Cafes in Zurich

109 venues
  1. 1
    5.0 (170)
    Bäckerstrasse 25, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
  2. 2
    5.0 (101)
    Binzstrasse 12, 8045 Zürich, Switzerland
  3. 3
    5.0 (72)
    Waffenplatzstrasse 63, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland
  4. 4
    5.0 (16)
    Talstrasse 58, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  5. 5
    5.0 (14)
    Ueberlandstrasse 14, 8051 Zürich, Switzerland
  6. 6
    4.9 (859)
    Lagerstrasse 18c, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
  7. 7
    4.9 (399)
    Bederstrasse 94, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland
  8. 8
    4.9 (376) €
    Altwiesenstrasse 181, 8051 Zürich, Switzerland
  9. 9
    4.9 (330)
    Universitätstrasse 41, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland
  10. 10
    4.9 (244)
    Weinbergstrasse 25, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  11. 11
    4.9 (216)
    Forchstrasse 103, 8032 Zürich, Switzerland
  12. 12
    4.9 (180)
    Bärengasse 29, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  13. 13
    4.9 (169)
    Langstrasse 200, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
  14. 14
    4.9 (154)
    Sihlfeldstrasse 63, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
  15. 15
    4.9 (121)
    Klopstockstrasse 23, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland
  16. 16
    4.9 (107)
    Münstergasse 19, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  17. 17
    4.9 (37)
    Bahnhofplatz 1, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  18. 18
    4.9 (10)
    Marktgasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  19. 19
    4.8 (635)
    Löwenstrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  20. 20
    4.8 (436) €€
    Hofstrasse 19, 8032 Zürich, Switzerland
  21. 21
    4.8 (333)
    Stauffacherstrasse 105, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
  22. 22
    4.8 (282)
    Zähringerstrasse 33, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  23. 23
    4.8 (276)
    Feldstrasse 61, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
  24. 24
    4.8 (244) €€
    Hohlstrasse 418, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland
  25. 25
    4.8 (84)
    Stauffacherstrasse 98, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
  26. 26
    4.8 (37)
    Weinbergstrasse 11, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  27. 27
    4.8 (30)
    Usteristrasse 6a, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  28. 28
    4.7 (1544) €€
    Josefstrasse 160, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
  29. 29
    4.7 (1152) €€
    Gartenhofstrasse 24, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
  30. 30
    4.7 (743) €€
    Bärengasse 20, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  31. 31
    4.7 (464) €€
    Grüngasse 4, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
  32. 32
    4.7 (455) €€
    Weggengasse 4, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  33. 33
    4.7 (233)
    Zwinglistrasse 38, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
  34. 34
    4.7 (215) €€
    Spitalgasse 14, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  35. 35
    4.7 (183)
    Kasernenstrasse 1, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
  36. 36
    4.7 (119)
    Röschibachstrasse 75, 8037 Zürich, Switzerland
  37. 37
    4.7 (95)
    Marktgasse 11, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  38. 38
    4.7 (90)
    Mythenquai 6, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland
  39. 39
    4.7 (82)
    Beckenhofstrasse 7, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland
  40. 40
    4.7 (81)
    Bahnhofstrasse 75/79, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  41. 41
    4.7 (42)
    Heinrichstrasse 267n, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
  42. 42
    4.6 (1494) €€
    Zurlindenstrasse 231, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
  43. 43
    4.6 (1017) €€
    Stationsstrasse 7, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
  44. 44
    4.6 (852) €€
    Schaffhauserstrasse 118, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland
  45. 45
    4.6 (734) €€
    Brauerstrasse 58, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
  46. 46
    4.6 (652)
    Limmatquai 94, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  47. 47
    4.6 (583) €€
    Sihlquai 131, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
  48. 48
    4.6 (574) €€
    Münsterhof 20, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  49. 49
    4.6 (477) €€
    Neugasse 33, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
  50. 50
    4.6 (430) €€
    Theaterstrasse 14, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  51. 51
    4.6 (139)
    Bleicherweg 10, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland
  52. 52
    4.6 (131)
    Ernst-Nobs-Platz 1, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
  53. 53
    4.5 (1039) €€
    Kornhausstrasse 57, 8037 Zürich, Switzerland
  54. 54
    4.5 (1022)
    Seefeldstrasse 19, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
  55. 55
    4.5 (903) €€
    Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  56. 56
    4.5 (495) €€
    Wasserwerkstrasse 127A, 8037 Zürich, Switzerland
  57. 57
    4.5 (379)
    Central 1, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  58. 58
    4.5 (372)
    Torgasse 3, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  59. 59
    4.5 (352)
    Sihlquai 131, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
  60. 60
    4.5 (296)
    Talacker 35, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  61. 61
    4.5 (232) €€
    Dufourstrasse 23, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
  62. 62
    4.5 (222)
    Tessinerpl. 7, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland
  63. 63
    4.5 (164)
    Zentralstrasse 127, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
  64. 64
    4.5 (95) €€
    Museumstrasse 1, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
  65. 65
    4.5 (66) €€
    Zollstrasse 121, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
  66. 66
    4.5 (54)
    Bahnhofplatz Hauptbahnhof Zürich, Sihlquai, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  67. 67
    4.4 (3813) €€
    Löwenstrasse 1, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  68. 68
    4.4 (3295)
    Europaallee, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
  69. 69
    4.4 (2173) €€
    Niederdorfstrasse 1, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  70. 70
    4.4 (1532) €€
    Hardturmstrasse 66, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
  71. 71
    4.4 (1435) €€
    Limmatquai 138, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  72. 72
    4.4 (1298) €€
    Bleicherweg 10, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland
  73. 73
    4.4 (1108) €€
    Talacker 41, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  74. 74
    4.4 (797) €€
    Zähringerpl. 11, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  75. 75
    4.4 (556) €€
    Aemtlerstrasse 16, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
  76. 76
    4.4 (438) €€
    Marktgasse 15, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  77. 77
    4.4 (341) €€
    Zürichbergstrasse 17, 8032 Zürich, Switzerland
  78. 78
    4.4 (243)
    Wildbachstrasse 68, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
  79. 79
    4.4 (232)
    Uraniastrasse 35, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  80. 80
    4.4 (86)
    Rotbuchstrasse 66, 8037 Zürich, Switzerland
  81. 81
    4.3 (3016) €€
    Badenerstrasse 171, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
  82. 82
    4.3 (2457) €€€
    Napfgasse 4, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  83. 83
    4.3 (1472) €€
    Nordstrasse 88, 8037 Zürich, Switzerland
  84. 84
    4.3 (594) €€
    Stauffacherstrasse 141, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
  85. 85
    4.3 (566)
    Bärengasse 16, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  86. 86
    4.3 (349) €€
    Bahnhofstrasse 93, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  87. 87
    4.3 (281)
    Bahnhofplatz 7, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  88. 88
    4.3 (266) €€
    Kulturareal Mühle Tiefenbrunnen, Seefeldstrasse 231, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
  89. 89
    4.3 (208)
    Hagenholzstrasse 55, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
  90. 90
    4.3 (203)
    Kalanderplatz 1 Sihlcity 2. OG / Haus Delta, 8045 Zürich, Switzerland
  91. 91
    4.3 (139)
    ETH Zurich Building, Leonhardstrasse 34, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  92. 92
    4.3 (80) €
    Häringstrasse 20, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  93. 93
    4.2 (2554) €€
    Molkenstrasse 15, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
  94. 94
    4.2 (1075) €€
    Zypressenstrasse 115, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
  95. 95
    4.2 (949) €€€
    Limmatquai 61, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  96. 96
    4.2 (733) €€
    Lagerstrasse 16b, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
  97. 97
    4.2 (663) €
    Museumstrasse 1, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  98. 98
    4.2 (128) €€
    Europaallee 20, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
  99. 99
    4.1 (1884) €€
    Neumühlequai 10, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  100. 100
    4.1 (1419) €€
    Kappelergasse 16, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  101. 101
    4.1 (986) €€
    Limmatpl. 7, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
  102. 102
    4.1 (472)
    Theaterstrasse 3, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  103. 103
    4.1 (242)
    Sublevel -2, Shopville, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  104. 104
    4.0 (1320) €€
    Badenerstrasse 230, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
  105. 105
    4.0 (1089) €€
    Bahnhofplatz 15, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  106. 106
    3.9 (1619) €€
    Limmatquai 66, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  107. 107
    3.9 (1442) €€€
    Bahnhofplatz 6, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  108. 108
    3.8 (1041) €€€
    Limmatstrasse 5, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  109. 109
    3.2 (63)
    Bahnhofplatz 15, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

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Guide to Cafes in Zurich

Zurich's cafe culture is a highlight for digital nomads, freelancers, writers, and travelers who need a reliable spot to work, reflect, or simply enjoy a great coffee. The city's cafes range from specialty third-wave coffee shops with precision-brewed single origins to neighborhood spots with free WiFi, generous opening hours, and a welcoming attitude toward laptop workers.

Traveler Tips for Cafes in Zurich

  • WiFi etiquette: In popular Zurich cafes, it's courteous to buy something every couple of hours if you're working for extended periods. Most cafes appreciate the business.
  • Power outlets: Check whether your chosen cafe has accessible power outlets before settling in — this varies widely in Zurich.
  • Peak vs off-peak hours: Mornings (7–10am) and late afternoons (3–6pm) tend to be the best times to find good seating in busy Zurich cafes.
  • Specialty coffee scene: Zurich has several world-class specialty coffee roasters with cafes. Look for those using local or single-origin beans for the best cup.
  • Neighborhood gems: Some of the best cafes in Zurich are tucked away in residential neighborhoods, away from tourist zones. Explore beyond the center.

A cafe in Zurich is often where the best conversations happen. Solo travelers, writers, programmers, and entrepreneurs all share these spaces. Use Nomax to find other travelers who are also working from cafes in Zurich — you might find a coworking companion, share cafe recommendations, or discover a new favorite spot together.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best cafes in Zurich?

Zurich has 109+ cafes tracked by Nomax. The top-rated options are listed on this page, sorted by rating and traveler reviews. Use the interactive map to explore venues by neighborhood.

How do I find cafes in Zurich on a map?

Use the interactive map on this page to see all cafes in Zurich as numbered markers. Click any marker to see ratings, opening hours, address, and contact details. You can also search and filter venues in the left panel.

Are there any tips for solo travelers visiting cafes in Zurich?

Yes. Solo travelers in Zurich recommend arriving at cafes during peak social hours to meet other travelers. Download Nomax to connect with fellow travelers before you arrive — many users coordinate meetups at specific venues.

What is Nomax and how does it help travelers in Zurich?

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