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Sweet, Sweet Zurich
Zürich
Imagine waking up every day to the smell of chocolate—that’s what life’s like in Zurich. Decadent notes of cacao fill the air as you stroll through the largest city in Switzerland. Zurich is a concoction of its own, seasoned with a variety of talent, stories, and a taste for enjoyment. No wonder it has evolved to become the home of award-winning chocolatiers and the best-tasting chocolate! From purist-approved single origin chocolate bars to wildly experimental chocolate confections, Zurich has it all! Here, we rounded up the city’s must-visit chocolate shops that will guarantee only the most pleasurable experience.
Updated 4 years ago
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Enjoy any chocolate confection imaginable within 24 hours of production at Confiserie Sprüngli, the most iconic chocolate company to come from Switzerland. Its well-deserved cult status comes from their use of only premium cacao and locally sourced ingredients. Their Truffles du Jour are best enjoyed before you leave the store. Fresh, local, and delicious chocolates—you would definitely ask for more!
- +41 44 224 46 46
Bahnhofstrasse 21, Zürich, Switzerland
- https://www.spruengli.ch/en/
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Be bold and buy kilo-sized slabs of chocolate at Läderach, a family-owned chocolate shop founded in 1962. A few years later, Rudolf Läderach Jr. invented and patented the process of manufacturing thin-walled hollow balls for truffles in 1970. This made production significantly easier, allowing them to sell in bulk. The family continued to innovate, generation after generation. Their newest revolutionary product, the Läderach Mini Mousses, are refreshing kisses that literally melt in your mouth!
- +41 44 211 53 72
Bahnhofstrasse 106, Zürich, Switzerland
- https://www.laderach.com/en/
Max Chocolatier’s origin is just as sweet as its chocolates. Max, the owner’s son, always had chocolate smudged all over his face. The enjoyment he had in chocolate inspired his father to set up shop, which would then go on to produce and include outstanding, ethically sourced premium chocolates in their extravagant menu. Max faced difficulty as a child with Down Syndrome, but he embodied the happiness and contentment that Max Chocolatier eventually spread all over Switzerland and the world.
- +41 44 251 03 33
Schlüsselgasse 12, Zürich, Switzerland
- https://www.maxchocolatier.com/en/
The new wave of chocolate is here and it’s being brought about by Chocolat Dieter Meier. The chocolate shop reverse-engineers the process of making chocolate. Instead of roasting beans at high temperature, they use cold extraction to retain the aroma without adding any hint of bitterness. This makes their chocolate require less sugar for purer chocolate indulgence. That means healthy, guilt-free consumption that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. What a treat!
- +41 44 221 96 64
Wühre 15, Zürich, Switzerland
- https://www.chocolatdietermeier.ch/
La Flor is the newest chocolate shop in the city, ironically situated above a 100-year-old bakery. The shop makes small batches of chocolates, processing only first-class beans without any additives. La Flor rode the artisanal train and it works wonderfully! Drop by for a holistic chocolate experience. They are happy to pass on their knowledge about chocolate, as well as how you should eat chocolate for maximum chocolatey goodness.
Uetlibergstrasse 67, Zürich, Switzerland
- http://www.laflor.ch/en/
Indulge in mouthwatering confections within a cafe at Honold. The confiserie dates back to 1905 and looks like a shop straight from Vienna. It’s a wonderful place to sit down and chat over hot chocolate or to read a book while inhaling the heavenly chocolate aroma that constantly fills the room. Honold is a chocolate lover’s paradise with a touch of sophistication and worldliness.
- +41 44 211 52 58
Rennweg 53, Zürich, Switzerland
- https://www.honold.ch/en/
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For 70 years, Confiserie Teuscher has become widely known for using only unadulterated ingredients—a purist chocolate tradition that has been passed on from generation to generation. All of their chocolates are free of chemicals, additives, and preservatives. With the emergence of new chocolate flavors, they’ve advanced with the times whilst keeping their promise of using only natural ingredients. You’ll be seeing the world through rose-colored lenses once you try Confiserie Teuscher’s Rosé Truffles!
- +41 44 211 51 53
Bahnhofstrasse 46, Zürich, Switzerland
- https://www.teuscher-zurich.ch/
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