Specialty coffee in Zurich.
There are 73 specialty cafés and roasters in Zurich on Roasters, a mid-sized scene by global standards and a busy one for anyone planning a coffee walk.
Zurich in context
No city in Switzerland has more specialty coffee on Roasters than Zurich. Its 73 cafés are 29% of the national total of 253, 1.8 times the count of Geneva in second place.
That places Zurich in the top tenth of cities worldwide on Roasters, at #54 of 3,601.
In Europe, Zurich ranks #24 of 1,928 cities on Roasters, in the same size band as Edinburgh, Munich and Porto.
The scene is big enough for themed guides: 9 of them cover Zurich, from espresso to where to work on a laptop.
What makes a great café in Zurich
Every listing in Zurich on Roasters was added by someone who drank there, not by an algorithm or an advertiser. That keeps the 73 places on the map focused on coffee quality rather than foot traffic.
A quick test for any café in Zurich: ask what is on filter today. A specialty bar will name the origin, the process and often the producer, and brew it to order.
- Community reviewed, no paid placements
- Baristas who can talk through the menu
- Roast dates within the last few weeks
- Pour-over and espresso both on the menu
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About specialty coffee in Zurich
How big is the specialty coffee scene in Zurich?
There are 73 cafés and roasters in Zurich on Roasters, which ranks the city #1 in Switzerland and #54 worldwide.
How does Zurich compare with other cities in Switzerland?
Zurich ranks #1 of 63 cities on Roasters in Switzerland. The median city there lists 1 café; Zurich lists 73.
What other cities in Europe are comparable to Zurich for coffee?
Looking only at the number of specialty cafés listed, Edinburgh (United Kingdom), Munich (Germany) and Porto (Portugal) are the nearest peers to Zurich in the region.
Are there themed coffee guides for Zurich?
Yes, 9. Roasters publishes themed guides for cities with at least 30 specialty cafés (plus curated surf, cycling and running cities), and Zurich qualifies.
What is the easiest way to plan a coffee crawl in Zurich?
Open Zurich in the Roasters app, save the cafés you want to try to a list, and use the map to route between them. The app shows which ones are open right now.
Are reviews of cafés in Zurich written by real people?
Every review on Roasters is written by a community member who visited the café. No algorithmic ranking and no paid placements.
Does the Roasters app cost anything?
The app and the full café map are free. Roasters Pro is an optional upgrade with advanced filters, unlimited lists and other power features.
