John Baker Bahnhofstrasse — Restaurant in Zurich

John Baker is by far my favorite spot in Switzerland. I love reading a book at this café while watching people pass by on the street. And honestly, being able to enjoy a cup of coffee for just six francs on one of the most expensive streets in the world feels almost impossible anywhere else.

I often go for the pain au chocolat and cinnamon rolls—they’re fresh, delicious, and always satisfying. The atmosphere is clean, simple, and genuinely pleasant. Most of the staff are friendly and helpful.

Sometimes it gets crowded, and there might be a line or no available seating, but most of the time it’s easy to find a spot. All in all, John Baker isn’t just a café to me—it’s a little escape in the heart of the city. It continues to be my favorite place in...

Medium quality pastries at central location.

Tried the Chocolate Croissant, Cardamom Swirl, and Raisin-Creme Swirl. Overall, the pastries were dry and not executed well enough to bring out the indulgent qualities that one would expect from good pastries.

The Croissant wasn’t particularly buttery or fluffy. The chocolate inside was overly bitter and didn’t create a cohesive flavor profile.

The Cardamom Swirl lacked cardamom. It was over-baked (especially at the bottom) creating a slightly burned flavor profile, which was not pleasant.

The Raisin-Creme Swirl was overly sweet. Both the dough and sugar glazing was too sweet, yet it didn’t have enough Creme and was as well dry.

For pastries, there are better...

I loved this bakery ! Everything was genuinely excellent, reflecting real craftsmanship and quality. I bought a Brie chutney sandwich, a pistachio roll, a Laugenbretzeli with butter, and a ginger lemonade. Each item was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made.

The sandwich struck the right balance between creamy cheese and sweet chutney - a classic pairing done right. The pistachio roll was delicately fragrant and refined. The Laugenbretzeli was crispy and buttery, a proud nod to German tradition. The ginger lemonade brought a sharp, refreshing finish that complemented everything beautifully.

We truly enjoyed everything and I recommend this place...