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Café Schober

  • CuisineSwiss cafe and chocolate house
  • CategoryCafe
  • VibeOld-world, ornate
  • Price$$

Known since the 1930s for hot chocolate and pastries. Hot chocolate CHF 7-10 (approx USD 9-13). The address is Napfgasse 4, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland, in Zürich Altstadt - Niederdorf, easily reached on foot or by tram from Zürich Hauptbahnhof. Signature orders include Hot chocolate, Pastries. Prices are shown in Swiss francs with an approximate US dollar conversion at 1 USD = 0.80 CHF.

Known since the 1930s for hot chocolate and pastries.

Known since the 1930s for hot chocolate and pastries. Hot chocolate CHF 7-10 (approx USD 9-13). The address is Napfgasse 4, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland, in Zürich Altstadt - Niederdorf, easily reached on foot or by tram from Zürich Hauptbahnhof. Signature orders include Hot chocolate, Pastries. Prices are shown in Swiss francs with an approximate US dollar conversion at 1 USD = 0.80 CHF. Visitors should check opening times on the restaurant's website, as hours shift with the season and public holidays. Tipping is not required in Switzerland because service is included, though rounding up the bill by a few francs is customary for good service. English is widely spoken by the staff, and menus are often available in English.

Practical information for Café Schober · Last updated September 2026
Price $$
Hours Check cafe-schober.ch
Reservations Recommended, especially evenings and winter weekends
Address Napfgasse 4, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Signature dishes

  • Hot chocolate
  • Pastries

Good to know

Known for
Swiss cafe and chocolate house; known for Hot chocolate

Location

Napfgasse 4, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

47.3730, 8.5443 View on map

Highlights

  • Known since the 1930s for hot chocolate and pastries.
  • Signature dishes: Hot chocolate, Pastries
  • Typical spend CHF 7-15 per person (approx USD 9-19)

Tips for visiting

  • Reserve ahead for dinner and weekends, particularly in the winter fondue season
  • Check the restaurant's website or phone on the day, as hours vary seasonally
  • Service is included in Swiss prices; rounding up is customary but not required

When to visit

Weekday lunch is quieter; book ahead for dinner and winter weekends.

Accessibility

Steps at entrance.

Frequently asked questions

What is Café Schober known for?

Known since the 1930s for hot chocolate and pastries.

How much does a meal at Café Schober cost?

Typically CHF 7-15 per person (approx USD 9-19).

Where is Café Schober?

At Napfgasse 4, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland, in Zürich Altstadt - Niederdorf.