2 Best Restaurants in Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

Berggasthaus Aescher-Wildkirchli

$$ Fodor's choice

This is a mountain restaurant where you come for the views and stay for the Rösti, Appenzell cheese dishes, and cervelat (Swiss sausage). Since it's accessible only by cable car plus a 20-minute hike, you'll have earned your meal at this cliff-side café, which sits at the top of the Appenzeller Alps. Here, you'll be treated not only to sweeping views of the cool green valley below, but to meringue-topped vanilla ice cream. Credit cards only accepted for bills over SF50.

Zuckerbäckerei Ermatinger's Café Späth

$
Small bakeries abound in Switzerland, but this one, run by Schaffhausen-based Ermatinger, offers such specialties as homemade pralines, fruit tortes, and other butter-laden confections. The locals also stop here for light snacks (the muesli is tasty), lunch (tomato-mozzarella sandwiches are the way to go), or a scoop of homemade ice cream.
Rathausplatz 21, Stein am Rhein, Schaffhausen, 8260, Switzerland
052-6253940
Known For
  • fruit tarts and cakes
  • ice cream
  • cash only
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner