide range of hot drinks, freshly ground coffee beans, and aromatic brewery. With the coffee brews, you can munch on some of the delicious dishes like meat/vegan pizzas, salads, pastries, Parisian croissants with Turkish jam and berries made by expert chefs from Paris and Turkey and healthy granola and Acai bowl. There are also a variety of hod baked loaves of bread and pies. The irresistible aroma and taste of the latte are inestimable. Latte art is also famous in Cafe Henrici. This is a perfect place to start your daily grind or relax and enjoy the bustling nightlife of Zurich.

• Must try pastries- Parisian croissants, Turkish jam and Alsatian pizza
• Address- Niederdorfstrasse 1, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

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8. Les Gourmandises de Miyuko

How amazing would a cross of French pastries and a Japanese tearoom look like? Well, that is Les Gourmandises de Miyuko. The interiors, wallpapers and the vibrant colours of walls and Japanese fusion arts will make the experience of eating here an unforgettable one. Undoubtedly, it is one of the most lively cafes in Zurich. The foods here are also equally excellent. This cafe is famous for pastel coloured chairs, dishes, peppy ambience, and also cute props atop certain dishes. This jumps into the list of must-visit places in Zurich. Enjoy your dish with a hot serving of herby tea or smoky coffee and some fruits for the perfect start.

• Famous dishes- Cheesecakes, Japanese delicacies, chocobars, and hot latte
• Address- Beckenhofstrasse 7, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland

9. Cafe Bar ODEON

Cafe Bar ODEON is so royal just like its name. Located in Bellevue Square in Old Town Zurich, it is one of the lively and bustling cafes in town. The vintage buildings welcome you into the cafe and then the ambience just takes over. This place is famous for its choices of hot chocolate like Italian and Swiss hot chocolates, spiced lattes, sandwiches, and Apfelstrudel. This vegan-friendly cafe gives a plethora of choices to vegetarians too. Vegan pizzas, cakes, pies, and Italian plates of pasta glazed with a dash of olive oil. Cafe Bar ODEON has been attracting people with exemplary dishes since 1911. So, the next time you visit Zurich, make sure to try some of the famous dishes and drinks from Cafe Bar ODEON!

• Famous dishes- Apfelstrudel and Hot chocolate (Italian and Swiss)
• Address- Limmatquai 2, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

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10. Cafe Felix

Cafe Felix is one of the top-rated and reviewed cafes in Zurich. This cafe is famous for its grandeur staircase, huge entrance, split level infrastructure, and shades of off white curtains altogether elevating the ambience to another level. This cafe is known for its delicious plates of Swiss breakfast, seafood platters, and also vegan platters. The most common hot chocolate is also famous here for being spiced up with some herbs and toasted marshmallows. People’s choice of food here is salmon with champagne and a variety of drinks. It is so spacious that it can accommodate and serve up to 100 people at a time! Well, that’s huge and amazing! Cafe Felix in total makes you feel like a royal with all the cosy curtains, sheets, grand staircase, marble tables, and exotic dishes and desserts.

• Popular dishes to try in Cafe Felix- Salmon with Champagne, Hot chocolate with marshmallows and club sandwiches
• Address- Bellevue Pl. 5, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

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Great Coffee In Zürich

Best coffee in zürich.

My friend and I spent an afternoon at the Kunsthaus Zürich and sandwiched our visits with stops at two coffee shops.

Boréal Coffee Shop Talacker 41, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland 7:30 am – 5:00 pm (Tuesday – Thursday) 9:00 am – 5:00 pm* (Friday – Monday) *open until 6:00 pm on Saturday

The barista here was very friendly and we enjoyed a nice chat about coffee and travel. What prompted the travel element of the chat was a cool promotion next to the coffee bar: send a postcard to Boréal and enjoy a free coffee next visit:

I intend to do that!

I ordered a flat white and my friend had a mochaccino (a chocolate-flavored drink that is a variant of a caffè latte).

The coffee was excellent. Next time, I’d order orange juice and a croissant as well…

After a lovely visit to the art museum, we stopped for another coffee at MAME.

MAME Coffee Seefeldstrasse 19, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland 8:00 am – 5:30 pm (Monday – Friday) 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (Saturday, Sunday)

MAME is a coffee chain with a trio of locations in Zurich. I ordered another flat white and my friend had a cappuccino. Both tasted almost identical (the flat white is supposed to have less milk foam), but both were very good.

Although it was a bit nippy with scattered showers outside, our visit came during a break in the rain and we sat outside, enjoying the crisp afternoon air.

I love the coffee culture in Zurich and was happy to find a pair of lovely coffee shops that I will return to. Nothing is particularly cheap in Zurich, but a good coffee will not break the bank (though at $7-8/cup, it must be one of the most expensive cups of coffee in the world outside fancy hotels).

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Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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Most things are more expensive in Switzerland because they have to import it via trains and trucks, which is more expensive than shipping it through freighter boats, and it’s a landlocked country.

If you’re interested, you should try the Grand Cafe Odeon that’s across the Limmat. That’s the cafe Einstein frequented a century ago when he was living in Zürich

Nice. Was in Geneva last year and had a great cortado at “Oh Martine”, just a few blocks from the Natural History Museum. Check it out next time you are there- not quite as expensive at the spots you visited in Zurich, I think around 5CHF for similar drinks.

It’s interesting to me that the signage in both of those coffee shops is entirely in English.

Typical in Zurich, where it seems everyone speaks excellent English.

Here are some additional coffees worth visiting in Zurich for the coffee lovers. Keep in mind that new coffee shops often open, so it’s always good to do additional research to not miss a gem.

– Miró (coffee roaster, great choice of filter coffee and milk based coffee) – Monocle (coffee shop, great milk based coffee) – Bean Bank Coffee & Co (coffeeshop, selection of multiple coffees to buy, also serve a cup of coffee) – MAME Josefstrasse (coffee roaster, At the Josefstrasse branch you can try MAME’s competition coffee. If you’re into Grand Cru coffee. Best light roast filter coffee in town)

Thanks for these suggestions, Tim.

You missed out the best place – not specifically coffee but chocolate too:

Confiserie Sprüngli on the corner of Paradeplatz and Bahnhofstrasse – walk out of Zurich Hbf along Bahnhofstrasse and it’s on the right after about seven minutes walk. You can’t beat it.

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The 23 best European cities during the spring

Posted: March 1, 2024 | Last updated: March 1, 2024

Spring is a fantastic time to plan a Euro trip. It’s shoulder season, so the crowds will be thinner, and the prices will be a bit friendlier on the budget. Additionally, in many parts of the continent, the weather begins to improve enough that you won’t need your heaviest winter attire. So, where exactly should you go during this season? We’ve rounded up 23 of the best European cities to visit during springtime!

Zurich, Switzerland

The Swiss banking capital is often merely used as an arrival base for travelers before they immediately jet off for the Alps or smaller towns. However, in spring, Zurich begins to come out of the cold weather hibernation zone. You’ll find numerous cafes and bars with outdoor seating (without heat lamps) waiting for you to enjoy an Aperol spritz in the sun. And this is when activities on the lake begin to open for the season.

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Athens, Greece

Greece’s capital is crowded and way too hot in summer. For the most enjoyable trip, visit in spring. Poppies and daisies decorate the city and the ancient ruins that still exist next to modern apartment buildings. Additionally, the hike to the Acropolis is much less strenuous during these months than the 90-plus-degree summer days.

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Graz, Austria

Most visitors to Austria stop in Vienna, Salzburg, and maybe Innsbruck if they like mountains. But Graz, a smaller city in the south, near the border with Slovenia, is a must-visit. The entire Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to the well-preserved buildings. Their bright colors and medieval architecture are best seen in spring light, and don’t miss a walk along the river!

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Munich, Germany

The Bavarian capital is known to Germans as one of the bougier cities. And what better way to enjoy a bit of glam than during the city’s spring thaw? Enjoy a drink at one of the many outdoor beer gardens or admire the impressive botanical garden. And if the ever-precarious weather takes a turn for the worse, duck into one of the more than 80 museums in the city.

Zagreb, Croatia

Visitors to Croatia often skip the capital and fly directly to the coast. But Zagreb is a great little city and beautiful in spring. Forget the crowds in the Netherlands. Zagreb is full of tulips in April and May, and you won’t have to line up for hours to see them!

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Dubrovnik, Croatia

The high season in Croatia isn’t always pleasant, and the crowds in Dubrovnik are among some of the worst in all of Europe. Thus, the smart time to visit is during shoulder season, like spring! Walk the walls without bumping elbows every five minutes and take in the sites and epic ocean views without feeling like a sardine.

Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina

Sarajevo is a city rich in history and has been central to many events throughout the past decade. While it’s beautiful throughout the year, spring is especially scenic. The surrounding mountains turn green after a long winter, the coffee shops (with some of the best brews in Europe) re-open terraces, and the sunshine paints the entire city in lovely light.

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Prizren, Kosovo

Kosovo’s cultural capital isn’t on many traveler’s itineraries. But it should be! The best time to visit is spring before it gets too hot to hike up to the fortress or enjoy a tasty Kosovo coffee along the river.

Tirana, Albania

Tirana is quirky and funky and has undergone a bit of a renaissance in recent years, thanks to Albania’s big tourism push. These efforts have succeeded, as visitor numbers increase by millions each year. However, that means the previously unknown city is rising in popularity, so go before June for a quieter experience. It’s also much more pleasant temperature-wise. 

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Lyon, France

France’s gastronomical capital always serves something good. And if you visit in April and May, you can enjoy glorious weather before a bit of spring hiking in the Alps. Stroll along the Rhone or Saone Rivers, or have a coffee outside at Confluence, where the two turquoise bodies of water meet! 

Madrid, Spain

Madrid might not be as popular as Barcelona or Mallorca, but plenty remains to do. And due to its inland location and lack of sea breeze, it’s much more comfortable during springtime. Additionally, earlier in the season, the city’s numerous almond trees bloom in an amazing display of white and pink.

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Edinburgh, Scotland

The Scottish Highlands might be the most storybook-esque in all their snowy winter glory. However, if frigid temps and snow aren’t your thing, the warmer season is also lovely. The cobblestone streets and historical buildings come to life. It’s more pleasant than the crowded summer when midges (tiny gnats) can be quite a problem.

Bucharest, Romania

Romania is far from the tourist trail, and that also goes for the capital city. However, Bucharest makes for a nice little spring visit. The temps are pleasantly in the 70s, perfect for strolling streets best explored on foot. 

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Toulouse, France

Toulouse is called “La Ville en Rose” or “The Pink City” due to the unique bricks used in most buildings in the city center. When sunlight washes over the dwellings, they turn a rosy pink. The best time of year to view the phenomenon is during spring when the lack of light in winter is gone, and before the extreme heat of this part of France in summer.

Ghent, Belgium

Bruge might be the more popular medieval town in Belgium, but Ghent is a tad bigger and has more of a “city” feel. Take a cruise on the canal, have coffee at one of the many outdoor cafes, or have a wander and bask in the springtime weather.

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Rotterdam, the Netherlands

If you decide to visit the Netherlands during April and May, some options exist for escaping crowds. Once you’ve had your fill of flowers, head to one of the country’s coolest and most underrated cities: Rotterdam. Have a picnic along the canal, take one of the many ferries, or have a picnic in one of the numerous parks.

Cologne, Germany

This city in northern Germany is perfect for those looking for fantastic architecture and history. More popular in winter due to fantastic Christmas markets, you’ll surely have a less crowded experience in spring. And don’t forget to climb the cathedral steps for sweeping views of Cologne.

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Florence, Italy

Italy as a whole and Florence in particular are very popular among travelers to Europe. So, if you want to avoid the hordes, go in shoulder season — i.e., spring. The temps will still be pleasant enough to enjoy wine outside with views of the main square, and you won’t be waiting for hours at each museum and site.

Budapest, Hungary

Budapest has become much-loved over the years amongst travelers. The city baths, different forms of architecture, and great cafe scene are just a few reasons why. Spring is a great time to visit the city, thanks to the flowers blooming in the parks and streets.

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Copenhagen, Denmark

The Danish capital is quite trendy and popular among foodies, thanks to the many high-end restaurants that call it home. However, spring is probably the best time to visit as you’ll be able to dine outside and enjoy the markets in the sun.

Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava is a terrific, lesser-known place to visit once the weather warms up a bit. Stroll around the Nove Mesto neighborhood before checking out the castle. And then, if you have time, head up to the Tatras Mountains, just a few hours' drive away.

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Strasbourg, France

In a city best known for winter and Christmas markets, it might come as a surprise that we advise visiting in spring. But it’s really the most enjoyable time to visit as the crowds have thinned and flowers bloom all over town. It’s one of the prettiest times to view the multicolored gingerbread-esque homes.

Malmo, Sweden

Move over, Stockholm. Malmo is here to steal the show amongst visitors in spring. Enjoy the coastal location with a fika (Swedish coffee and cake break) along the water in the friendlier temps. Then, bike through the city and peruse the many markets throughout the week.

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