Grand Café Odeon

Grand Café Odeon is an Art Nouveau café in the Bellevue district of Zürich featuring ornate interiors from its original construction period. The spaces display large chandeliers, decorative mirrors, stained glass windows, brass panels, and reddish marble surfaces throughout the walls and columns.

The café opened in 1911 and quickly became a gathering point for artists, writers, and political thinkers during the early 20th century. Influential figures such as Einstein, Joyce, and Lenin were among those who visited and met there to discuss their ideas.

The café has served as a meeting place for creative minds and thinkers since its early days, fostering conversations and idea-sharing among diverse visitors. This legacy of intellectual exchange remains present, as people from different backgrounds continue to gather and interact within the same walls.

The location is near Bellevue square and easily accessible by public transport or on foot. The café operates from morning through late evening, serving drinks and food in a setting that invites visitors to linger and enjoy their time.

The building preserves many original elements from its opening, including Viennese-style furnishings and detailed ceiling decorations. These well-maintained details give visitors a direct glimpse into how the space appeared and felt more than a century ago.