Relaxed Cafés in Zurich worth going out for.

Everything here costs more than it should, which makes me stubborn about only recommending what's actually worth it.

I keep track of relaxed cafés in Zurich and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Barfussbar

Barfussbar Great Terrace

Zürich • $$

Women's café by the river

MAME Josef

MAME Josef

Zürich • $$

Champion baristas & coffee classes

ATELIER BAR

ATELIER BAR

Zürich • $$$

Sleek cafe-bar cocktails

Bros Beans & Beats

Bros Beans & Beats

Zürich • $$

Creative brunch & beats

The Matcha Club

The Matcha Club

Zürich • $

Matcha shop & cafe

Kafi Dihei

Kafi Dihei Great Terrace

Zürich • $$

Grandparent-style café charm

XYLO Bar

XYLO Bar Great Terrace

Zürich • $$

Retro café & cocktails

aMA Pasticceria Gelateria Italiana

aMA Pasticceria Gelateria Italiana

Zürich

Sicilian pastry & gelato

Kafi Freud

Kafi Freud

Zürich • $$

Cozy neighborhood café

Rio Bar

Rio Bar

Zürich • $$

Riverside terrace café

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169 West

169 West

Zürich • $$

Coffee by day, natural wine by night

Moon Restaurant

Moon Restaurant

Zürich • $

Vegan pastries & coffee

Warung Kopi

Warung Kopi

Zürich

Indonesian coffee & street food

DOGUE Specialty Coffee Studio and Academy

DOGUE Specialty Coffee Studio and Academy

Zürich • $

Specialty coffee with pups

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Frequently asked questions

How are these relaxed cafés in Zurich chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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