Café du Grütli

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Rue de la Mercerie 4
Café du Grütli is at the beginning of the paved pedestrian street called La Mercerie near Place de la Palud. It has welcomed guests since 1849 and offers a quiet, friendly and out-of-time setting. Guests mostly come for its fondues but all dishes are delicious and can be enjoyed with a glass of excellent wine.

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Rue de la Mercerie 4
1003 Lausanne

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Schedules

From 01.01.2026 to 31.12.2026
Open
Closed
Lundi
10:00 - 14:30 / 18:30 - 23:00
Mardi
10:00 - 14:30 / 18:30 - 23:00
Mercredi
10:00 - 14:30 / 18:30 - 23:00
Jeudi
10:00 - 14:30 / 18:30 - 23:00
Vendredi
10:00 - 14:30 / 18:30 - 23:00
Samedi
10:00 - 15:00 / 18:30 - 23:00
Dimanche
Closed
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Lausanne Cathedral

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Lausanne's iconic cathedral has towered over the city for more than eight centuries. A masterpiece of Gothic art, it captivates visitors with the harmony of its architecture, the richness of its sculpted details and the serenity it inspires. From its tower, an exceptional panorama opens up over the roofs of the Cité, Lake Geneva and the Alps.

Due to the renovation of the vaults in the south transept, the rose and its stained glass windows will be inaccessible until spring 2027.

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Café du Grütli is the place to discover the local gastronomy. The restaurant is in a building dating back to the 14th century, in a charming historical setting in downtown Lausanne. It offers authentic, top-quality dishes in a dining room featuring exposed beams and stones. The restaurant’s mainstays are delicious cheese fondues and traditional, seasonal dishes such as salads with dandelion and cabbage sausage with Papet Vaudois. There are also excellent brasserie, fish and meat dishes. The wine card includes several vintage wines, mostly from the canton of Vaud. Weather permitting, it’s a pleasure to have a seat on the terrace of the Grütli to listen to the tune played by the old clock on Place de la Palud.

This establishment has been awarded the “ Café historique de Lausanne ” label established by the city of Lausanne in 2021.

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