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About Babu's

About

Babu's in Zurich is a unique café and coffeehouse known for its cozy and inviting atmosphere. With several locations throughout the city, including Zentralstrasse, Löwenstrasse, and Theaterstrasse, Babu's provides a relaxing environment for people looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The café's philosophy emphasizes a strong commitment to quality and hospitality. Visitors can enjoy a variety of handmade pastries and coffee specialties. Whether for a quick coffee break or a longer stay to work, Babu's extensive offerings and friendly staff make each visit pleasant. The café is not only a place to enjoy food and drinks but also a spot to relax and work. Babu's stands out with its blend of traditional and modern elements, making it a popular meeting place for locals and tourists alike.

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Opening Hours

- Montag: 07:00 - 18:00 Uhr
- Dienstag: 07:00 - 18:00 Uhr
- Mittwoch: 07:00 - 18:00 Uhr
- Donnerstag: 07:00 - 18:00 Uhr
- Freitag: 07:00 - 18:00 Uhr
- Samstag: 08:00 - 18:00 Uhr
- Sonntag: 09:00 - 17:00 Uhr

Location

Löwenstrasse 1, 8001 Zürich, Schweiz Directions

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Amenities

WiFi Quality

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Seating Comfort

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Ambiance

Noisy

Work related reviews

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Adrian Morin12.03.2025

Einfach nein. Ich verstehe die Überzeugung von den einen garnicht. Die Preise sind nahe dem Baur au Lac Hotel und Preis-Leistung stimmen überhaupt nicht.
Man wird nicht am Tisch bedient. Das Café ist stets voll oder wirkt zumindest so, weil es sehr eng eingerichtet ist. Die Deckenlüftung bläst kühle Luft direkt nach unten wo ich und das Essen stehen. (Besuch im Winter, je nachdem wo man sitzt)
Aufgrund der langen Schlange an der Kasse entschieden wir uns, etwas kleines To-Go zu nehmen und ein anderes Café in der Nähe zu suchen. Dabei wurden wir aber mit schiefen Blick und der Aussage „oh To-Go machen wir eigentlich fast niie haha“ bedient. Nachdem wir nach einem Cookie und einem Croissant fragten, antwortete die Bedienung mit der Gegenfrage „ah hat es denn keine mehr dort vorne im Glas??“
„Das müssten Sie wissen, sie arbeiten hier“
Sie: „ehhhhhm“
Wir gingen dann ohne etwas und bedankten uns für das Erlebnis.

Thomas Meyer12.03.2025

Ich war einmal hier – und werde nie mehr kommen. Minutenlang stand ich an der Kasse, um zu bestellen. Die herumstehenden Mitarbeiterinnen unterhielten sich währenddessen in aller Ruhe. Jede einzelne von ihnen schaute mich kurz an, aber keine machte Anstalten, zur Kasse zu treten. Erst als die Teamleiterin darauf aufmerksam machte, dass ein Kunde dort steht, bequemte sich eine von ihnen her – ganz gemütlich. Offenbar will man hier plaudern statt arbeiten.

Vivian Wong12.03.2025

A very popular and busy cafe but unsure if worth the hype. Ordered the hash brown with salmon which cost CHF 26 (I'd say this is fairly average) but found the hashbrown a bit lacking in texture. Extremely hard and crunchy around the edges and a bit gluggy and dry on the inside. Needed to ask for more cream cheese as the tiny dollop seemed a bit disproportionate. Smoked salmon was fresh and highly recommend the gingerbread latte although the gingerbread was hard and bad horrible texture. Waiters were okay - couldn't clarify the wifi password to download the QR coded menu and found the staff at the till quite impatient not just for me but serving others. Would recommend trying but unsure if it's a must visit during your trip to Zurich

L H12.03.2025

The bottom line - The total experience was good and I would go back.

The atmosphere - I really enjoyed the vibe of the place, noisy but fun. It reminded me of back home in NY.
The outside is covered by scaffolding but when you're inside It's unnoticeable.

The staff - Some seem happy to be there and some seem miserable. But they were all helpful even when they looked like they hated everyone.

The food - Visually everything looks amazing, the flavors were also good for the most part.
*Nuss cookie/cake- I did not like. Tasted like dates and in the description there was no mention of dates. I HATE DATES.
*Celery apple cucumber juice was delicious.
*Bagel w eggs, cream cheese, bacon was also good. I wish they had everything bagel.

VFM - I would say it's ok but could be better. Mostly for drinks or small snacks. The rest are pretty big portions so the price point is ok.

Tip - It's possible to reserve tables.
*laptops are allowed (although I'm not sure about their policies in the matter. I was there on a weekday and had no problems using it).
*I was told the focaccias are a must.

Menu attached 25/09/24

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