Zürich, Switzerland…read more This is a chocolate lover's dream and a must-stop when in Zürich. The moment you walk in, you're greeted with the aroma of fresh chocolate and displays of their famous slabs, pralines, and seasonal creations. Everything looks (and tastes) amazing. The staff are friendly and helpful, offering samples and explaining the different flavors, which makes the experience fun and welcoming. CHF9.90 for 100g from the slabs isn't that bad. They are quite the size of your palm and that is quite big enough to enjoy. You can get a smaller size too if you want to try them all. It's a great spot for picking up gifts to bring home, but honestly, you'll probably want to treat yourself too. A sweet highlight of my Zürich trip.

Most expensive country in the world! Even the chocolate is expensive!…read more They have a great variety of local made chocolates. As an American on vacation, the quality justifies the price! The hand made quality of the chocolates is easy to taste, even in the mass produced bars and truffles. The employees here are nice and willing to give samples. I was shocked to see a Sugar free hazelnut bar! It had real Hazelnuts and it was delicious! It didn't have any chemically aftertaste either! High quality!

Zürich, Switzerland…read more Of course, Sprüngli is another must stop visit when you're in Zürich besides the Ladërach. The location I went to is inside the train station. It's small but can comfortably hold a few people. There are plenty of displays to choose from. I wanted to buy some of their famous Luxemburgerli macarons but had a hard time deciding, so I asked the employee for the best sellers. She suggested three, and I went with those. She also mentioned they last 3-4 days and should be refrigerated immediately. It was a little treat for my daughter, and she absolutely loved them. It survived the 12hr flight . Perfect spot to pick up something special for yourself or to take home as a gift!

We met the in-laws who just happened to also be in Zurich at the same time as us for sweets at…read moreSprüngli. To start off, the service was amazing and sweets wise the standout for me was 100% the apricot sorbet. It was absolutely divine, so smooth. The honey himself ordered the pistachio creme sandwich and the small egg tart (similar to nata) and enjoyed them both quite a bit. The seating was comfortable, plentiful, and this was probably our favorite food spot in Zurich. All in all, definitely a must-eat in Zurich if you're visiting.

Feels like walking into a real-life Willy Wonka scenario; the displays themselves are reason enough…read moreto visit! I couldn't help but take pictures so I can look back and salivate at all of the chocolate options! Like a kid in a (literal) candy store. Prices are a little on the higher side because of the artisan quality and ornate and decorative package options, but it is well worth a visit to splurge and try for yourself!

The customer service was delightful. She discussed the various candies and freely gave samples. I…read morebrought my purchases as gifts and they were very well received.

We had brunch here on a very snowy day, and I have to say it was such a pleasant respite. The hot…read morechocolate was delicious and so was the food. I had to ask the server for the recipe of the muesli I ordered. So good! We had other breakfast items that were equally scrumptious.

Stopped in for some Swiss chocolates. I opted for a small box of truffles and pralines that I have…read morenot opened and an assorted bag of mixed chocolates including dark, milk, white, and raspberry. My preference is dark and this allow me to share with others. This is a little shop located in the middle of the main train station. You can grab something quick before continuing on your journey. They also have a selection of single pieces s for those who have limited self control. :)

Yelp Review 2023 #22:…read more Läderach is one of my favorite chocolatiers in the whole world. I eat chocolate everyday, and I travel the world sampling chocolates. I've been to Belgium which some say has the best chocolate. I've been to France, Italy, UK, Germany, Finland, and Ecuador - they do have some good chocolate. But I will always want Swiss chocolate. There are three chocolatiers in Switzerland that I love. I like Läderach because they don't overcomplicate their combinations. And they give you free samples. You can buy boxes of chocolates, truffles by the bag, chocolate slabs by the gram. My favorites are the chocolate with whole hazelnut slabs, and chocolate cornflake slabs. They have a nice selection of chocolate + hazelnut so I get a box of those in different varieties. This particular location is at the Central Station which is convenient. There is another Läderach outside Central Station. Whichever location you go to, you can expect the same great experience and some of the finest chocolates that will ever touch your mouth.

Yes, chocolate in Switzerland. There are so many options, and many of them are very good,…read moreespecially if you like milk chocolate. This place has some excellent dark and white chocolate in addition to the traditional milk. You can get a huge variety of truffles, or they have slabs of chocolate with various inclusions like candied oranges, blackberry, roasted hazelnuts or almonds, or even some more exotic varieties with things like pink peppercorns or pistachios. The people at Läderach pride themselves on FRESHNESS, so I wouldn't recommend overbuying. Not that it was much of a problem for us: the first bag was gone within a day, so we had to plan a return trip before we left the country and quadrupled our "pilot" purchase. If you need to spend those extra CHF before you leave out, there are worse things to spend it on... just be sure to stay under the duty free limit :D

What an experience! We took the guided tour of the factory which included a narrated walkthrough of…read morethe museum, filled with the history of chocolate from farm to table, tons of tidbits and interesting information, and sampling galore. Tasting started with a liquid cacao fruit juice, served cold in a little bottle, which was refreshing. We tasted a chocolate version from 1800s before the introduction of the smoothing mechanism and after....Amazing. Additionally, we enjoyed cocoa nibs, melted chocolate, chunks of chocolate infused with fruit and aromatic essences, iconic round truffles, and one final square of chocolate. Our guide was informative, funny, energetic, and used props to introduce topics and show and tell. The factory is sleek, clean, tidy, and welcoming.

Sadly we didn't get tickets to the museum but still checked out the cafe and gift shop. Enjoyed a…read morelovely chocolate cake, sandwich and hot chocolate from the cafe and splurged on some chocolates at the shop. So many flavors to choose from like tiramisu, champagne, Sakura and more! It was cool being able to see the large chocolate fountain in the lobby! The only downside is how incredibly touristy and busy the place was which was to be expected however it is not a fun shopping experience when you're standing shoulder to shoulder to other customers.

Why couldn't I have found this place earlier? If I had found it the day I got into Switzerland, I'm…read moresure I would have eaten my way in Luxembergeli (it's basically a macaron). It's right by the airport. (And by that I literally mean inside the airport). So, it's super convenient for souvenirs while you're traveling. They sell them by the weight and oh my goodness! Each one is a bite of heaven. We ended up buying almost twelve or so and worried that we might have bought way too many. But, we quickly learned there's no such thing as too many. They are simply divine. Just a little bit of crunch and gooey deliciousness. My favorite one was the Rose with Strawberries. (at least I think it was strawberries... chances are it could also be raspberries!) But, honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the options. Another unusual one I enjoyed was the Strawberry Rhubarb. The only thing I would warn you about is watiting to long to eat them. They're sooo good the first day or two, but get stale if you wait a week. So eat up! While you're here, don't forget to pick up some truffles too! Those are just as good as the luxembergeli, but luckily last much longer. I didn't try any of the unusual flavors, but all their chocolate was the bomb. The white chocolate truffles were absolutely my favorite of all. I wish I could say I'll be back soon, but I guess I might not be able to come back. But, anytime I'm near I'll definitely try to come back soon. For now, I might just have to settle with international delivery for special occasions.

While in Switzerland we wanted to try some hot chocolate. We were walking and saw this cafe/store…read moreand decided to check it out. There is a store on one side with all kinds of chocolates and goodies. We didn't order anything and stepped in the cafe side. We ordered their hot chocolate, the server noted they were famous for it, and it was awesome. Delicious and the best hot chocolate I've had. It's a premium place and pricey . . . like everything in Zurich and this time it was worth it. Great service and a memorable experience.

Yelp Review 2026 #77:…read more Honold Tea Room was closed for renovations on my recent trip to Zürich. The tea room is old but has character. Right now, they have a temporary stall a few feet away from the tea room. Find a yellow stall at the corner of Oetenbachgasse and Bahnhofstrasse. This temporary location is of course small and there are about only 3 small tables a coupld of chairs. The menu is limited to their most popular items: latte, hot chocolate, matcha, frappe, ice cream, sorbet, fruit tart, chocolate mousse, cake slices, sandwiches, and pastries. They have a dessert called Teddy which is like a mousse shaped like a Teddy bear - the flavor changes every season. I didn't like the flavor available (citron) so, I didn't get one. Take note: the price of their food is higher for dine-in vs to-go. Latte Macchiato: A nice thick foam and a strong taste of espresso. They have lactose-free milk which is nice. 4/5 Hot Chocolate: Züri Oberland Milch mit hauseigener Couverture Grand Cru. Using only local milk and their grand cru chocolate, it's a good cup of hot chocolate. 4/5 Service is friendly, quick and efficient.

Another great chocolatier in Zurich! I think this was stop #2 in my self guided chocolate walking…read moretour. Haha yep, I most certainly went on a walking tour of Zurich's chocolatiers. Honold is excellent and if I were to return in the future, I'd skip Bachmann but would go back to Honold.

This little bakery will deliver delectable pastries , rich espresso, and kind, welcoming service.read more

I followed my heart and it lead me to Laderach in Zurich , Switzerland. One of the best chocolates…read moreI have ever had. I was sooo excited with the tasting and getting my box filled with sweets that I forgot to ask for the lady's name, who helped us. She was the only one working at the time. She was friendly and super sweet to have us try multiple chocolates. We bought our chocolates on 09/09/25, between 4:00-5:00 pm. The store is filled with sweetness as soon as you entered which I enjoyed so much but probably not an everyday scent especially for the workers;) If you ever have a chance to visit Switzerland, make sure to look for Laderach. Thank you for reading my review. It's been awhile. Have a great Sunday evening.

I asked some good friends what they wanted from Switzerland. Guess what the number one answer was…read more Yep, that's right. Rolex. Uhm yeah. Nice try. So, I asked them what else. They said Tag Heuer. Did I say "good friends?" I meant former friends. Well, since I'm not Jeff Bezos, I decided to get them some nice chocolate. Let's face it, Switzerland makes some of the best chocolate around. I don't know if they have special beans or magical cows that produce special milk, but damn, it's like euphoria when eating a piece of Swiss chocolate. Ok, maybe I take my chocolate a little too serious, but most Swiss chocolate is really THAT good. Laderach is one of those places that really elevates it. While I have tried a few of their chocolate pieces, the real star is the FrischSchoggi. While in Bahnhofstrasse last year, I wasn't able to go to their main store (I went to Sprungli instead). However, I did go to this location in the airport. We loved it so much (we finished whatever we bought on the plane), we had to get more of the FrischSchoggi. This is high-quality chocolate, so you will pay good money for it. But, it's nothing different than some of the high end chocolatiers that you find in the US. The sheer selection of FrischSchoggi will blow your mind. I would say that they have 25+ varieties here. Don't afraid to ask for a sample or two (or 6 in my case). My favorite is the hazelnut (like a candied hazelnut), but I also like the Rocher (almonds) and also Raspberry-Blackberry, for a little bit of fruity contrast. It's also made with white chocolate. The service here is super-friendly. They speak English just fine, so they could help me with all the questions I had. Aside from the individual pieces they have and the big display case of FrischSchoggi, they do have pre-packaged gifts that you can quickly pick out and buy, if you are in a hurry. Even a sampler pack of the FrischSchoggi. Just the tip: This shop is before security. Make sure to plan it out. Last year, I almost went thru security first thinking that I could get that out of the way first. Good think I didn't.