Coffee & cafés in Lausanne
Lausanne has 69 listed coffee shops and cafés, from quick espresso stops to slow weekend brunches. Most popular: Tea (4), Sandwiches (3), Breakfast (2). The coffee scene spans 40 Cafes & Coffee Shops, 23 Coffee Shops, 5 Tea Houses & Bubble Tea. Dietary options are covered too: Vegetarian cafés (18), Vegan cafés (7), Gluten-free cafés (1). Price levels: Mid-range cafés, Upscale coffee houses. 39 landmarks and neighbourhoods have their own nearby-coffee guides.
Coffee scorecard
| Metric | Lausanne | Switzerland median |
|---|---|---|
| Flagged as specialty in our listings | 14% of 69 venues | 3.7% (median of 32 cities) |
| Not part of a chain we track | 86% of 69 venues | 84% (median of 32 cities) |
| Median rating | 4.7 across 29 venues with 25+ ratings | 4.5 (median of 19 cities) |
| Open late (closing 22:00 or later) | 21% of 53 venues with listed hours | 19% (median of 30 cities) |
| Open on Sundays | 57% of 53 venues with Sunday hours listed | 54% (median of 30 cities) |
| Open all 7 days | 40% of 53 venues with listed hours | 36% (median of 30 cities) |
| Most-mentioned features | Brunch (4 venues), Chai (4), Matcha (4) | — |
Computed from the cafés listed on WorldCafeMap; not a census of every café. Figures describe the cafés listed for Lausanne on WorldCafeMap, not every café in the city. Country figures are the median across its cities with 20 or more listed cafés.
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Lausanne coffee — FAQs
How many coffee shops are there in Lausanne?
There are 69 coffee shops, cafés and roasteries listed in Lausanne on WorldCafeMap, with addresses, opening hours, photos and ratings.
Where is the best coffee in Lausanne?
Top-rated coffee shops in Lausanne include Folie Voltaire, The Greek Project, Ça passe crème!. See our ranked list of the best coffee shops in Lausanne.
Are there coffee shops with outdoor seating in Lausanne?
26 venues in Lausanne have outdoor seating, terraces or gardens.