La Stanza was destined to catch my eye and become an addition to my list of favorites. Located on Bleicherweg, somewhere between Paradeplatz and the next Tram stop (Stockerstrasse), near Palavrion, Onyx Bar, and Coco, the venue opened its doors in the summer of 2008.
Not only the location but also the style fitted my taste. That first Friday evening I saw a bar packed with young people, most of them standing in the Art Nouveau interior (built by an Italian bar constructor brought from Northern Italy). The crowd was loud; come in Italia.
What did I order that first time? Espresso, of course, what else? I consumed it standing up and in a hurry. Since then, I always order the same when I go there. Be warned: the espresso in La Stanza is so strong and bitter that even a fanatic like me needs to add a bit of milk. The October 2010 issue of the Swiss Airlines on-board magazine calls it the best Espresso in town.
La Stanza is also well visited during the daytime and offers snacks. But I choose the late summer or autumn evening when it is dark: the crowd is on the small side terrace with the wooden tables, the wooden chairs, the wooden floor and the colourful hanging lamps (see photos). It is a small terrace so table sharing is common (I like that). It feels quite relaxed: the espresso does not have to be consumed standing up and in a hurry.
Find your way with 182 Insider Tips from our Local Spotters
"Raygrodski" in Zurich stands out as one of the city's best cocktail bars. Grab a Sir Mary or Hot Russian, relax and enjoy...
by
It takes place every Thursday evening from 7 pm until 11 pm. The earlier you come, the fewer people will be there and the more intimate it will be.
by
Whether you're looking for a spot to work from, to experience a good hot chocolate in Switzerland, or to go on a date, Kweer is the place for you!
by
The Hiltl restaurants always were a bit ahead of their time, serving vegetarian cuisine for more than a hundred years. I liked every dish I tried there!
by
Next to the exhibition space dedicated to independent artists, there is a library with photography books that can be skimmed through on one of the couches.
by
With their system, they manage to gather a large number of small brands to offer you a diverse range of products, featuring clothes, jewelry, tableware…
by
The cat isn't just a playful representation of Schrödinger's thought experiment, but it also invites the viewer to take part in the experiment.
by
182 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
Authentic Stories by Real People
Escape the Crowd & Travel Slow 🐌
✓ 0 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
✓ 182 Insider Tips