Zurich and its marvelous coffee shops!
- Aug 11, 2017
- 4 min read
Since I last live here in Zurich Switzerland, alot has changed for the better, including a better coffee culture. I have been away for just about 2 years. I came back in January 2017, first thing I noticed was all the new coffee shops! Starbucks was the only option earlier, not that it is a bad one but it got boring after a while, even if all the baristas knew me and gave me alot of free coffees :P
So the last 8 months I have explored all the shops new and old to tell you the good the bad and the cosy...
[the list is not comprehensive, nor is the list an indication on favorite based on the number]
Let me know what you think!
[cozy factor you will notice as: C=OK CC=Cute ok CC=perfectly cozy]
Sihlstrasse 20, 8001 Zürich
7.30 -21.00 ---Closed on Sundays,
---Wifi- open and fairly good to access
---Cost of a Cappuccino 5 CHF, size is small for someone who like bigger coffee
---Atmosphere- open, chill, full bar, good snacks and drinks, fairly busy after 16.00 on weekdays, perfect for Saturday shopping break as it is conveniently located on the side of Jelmoli and close to Hiltl
Gartenhofstrasse 24, 8004 Zürich
Open every day---Closes 18.00 on Weekends,
---Wifi- free and fairly good to access, just ask for the password
---Cost of a Cappuccino XX*CHF, big coffee cup and its good! well done
---Atmosphere- really good brunch menu if you are looking for a lighter brunch. Really good sandwiches and staff is awesome when you want to have something off the menu. the place is a bit smaller, so i can imagine days it is busy it might be a bit tight, but i have never been there on their busy hours, you should definitely go there!
Schützengasse 7, 8001 Zürich
Open every day---Closes earlier on weekends
---Wifi- free and fairly good to access, just ask for the password
---Cost of a Cappuccino XXCHF, the coffee is good pending on the barista, some tend to burn the milk
---Atmosphere- friendly environment, younger crowd, more of an afterwork place than a cafe. Really good drinks, they do special house drinks you should really try! if you want to work come between 12-16, after that specially on Thursdays and Fridays it is pretty busy.
Talacker 41, 8001 Zürich
Open every day---Closes 18.30 on weekends otherwise 19.00
---Wifi- free and fairly good to access, just ask for the password
---Cost of a Cappuccino XXCHF, the coffee is good pending, lots of choices
---Atmosphere- yes it is a chain, you would know them from Geneva, but they are actually really good with trying to get the coffee culture up and running, they have book clubs, FREE coffee courses, (more a nice overview on how certain coffees are brewed, espresso knowledge etc). It very good environment and not soo busy that you can't hear yourself think. Perfect for a few hours of work or reading. Staff is awesome and can explain any of the coffee's you have questions about.
5. Razzia Bar [CCC]
Seefeldstrasse 82, 8008 Zürich
Open Mon-Saturday--7.00(8.00 weekend) to 00.00
---Wifi- free and fairly good to access, just ask for the password
---Cost of a Cappuccino 6CHF, the coffee size is small, but it is ok regarding taste.
---Atmosphere- It is a bar, so if you are looking for a coffee shop, try the others, but i like to come here when everyone else is in the office and not after 18.00, then it is a pretty chill environment to sit and work or even read. perfect if you don't want to go to the lake on a sunny day!
Badenerstrasse 171, 8003 Zürich
Open Daily--closes late
---Wifi- free and fairly good to access, just ask for the password
---Cost of a Cappuccino XXCHF, the coffee size is small, but it is ok regarding taste.
---Atmosphere- It is a kind of a restaurant that has alot to offer, including great carrot cake, ok coffee and nice atmosphere, inbetween regular eating hours the place is fairly chill to sit and do some work.
7. The Studio [C]
Dufourstrasse 23, 8008 Zürich
Open Mon-Saturday-- closes late
---Wifi- free and fairly good to access, just ask for the password
---Cost of a Cappuccino XXCHF, the coffee size is normal, but it is ok regarding taste.
---Atmosphere- It is a bar/cafe, where you can get some good sausage and cakes pending on what you are in the mood 4!
Asylstrasse 70, 8032 Zürich
Open Tues-Saturday-- Closed on Sund/Mond
---Wifi- free and fairly good to access, just ask for the password
---Cost of a Cappuccino XXCHF, the coffee size is normal, but it is ok regarding taste.
---Atmosphere- quirky place, the owner recently took over the restaurant and turned it into a neighborhood bistro. it is super cosy, the lady makes almost all her cakes and baking herself, they also have local products and iceteas, really cosy and happy place!
Klosbachstrasse 2, 8032 Zürich
Open daily-- closes late,
---Wifi- free and fairly good to access, just ask for the password
---Cost of a Cappuccino 5.70CHF, the coffee size is normal, but it is ok regarding taste.
---Atmosphere- It is a restaurant/bar/cafe, very good brunch and dinner, but if you are in for the coffee, then best thing is to get in at 7 am, and have a croissant and cappuccino for 9CHF! and I crave this croissant daily! Weekends are super busy but calms down after 16 or so, but during weekdays normal non office hours are the best. You will most probably find me here alot as this is my new kreis!
10. Cafe des Amis [CCC]
Nordstrasse 88, 8037 Zürich
Open Daily-- closes 18.00 on Sundays
---Wifi- free and fairly good to access, just ask for the password
---Cost of a Cappuccino XXCHF, the coffee size is normal, but it is ok regarding taste.
---Atmosphere- The cutest place for anything, brunch, breakfast, coffee, dinner, you name it! I wish i still lived in kreis 6 so i could be there everyday! friendly staff, which is hard to come by in Zurich AND they have good coffee and food!
*XX means I cannot recall the price for coffee, however the range of a cappuccino is around 4.50-8.00 CHF pending on the size and type of place.
Here are some pics from the places I have mentioned, (you will see the place when you scroll over the picture). I will update this page a bit later in the year with more places...
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