Lively 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 lively cafés in Zurich and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

MAME Josef

MAME Josef

Zürich • $$

Champion baristas & coffee classes

Bros Beans & Beats

Bros Beans & Beats

Zürich • $$

Creative brunch & beats

aMA Pasticceria Gelateria Italiana

aMA Pasticceria Gelateria Italiana

Zürich

Sicilian pastry & gelato

miró central by miró manufactura de café

miró central by miró manufactura de café

Zürich

Melbourne coffee roastery

La Stanza

La Stanza

Zürich • $$

Lively Italian café energy

Café Europa

Café Europa

Zürich

Shoreditch-style brunch spot

ACID

ACID

Zürich • $$

Coffee bar & cocktails

XYLO Bar

XYLO Bar Great Terrace

Zürich • $$

Retro café & cocktails

Nude

Nude

Zürich • $$

Riverside café & bar

Grande Café & Bar

Grande Café & Bar Great Terrace

Zürich • $$

Seasonal café with terrace

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ATELIER BAR

ATELIER BAR

Zürich • $$$

Sleek cafe-bar cocktails

169 West

169 West

Zürich • $$

Coffee by day, natural wine by night

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Frequently asked questions

How are these lively 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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