There are tons of souvenir stores in Lucerne. This one in particular is quite large and sells a…read moregood variety of fridge magnets, pins, decals, key chains and a bunch more of Lucerne and Swiss knickknacks. The cuckoo clocks and beer stein mugs were very cool.

What a pleasant surprise this gift shop was! Spread across several floors were a multitude of…read moreknick-knacks and gift items, ranging from the unique to the more typical tourist kitsch. However unlike other shops we visited, the isles at Casa Grande felt wider than most other stores, everything was very neat and well organized, and the establishment was fastidiously clean. Overall we found the staff to be polite, friendly, and fluently multi-lingual. Best of all, almost everything was reasonably priced! Two items of special praise for the inventory at Casa Grande: their selection of chocolate bars was expansive (we purchased several multi-packs), and they had virtually every model of Swiss Army Knife in stock with on-site engraving available (we got one for every member of the family). Additionally the store had very nice, free restrooms.

Great little shop tucked away on a side street in Lucerne. Many antique items as well as some hand…read moremade by the owner. She also hand paints many items and adds her own style to make them better than before! If you like creativity and style then this is a must see shop.

Yelp Review 2026 #92:…read more Even on a rainy day, nothing can mask the pungent odor of ripe cheese. Your nose will find this place faster than Google Maps. You won't read those lines on a romance novel! I came here for a purpose and it's to get my hands on their hot cheese pie. I saw them outside the cheese shop go from pale to golden brown as they cooked. I was hypnotized, mesmerized and also because the strong odor of different cheeses was suffocating. "Mmmmmm...I love that smell" said one old lady. Really? She likes funk. I like eating cheese, not smelling cheese. This is why they don't make cheese-scented candles and perfumes - if cheese smelled good they would've done it a long time ago. Since nobody was manning the cheese pie outside after I stood there as they cooked, I had to go inside and check out the cheeses. They have a wide variety of them. They also sold pasta, breadsticks, alcohol for fondue and for drinking, chocolate, popcorn, hummus, dairy products and drinks. They have lots of different kinds of Swiss cheeses which I didn't know they had, and maybe 2 French cheeses: Brillat-Savarin and Camembert. I was so overwhelmed by all the cheese varieties and the smell of the cheese that I left with no cheese but with a hot cheese pie. It was hot and salty and delicious! People passing by kept looking at me as I eat the cheese pie - either they think the smell was coming from me or they're curious about what I'm eating. But all my shenanigans aside, this cheese shop was fantastic.

We came across this unsuspecting little gem while sightseeing in Lucerne for the day. We saw a…read moresmall oven just outside the door and as we walked past, the aroma turned us right around! This cheese shop had so much more than just some cheeses and charcuterie staples... They have single-serving, homemade, piping-hot cheese tarts! Savory and delicious, they are AMAZING!! Perfect afternoon snack, with dinner still hours away!! At just a couple francs each- you can't go wrong! This was a great little shop, the staff were so friendly, it is a MUST-TRY!

I usually come to this Departement store not to shop for clothes or household products. When I come…read morehere, it's mostly for the impressive food market in the sub-level, which might be overlooked if you're a first-time visitor. The products they sell there are fresh, tasty and wonderfully displayed. They got lots of import stuff, so if you look for something rare, this might be the place to get it. Besides a nice selection of fruit, veggies, meat, fish and seafood they also got a great selection of cheeses (Swiss and Import). You can sample some if you're honestly interested in buying. There's also a nice Bar in the middle, if you feel like having some oysters and Champagne (or other items). Besides that they have a great alcohol section. All kinds of Whiskey, Rum, Tequila or any other booze. And more importantly: a great range of wines! Right now I'm really into their "Buglioni Amarone", the Californian "Bogle Phantom" or the divine Californian "Caymus" Cabernet Sauvignon. If you are looking for some fancy but heavenly salmon, you should try some of their "Balik" Salmon. Best I've ever had. About 50CHF, but worth every buck. This is really the place to go when I look for some unusual, but great food items. The rest of the store is fine with the clothing section, toys, make-up, perfumes, jewelery, accessories, electronics our household products. A real restaurant with some nice views is on the top floor. They have nice christmas decorations for sale in the holiday season as well, but it's the food market which makes this place. Love it!

Au Cachet is the oldest chocolate store in Lucerne. It brings a mom-and-pop, authentic feel to…read morechocolate, a major contrast from big brands like Lindt, Toblerone, etc. They carry chocolate bars and individual truffles. Highly recommend getting a sampling of the truffles and various bars as souvenirs or to try yourself. The staff is incredibly sweet and helpful. Note that it's a pretty small shop, so can get packed inside if there are a lot of tourists. For small purchases, they may ask for cash. But if you buy a bit more, they accept card as well.

Best truffles ever, even by local Swiss chocolate connoisseur. We had several different flavors…read more The champagne truffle is a must ! I also had sea salt caramel, passion fruit, Kirsch, Grand Marnier. Everyone is delicious. Prices are also very reasonable ! I went back three times in 10 minutes before closing to get more. Owner Susie is so kind and lovely. She was surprised I knew her name. I researched for specialty food stores everywhere I go and read about her and her family owned business. Highly recommended. In fact I am planning my next trip back.

Amazing selection of gifts, toys and souvenirs. A huge plus is that they also have stuff made by…read morelocal social institutions and local small producers. The lady there was also super nice and helpful and also gave me a few tips about the old town.

My husband and I were visiting Switzerland for our 1 year anniversary and wanted to start a…read moretradition of attending a cooking class wherever we traveled. We're so happy we found Marco at Schnauserei! Marco was immediately warm and welcoming and had closed down the restaurant for our private class. What a first class experience we had as a result! When we arrived he had a selection of local meats and cheeses he acquired while hiking earlier in the day (so thoughtful) and a great wine selection. Everything was authentic and local to the area which is exactly what we were looking for! We were able to make traditional Swiss food like Chnöpfli - complete with salad and chocolate cake! The meal was incredible but most of all was Marco's hospitality and the setting. There was so much thought and care that went into Marco's restaurant and you feel like you're enjoying an evening of cooking at a dear friend's place. We felt right at home. We will definitely be back when we're in Switzerland to enjoy not only another cooking class, but a meal or two at his restaurant - and are definitely looking forward to the fondue cave he's working on! Thank you Marco!!