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Cafe du Grutli
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Cafe du Grutli is a traditional bistro at rue Mercerie 4, 1003 Lausanne.
Menu & prices
Why go
- The building’s first construction phase dates to 1340.
- A bakery and pastry shop occupied the house in 1626; a café replaced it in 1849.
- A family-run restaurant since 1986.
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 23:30Show all
Monday10:00 – 23:30
Tuesday10:00 – 23:30
Wednesday10:00 – 23:30
Thursday10:00 – 23:30
Friday10:00 – 23:30
Saturday10:00 – 23:30
SundayClosed
Good to know
Highchairs AvailableOutdoor SeatingReservationsServes AlcoholTable ServiceWheelchair AccessibleWine and Beer
Dishes to try
- Carte Chasse des Grisons (2025 menu): http://www.cafedugruetli.ch/cartes/cafe-du-grutli-lausanne-carte-chasse-2025-français-et-anglais.pdf
- Menus de la St-Sylvestre (2025 menu): http://www.cafedugruetli.ch/cartes/menus-st-sylvestre-2025.pdf
- Dishes are prepared to order and may take a little while.
Atmosphere
- An old-style bistro with wood-panelled walls, exposed beams, stonework and a colourful interior.
- Outdoor seating is available.
Booking a table
- Reservations are accepted.
Good for
- Families Highchairs are available.
Dietary options
- Vegetarian Vegetarian-friendly cuisine.
History
The building gained extra floors over time and once housed as many as 32 people. Grütli takes its name from Rütli, the meadow associated with the 1291 alliance of Uri, Schwytz and Unterwald. Their pledge of mutual support is considered the founding act of the Swiss Confederation.
- 1638The Buttet Plan depicts the building that stands there today.
- 1849Swiss Socialist Party patrons met at the café to read and discuss Le Grütléen; the newspaper announced meetings there.
- 1977Workers, students, artists, musicians and writers were among the old bistro’s clientele.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
Sources: Café du Grütli - Lausanne · Café du Grütli - Lausanne · Cafe du Grutli: menu (its own site) · Cafe du Grutli: menu (its own site) · Cafe du Grutli: menu (its own site) · checked 13 Oct 2026
Where
rue Mercerie 4, 1003, Lausanne
- Website
- cafedugruetli.ch/
- Phone
- +41 21 312 94 93
Questions and answers
What are Cafe du Grutli’s weekday hours?
Monday to Friday, 10:00–14:30 and 18:30–23:00.
What are Cafe du Grutli’s Saturday hours?
Saturday, 10:00–15:00 and 18:30–23:00.
When is Cafe du Grutli closed for holidays?
It is closed on December 25 and 28, and January 1.
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