MAME Josef

Very serious third wave coffee shop. The barista was award winning and they had 6 kinds of espresso. There was also competition level beans available. I had a geisha filter coffee and purchased some competition level beans to try at home. The flat white was very nice also. Nice spot for pour over coffee with cool, knowledgeable employees.

Mame Coffee is one of those places where you can tell right away that the people behind the counter really care about what they’re serving. We tried a few different drinks: a straight hot black, a coffee with milk, and a filter pour over. Each one had its own character, but what stood out was the consistency and attention to detail. The pour over especially felt like it was made with patience and precision, not rushed at all. The space itself is cozy but can get crowded quickly, which makes sense since it’s clearly a popular spot. They also sell beans, and the range is pretty wide. You can grab something approachable for everyday brewing or splurge on something like a Panamanian Geisha if you’re in the mood to treat yourself. Prices vary a lot, but that’s part of the fun. It’s nice to have options depending on how deep you want to go into the coffee rabbit hole. Overall, Mame is a solid stop for anyone serious about their coffee.

This coffee shop has everything you could want. Outstanding coffee selection with expertly trained baristas, a delightful selection of pastries from a local bakery, and a great ambience especially on a sunny Saturday or Sunday afternoon. They have a variety of barista championship awards, list out their current bean offerings on a flavor wheel, and consistently push for an outstanding coffee experience. I wish this could be my every day shop. Definitely visit if you can.

There’s no doubt that this coffee shop is well-loved— and for good reason! The coffee is consistently delicious. The baked goods match well with the coffee. The employees are friendly. The interior and exterior are beautiful. The surrounding area is quiet. I recently tried their watermelon espresso tonic drink (?) (something like that), and it was one of the best espresso tonics I’ve had. Judging from the name, I assumed it was a word from Swiss-German (as someone who does not speak Swiss German). Turns out, they named it mame bc it’s the word for bean in Japanese 😭 as a Japanese person, I never thought I would see a coffee shop with a Japanese word in Zurich! Really cool!

It is a coffee shop with an attractive interior. Rather than a place to sit back and enjoy a leisurely cup, it feels more like a shop for buying coffee beans that happens to have a small seating area attached. It is not somewhere one would expect to linger for long. As for the coffee beans, the shop is said to be run by World Barista Champions, and the selection is certainly extensive—though also on the expensive side. Unfortunately, perhaps due to insufficient staff training, the recommendation I received did not really reflect the flavour profile I had described. A little disappointing, under the circumstances.

Hands down the best coffee in Zurich! As a barista and coffee roaster who has tried coffee all over the world, I was genuinely impressed. The coffee was exceptional beautifully balanced, full of flavor, and clearly crafted with real passion and expertise. I truly loved every sip and would happily come back again and again.

They know coffee. Space is a bit small and not especially comfortable for work, but decent enough for a 30 mins flow.

A must visit in Zurich for all coffee lovers!! Visited again this year during my long weekend, maintaining the same high standard compared to my first visit last year. Professional and friendly baristas, great coffee esp. Pink Bourbon Filter with great fruitiness, and with such a high variations on favor while serving hot and later when it cools a bit. Enjoyable at all!!