Boulangerie Grin & Cie — Restaurant in Lausanne

Farah presides over a very special little boulangerie - the range of breads, pastries, sandwiches and coffee is as expected of a traditional bakery (excellent). What is more wonderful is the warm welcome in a city not always as helpful as you’d hope. Her English is a bit dodgy (better than my French though), but - as happened a few times - she gets anyone in the shop to help translate. That usually leads to a lovely chat and I learnt a lot about the area and the Swiss from the regulars.

It became my local, an oasis at the top of Rue Valentin, which is super steep, a great stop to catch your breath.

Note that she doesn’t take cards, have cash.

Right at the bus stop Druey-Collège (bus number 1 in the direction of...

I visited this Boulangerie with my friend in January 2025, and we had a wonderful experience! The staff member was very helpful and friendly with all visitors, and even though we didn’t speak French, she understood us and explained the menu. She also accepted euros, as we didn’t have Swiss francs. All the pastries were fresh, absolutely delicious, and the hot chocolate and coffee we ordered tasted amazing as well. I definitely recommend visiting this café in Lausanne, especially at the start of the day, as it sets a fantastic tone for the...

The boulangerie is full of tasty, fresh and hand crafted pastries, breads and treats. Farah is welcoming and gives her heart to her patrons which reflects the warm ambiance.

They serve coffee and have a selection of traditional boulangerie produce, traditional Moroccan treats and artisanal breads. There are some tables and chairs to sit in, but she offers take away too. You can pay with cash, card or Twint.

In addition to good food, I always leave feeling uplifted. Thank you...