Historical cafés

From morning coffee and croissant to evening draught beer, La Couronne d’Or has retained its historic bistro charm. You’ll feel right at home here, whatever your age, gender, colour or mood of the day.
That little extra from the food insider "Tania Brasseur": la Couronne d’Or knows how to renew itself while retaining its most precious asset: its soul.
Favourite drink: pea milk café au lait

This Lausanne spot offers a tasty lunch with a choice of open sandwiches, gourmet combos and vegetarian options, all in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
That little extra from the food insider "The Lausanne Guide": “La Scène du Pointu” hosts intimate concerts and cultural events all year round, in a warm and vibrant setting in the heart of Lausanne.
Favourite dish: the eggs Benedict

This pretty Belle Époque kiosk now houses a café full of charm. There are a few tables inside and many more outside, at the foot of the church. Don’t leave without admiring the floor mosaic!
That little extra from the food insider "Cuisine Helvetica": do you see the famous clock? The Lausanne History Museum stored it for 14 years to prevent it from being damaged and put it back up when the café – refurbished in 2012 – reopened.
Favourite snack: the hazelnut tart

Traditional yet contemporary, elegant yet friendly, the “BM” serves a bistro-style cuisine based on local products. The magnificent terrace sheltered by a pergola is a must to make the most of long summer evenings!
That little extra from the food insider "The Lausanne Guide": the continuous food service at the weekend, from noon to 10.30 pm!
Favourite dish: the beef tartare

In the heart of Lausanne, this legendary address offers local, seasonal dishes, local artistic events and an eco-responsible approach. A friendly place where eating, drinking and chatting go hand in hand.
That little extra from the food insider "Cannelle Rebelle": Marta, the former manager of the café, created a hot chocolate that became famous: an unctuous delight to be discovered!
Favourite drink: the Marta hot chocolate

In the heart of the Jorat Forest, the talented Alba Farnos Viñals boldly and delicately explores local and seasonal flavours. From inventive amuse-bouches to playful desserts, each dish reveals her commitment to a responsible and creative cuisine.
That little extra from the food insider "Sabine": the selection of innovative non-alcoholic beverages. The amuse-bouches are always very creative and the homemade bread and butter duo is very moreish.
Favourite dish: the courgette flower with crayfish, féra and absinthe

This historic brasserie, the meeting place of regular customers, serves traditional Swiss specialities such as “papet vaudois”, half-and-half fondue, as well as a large choice of wines from the region.
That little extra from the food insider "Cuisine Helvetica": admire the painting by Henri Gillard that represents a winegrower contemplating Lake Geneva.
Favourite dish: the malakoffs

Founded in 1780, Pinte Besson is the oldest restaurant in Lausanne that is still in business and one of the ten oldest bars in Europe. It serves a generous local cuisine in a wood-panelled setting that has a unique charm.
That little extra from the food insider "Guidegastronomique.ch": the great selection of Swiss wines.
Favourite dish: fondue moitié-moitié (half-half cheese fondue)

Located in a building dating back to 1862, this restaurant serves fine, classical French and Italian cuisine, in particular homemade pasta and game when it’s in season. The service is professional and friendly.
That little extra from the food insider "¿Quand est-ce qu’on mange?": the very moreish homemade spaetzle served with game dishes.
Favourite dish: the lobster spaghetti.

A little corner of Bavaria in Lausanne! Pretzels, sausages and sauerkraut are served in this establishment dating back to 1881. With more than 50 beers, the menu includes seasonal dishes and a few vegetarian offerings.
That little extra from the food insider "Cuisine Helvetica": from the Lausanne train station, it takes about 10 minutes to walk up to the brasserie. When you get there, spot the “H” on the left side of the façade, a memento of its first owner, Jean-Wilhelm Hirt.
Favourite dish: the saucisse à rôtir (roast sausage)

Located in the area under the station, the Café de Grancy serves, in an art-deco atmosphere, a tasty, locavore brasserie cuisine that allows itself a few creative, exotically inspired dishes.
That little extra from the food insider "Guidegastronomique.ch": when the weather is fair, book one of the tables on top of the metro line, with a view over the lake.
Favourite dish: the trio of tartare

For more than 20 years, chef Stéphane Chouzenou has been listing on a blackboard his French dishes that honour gastronomic tradition while including more contemporary creations.
That little extra from the food insider "Guidegastronomique.ch": the wine list features a few older vintages at affordable prices.
Favourite dish: the lobster risotto

Perched on the roof of the Conservatory, this art-deco café serves a brasserie-style cuisine, with generous helpings. In the afternoon, the lunch menu gives way to a selection of sharing dishes, salads, burgers and some sweet treats.
That littel extra from the food insider "Jennifer Segui": when the weather is fair, the rooftop terrace is the dream location to make time stand still, as you’re lulled by the scales escaping from the Conservatory.
Favourite dish: the chicken liver salad

A stone’s throw from the lakeside, local customers and tourists mingle in this restaurant open every day, eating a fondue, röstis or … a generous and perfectly crispy outside and tender inside cordon-bleu. Simply delicious.
That little extra from the food insider "¿Quand est-ce qu’on mange?": the non-stop service.
Favourite dish: the cordon bleu

Ideally located at the train station, this vegetarian and vegan restaurant offers a large buffet of tasty dishes with flavours from near and far. You can enjoy a nutritious meal to eat in or as a takeaway.
That little extra from the food insider "Cuisine Helvetica": in the former Buffet de la Gare, this restaurant is decorated with mural paintings dating from the beginning of the 20th century that represent Swiss tourist spots.
Favourite dish: the “Power Greens”

What could be better to escape than a terrace in a green glade? In this former farmhouse, we savour dishes that are local, or even ultra local, as some of the ingredients are grown in the kitchen garden.
That little extra from the food insider "Lila Erard": the walking trails and cycling routes that lead to the inn, through fields and forests.
Favourite dish: the asparagus risotto

For more than 35 years, this family establishment located at the foot of the Cathedral has been delighting Lausanners with its meat dishes and bistro-style creations based on products from the local terroir.
That little extra from the food insider "Jennifer Segui": all the dishes are incredibly tempting, yet we wouldn’t miss out on the deserts. Homemade and seasonal, they are delicious, refined and totally moreish.
Favourite dish: game, when it’s in season

In this cosy neighbourhood café, the wood panelling, pistachio-green tables and lights are reminiscent of the 1950s. You can enjoy delicious pastries and locally roasted coffee.
That little extra from the food insider "Heddi": in a family atmosphere, this establishment welcomes customers of all ages. It also offers indoor and outdoor seating.
Favourite product: the pain au chocolat