Zürich
Looking for pancakes in Zurich? This guide brings together crêperies and cafés for different occasions, from generous sweet and savoury crêpes near Seestrasse to casual lunches in Niederdorf. You will also find brunch, coffee, terrace seating and evening drinks around Enge and Wipkingen. Before setting off, check the current opening hours and consider reserving ahead for popular brunch periods.
This list comes from researching pancake spots in Zürich: we kept the businesses that specialise in it, that customers recommend and that give clear, trustworthy information.
Certain businesses pay to be featured more prominently.
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#1all about crêpe is a Zurich crêperie known for generous sweet and savoury crêpes prepared in front of you, from salmon-filled Oslo to strawberries with chocolate in the Red Kiss. Fast, friendly service and solid coffee make it suitable for brunch or a focused sweet treat.
The business also offers catering, a food truck and on-site flying crêpes cooking for events in Zurich and the surrounding region.
#2grepery in Niederdorf serves both sweet and savoury crêpes in a cosy, nicely decorated setting with pleasant outdoor seating. The menu ranges from substantial combinations such as chicken with guacamole to richer creations with ground-beef sauce and melted cheese, alongside sweet options.
It is a flexible choice for lunch, dessert or an informal meal in Zurich’s old town.
#3Coffee, drinks and fresh daily lunch menus
Klopstock Cafe Bar is a relaxed neighbourhood café at Klopstockstrasse 23 in Zurich, serving coffee, drinks and fresh daily lunch menus in a cosy setting. Brunch is also part of the offer, while the friendly team is known for thoughtful touches such as freshly prepared ginger tea.
It can be a popular meeting place, so advance booking is sensible for brunch or busy periods.
#4Historic, vintage atmosphere
Nordbrücke combines a cosy café interior with the character of an intimate bar and a garden terrace at Dammstrasse 58 in Zurich. The historic, vintage atmosphere works well for a quiet coffee, a summer terrace stop or evening drinks, when colourful lights bring the venue to life.
Its calm daytime setting and extended evening hours make it a flexible choice in the neighbourhood.
#5Wood-grilled regional meat
Strong Swiss wine selection
Lotti brings together a bar, café, grill and restaurant in Zurich, close to Bahnhofstrasse. Its urban-rustic setting includes a pleasant terrace and a lively atmosphere, making it suitable for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a drink at the bar.
The kitchen focuses on fresh, contemporary cooking, with vegetarian dishes and regional meat prepared over a wood grill. Small plates, generous salads, cakes, coffee, cocktails and a carefully selected Swiss wine offering give the menu plenty of range. The restaurant is also known for its clean surroundings and is a place where booking ahead is sensible, particularly for organised meals or popular dining occasions.
#6Striking custom latte art
Café Eden is an art café and brunch destination on Nordstrasse 296 in Zurich, with a creative focus that extends to its striking custom latte art . The café’s warm atmosphere and carefully presented drinks give it a distinctive edge for a leisurely coffee stop, while the “Garden of Flavour” and brunch offer add room for a more substantial visit.
Summary
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | all about crêpe | 4.7 | 749 | generous crêpes and event catering |
| #2 | grepery | 4.7 | 646 | Casual lunches |
| #3 | Klopstock Cafe Bar | 4.7 | 144 | Neighbourhood coffee |
| #4 | Nordbrücke | 4.4 | 752 | terrace time and evening drinks |
| #5 | Lotti | 4.1 | 948 | Vegetarian-friendly group dining |
| #6 | Café Eden | 4.7 | 32 | Artful coffee |
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Use the map to compare locations before choosing where to go. Seestrasse suits a lakeside stop, Stüssihofstatt places you in Niederdorf, and the Klopstockstrasse, Dammstrasse and Nordstrasse addresses cover convenient options in and around Enge and Wipkingen. Checking the distance between stops can help when planning brunch, dessert or a café visit.
all about crêpe and grepery are the clearest choices for both styles. Their menus include dessert combinations as well as filling savoury options, making them suitable when different people want different types of crêpe in the same meal.
all about crêpe, Klopstock Cafe Bar and Café Eden all suit a brunch visit, though the experience differs. One focuses on crêpes, another offers a relaxed neighbourhood café setting, and Café Eden adds artful coffee and a creative atmosphere.
It is sensible to plan ahead, particularly for brunch at Klopstock Cafe Bar, which can be a popular meeting place. Check current availability and opening times before travelling, as seating and service hours may vary by day.
grepery on Stüssihofstatt is a natural fit for a casual lunch in Niederdorf. It offers substantial sweet and savoury crêpe combinations in a cosy setting, with outdoor seating that can make the visit more flexible in suitable weather.
all about crêpe offers more than a standard café visit, with catering, a food truck and crêpes prepared on site for events. Contact the business in advance to discuss the format, availability and practical arrangements for your occasion.
