THE BEST BREAKFAST SPOTS IN INTERLAKEN
When you’re waking up in the heart of the Swiss Alps, there’s nothing better than the smell of fresh bread and pastries to start your day. Interlaken offers a range of breakfast spots that are sure to kickstart your morning with flavor and charm.
Here are some of our top 5 recommendations for breakfast in Interlaken:
#1 Bakery: Pastry Shop STEININGER–Bakery just 2 Minutes from Balmers
Just 100 meters from Balmers Hostel, this cozy bakery is the perfect breakfast stop in Interlaken! Open Monday to Saturday from 06:00 am (closed Sundays), they serve up fresh croissants, Swiss breads, coffee, and sweet pastries. This family-run bakery offers a delicious and affordable way to fuel up before a day of adventure, grab a coffee, and start your day!
- Opening hours: Monday – Friday 6 AM to 6:30 PM, Saturday 6 AM to 4 PM, Sunday Closed
- 🔗 Bakery: Pastry Shop STEININGER
#2 Velo Café – Interlaken’s Plant-Based Brunch Spot
Just a 10-minute walk from Balmers Hostel, the Velo Café is a cozy, vegetarian, and vegan café that serves delicious, healthy breakfast in Interlaken. Open daily from 8:00 am, it’s the perfect place to start your day with a hearty breakfast burrito, avocado toast, or pancakes. Pair your meal with an Italian espresso, matcha oat latte, or a smoothie. With free Wi-Fi, outdoor seating, and a warm, welcoming vibe, Velo Café is a must-visit for food lovers and adventurers alike.
- Opening hours: Daily 8 AM to 5 PM
- 🔗Café: Velo Coffee
#3 Rösterei Heer - Interlaken’s New Coffee Roastery
Rösterei Heer opened its café in June 2025, right in the heart of Interlaken, just a 10-minute walk from Balmers. Step into a cozy, modern space where you can enjoy expertly brewed espresso, hand-poured filter coffee, and homemade sweet treats. Whether you’re looking to unwind or get some work done, it’s the perfect spot to start your day.
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM
- 🔗Coffee Roastery: Rösterei HeerRösterei Heer
#4 Bistro Pier One - Cozy Brunch Spot by the Water in Interlaken
Located right on the water near Interlaken West train station, Pier One is a relaxed bistro with a beach-bar vibe and stunning views of the Bernese Alps. Open daily in summer, it’s the perfect spot to ease into your day with a fresh smoothie bowl, buttery croissant, or açaí breakfast. The large sun terrace and cozy lounge areas invite you to stay a while, whether you're in the mood for a light meal, a sweet treat, or just a great coffee by the water.
- Opening hours in summer: daily 08:30 AM to 8 PM
- 🔗Café: Bistro Pier One
#5 Aarburg Café - Unterseen’s Riverside Brunch Café
Tucked away in the charming old town of Unterseen, right on the banks of the Aare River, the Aarburg Café is a local favorite for a relaxed and scenic breakfast, just a 20-minute walk from Balmers.
With stunning views of the Jungfrau and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot to start your day. Enjoy freshly brewed specialty coffee, homemade granola, smoothie and açaí bowls, sourdough toast, and warm pastries. The Aarburg blends high-quality local ingredients with Southern Hemisphere flair, served in a sunny riverside setting that captures the best of Interlaken mornings.
- Opening hours: Daily 8 AM to 7 PM
- 🔗Café: Aarburg Café
Supermarket Solutions in Interlaken
If you prefer preparing your own breakfast in our guest kitchen, there are several supermarkets close by:
#1 Coop Supermarket Matten:
Offers a wide range of products, including ready-to-eat meals like fruits, muesli, and sandwiches. There's a Coop located conveniently close to Balmers Hostel.
- Opening hours: daily from 8 AM to 8 PM
- 🔗Gabbia
#2 Lidl Supermarket Interlaken:
Lidl is a convenient and budget-friendly option, known for its low prices and solid selection of fresh produce and baked goods. Located just 500 meters from our hostel, it’s perfect for grabbing groceries or a quick snack.
- Opening hours: daily from 7:30 AM to 9 PM
- 🔗Lidl
#3 Migros:
Migros is another popular supermarket in Interlaken, offering a wide range of groceries, fresh produce, and everyday essentials. It also features a self-service restaurant—great for a quick, affordable meal or coffee while shopping.
- Opening hours: Mon–Thu: 8 AM to 8 PM, Fri: 8 AM to 9 PM, Sat: 8 AM to 6 PM, Sun: Closed
- 🔗Migros
Whether you prefer eating out or grabbing a few groceries, Interlaken has plenty of options to suit your taste and budget, from cozy cafés and brunch spots to nearby supermarkets.
At Balmers Hostel, you’re welcome to store your food in the guest kitchen fridge at the hostel, just make sure to label your items with your name and departure date so everyone knows what’s what.
You might also be interested in:
- Vegetarian and vegan restaurants around Interlaken
- I migliori ristoranti economici a Interlaken
- L'ultima guida per buongustai in Svizzera (e Interlaken!)
