Café du Soleil
A historic bistro on Place du Petit-Saconnex, famous for its Gruyère cheese fondue and widely regarded by locals as a benchmark in the city.
Housed in a historic building opposite the Petit-Saconnex Church, Café du Soleil is not far from the airport and the UN area, and is often called one of Geneva's oldest bistros. Its signature dish is a fondue made with Gruyère cheese, though a half-and-half (moitié-moitié) version is also available. Other options include Malakoff cheese balls served in the evening and steak with homemade fries. It is often fully booked on weekends, so booking online in advance is recommended. Swiss cheese fondue locally typically costs around CHF 25 to 35 per person. Current tram construction is affecting traffic, and bus line 51 has been detoured, so it is best to check your route before setting off.
Opening hours
Cafe: Mon–Tue 8:30–23:00, Wed–Fri 8:30–23:30, Sat 10:00–23:30, Sun 10:00–23:00; Kitchen: from around 11:30 to 22:00 or 22:30 (closed Mon 14:30–17:00)
Nearby sights
- International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum
- Broken Chair
- Musée Ariana
- Palais des Nations
- Conservatory and Botanical Garden of Geneva
- Brunswick Monument
- Patek Philippe Museum
- Bains des Pâquis