Bern is Switzerland's quietly confident capital — a UNESCO World Heritage city whose six kilometres of arcaded Lauben walkways shelter some of the country's most interesting independent cafés. The matcha scene here is smaller than Zurich's but growing fast: a crop of specialty roasters and concept stores have elevated the standard significantly since 2024. All five cafés below are verified open as of April 2026.
Bern's most design-forward specialty café, opened March 2025 and immediately named one of the city's best new addresses by Falstaff. TRAVOIS is both a curated concept store and coffee bar, its interior built from wood, steel, and ceramics in a way that feels deliberately Swiss — minimal, precise, warm. Their matcha and hojicha are sourced from a Japanese tea specialist based in Geneva, giving them a direct supply line rarely found outside of Tokyo. The signature Matcha Tonic — espresso-free, ice-cold, and deeply vegetal — has built a following since opening. If you care about where your matcha comes from, this is Bern's answer.
The best matcha address in Bern's arcaded Old Town. Brunngasse sits within the UNESCO-listed Altstadt — one of the historic Lauben streets where you could walk for blocks under covered sandstone arcades — and jusq'a has become the definitive specialty café for that part of the city. The signature drink is the Sweet Hulk: a bold blend of matcha and espresso that delivers the earthiness of green tea and a full caffeine punch in a single creamy glass. There is nothing quite like it in the rest of Switzerland. Yelp's top-ranked matcha spot in Bern, updated April 2026; also featured on Coffeeopia and GO Specialty Coffee.
GaultMillau's pick for "Bern's best coffee" — a small, focussed café at Eigerplatz where the beans are roasted in-house and every extraction is dialled in with competitive-level precision. The matcha latte benefits from the same sourcing philosophy: quality ingredient, serious preparation, no cutting corners. The space has a window bar with power sockets for laptop work, a handful of communal seats, and outdoor tables in good weather. Featured on MySwitzerland (Switzerland's official tourism platform) and TripAdvisor with strong 2025 reviews. The most rigorous café on this list, in the best possible sense.
One of only eight cafés in Bern featured in the European Coffee Trip's city coffee guide, and the beating heart of the Breitenrain neighbourhood's café scene. noy operates in a register that feels Italian-via-Bern: specialty espresso and natural wine get equal billing, the matcha arrives in hand-thrown ceramic cups, and the vegan pinsa and cinnamon bun menu punches well above its price. The creative matcha drinks change with the season. Open seven days a week — including Sunday, which puts it ahead of much of the city's competition. The best all-day option on this list.
A Breitenrain neighbourhood staple with a loyal weekend brunch crowd and a drinks menu that goes well beyond the standard café fare. Ferdinand serves a matcha latte alongside their signature Rainbow Latte — an espresso-based drink with coloured milk foam that has made it one of the most Instagram-visited cafés in the city. The atmosphere is easy and bright, the service relaxed, and the matcha consistently well prepared. Listed among Yelp's top 10 matcha spots in Bern (2026) and featured on Bern's official tourism platform (bern.com) — a reliable, approachable choice for a morning visit or weekend brunch.
Tips for drinking matcha in Bern
- TRAVOIS in Monbijou is the specialist's pick — the sourcing is the strongest in the city and the matcha tonic is unlike anything else on this list.
- jusq'a in the Altstadt is the right choice if you're exploring the medieval centre — and the Sweet Hulk is reason enough to go on its own.
- Drip Roasters at Eigerplatz suits anyone who wants the most serious café credentials, with laptop-friendly seating.
- noy bar caffè is the best option for a relaxed all-day visit, and the only café on this list open on Sundays every week.
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