The 10 Best Coffee Shops in Geneva

Priding itself on truly fantastic coffee, Boréal Coffee Shop does not disappoint, with an enormous choice of excellent brews prepared using a range of different techniques, including cold-drip and filter V60 to extract the very best taste from the beans. Its range of seating also caters to everyone, whether looking for a quick shot of caffeine by the counter or a long leisurely afternoon on a sofa. What’s more, the drinks are well complemented by a good range of sumptuous sandwiches and cupcakes.

Located in the heart of the pleasant Pâquis district of Geneva, Viverra Coffee serves authentic java that is sourced directly from the Mountain Province, just north of the Philippines. Even the machines are more authentic than those found in your average coffee shop; the coffee machine used is a manual one that produces simply excellent espressos. The café is also a haven for culture-lovers, hosting regular art exhibitions and containing a range of books that are free to browse.

Venture just a few minutes’ drive out of Geneva’s centre to transport yourself into an authentic American diner experience at Happy Days Coffee. The decor leaves no question about its influences, with walls dripping with fun, American memorabilia and featuring traditional diner booths. As well as coffee, this joint features some brilliant bagels and brunch options, as well as thick, generous milkshakes.

Part of the equally chic Italian restaurant Le Réservoir, Le Café de la Presse is a great spot for a classy drink. A vestige of another era when newspaper offices used to populate this district, this café may no longer be the haunt of frantic journalists and hacks, but it still carries the same stylish, professional ambiance about it. Open every day, it is perfect both for a morning coffee and an evening tipple alike.