Eaux-Vives – Local tips (snacks)

I started working in a different area of town and was looking for some lunch when I discovered this awesome bakery / tea room. The smell of fresh bread was irresistible and the croissants and sandwiches displayed in the shop window looked delicious. The bakery has existed for over a hundred years and they still use traditional methods to make their bread. If you love home made bread and sweets this bakery is a must. You will definitely taste the difference.

It is an ideal place for breakfast: try the variety of croissants or indulge in cupcakes or Danish pastry. Personally, I am a big fan of the little wholegrain buns with either raisins or nuts! For lunch or a snack I can recommend any sandwich (there is a variety of bread and fillings) and they also have fresh salads and quiches. You can eat in or have a take away and there is a small terrace in summer.

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Golay | Coffee & tea, Snacks | Sandwich (take away) from CHF 4.50
Rue Adrien-Lachenal 12 | Eaux-Vives | +41227367156
Mon – Fri 07:00 – 18:15, Sat 07:00 – 14:00

I brought Spanish and Argentinean friends to various spots in Geneva in the last summers; their favourite place has been Le Bateau!!! Dancing in an authentic boat with an amazing view of the lake and the “Jet d’eau” is a moment!!!

Unfortunately we’ll have to find some more months as there are not many parties in winter. For the program, check the website. Do not miss the overground festival that take place end of August, you will probably see me there as I go almost every nights!

In summer… you can also eat the meal of the day starting from 12 frs.  I enjoyed various  “raclettes” with some beautiful sunsets! As few people knew that we could eat on this boat, I often had the deck for me!

Le Bateau is not only a restaurant or a party place but also a social association. The goal of this association is to receive adults who are in a difficult personal or social situation.

Check the website to have more information (in french only)

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Le Bateau | Art & culture, Bars, Music, Snacks, Festivals & events
Quai Gustave Ador | Eaux-Vives | +41227360775
Events only

Les halles de Rive are a great place to buy food. It is a little expensive, but the prices equal the quality.

It is located at the beginning of les rues basses at Rive where everyone goes for shopping. It is divided in several stands, where you can either buy meat, sushi (really cheap ones that you can take away), fish, Asian food, cheese, wine, vegetables, flowers, cake shop and a bar as well.

At lunch, people who work nearby go there to get a good meal and eat it by the lake (during summer) or in the English Garden.

People are always nice and helpful, and on Saturday morning, it is usually full of people, because the market takes place next to it. You will definitely be hungry while entering it!

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Les halles de Rive | Shopping, Snacks | Sushis CHF 15.00
Boulevard Hélvétique 29 | Eaux-Vives
Mon – Sat 10:00 – 18:00