Sunday morning brunch is important but in Zurich, it’s a necessity. Here are the best spots to satsify your early morning cravings.
Dolder Grand
Dolder Grand
The brunch scene in Zurich has a lot of competition but nowhere quite matches the Dolder Grand. This is brunch of the highest class, and not simply because of the elevated location in the hills above the city. True, it is a buffet but as you might expect from such a noble hotel, it’s easily the poshest buffet around: delicious food elegantly served in splendid surroundings. Come on a summer Sunday and you can enjoy it all on the terrace, complete with views. www.thedoldergrand.com
Fork & Bottle
What a little gem of a place this is! Tucked away beside the River Sihl, it’s like a posh British wine bar (with beer garden) has been transplanted into Zurich. Local seasonal food and artisan beers are served in cosy surroundings. The brunch menu includes pancakes, eggs benedict, homemade muesli and porridge, as well as special cocktails and beers. www.forkandbottle.ch
The Brunch Boat
It’s no ordinary Zurich experience: tucking into a brunch buffet while cruising out on the lake. Every Sunday morning the Brunch Boat leaves Bürkliplatz dock at 10.50am for a two-hour-plus trip around Lake Zurich. The buffet offers popular choices, such as birchermuesli, smoked salmon, cheese and meat platters plus all manner of breads. www.zsg.ch