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15 Best Cheese Shops in Zurich

Looking for cheese in Zurich? This guide brings together city counters and worthwhile regional stops for Swiss varieties, fondue, raclette and gifts.

Compare locations around Niederdorf, Seefeld and the Viadukt with shops offering tastings, knowledgeable advice, platters or travel-ready packaging. If you are planning a gathering or a special visit, check opening hours and reserve ahead where tours, catering or larger orders are involved.

How this guide is ordered

The guide gives more weight to practical fit: the kinds of cheese and preparations offered, useful services such as platters or vacuum-sealing, location, opening hours and suitability for gifts, gatherings or a planned cultural visit. Some eligible businesses may purchase enhanced visibility, which can influence their placement.

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Three Leading Places to Buy Swiss Cheese in Zurich

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#1
Molki Stäfa
4.9361 reviews
Swiss cheese shoppinggifts and fondue supplies
#2
Chäs-Chäller - Urban Food Store
4.9232 reviews
Swiss food gifts and take-home fondue
#3
Cheese Store - Cheese Barmettler
4.8333 reviews
Gourmet cheese stops and shared platters
#4
Chäslade
4.9130 reviews
Home entertaining and Swiss cheese essentials
#5
Gourmet Käch GmbH
4.9117 reviews
Discovering Davos cheeses and smoked varieties
#6
Chäslaube Zürich
4.8130 reviews
Raclette variety and catered Swiss occasions
#7
Tritt Käse / Markthalle Viadukt
4.7120 reviews
Cheese discovery and convenient city shopping
#8
Chäsegge Oerlikon
4.956 reviews
Cheese paired with meats and deli items
#9
Chäs+Brot Wollishofen GmbH
4.786 reviews
Neighborhood provisions and relaxed discovery
#10
Amstad Chäslädeli
4.861 reviews
Raclette enthusiasts and regional products
#11
British Cheese Deli
4.855 reviews
British cheese boards and imported delicacies
#12
Kopernik Polish Shop Polski sklep w Zurychu
4.9287 reviews
Polish groceriesprepared food and traditional sweets
#13
Markthalle IM VIADUKT
4.6721 reviews
Cheese and specialty food
#14
DWA
4.5312 reviews
Eastern European groceriesPolish and Slavic snacks
#15
Coop Supermarkt City Zürich St. Annahof Food
4.34112 reviews
Central grocery shopping and convenient meals

Compare 15 Cheese Shops in Zurich

Molki Stäfa #1
What stands out
  • Raclette, fondue and ready-made cheese platters

Molki Stäfa

4.9361 reviews
Bahnhofstrasse 26, 8712 Stäfa, Switzerland
Best for
Swiss cheese shoppinggifts and fondue supplies

Molki Stäfa is a specialist cheese shop on Bahnhofstrasse 26, offering cheese, raclette, fondue and ready-made cheese platters alongside local products. The team is particularly useful for choosing between varieties and can package purchases securely for the journey home.

Pre-ordering is available, making the shop practical for planned gatherings, gifts or a Swiss cheese selection to take away from Stäfa.

Chäs-Chäller - Urban Food Store #2

Chäs-Chäller - Urban Food Store

4.9232 reviews
Niederdorfstrasse 46, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Swiss food gifts and take-home fondue

Chäs-Chäller - Urban Food Store is a compact cheese shop on Niederdorfstrasse 46, with a curated selection of cheeses, chocolate, spirits and other Swiss food gifts. The team explains the varieties clearly, offers tastings and can vacuum-seal suitable purchases for travel.

Fondue sets are another practical speciality, with straightforward instructions that make preparing a Swiss meal at home easy.

Cheese Store - Cheese Barmettler #3

Cheese Store - Cheese Barmettler

4.8333 reviews
Hertensteinstrasse 2, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Best for
Gourmet cheese stops and shared platters

Chäs Barmettler is a family-run cheese shop at Hertensteinstrasse 2 in Lucerne, known for gourmet cheeses and warm Chäs-Chüechli served from the storefront. Its range also extends to catering, fondue gatherings, raclette gatherings, cheese platters, cheese-and-meat platters and aperitif platters.

Open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:30pm, it suits a quick Old Town snack or a prepared spread for sharing.

Chäslade #4

Chäslade

4.9130 reviews
Oberdorfstrasse 4, 5443 Niederrohrdorf, Switzerland
Best for
Home entertaining and Swiss cheese essentials

Chäslade in Niederrohrdorf keeps its compact shop focused on cheese while adding quality cold cuts, aperitif snacks and wines. It is particularly suited to preparing fondue or raclette at home, with a thoughtful selection that rewards browsing and advice at the counter.

Opening hours are split morning and afternoon from Tuesday to Friday, with Saturday service through 3pm; Monday and Sunday are closed.

Gourmet Käch GmbH #5

Gourmet Käch GmbH

4.9117 reviews
Promenade 98, 7270 Davos Platz, Switzerland
Best for
Discovering Davos cheeses and smoked varieties

Gourmet Käch GmbH at Promenade 98 in Davos Platz is a cheese shop where local Swiss varieties share space with imported cheeses. Personal guidance at the counter makes it a useful stop when choosing unfamiliar styles, while local products and smoked cheese add a distinctive regional touch.

The shop opens Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, plus Saturday morning and afternoon; Monday and Tuesday are closed.

Chäslaube Zürich #6
What stands out
  • More than 30 raclette varieties

Chäslaube Zürich

4.8130 reviews
Seefeldstrasse 27, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Raclette variety and catered Swiss occasions

Chäslaube Zürich brings more than a century of cheese-shop tradition to Seefeldstrasse, with an extensive selection and knowledgeable counter service. Its house fondue blends, more than 30 raclette varieties and catering make it especially versatile for Swiss evenings and special occasions.

Staff take time to recommend cheeses and pair them with complementary delicacies. The shop is open Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, and Saturday until 4pm.

Tritt Käse / Markthalle Viadukt #7

Tritt Käse / Markthalle Viadukt

4.7120 reviews
Limmatstrasse 231, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Cheese discovery and convenient city shopping

Tritt Käse at Markthalle im Viadukt pairs a broad selection of fine cheeses with calm, knowledgeable counter service. It is a strong choice for exploring local varieties, assembling a fondue kit or taking vacuum-sealed wedges home.

The Viadukt location opens Monday to Friday from 9am to 8pm and Saturday from 8am to 8pm, making it convenient for both daytime browsing and late shopping.

Chäsegge Oerlikon #8

Chäsegge Oerlikon

4.956 reviews
Welchogasse 5, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Cheese paired with meats and deli items

Chäsegge Oerlikon combines a cheese counter with the wider offer of a Zürich butcher and delicatessen, including shop products, weekend sausages and catering for private or gastronomic settings. The approachable service is useful when you want help choosing a cheese, especially in English.

Located on Welchogasse, it opens Monday to Friday from 8am to 6:30pm and Saturday from 7:15am to 4pm.

Chäs+Brot Wollishofen GmbH #9

Chäs+Brot Wollishofen GmbH

4.786 reviews
Mutschellenstrasse 197, 8038 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Neighborhood provisions and relaxed discovery

Chäs+Brot Wollishofen is a welcoming neighborhood shop for cheese, bread and delicatessen staples. The range includes pasta, biscuits, fruit syrup and dairy products such as yoghurt and butter, making it easy to build a complete breakfast, snack or aperitif basket in one stop.

Helpful counter advice adds a discovery element, while opening hours run Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:30pm and Saturday until 4pm.

Amstad Chäslädeli #10

Amstad Chäslädeli

4.861 reviews
Zollikerstrasse 155, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Raclette enthusiasts and regional products

Amstad Chäslädeli focuses on Swiss cheese and regional farm products, with a particularly strong raclette selection. In winter, the shop offers more than 20 raclette varieties, spanning traditional flavors and contemporary styles, alongside Swiss and European cheese and wine specialties.

Fondue and raclette services are available for occasions. Visit the Zollikerstrasse shop Wednesday, Thursday or Friday afternoon, or Saturday morning.

British Cheese Deli #11

British Cheese Deli

4.855 reviews
Limmatstrasse 231, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
British cheese boards and imported delicacies

British Cheese Deli brings artisanal cheese and hard-to-find British Isles specialties to the Viadukt area. The selection includes Baron Bigod, Stinking Bishop, Montgomery’s Cheddar, Red Leicester and Blackwood Graceburn, alongside sausages, pies, condiments, jams and pickled goods.

Friendly help makes it approachable for building a British-style spread. Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 8pm, it is a convenient specialist stop in Zürich.

Kopernik Polish Shop Polski sklep w Zurychu #12
What stands out
  • Two listed Zurich addresses

Kopernik Polish Shop Polski sklep w Zurychu

4.9287 reviews
Forchstrasse 50, Signaustrasse 14, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Polish groceriesprepared food and traditional sweets

Kopernik is a Polish gourmet grocery in Zurich with a particularly strong homemade-food focus. Alongside Polish pantry staples, the shop offers pierogi, meatballs, cold beetroot soup, cakes and sweets, making it useful both for everyday shopping and for a ready-to-eat Polish meal.

Its two listed Zurich addresses are Forchstrasse 50 and Signaustrasse 14. The selection is well suited to shoppers looking for traditional Polish products, fresh prepared food and desserts in one specialist store.

Markthalle IM VIADUKT #13
What stands out
  • Cheese and global food stalls

  • Shared dining under the arches

Markthalle IM VIADUKT

4.6721 reviews
Viaduktstrasse, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Cheese and specialty food

Markthalle IM VIADUKT turns Zurich’s historic railway arches into a lively destination for specialty food, shopping, restaurants and culture. The market atmosphere makes it easy to browse local products, discover cheese and other delicacies, then settle into a shared dining area with dishes from different food counters.

The mix includes options such as a British cheese deli, Japanese gyoza and an oyster bar, giving groups plenty of choice without requiring the same meal. Its indoor setting and distinctive architecture make it appealing for a casual food stop as well as a broader visit through the Viadukt.

DWA #14
What stands out
  • Slavic speciality foods

DWA

4.5312 reviews
Zürichstrasse 34, 8134 Adliswil, Switzerland
Best for
Eastern European groceriesPolish and Slavic snacks

DWA is an Eastern European grocery store in Zurich with a broad selection of speciality foods from Slavic countries. The range includes snacks, long-life products, refrigerated items, meat, sausages, fresh cheese and quark, making it a useful stop for regional ingredients that are not always easy to find elsewhere.

Shopping is organised for a quick visit, with in-store service and parking available on site. Fresh and chilled products are replenished regularly but can sell out quickly, so availability is worth checking when travelling from farther afield.

Coop Supermarkt City Zürich St. Annahof Food #15
What stands out
  • Cook-to-order fish, chicken and sirloin

Coop Supermarkt City Zürich St. Annahof Food

4.34112 reviews
Bahnhofstrasse 57, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Central grocery shopping and convenient meals

Coop Supermarkt City Zürich St. Annahof Food combines a central Bahnhofstrasse grocery stop with fresh bakery items, produce, ready-to-go meals and a food area upstairs.

Its clean, easy-to-navigate layout works well for everyday shopping, packed lunches or a quick prepared meal. The fifth-floor cafeteria also offers cook-to-order fish, chicken and sirloin, alongside vegetables, grains and salads.

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Map of cheese shops in Zurich

Use the map to see which options fit your route through Zurich and which require a trip beyond the centre. Niederdorf, Seefeld and the Viadukt make convenient city stops, while Davos, Gruyères and other addresses suit visitors building cheese shopping into a wider excursion.

Check the route and opening times before setting out.

What you can find

  • Swiss cheese shoppingBrowse regional cheeses with counter advice, including familiar Swiss styles and less familiar varieties.
  • Fondue suppliesFind prepared fondue blends, take-home fondue sets and guidance for serving them at home.
  • Raclette selectionCompare a broad range of raclette varieties for a relaxed evening or a larger Swiss-themed occasion.
  • Cheese plattersOrder cheese, cheese-and-meat or aperitif platters for sharing, entertaining and catered gatherings.
  • Gifts and travel packingChoose Swiss food gifts and ask about vacuum-sealing or secure packaging for the journey home.
  • Tastings and adviceUse tastings and clear explanations at selected counters to discover unfamiliar cheeses with confidence.
  • Cheese experiencesCombine shopping with a creamery demonstration, regional market, restaurant visit or guided tour in Gruyères.

How to choose your stop

  1. Choose a central Zurich shop if you need a convenient stop during a day in Niederdorf, Seefeld or the Viadukt.
  2. Ask whether the shop has a ready-made fondue blend or raclette style suited to the number of people you are serving.
  3. For a gift or flight home, confirm which products can be vacuum-sealed and how long they will travel well.
  4. Order cheese or mixed platters ahead when you are planning an aperitif, celebration or catered occasion.
  5. Check split opening hours carefully, especially for smaller neighbourhood shops and regional addresses.
  6. Reserve in advance for creamery tours, group visits or a larger planned cheese experience in Gruyères.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I start for cheese in central Zurich?

Niederdorf is a convenient starting point for Swiss food gifts, tastings and take-home fondue. The Viadukt is useful for longer daytime shopping, while Seefeld is a strong choice when you want a broad raclette selection, house fondue blends and advice for a special occasion.

Can I buy fondue and raclette supplies for home?

Yes. Several shops focus on ready-to-use fondue blends, fondue sets or raclette varieties.

Ask the counter team which quantity and style fits your gathering, and whether they can add suitable accompaniments or package everything for transport.

Can cheese shops prepare platters for a group?

Some addresses offer cheese platters, cheese-and-meat platters or broader aperitif platters, and selected shops also handle catering. Contact the shop before travelling with your guest count, preferred style and collection time so the order can be prepared properly.

Which option is best for a cheese gift?

A specialist counter in Zurich can combine Swiss cheeses with chocolate, spirits or other regional food gifts. If the recipient is travelling, ask about vacuum-sealing and packaging.

For a more immersive present, the Gruyères creamery combines shopping with a food-and-culture visit.

Do I need to reserve a cheese visit in advance?

Reserve ahead for creamery demonstrations, group visits, catering and larger platter orders. A normal shop visit is usually more flexible, but opening times vary widely, including split shifts and limited regional schedules.

Confirm the details directly before making a longer journey.

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