6 am to noon in Zürich. What's the best breakfast place on the lake
May 2, 2018, 6:52 am
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6 am to noon in Zürich. What's the best breakfast place on the lake
Hi everyone,
I'll be landing at ZRH at 6 am in about two weeks, omw to DXB My next flight being around noon, I was planning on taking the train towards downtown, particularly the old town / lake area of Zürich to grab breakfast with my traveling partner.
I remember that area from a visit around 25 years ago. Is it still as beautiful as I remember?
Any suggestions by someone who's been there in recent times ? Where would you have breakfast with a view ...? Or are there better places just a few corners away from the lakefront and we should just have a stroll afterwards?
If you have any suggestions of sights to see as well, we'll probably have a little time to spare in the area between flights, before heading back to the lounge to await our ZRH - DXB ride.
Thanks a million, miles
I'll be landing at ZRH at 6 am in about two weeks, omw to DXB My next flight being around noon, I was planning on taking the train towards downtown, particularly the old town / lake area of Zürich to grab breakfast with my traveling partner.
I remember that area from a visit around 25 years ago. Is it still as beautiful as I remember?
Any suggestions by someone who's been there in recent times ? Where would you have breakfast with a view ...? Or are there better places just a few corners away from the lakefront and we should just have a stroll afterwards?
If you have any suggestions of sights to see as well, we'll probably have a little time to spare in the area between flights, before heading back to the lounge to await our ZRH - DXB ride.
Thanks a million, miles
May 11, 2018, 5:40 am
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OK... maybe Google Maps for these kinds of enquiries? 
I'll try you guys again, though. Any thoughts on this place?
Babu's Bakery & Coffeehouse
And if I want to walk around for about two hours, in old town / canal / lake area (I like water), what are the sights / streets you'd recommend for someone from Montreal who appreciates old stones and history?
I'll try you guys again, though. Any thoughts on this place?
Babu's Bakery & Coffeehouse
And if I want to walk around for about two hours, in old town / canal / lake area (I like water), what are the sights / streets you'd recommend for someone from Montreal who appreciates old stones and history?
May 11, 2018, 2:00 pm
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From the Hauptbahnhof, cross the river, cross that street, turn right for a very short distance, and look for a small cobblestone street that angles off - Niederdorfstrasse. You’ll be in the Altstadt now. Wander to your heart’s content. You might want to try the historic Cafè Schober, although it doesn’t open until 8:00 AM.
May 11, 2018, 3:15 pm
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From the Hauptbahnhof, cross the river, cross that street, turn right for a very short distance, and look for a small cobblestone street that angles off - Niederdorfstrasse. You’ll be in the Altstadt now. Wander to your heart’s content. You might want to try the historic Cafè Schober, although it doesn’t open until 8:00 AM.
May 24, 2018, 6:39 am
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I ended up taking a long walk in the old town and enjoying Café Schober and Babu's Bakery and Coffee. I recommend both.
Schober for a traditional hot chocolate in a historical setting, later in the morning, as we were making our way back to Hauptbahnhof. Great place to stop at and avoid the light drizzle of the morning rain for a while.
Babu's bakery and coffeehouse in Zürich is an amazing hipster third wave coffee shop, with lots of seating and a large selection of fresh viennoiserie, good coffee and a varied breakfast menu. I had the bircher muesli and a chocolatine with a latte. Nice big windows on Loewenstrasse, lots of plants, wooden tables, nicely decorated all around.
Enjoy Zurich!
Schober for a traditional hot chocolate in a historical setting, later in the morning, as we were making our way back to Hauptbahnhof. Great place to stop at and avoid the light drizzle of the morning rain for a while.
Babu's bakery and coffeehouse in Zürich is an amazing hipster third wave coffee shop, with lots of seating and a large selection of fresh viennoiserie, good coffee and a varied breakfast menu. I had the bircher muesli and a chocolatine with a latte. Nice big windows on Loewenstrasse, lots of plants, wooden tables, nicely decorated all around.
Enjoy Zurich!