Zähringer

Was so pleased to stumble upon this restaurant today. We were drawn to it by it's relaxed vibes and then saw the Palestine flag hanging proudly with gay pride flags. It's important for me to spend my money with places who support freedom and unity. And knowing it is run as a collective too warms my heart. The food was excellent and my boyfriends first taste of rosti was the best. We even had some street performance thrown in. We'll be back.

Lovely place, full of character and friendly service. Vegetarian and vegan options. Loved the vegan rosti and the vegan schnitzel!

This café in the middle of the city has a cozy vibe and a welcoming atmosphere. They're all about being inclusive for everyone, as you can see in the pictures. The coffee is decent, and the cakes are really tasty. The staff is friendly too. The hygiene is okay, and when I visited, the place was quite busy, so it might not be the best spot for a relaxed work or study session. They prefer payment in cash or card. I liked it a lot and plan to go back soon.

Not busy on a Sunday morning! Staff were super friendly, orange juice was delicious, plenty of outdoor seating, and lots of shade in the summer

cozy vibes with cool politically aware decor and a super inclusive mindset. Also in a great location. Coffee came quickly and was good, love it here!

A nice coffee spot in the heart of Zurich. I really enjoyed the cozy, community-like vibe — it feels like a place where locals and young people gather and feel welcome. The atmosphere is relaxed and the prices are fair for Zurich. The only downside was that I waited around 30 minutes for my Spiegelei and two pieces of bread. To be fair, the waiter apologized, which I appreciated. Still, overall a pleasant experience!

Cosy, relaxed, friendly, open, politically engaged. Really good vibes.

This was my second time in the Cafe. It's a place with comfort food and gives vibes of simplicity, ease and is very welcoming. I went there with my parents when they visited. In my opinion, they serve best Rösti in town and that's what I'll keep coming back for. Also, i noticed that they have some live music lined up and now that's also on my radar. The interior reminds me a lot of a school room in my home country from years back where every plant is from a different origin haha i find that very cute.

-always a plus when a long-haired man with wire-rimmed glasses intercepts you at the entrance with a grin and good humor. Such was our experience at Cafe Zähringer this evening. CZ is a collectively-run business where the workers are also the owners and hierarchy is dispensed with. The vibe is relaxed, all seems to run smoothly and pretension is non-existent. The menu is a mix of meat dishes, veggie dishes and vegan fare, all organic. Locally and ethically sourced products, whenever possible, is Cafe Zähringer's way. Of my few visits, I have only ever had flavorful meals attractively presented. I took my family on their first ever visit to CH to CZ for dinner and they very much enjoyed it! Having lived through the Summer of Love in San Fran as young adults, I'd like to say that this place brought 'em back, in a good way. Some of the cuisine we sampled was: Bärlauch pesto over penne, gorgeous creamed broccoli-bell pepper soup, halloumi plate accompanied by different types of salad, and tofu with veggies in a curry broth. The family was satisfied and so was I. On a warm day nothing really beats sitting outside under the trees with birds chirping having, as Ken M. said, righteous 'hippie food' at Cafe Zähringer. Non-smokers sitting out front beware--you will inhale a cig's worth of smoke or more.

The hippie food is incredible. I'm very glad I came back for more substantial fare after my first snack break. The Herbstteller (Autumn Plate) reminded me of Berkeley, but was definitely a European take on fall food --- squash, glazed chestnuts, spätzle, Rotkraut, and some orange garnish. The fancy beverages here still don't do much for me, but a giant pot of red tea works pretty well --- you can get tea by the cup, 1-person pot, or 2-person pot. The aging-hippie (proprietor?) and dreadlocked-hippie waitress were both friendly --- so much so that the older fellow and I spent a while talking about the Le Corbusier house on the lake. The decor includes a many-paneled set of interpretive signs about Socialist resistance to Franco in 1930s Spain. Not your average wall hangings. I haven't been on a music night, but there were lots of posters around --- might be worth a visit.

Having flown into Zurich early in the morning and unable to check-in to our hotel, we were wandering the streets of Old Town. Besides the time of day, a lot of businesses were closed because it was Sunday. We stopped outside Cafe Zaehringer by chance and searched for a place to eat, looked up and went in! There was one person serving everyone, but he was friendly and efficient. We ordered rosti, bacon, and scrambled eggs---simple but good, especially the rosti. I also had a delicious English Breakfast tea brewed loose leaf. The cafe conveniently provides wifi and is relaxed, so there is no rush to leave.

One of my favourites in Niederdorf ! It is at the Zähringer place at the corner. It is very nice down to earth coffee place. It is actually one of the few places in Zurich where you don't feel that you have to belong to social group to go to. The place feels like a living room where everybody can come and read, play board games, just chat, or enjoy a nice beer. The owner (an old Hippie) is a very nice guy. He likes to chat with people. You really have to talk to him. And he is very funny as well. The crowd is really mixed. You might find a lot of erasmus students or foreigners. The desserts are good, but not especially good. I have to admit that I am a bit torn. I had a burger the last time and it was 28 Sfr. What is not very cheap (and doesn't fit the social democratic ambiance of this place). And the burger was really not good. The bun (claimed to be homemade) was way to dry, the meat was overcooked and not juicy at all. And the potatoes were eatable, but still a dissapointement when you only get 7 sliced pieces on your plate. They added a asparagus on the plate, but again not well cooked... Even with the very bad food I give it a 4 star because the place is really nice to hang out. I will go again and try again the food. Maybe later I will give a 5 star :)

The greatest thing about this place is that you get an impression of what the socialist revolution might have been like in Zurich. This is one of the last remains! Owned by the employees, bathroom door plastered with leftist stickers, a bit run-down but charming, an old hippie serving the food - this place would also fit perfectly into downtown Berkeley! The food is average and surprisingly expensive (close to CHF 30 for a burger!).

A nice atmosphere of a casual café with a full lunch menu, which is what I think draws most people here. The food is so-so -- comparable to what you would get at a Swiss mountain hut, but with organic ingredients. The cappuccino is very bad -- for coffee you're better off at one of several good shops in the area. I am not for or against hippies, but I personally don't consider this a "hippie place" just because they are a cooperative and serve food with organic ingredients.