Café & Conditorei 1842
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Café & Conditorei 1842 is a café and confectionery near the Grossmünster in Zürich’s old town.
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Why go
- Zürich’s oldest café, rooted in a sweet shop opened in 1842.
- A protected house dating from the 13th century.
Opening hours
Today09:00 – 18:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 18:00
Tuesday09:00 – 18:00
Wednesday09:00 – 18:00
Thursday09:00 – 18:00
Friday09:00 – 18:00
Saturday09:00 – 18:00
Sunday09:00 – 18:00
Good to know
Gift Cards AvailableOutdoor SeatingServes AlcoholTable ServiceTakeoutWine and Beer
Good for
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
Dietary options
- Vegetarian Vegetarian options available.
History
For generations, a confectionery and café operated at Napfgasse 4. The building remains partly residential, with seven apartments on its five upper floors.
- 1314The house was recorded as “Des hinder hûs des Manessen” and stood behind Manesseturm at Münstergasse 22, demolished in 1836.
- 18th c.Owner Johannes Lavater remodeled the house and added baroque decoration.
- 1842Baker Johann Georg Eberle acquired the house and opened “Eberles Süsskramladen”.
- 1874Confectioner Theodor Schober took over the business.
- 1920A café was added to the pastry shop.
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- 1976The building received heritage protection after renovations.
- 2009–2019Michel Péclard ran the establishment as Conditorei Péclard im Schober.
- 2019The name changed to Café & Conditorei 1842.
How to get there
- On footNapfgasse 4, Zürich
Sources: Café & Conditorei 1842 - Wikipedia · Café & Conditorei 1842 · Integrationsbetrieb Café & Conditorei 1842 · Café & Conditorei 1842 in der Presse · Conditorei Schober - Wikipedia · checked 24 Sep 2026
Where
Napfgasse 4, 8001, Zürich
- Website
- cafe1842.ch/
- Phone
- +41 44 251 51 50
Questions and answers
Can I pay by card at Café & Conditorei 1842?
Yes. Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
Are gift cards available at Café & Conditorei 1842?
Yes, gift cards are available.
Can you sit outside at Café & Conditorei 1842?
Yes, outdoor seating is available.
Can I get takeaway from Café & Conditorei 1842?
Yes, takeaway is available.
Does Café & Conditorei 1842 serve alcohol?
Yes. Wine and beer are available.
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