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Zähringer

Cafe, Vegan Rösti, Daily Specials

Worth ordering: Rösti

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Top tips

  • Try the vegan rösti, which reviewers describe as a hearty, giant hash brown.
  • Good to know: Check the vegan daily special when you visit; it can sell out later in the evening.
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  • Choose the shaded outdoor tables in summer; reviewers mention plenty of seating beneath the trees.
  • Look for the vegan Zürcher-style sliced-meat special or green spelt fritters when they're on the menu.
  • Good to know: Allow extra time during busy periods; one reviewer reported a 30-minute wait for food.

People mention

Cake, coffee and date cake.

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Also green spelt fritters with potato salad, juice, mezze plate, orange juice, salad and schnitzel.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for cozy atmosphere, friendly service and lively atmosphere.

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Also praised for beautiful interior, attentive service, affordable and good value.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee, dessert, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

This cooperative-run Zurich cafe pairs homemade pasta, salads and sandwiches with a clearly marked vegan daily special, including Zürcher-style vegan sliced meat and hearty rösti. Locals describe a relaxed, politically engaged space with shaded outdoor tables, cakes such as the Iraqi date cake, and occasional live music; the standard vegan menu is more limited than the specials.

Vegan menu

VEGAN
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Zähringer · dine-in · 7 dishes

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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Zähringerpl. 11, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00–23:00
Wednesday
10:00–23:00
Thursday
10:00–23:00
Friday
10:00–00:00
Saturday
10:00–00:00
Sunday
10:00–22:00

the food

4.5 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

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