The Lausanners' favourite boutiques

This artisan bakery and chocolate shop runs a café boutique in the city centre. With its beautiful pastries and savoury delights, it’s the ideal place for a gourmet break in the afternoon.

That little extra from the food insider “Cuisine Helvetica“: laurent Buet was selected as the Official Chocolatier of the City of Lausanne from 2018 to 2020.

Favourite treat: the moka éclair

Trigo Boulangerie offers fresh pastries, cinnamon rolls, pizzettas and quiches, all served with good coffee for a simple, tasty and comforting break at any time of the day.
That little extra from the food insider "The Lausanne Guide": you’ll also find seasonal treats, such as artisanal panettone at Christmas, or special creations for occasions like Mother’s Day.
Favourite product: the cinnamon roll

Are you tempted by a matcha prepared in the authentic way, a light pastry or hiyoko manju shortbread? Then head to this Japanese patisserie, set up in a former safe factory and with a tearoom!
That little extra from the food insider "¿Quand est-ce qu’on mange?: the so cute hiyoko manju treats shaped like animal heads, to be savoured on the mezzanine tatamis.
Favourite snack: the black sesame shortbreads

Located both in the neighbourhood under the station and the Flon district, this gelateria offers a wide choice of artisanal ice creams and sorbets in original and seasonal flavours, such as raisinée, cinnamon or the must-try black sesame.

That little extra from the food insider “Sonia”: for those with a sweet tooth who are in a hurry, you can enjoy your ice cream right in front of the entrance, seated on the large steps (Flon shop).

Favourite treat: the black sesame ice cream and dark chocolate sorbet.

Founded by Tomoko and David, a passionate and certified Japanese tea consultant, this tearoom invites you to travel not only through its beverages but also thanks to its homemade treats and mochi.

That little extra from the food insider “¿Quand est-ce qu’on mange?“: a few seats at the counter allow you to watch the meticulous and poetic preparation of the teas.

Favourite treat: homemade mochi filled with black sesame or matcha mousse

The flavours of the day are displayed at the entrance to this charming artisan ice-cream kiosk, which brightens up the Chailly neighbourhood. Each one promises an explosion of flavours and coolness. The hardest part is choosing!
That little extra from the food insider "Tania": don’t hesitate to try something other than the classic flavours and discover some more original creations. You won’t be disappointed!
Favourite snack: the chocolate sorbet

Awarded the title of Best Worker in France, baker Thomas Marie offers his all-butter pastries and sourdough bread baked using traditional techniques. Resistance is futile! That little extra from the food insider "Guidegastronomique.ch": two tables if you’d like to eat in. Favourite snack: the all-butter croissant.

Known for its soft sourdough breads and generous cinnamon rolls, the Lausanne-based bakery Zymi also offers tasty sandwiches, expertly seasoned, served hot or cold. Eating a sandwich is no longer the lesser option!
That little extra from the food insider "Tania": the vegetarian sandwiches are just as tempting as the non-vegetarian ones.
Favourite product: The Hot Pressed Green

When an aroma of coffee permeates the area, it means that this boutique – which does its own roasting – is at work! Besides coffee, its large choice of teas, spices and rare products will uplift your dishes and your days!
That little extra from the food insider "Cannelle Rebelle": this boutique, opened in 1932, is the only place in Lausanne that roasts the beans on the premises.
Favourite product: the tea-flavoured chocolates