Zürich
Looking for cafes to work in Zurich? This guide brings together calm laptop-friendly spots, spacious cafés for longer sessions and quick coffee stops when you are moving through the city. Compare locations around Altwiesenstrasse, Josefstrasse, Feldstrasse, Hohlstrasse and central Zurich, then check the coffee style, food options, seating and opening hours that fit your plans.
This list comes from researching cafés to work from in Zürich: we kept the businesses that specialise in it, that customers recommend and that give clear, trustworthy information.
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#1Coffee & Deeds is a relaxed café at Altwiesenstrasse 181 in Zurich, suited to breakfast, coffee breaks and informal time with friends or family. Its menu includes many homemade items, while the service is kind and English-speaking.
The calm atmosphere also works well for a laptop session, with dogs welcome. Seasonal drinks such as pumpkin spice latte add variety beyond the usual café order.
#2MAME Josef brings a specialty-coffee focus to Josefstrasse 160, with carefully prepared espresso, flat whites and rotating beans such as Pink Bourbon and La Negrita Sidra. The compact indoor seating is complemented by a larger terrace, making it practical for a quick work stop or takeaway order.
Pair the coffee with a yuzu roll cake when available, and expect a lively Sunday morning atmosphere.
#3Lamassu Specialty Coffee occupies an atmospheric spot on the stair landing at Weinbergstrasse 25, giving this small café an intimate, almost hidden character. Its espresso menu covers a classic chocolate-led profile, a seasonal fruity option and a rotating guest roast, with flat whites and pour-over styles available.
It is best suited to takeaway or a brief coffee pause rather than extended desk work.
#4slurp. at Kanzleistrasse 129 combines knowledgeable coffee preparation with a friendly, conversational style.
Its menu suits curious drinkers, including hand-poured coffees such as an anaerobic selection, alongside food-led pop-up collaborations and comfort dishes. The welcoming setting works for a focused coffee break or casual work session, while the address in Zurich’s 8004 district makes it easy to combine with a neighbourhood visit.
#5Ombak Coffee specialises in Indonesian coffee brought to Switzerland, served from its takeaway-only location at Stauffacherstrasse 105. The concise format suits a quick specialty-coffee stop, while its distinctive mango sticky rice gives the menu a strong Southeast Asian accent.
This Friday-and-Saturday treat requires advance preordering and prepayment, with limited quantities making timing particularly important.
#6Commercial - The Project offers a warm, attractive café setting at Feldstrasse 61, with enough room to settle in for coffee, conversation or laptop work. The menu includes balanced flat whites, pour-overs and specialty beans from Switzerland and abroad, with hand-brew options available to drink in or purchase.
Friendly barista guidance adds a personal touch for anyone wanting to explore a different coffee profile.
#7ViCAFE Rösterei & Kaffeebar occupies a spacious former SBB workshop setting on Hohlstrasse 418, with plenty of seating and room to spread out. It pairs reliable coffee and food with a specialty selection that includes a house blend and beans such as Colombia Finca Los Nogales Pink Bourbon.
The relaxed ambience, friendly service and manageable noise level make it especially comfortable for working over a longer visit.
#8Café Noir is a Zurich coffee roastery, café and shop at Neugasse 33, combining gourmet coffee with a cosy place to sit. Its range includes organic Espresso Bio, Sidamo Bio and Crema Bio Fair, while banana bread adds a simple food pairing.
The Made in Zurich identity and broad weekday opening hours make it a practical choice for an early coffee, a work break or an afternoon recharge.
#9Tuttee Fruttee Coffee keeps things compact, friendly and distinctly coffee-focused at Grüngasse 4. The small café offers specialty coffee with a choice of beans, giving each visit a more individual feel, alongside delicious banana bread and a helpful, upbeat team.
Its chill atmosphere suits a short laptop session or an easy morning stop in Zurich’s 8004 district.
#10The coconut bun is a memorable pick
miró Brauer is a specialty coffee shop on Brauerstrasse 58, well suited to an easy Sunday breakfast or a relaxed pastry stop. Weekend-only pancakes combine elements of pancakes, Kaiserschmarrn and French toast, while the coffee and pastries make the café appealing beyond brunch hours.
The coconut bun is a memorable pick , and Sunday service runs from 9am to 5pm.
#11Tranquil garden atmosphere
Kafihüsli is a small Altstetten coffee shop built around a tranquil garden atmosphere and warm, personal service. Its flat white is a natural choice, with a calm outdoor setting that feels removed from the city’s pace.
The compact café suits a quiet morning, a relaxed work break or a gentle weekend coffee rather than a busy all-day session.
#12Auer & Co. is a café and community-oriented meeting place at Sihlquai 131, with snug corners for conversation and an upstairs area designed for working.
The upper floor includes rooms that can be reserved, while larger old tables suit small groups. Its offer centres on local, fresh, vegetarian and vegan food, complemented by cultural programming and evening opening on several weekdays.
#13169 West is a hybrid natural wine bar and specialty coffee shop in Wiedikon, open from late afternoon into the evening. Its offer combines specialty espresso, changing natural wines and small homemade dishes, including generous snacks such as tapenade.
The laptop-friendly setting works for an after-work session that can naturally turn into wine and food, rather than a daytime café routine.
#14ViCAFE Bellevue is a streamlined espresso bar on Theaterstrasse for specialty coffee on the move. Its flat white is a standout order, prepared with carefully textured milk and polished latte art, while the rotating selection includes the house blend and Colombian Finca Los Nogales Pink Bourbon.
Morning opening from 6:30 am makes it particularly useful for an early coffee near Bellevue.
#15Amiamo Caffè is a welcoming neighbourhood café on Sihlfeldstrasse, offering coffee, tasty tea, snacks and pastries in a small, friendly setting. The service is notably warm and helpful, while the relaxed atmosphere suits an informal catch-up or an unhurried coffee break.
Evening opening on most weekdays and Saturdays gives it a different rhythm from Zurich’s daytime-focused cafés.
Summary
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Coffee & Deeds | 4.9 | 388 | Homemade breakfast and relaxed laptop sessions |
| #2 | MAME Josef | 4.7 | 1,596 | Specialty coffee and quick work stops |
| #3 | Lamassu Specialty Coffee | 4.9 | 280 | A distinctive takeaway coffee in central Zurich |
| #4 | slurp. | 4.8 | 381 | Hand-pour coffee and relaxed café work |
| #5 | Ombak Coffee | 4.8 | 357 | Takeaway coffee with Indonesian flavours |
| #6 | Commercial - The Project | 4.8 | 303 | Longer café sessions and hand-brew coffee |
| #7 | ViCAFE Rösterei & Kaffeebar | 4.8 | 297 | Working with coffee |
| #8 | Café Noir | 4.7 | 494 | Gourmet coffee and cosy work breaks |
| #9 | Tuttee Fruttee Coffee | 4.7 | 489 | Personalised specialty coffee and quick work sessions |
| #10 | miró Brauer | 4.6 | 784 | Sunday breakfast |
| #11 | Kafihüsli | 5.0 | 112 | Quiet coffee breaks in a garden setting |
| #12 | Auer & Co. | 4.6 | 610 | Laptop work |
| #13 | 169 West | 4.7 | 316 | Evening laptop work |
| #14 | ViCAFE Bellevue | 4.6 | 451 | Early flat whites and efficient specialty coffee |
| #15 | Amiamo Caffè | 4.8 | 159 | Neighbourhood coffee and evening catch-ups |
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Use the map to see which cafés are convenient for your route and whether several options cluster around the same part of Zurich. Central spots such as Weinbergstrasse and Josefstrasse suit short visits, while locations around Feldstrasse and Hohlstrasse may offer more room to settle in. Check the current opening hours before travelling.
Commercial - The Project and ViCAFE Rösterei & Kaffeebar stand out for visits where you need more space. Coffee & Deeds also suits a relaxed laptop session. Seating and noise can change during busy periods, so it is sensible to check the situation before committing to a long stay.
MAME Josef offers carefully prepared espresso and rotating beans, while Commercial - The Project focuses on flat whites, pour-overs and hand-brew choices. Lamassu and slurp. are also useful for distinctive coffee, although their seating may suit shorter visits.
Yes. Lamassu Specialty Coffee on Weinbergstrasse is convenient for a central takeaway or brief stop, and MAME Josef on Josefstrasse is practical for coffee and a shorter work session. For more room, consider moving towards Feldstrasse or Hohlstrasse.
Coffee & Deeds offers homemade breakfast and a relaxed atmosphere, while Café Noir pairs its coffee with items such as banana bread. Other cafés focus more on pastries or small accompaniments. Check the current food menu and serving times if breakfast is important to your visit.
Ombak Coffee on Stauffacherstrasse specialises in Indonesian coffee from a takeaway-only location. Its mango sticky rice is a distinctive pairing, but the Friday-and-Saturday treat requires advance preordering and prepayment, so confirm availability before going.
