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.
