Hotel KindlivsSprungli Cafe & Restaurant
Both establishments are praised by travel writers. On balance, Confiserie Sprungli ranks significantly better than Kindli. Confiserie Sprungli comes in at 84 with endorsements from 4 publications including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Hotel Kindli
Fodor's
Time Out
Michelin Guide
Eater
Pfalzgasse 1, Zurich 8001, Switzerland
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Fodor's "The meals served at this warm, inviting restaurant are prepared with seasonal ingredients." Full review
Time Out "Kindli is set in an elegant historic salon with under-stated, top-quality and timeless food. The service extends to handbag stools and pampering your dog." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"The restaurant's charming character comes in part from its wonderful old wood panelling and the bistro-style, communal arrangement of its beautifully laid tables." Full review
Eater "With its long history as a guest lodge, Kindli is a good poster child for the Swiss hotelier tradition beyond the mega-brands. Located near Lindenhof, the hotel restaurant engages in..."
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Sprungli Cafe & Restaurant
Afar Magazine Time Out Michelin Guide Fodor's Eater
Frommer's
Bahnhofstrasse 21, Zurich 8001, Switzerland
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Afar Magazine "This square on the left bank of the Limmat serves as the very crux of the city, a must-visit for understanding the Zurich way of life in all its elegance and efficiency." Full review
Time Out "One of Zurich's most popular establishments, Sprüngli has been selling the best chocolate in town to locals and tourists alike for over 150 years." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Confiserie Sprüngli’s Café&Restaurant on Paradeplatz in Zurich is a place of history and renowned for its courteous service." Full review
Fodor's "Zürich's top confiserie, this landmark chocolatier and café for wealthy Bahnhofstrasse habitués concocts heavenly truffles and Luxemburgerli, small cream-filled cookies that require immediate eating." Full review
Eater "There are many excellent chocolatiers in Zurich, but when in doubt, head to Sprüngli. The well-established brand has locations on seemingly every corner. The chocolate is great, but if..."
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Frommer's "With its old-fashioned manners and extravagant mirrors and gilt. The creamy cakes and fruit pastries are each a work of art, and the seasonal salads and sandwiches make a perfect light lunch. " Full review
National Geographic
