Café des Avenues, French restaurant in Montchoisi district, Lausanne, Switzerland
Café des Avenues sits at the intersection of Jurigoz, Fantaisie, and Montchoisi avenues and serves seasonal dishes made with ingredients from regional producers. The menu changes throughout the year to reflect what local suppliers offer.
The restaurant was founded in the 1950s and belongs to a list of 44 historic cafes in Lausanne. Its long presence has been part of the neighborhood's development.
The walls display rotating exhibitions of works by local artists, with new painters and photographers from the area featured every two months.
The restaurant is easily reached by buses 4, 8, and 25, which all stop at Montchoisi station. Coming early during busy times or eating outside peak hours helps ensure you get a seat comfortably.
The restaurant offers a 180-gram Parisian entrecote with salad or soup and homemade fries at a set weekday lunch price. This dish stands out because it provides consistent quality and value rather than relying on changing daily specials.
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