Terrasse de la Brasserie de Montbenon au centre-ville. Campagne Suisse Tourisme ete 2022 - ville verte / terrasses. Cafe historique de Lausanne Terrasse de la Brasserie de Montbenon au centre-ville. Campagne Suisse Tourisme ete 2022 - ville verte / terrasses. Cafe historique de Lausanne

Historic Cafés of Lausanne

Culinary heritage, iconic restaurants, traditional cafés

Since 2021, the City of Lausanne has been showcasing its historic cafés through a dedicated label awarded to emblematic restaurants at the heart of local life. These warm, period-decorated meeting places are an integral part of Lausanne’s culinary heritage.

Discover our selection of venues where you can enjoy a traditional dish, share a beer with friends, or simply sip a coffee in an authentic setting. These history-filled establishments keep the spirit of classic cafés alive, blending conviviality, collective memory, and local gastronomy.

© Maud Guye-Vuillème
Couronne d’or
This café-bar dating back to the late 19th century has preserved its s...
© Florian Cella/Ville de Lausanne
Le Pointu
Generous portions of pancakes during the week and brunches at the week...
© Maud Guye-Vuillème
Kiosque Saint-François
This pretty Belle Époque kiosk now houses a café full of charm. There ...
© Raphaël Dupertuis
Brasserie de Montbenon
Traditional yet contemporary, elegant yet friendly, the “BM” serves a ...
© Raphaël Dupertuis
Café de l'Hôtel-de-Ville
Listed as one of Lausanne’s “Historical Cafés”, this bistro serves veg...
© Raphaël Dupertuis
Le Barbare
In the heart of Lausanne, this legendary address offers local, seasona...
© ANIKET GODBOLE
Auberge de l'Abbaye de Montheron
Next to the Cistercian abbey and the Jorat Nature Park, the Auberge de...
© Raphaël Dupertuis
Café Romand
This historic brasserie, the meeting place of regular customers, serve...
© Maud Guye Vuillème
La Pinte Besson
Founded in 1780, Pinte Besson is the oldest restaurant in Lausanne tha...
© Florian Cella/Ville de Lausanne
La Croix d’Ouchy
Located in a building dating back to 1862, this restaurant serves fine...
© Florian Cella/Ville de Lausanne
Café du Grütli
Café du Grütli is at the beginning of the paved pedestrian street call...
© Florian Cella/Ville de Lausanne
Le lyrique
Discover « Le Lyrique », this former traditional Vaud café transformed...
© Florian Cella/Ville de Lausanne
Le Chalet Suisse
Le Chalet Suisse above Lausanne is a lovely getaway out in the green. ...
© Florian Cella/Ville de Lausanne
Café de l'évêché
Brasserie cuisine in a mythical place in Lausanne
© Florian Cella/Ville de Lausanne
La Bavaria
A little corner of Bavaria in Lausanne! Pretzels, sausages and sauerkr...
© Raphaël Dupertuis
Café de Grancy
Located in the area under the station, the Café de Grancy serves, in a...
© Florian Cella/Ville de Lausanne
Ingelwood
Tasty burgers made with local ingredients
© Florian Cella/Ville de Lausanne
Brasserie Le Cygne
Brasserie du Cygne in Lausanne’s lively Chauderon quarter has served g...
© Maud Guye- Vuillème
Au Chat Noir
For more than 20 years, chef Stéphane Chouzenou has been listing on a ...
© Maud Guye-Vuillème
Café Mozart
Perched on the roof of the Conservatory, this art-deco café serves a b...
© Florian Cella/Ville de Lausanne
L'Etoile Blanche
The Etoile Blanche is a relaxed, friendly bar-restaurant situated in t...
© Florian Cella/Ville de Lausanne
Café du Vieil Ouchy
A stone’s throw from the lakeside, local customers and tourists mingle...
© Maude Guye-Vuillème
Tibits Lausanne
Ideally located at the train station, this vegetarian and vegan restau...
© Maud Guye-Vuillème
Auberge du Chalet-des-Enfants
What could be better to escape than a terrace in a green glade? In thi...
© Florian Cella/Ville de Lausanne
Restaurant du Vieux-Lausanne
For more than 35 years, this family establishment located at the foot ...
© Florian Cella/Ville de Lausanne
Le Café des Avenues
The Café des Avenues is a welcoming venue at the junction of Jurigoz, ...
© Florian Cella/Ville de Lausanne
Wuthrich
Drink coffee while savouring a delicious “Wuthrich” chocolate.

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