Walter Buchmann Café «zum Walter»
Zürich, Switzerland
A cozy cafe and bakery offering a relaxed dining atmosphere on Birmensdorferstrasse in Zürich. Casual takeout and fresh baked goods in a welcoming space.
Birmensdorferstrasse 21, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
Walter Buchmann Café «zum Walter»
Zürich, Switzerland
Overview
Walter Buchmann Café «zum Walter» is a cozy café located in the heart of Zürich at Birmensdorferstrasse 21. This welcoming spot offers a delightful blend of freshly baked goods, aromatic coffee, and quick bites, ideal for visitors seeking casual yet high-quality café fare. Its relaxed and quiet atmosphere makes it a perfect refuge from the busy city streets.
With a focus on breakfast and lunch, the café serves vegetarian options alongside popular Swiss favorites like Kaffee Und Laugengipfel, complemented by great desserts and well-crafted cappuccinos. The venue caters well to solo diners and those looking to work on their laptops, offering Wi-Fi and comfortable seating both indoors and outdoors without table service.
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Local favorites
This charming café in Zürich offers a cozy spot for breakfast, lunch, or a quick bite with excellent pastries and coffee.
Visitors appreciate the freshly brewed coffee and moist, flavorful cakes that provide a satisfying treat.
Open early mornings through late afternoons, ideal for breakfast, brunch, and lunch outings.
The quiet, family-friendly environment welcomes solo diners and those looking to work on laptops.
Options for onsite dining and takeout with pleasant outdoor seating available.
Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, and restroom ensure comfort for all guests.
Welcoming for families and children with a relaxed and casual setting.
Experience
Ideal for moments when a peaceful, quality coffee break or light meal is needed in Zürich’s vibrant district.
Visitors typically spend between 20 minutes and 1.5 hours enjoying the setting, whether stopping by for a quick pastry and coffee or settling in for brunch on the charming outdoor terrace. — FoodPlacee editorial note
Start the day with a freshly brewed cappuccino paired with a moist, not overly sweet slice of cake in a quiet and cozy environment.
Enjoy a light brunch with a selection of fresh breads, sandwiches, and vegetarian options on the outdoor terrace or inside the quaint dining room.
Bring a laptop and take advantage of the peaceful atmosphere and free Wi-Fi to work while sipping coffee.
Grab fresh bakery items or a quick bite to enjoy on the go, perfect for busy days in Zürich.
A family-friendly place that welcomes children with a variety of tasty options in a safe and accessible setting.
Guest sentiment
A snapshot of what local diners frequently mention about this location.
"Very polite staff, a lot of variety in the pastries, bread and other baked goods. The coffee was alright, but nothing outstanding. The café also looks very cute and cozy."
"Friendly personnel. Good food, little bit overpriced. Super nice terrace ."
"Friendly welcome, great pastries and bread. Lovely place to sit for a while watching the trams go by. Thanks!"
"Travelling in Zurich and went there for 2 consecutive days for breakfast. The lady at the reception was so friendly and nice!! Explained each sandwich in English to me. And the food is super tasty too. Love it. I also noticed lots of locals went there for brekkie too. Highly recommended!"
"A variety of options! Breads, sandwiches, pies, cakes, salads, ice cream, ... Very nice food and friendly staff. I personally don't like the glaring lights inside and it's a bit loud. Outside seating is perfect."
"A cute cafe on the corner. They have fresh bread and pastries that are very delicious. The deserts aren't super sweet like what we are use to in the United states, but quite delicious and moist. The coffee was brewed fresh. They have many options, sandwiches included. They also had a great selection of pre made drinks and sodas. We tried a swiss made raspberry lemonade. Again. It wasn't overwhelmingly sweet, but it wasn't too tart either. A good balance. It was nice to just sit and have a pastry and a drink and write out our postcards. We highly recommend this cafe. They speak English which is helpful for foreigners."
"I came here the day I flew in to Zurich from the US on September 16th, as I was on my way to the AirBnb apartment I was staying at. The hot chocolate was delicious, and I absolutely loved the decor of the dining room; but this review mainly goes out to the staff. To the taller black lady who took my order and served me my drink: thank you for being patient with me in regard to my very limited German. I was also unable to connect to the internet after just getting there and that was very distressing for me as I was not able to login to AirBnb to follow the instructions the owner gave me to access the apartment. Out of sheer desperation, I came back to the place and asked a white man working there with glasses if I could access their Wi-Fi; he told me there was no Wi-Fi at this cafe but directed me to another cafe across the street that did. To you, sir, I thank you for that as well."
"I love this neighbourhood café. Great selection of regional products like dairy and biscuits you can take home. Or you can enjoy their great sandwiches, salads or pastries. The staff is always kind. In the summer they have some nice tables outside, during winter you can enjoy your coffee inside. Would definitely recommend it."
Visit info
Weekly hours below — always confirm with the business before holidays or special events.
| Monday | 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Thursday | 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Friday | 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Saturday | 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Sunday | 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
The café’s early opening hours make it a favorite spot for breakfast and brunch, perfect for quick visits or longer relaxed stays.
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