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Sprüngli Café & Restaurant
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Why go
- Luxemburgerli macarons, introduced in 1957, became Sprüngli’s signature product.
- The Paradeplatz confectionery drew visitors including Alfred Escher, Gottfried Keller and Johanna Spyri.
Opening hours
Today07:30 – 18:30Show all
Monday07:30 – 18:30
Tuesday07:30 – 18:30
Wednesday07:30 – 18:30
Thursday07:30 – 18:30
Friday07:30 – 18:30
Saturday09:00 – 18:30
Sunday09:00 – 17:00
Good to know
Family styleHighchairs AvailableNon-smoking restaurantsOutdoor SeatingServes AlcoholTable ServiceTakeoutWheelchair Accessible
Drinks to try
- Alcohol is served.
Dishes to try
- Swiss, European and café cuisine, with vegetarian-friendly, vegan and gluten-free options.
- Muesli.
- Cakes, tarts and sandwiches, including open-face varieties, are available in the display case.
Atmosphere
- The first-floor dining room has a turn-of-the-century style. Outdoor seating is available, and the restaurant is non-smoking.
Good for
- families Highchairs are available.
Dietary options
- vegetarian Vegetarian-friendly options are available.
Shorts
History
The confectionery has operated as an independent family business since the 1892 split. Production later moved to Dietikon to improve logistics and infrastructure. The Café & Restaurant was extensively renovated and ceremonially reopened.
- 1836David Sprüngli acquired Konditorei Vogel on Marktgasse and opened Confiserie Sprüngli & Fils.
- 1845By 1845, Sprüngli was among Switzerland’s pioneering chocolate producers.
- 1892Rudolf Sprüngli divided the company between his sons; David Robert received the confectionery business.
- 1931The Sprüngli building at Paradeplatz underwent a major renovation.
- 2007The ground-floor café bar and sales rooms in the Paradeplatz building were modernized.
How to get there
- On footBahnhofstrasse 21, at Paradeplatz, Zürich.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
Sources: Zurich - Wikivoyage (eat) · Confiserie Sprüngli | Confiserie Sprüngli · spruengli.ch · spruengli.ch · Sprüngli Geschichte | Confiserie Sprüngli · checked 11 Oct 2026
Where
Bahnhofstrasse 21 Paradeplatz, 8001
- Phone
- +41 44 224 46 46
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Questions and answers
What are Sprüngli Café & Restaurant’s opening hours?
Monday to Friday, 07:30–18:30; Saturday, 09:00–18:30; Sunday, 09:00–17:00.
Is takeout available at Sprüngli Café & Restaurant?
Yes, takeout is available.
Is muesli on the menu at Sprüngli Café & Restaurant?
Yes.
Has Sprüngli Café & Restaurant been renovated?
It reopened after an extensive renovation.
Has Sprüngli Café & Restaurant hosted culinary events?
It hosted a second dinner at Paradeplatz with Midunu founder and chocolatier Selassie Atadika.
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