15 Best Bakeries in Zurich

Äss-Bar Zürich is a bakery on Stüssihofstatt focused on good food at approachable prices and a waste-conscious offer. The counter includes items such as Berliner, leek-and-bacon quiche, coffee and other baked goods, making it useful for an affordable breakfast, snack or light meal in central Zurich.

Opening hours are 9am to 5pm Monday through Saturday; it is closed on Sundays.

Bakery Hiro Takahashi is a Japanese bakery in Adliswil specialising in handmade bread and cakes shaped by traditional Japanese baking techniques. Its soft, fluffy loaves and cakes suit celebrations, from small assorted pieces to larger custom orders such as a 30-centimetre birthday cake.

Preordering through the bakery’s online channel is recommended for celebration cakes, while catering requests can be discussed directly.

Ma'adan Bakery combines fresh baked goods with deli-style food on Schimmelstrasse, a short walk from the train station . Its range includes pastries, pizza, salad and particularly popular pizza sticks, making it suitable for breakfast, a quick lunch or provisions for the journey.

The bakery opens from 7am on most weekdays, until 2pm on Fridays, and from 8am on Sundays.

At Schaffhauserstrasse 6 in Zurich, Fyllo Bakery brings together Greek pies, traditional snacks and well-made coffee in a small, warm setting. The spinach-and-feta pie is a standout: fresh, crisp and flaky, with a balanced, homemade-style filling.

Espresso and cappuccino suit a relaxed breakfast or coffee break, while the friendly service adds to the welcoming feel.

John Baker on Stadelhoferstrasse is an artisanal bakery and café built around handmade bread and pastries , using ingredients from sustainable and fair production. It works equally well for a quick bretzel and cappuccino or a considered stop for baked goods.

The atmosphere is cosy, the team friendly, and weekday opening from 6:30 am makes it especially practical for early starts.

Bakery Bakery Schaffhauserplatz combines a broad bakery selection with café fare at Hotzestrasse 65. Pastries, the Lotus croissant and salmon bagel give the counter plenty of variety, with vegan-friendly choices also available.

The team is kind and practical touches such as reusing takeaway paper bags fit the bakery’s low-waste spirit. For larger or occasion orders, reserving well ahead is a sensible part of the planning.

John Baker Helvetiaplatz is a strong choice for excellent bread, pastries and coffee at Molkenstrasse 15. The cinnamon roll is a particular draw, while pistachio croissants and flat whites make an appealing pairing for a morning stop.

Service is attentive and efficient, though seating is limited, so the branch is better suited to takeaway or a quick visit than a long café session.

Collective Bakery in Zurich West focuses on sourdough, careful baking and coffee at Förrlibuckstrasse 160. Sourdough bread, croissants and other baked goods arrive fresh and full of flavour, while the calm, considered interior and tranquil music create an easy setting for a weekend morning.

The team’s passion for baking and coffee comes through in a concise, craft-led offer.

Bäckerei Konditorei Hürlimann AG at Hottingerplatz offers traditional Swiss bakery and confectionery, including fresh rolls, sandwiches, apéro snacks, cakes and house-made confectionery. Its 30-hour dough rest points to a patient approach to breadmaking, while the broad selection suits both a daily breakfast ritual and something special to take home.

The friendly team is also comfortable helping English-speaking visitors.

WunderCake on Militärstrasse 16 specialises in designer cakes, event catering and candy bars, making it a natural fit for birthdays and larger celebrations. Cakes can be made at substantial scale: one order served a party of 50, with fresh flavour and a distinctive white-chocolate ganache icing.

Flexible service helps shape the order around the occasion, while afternoon-to-evening opening suits collection after work.

Steiner Bäckerei-Konditorei on Turbinenstrasse 22 is a versatile bakery for fresh bread, pastries, sandwiches and coffee. The selection ranges from chocolate croissants to chicken schnitzel and cheese sandwiches, making it useful for breakfast, lunch or takeaway.

A cosy interior with rustic tables and chandeliers adds character, while the broad sandwich range is particularly practical for a quick meal in Zurich West.

Albis Beck Café Frankental pairs an on-site bakery with a comfortable neighbourhood café at Konrad-Ilg-Strasse 4. Glass walls let visitors watch the baking process, while bread, croissants and cakes provide an easy breakfast or takeaway choice.

Friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere make it suitable for lingering or working over coffee, not just picking up fresh baked goods.

Emma’s Bakery on Schaffhauserstrasse 125 is especially well suited to personalised celebration cakes , from Italian meringue and chocolate mousse cakes to heart and mini cakes. Ordering is straightforward, with careful explanations and a patient approach to requests and questions.

The finished cakes combine attractive presentation with rich flavour, making the bakery a useful choice for birthdays, baby milestones and intimate celebrations.

Juliette – pain d’amour combines a boulangerie, café and pâtisserie atelier at Vulkanplatz 9. Its carefully made cakes work well for birthdays and children’s celebrations, with formats that can serve more guests than the initial size suggests.

The offer is shaped by French-style bakery and pastry craft, while the compact daytime schedule suits planned collection for a special occasion.

Bakery Bakery on Hardstrasse offers a vegan bakery and café menu with coffee, pastries and substantial savoury options. The vanilla cruffin and open-faced Laax bagel are particularly distinctive choices, while the roomy café works for a sit-down break as well as takeaway.

Fast service and daily opening, including Easter Monday availability, add practical appeal for Zurich West visits.