Cafe Elena - Zürich…read more Pink never tasted so Swiss. Pink looks good on you. When you walk in, to the left you will discover large wall of pink flowers. Beautiful large upholstered pink bench for accommodating guests to enjoy good Swiss cuisine. To the right, you will find beautiful bar area, filled with... you guessed it, more pink flowers. The atmosphere is relaxing with great staff helping you decide on Swiss menu items. In the middle of the cafe, you will find additional tables with chairs that's where I enjoyed my Swiss cuisine. I ordered, "CONSEQUENT SALMON," breadbasket, butter, jam, sliced cheese and fruits, salmon and rösti. My meal tasted great and it was pleasant to sit, relax and take time to really enjoy all the flavors. I would certainly recommend this place and look forward returning. After you finish your breakfast, step outside to enjoy beautiful, "Limmat River," running along side. Café Elena located walking distance to HB Train Station, largest train station in Switzerland.

Ambiance As everyone said, very pink. Noise levels were…read moreambient and not so loud that you couldn't speak, but with various languages, perhaps it wasn't as apparent. The seating is comfortable and plush (maybe microfiber?). Music is very 90s r&b. I'm not sure if it's the general vibe or just the particular day we went, but it was enjoyable for me. Service Attentive, but not overbearing. Someone offered us several available tables as we stepped in to choose from. The wait staff showed us the wifi code and their menu is offered as a qr code to view on your phone. We were given enough space and time to go over the menu and she answered any questions we had. Food I got the pink velvet macchiato, which was very rich in coffee flavor, even with the tall glass of milk. The mixed colors were still pretty. I got the Turkish breakfast, which is pretty large, so definitely arrive hungry. There was a combination of sweet and savory in this meal - a small skillet of tomatoes and egg, two different kinds of sausage (one larger, sliced and pan fried to be crispy, while the other is pink, soft, delicate and came in 3 small ones), a hard boiled egg, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, sheep's cheese similar to feta, a side of bread, butter, and jam, tea, baklava, and a little rose gummy dessert. The combination of textures and flavors were wonderful, but the bread was a little on the crunchy side, when i would have preferred soft. The baklawa was filled with pistachios, had a lovely pastry crust, but wasn't overly sweet. The pink, gummy sweet had a hint of rose, so it wasn't overpowering and it didn't stick to your teeth afterwards, so it was a perfect ending to a meal. I didn't get to try the farmer's breakfast other than the beans, but my friend was satisfied with the meal.

Very good coffee including soy cappuccino (unfortunately not an easy find in Switzerland), probably…read moreone of the best in Zurich, as so many point out. 5 stars also for the design - minimalist and understated hipsterish. One of my favorite areas in Zurich, varied and authentic. The only downside of Cafe Noir is that the staff are not the most welcoming towards non-regulars. It's happened to me more than once that I was waiting at the bar to order when regulars came in, coffees were made and chats were had while I was just being ignored. It's great that this is a true neighborhood joint but they could do with a bit more friendliness towards the ordinary customer.

Great Locals Coffee Shop! Nice selection of pastries and lovely staff. There's both indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating. I really enjoyed Noir - if you're anywhere close by when you're visiting Zurich, Kielce this place out.

Such a great brunch experience. Small space, seems poplar with local and tourist alike. You make…read moreyour order, pay and get seated to a delightful meal. The freshly squeezed OJ and the fresh mint tea was very refreshing. The waffles and the pancakes were all such great delights. Staff were friendly.

If you're a tourist, this is a great place to eat. They menu is in English and they have oat milk…read morefor your coffee. The service is friendly but they are quite busy . Definitely a great place to visit for brunch/breakfast

This was a delightful little find. We were out walking on a Saturday morning and stumbled upon this…read moreplace. We were warmly greeted. They did ask if we had a reservation which we didn't but still got a table because we were early. Otherwise, it appeared you did need a reservation. We ordered two bagel sandwiches and a chocolate croissant to split. The bagel sandwiches were delicious and the croissant was divine. My husband ordered an americano coffee and I got the cinnamon latte which was delicious. The bakery is decorated nicely and they have plenty to choose from. I would recommend checking this bakery out if you're in the area.

One of my favorite cafes and definitely my favorite cafe in Zurich…read more The drinks are good. The pastries are amazing, unique, full of flavor and not too sweet. The ambience is so cute and modern. There are seats in the back. I love the seats in front facing the street to people watch and watch the train come by. During the hot weather, there are a few tables outside.

Excellent! My favorite restaurant so far on our trip. I would like to come again many times. The…read morerösti was particularly delicious and the tea was excellent, too! The interior of the restaurant is very beautiful and the server was very friendly.

Yelp Review 2026 #64:…read more I'm not vegetarian and definitely not vegan. But I will dabble with the veg from time to time. Hiltl is popular for being the world's oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world. Here's information I will share that I wish was available before planning to come here. You must make a reservation for lunch/ dinner because that's when they're busy. Breakfast is for walk-ins and they don't do reservations. Hop on their website and be sure you're on the right location because they have several within a 2-mile radius...some on the same street. I went here to try their breakfast buffet. I wasn't sure how busy they got for breakfast so, I got here at 6:30am because I got the wrong information online! They open at 7am. Different locations have different hours. Check their website for actual hours and don't trust review site information because it's wrong! They're not busy for breakfast at all. There's 2 ways to do their buffet. You can pay a fixed price and fill your plate multiple times or go and fill your plate once and pay based on the weight of your food - you get free bread. I did the pay-by-weight option. I have a whole day of eating planned so, I wasn't about to fill up for breakfast. When they opened at 7am, they were still putting the food out one by one. By 7:20, all the food was out which was fine. I was in no rush. The spread includes fresh fruits, cheeses, butter, margarine, cheesecake, chocolate mousse, mango mousse, mango chia pudding, banana chocolate brownie crumble, a pear dessert (with cream, vanilla and orange), rosti, scrambled eggs, potato salad, tomato and mozzarella salad, beets, chickpeas, olives, couscous, corn salad, olives, asparagus, green peas, feta cheese, hardboiled eggs, curry salad, dolmades, broccoli and edamame, artichoke salad, bulgur salad, tabbouleh, orecchiette tofu salad, Thai salad, hummus, guacamole, muhammara, etc. They have 6 types of bread. Slice a piece and toast it yourself. Vegan and vegetarian food tend to taste strongly of coconut/ coconut milk and I don't like that. My favorites from the buffet include chocolate mousse, mango mousse, banana chocolate brownie crumble, dolmades, asparagus, orecchiette tofu salad, and Thai salad. I got a mango lassi to drink which I didn't like. It had curry powder. Service was pleasant. The restaurant was clean.

Great concept and great people serving great food. Why throw good food away, they will tell you…read morewhere the food was made and how fresh it is.

Unbelievably rude. The woman behind the counter gave me the middle finger because I was speaking in…read moreEnglish and when I addressed this to her boss , he told me he believed her 100% that she did not do it (therefore called me a liar). They treat customers with zero respect. Absolutely shocking behavior -- avoid at all costs.

Very cute cafe in the middle of Zurich. It is a great place for coffee or breakfast. We went there…read moreon a Saturday morning and it got busy very quickly. The tables are small and it may not be easy to have all your food on one of them. We had eggs (over easy) and an omelet with Latte and hot chocolate. The food was great and came out at a good pace. It was a great experience.

Yelp Review 2026 #47:…read more Cafe & Conditorei 1842 is "Zürich's oldest cafe". This place is a conditorei (has a sit down area to enjoy pastries and sweet baked treats) and not a confiserie (take away truffles and candies). They claim to have the best hot chocolate and I would have to disagree. They do have good desserts to pair with their hot chocolate. The building its in has been around since 1824. The bakery opened in 1874 but the cafe didn't actually open until March 2019 so, the name is misleading. They have indoor seating and also patio seating in front or in the back. They have smoothies, milkshakes, matcha, cold brew options, sparkling wine options, ice cream, patisserie items, and brunch food. You have 6 options for their hot (or cold) non-alcoholic chocolate: classic, with marshmallows, with whipped cream, with chili flakes, with a shot of fresh ginger, with a shot of espresso; or 4 alcoholic hot (or cold) chocolate options: rum, amaretto, Bailey's or Grand Marnier. Passion Fruit Panna Cotta: Nice balance of bitter dark chocolate and tart Passionfruit. The panna cotta was creamy and soft. Dark chocolate holding everything together. I love Passionfruit and chocolate combo. 4.5/5 Chocolate Mousse: You can't go wrong with anything chocolate in Switzerland. This has white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate, and cocoa nibs at the bottom. Great creamy texture. Pillowy like marshmallow. 4/5 The Classic Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream: Underwhelming. I've had better hot chocolate somewhere else in Zürich. It's a step up from Swiss Miss. 2.5/5 The Classic Cold Chocolate with Whipped Cream: The same as what was mentioned above but the cold version which is lukewarm. 2.5/5 Service was good though.

I actually eat here twice last week while on my business trip. Once alone and then brought back…read morecolleagues who never had Moroccan food before. This is a great place overall to get exposed to middle eastern varieties. I know it's a Moroccan restaurant but there is hardly any difference with a traditional Lebanese as an example. As a group of 4 we tried the variety small selections of 7 hot and 7 cold dishes with a large bread basket and specialized lemonade or ice-teas. The service was very good overall by Sandra, unlike my first visit earlier in the week, which I seemed to have got lost in the larger picture and had to ask for getting some help while there.

Adorable Moroccan restaurant. Went for breakfast and loved the atmosphere and and seating (couches…read moreand large round tables). Delicious food, got the organic yogurt with fruit. Friendly service and the restrooms were clean. Fresh bread and the yogurt and fruit was ripe. Great for small groups with being able to talk to another.

A favorite location to get a local Swiss meal. I chose the largest cordon bleu I have ever seen. I…read morewas hungry enough for most of it. I also enjoyed a local dunkel beer. the staff is casual and ready when you are. We sat at one fo the long tables this time. You share are other diners arrive.

Rheinfelder Bierhalle has the perfect combination local Zurich flavors with an added…read moreAustrian/German items. The food was excellent, I had pork stripes with mushroom cream sauce, accompanied with large cold beer to really feel in Zurich. The restaurant was getting a bit crowded by the time we were leaving, which is a good indication that the food was popular, and yet cozy enough to be comfortable. Definitely a good was to start my trip

We actually stayed at the hotel that runs this restaurant (25 Hours Langstrasse). I was concerned…read moreabout eating at the hotel, but they quickly won us over. It's a fairly trendy spot, and it was packed on Friday night. Still the service was timely, the food was great, and the atmosphere lively. I had the "Hamshuka" which is minced beef and lamb, surrounded with hummus and a spicy sauce that gave it some kick. Excellent. If you're in this neighborhood, give Neni a shot, you won't regret it.

Wow good lord this food is fantastic…read more My friend Sahil and I came here on a weekday and were seated at the bar without a wait. We were lucky- the place was packed! It was really fun sitting at the bar- you could watch all the cooks do their thing and we were highly entertained. Sahil ordered the Sabich and I order a hummus trio with a side of falafel. It was more than enough food. The Sabich looked beautiful and whatever magic they did to the aubergine was fantaaaaastic. They were crunchy and wonderful. The falafel were also beautifully done and came with a side of wonderful sauce that I can't remember the name of now. I was also really impressed with the hummus trio. All three were very different and large portions. I kept picking a new favourite, it was hard to choose. We got beet, mango, and I think the regular. Fantastic flavours, really great waitstaff, and a freaking amazing experience overall. I'll be back!