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Pricimo ScoreHidden Gem
Smart, feel-good bakery bites in the Old Town
Äss-Bar Zürich is a bakery and takeaway spot in Zürich, serving quality pastries and sandwiches at prices that don’t scream “tourist markup.” You’ll find it on Stüssihofstatt 6, tucked slightly back from the street—follow the sign and slip down the short entrance passage.
In Niederdorf, this place keeps things simple and satisfying: think value sandwiches paired with coffee, plus a pastry lineup that actually tastes fresh—jam and Nutella donuts, and a sausage roll they’ll happily warm up for you. There aren’t labels on every item, but the staff are genuinely helpful and explain what’s what (English-friendly, too). No indoor seating, but the benches outside by the little fountain make a pretty perfect “grab-and-go” setup.
WHY VISIT: tasty, fresh-baked comfort food with a low-waste, affordable mindset. PRICE RANGE: budget to mid—two sandwiches and two coffees can land around 16 CHF, which is rare in the city center.
Insider tip: Go mid-morning, ask what’s best right now, and take your haul straight to the benches by the fountain—warm sausage roll in hand, you’re set for the next 3–4 hours of exploring.
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