Zurich, Snack: Tsugi

The Tsugi bakery in Zurich’s Wipkingen neighbourhood brings a breath of fresh air to the city. Behind the small, charming bakery are three friends and a baker from Tokyo, Jinny Watanabe, who perfected her craft in Japan and at the legendary Tartine Bakery in San Francisco. At Tsugi, the focus is on genuine craftsmanship and climate-friendly organic products. The assortment ranges from crispy sourdough bread and cardamom buns to shokupan, the Japanese milk bread that is heavenly soft and perfect for French toast. You can feel the attention to detail here – whether it’s a croissant with fermented butter in the morning or a quiche at lunchtime. Tsugi brings back the culture of neighbourhood bakeries that seemed long lost. A visit is worthwhile for anyone looking for something special in something simple.