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Address
Escaliers du Marché 27
1003 Lausanne
1003 Lausanne
Schedules
From 01.01.2025 to 31.12.2025
Open
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
09:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
09:00 - 23:59
Thursday
09:00 - 01:00
Friday
09:00 - 01:00
Saturday
09:00 - 01:00
Sunday
10:00 - 18:00
Le Barbare, located next to the Escaliers du Marché, is a must-go café restaurant that I highly recommend. Every day, they publish the day’s specials on Instagram, with two delicious local and seasonal dishes to choose from. I love to take a seat on their terrace and savour a Marta luscious hot chocolate, an absolute essential for me!
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This historical café has always been a meeting spot for Lausanners from all backgrounds and across the generations, a place that brings people together and appeals to everyone. Open all day from Tuesday to Sunday, its Chef Etienne serves homemade cuisine cooked from local, seasonal products. Head there in the morning to savour its famous “Chocolat chaud Marta” (Marta’s hot chocolate), at lunchtime and in the evening to taste delicious daily specials or on Sunday to enjoy an incredible brunch.
In the summer, its terrace, located below the old town and overlooking the “Escaliers du Marché” wooden staircase, is much sought out for a tasty snack or to sip a drink peacefully. It’s also a meeting place made all the livelier by culinary and cultural events that lead to exchanges.
This establishment has been awarded the “ Café historique de Lausanne ” label established by the city of Lausanne in 2021. Iconic café and tea room dating from 1952. Main meeting place for students in Lausanne, including female students (a novelty at the time).
In the summer, its terrace, located below the old town and overlooking the “Escaliers du Marché” wooden staircase, is much sought out for a tasty snack or to sip a drink peacefully. It’s also a meeting place made all the livelier by culinary and cultural events that lead to exchanges.
This establishment has been awarded the “ Café historique de Lausanne ” label established by the city of Lausanne in 2021. Iconic café and tea room dating from 1952. Main meeting place for students in Lausanne, including female students (a novelty at the time).
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