Where Switzerland eats Zmorge

We present five restaurants and tea rooms where you can enjoy a delicious brunch on 1 August.

Bistro Reithalle in Riehen BS

The Wenkenhof riding hall is located in the middle of the picturesque Wenkenpark, just outside Basel. The former coach house is now home to the Bistro Reithalle, where you can enjoy an all-you-can-eat brunch every Sunday, including hot drinks, smoothies, and fruit juices. This sumptuous feast of seasonal food and drink is served in two sittings, from 10 a.m. to 12.15 p.m. and from 12.30 p.m. to 2 p.m. (reservation required). When the weather is nice, brunch can also be enjoyed outside.

Bistrot Reithalle, Hellring 41, 4125 Riehen

Restaurant Bebek in Zurich

Zurich’s Bebek is perfect for those who like to take brunch seriously. Here, breakfast is served until 4 p.m. The menu is also extensive. From Turkish breakfast to traditional ​‘Konfi-Gipfeli’ (croissants with jam), the varied menu checks every box. The interior of Bebek is spacious with a ceiling height of 5.40 metres. In the middle of the room is the cube-shaped kitchen. The roof of the kitchen is known as the ​‘Rosenterrasse’ (rose terrace). You are also free to linger at the small bar or in the comfortable armchairs for as long as you like.

Restaurant Bebek, Badenerstrasse 171, 8003 Zurich

Jack’s Brasserie in Bern

The legendary Jack’s Brasserie is located in the ​‘Schweizerhof’, one of the most impressive hotels in the Swiss capital. Naturally, everyone who is anyone in Bern’s Federal Parliament has enjoyed breakfast here in the typical fin-de-siècle atmosphere, discussing legislation or gossiping about the Swiss political scene. It’s quite possible that such breakfast gatherings then turned into a morning pint. You can still enjoy this today at Jack’s Brasserie, which is known beyond cantonal borders for its wine list. Those who prefer a non-alcoholic start to the day will be delighted by the extensive selection of teas. Or by seasonal delicacies such as asparagus and eggs.

Jack’s Brasserie, Bahnhofplatz 11, 3001 Bern

Drahtseilbähnli in St. Gallen

If you fancy more than just coffee and croissants, this cosy, secluded café in St. Gallen’s Old Town is the place for you: From vegan porridge made with millet flakes, oat milk and berries, beetroot hummus, and smashed avocado with dukkah, to crêpes with maple syrup and fruit compote – the Drahtseilbähnli will instantly set the hearts of brunch addicts racing. Don’t worry if you can’t get a reservation due to high demand: this family-run establishment also offers brunch to take away (a brunch package for two costs CHF 50), which is best enjoyed in the idyllic Drei Weiher park.

Drahtseilbähnli, St. Georgenstrasse 3, 9000 St. Gallen

Ladurée Tea Room, Geneva

Admittedly, Ladurée is actually a French institution, but to a certain extent it also belongs to French-speaking Switzerland. That’s why this tea room in Geneva is a must for anyone with a sweet tooth. Not only on account of the famous colourful macarons, but also thanks to the interior design by Parisian interior designer India Mahdavi. Upholstered benches and armchairs in pastel-coloured velvet would have appealed to Marie Antoinette – one of the first lovers of this French speciality.

Ladurée Genève, 33, Quai des Bergues, 1204 Geneva

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