Café Romand
A historic tavern opened in 1951 beside Place Saint-François, where diners share long wooden tables for cheese fondue. It is a Lausanne institution.
Located at 2 Place Saint-François, next to the Église Saint-François. Opened in 1951, it has been named a Lausanne Historic Café and keeps its original wood panelling and oak furniture. The signature dish is the half-and-half cheese fondue (Gruyère and Vacherin). Other options include raclette, cheese toasts, papet vaudois (leek and potato with sausage), Lake Geneva perch fillets and a Valais dried meat platter. Diners sit at long shared tables in a lively, noisy atmosphere that suits groups. The service is direct, and there is a per-person seating charge. It is a few minutes' walk from the Flon or Bessières metro stations (M2).
Opening hours
Mon–Thu 09:00–23:00; Fri & Sat 09:00–23:30; Sun 11:30–22:00 (check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Église Saint-François
- Place de la Palud
- Escaliers du Marché
- Le Flon
- Musée Historique de Lausanne
- Palais de Rumine
- Lausanne Cathedral
- Château Saint-Maire