Fantastic place. You feel the breath of history on your neck. You feel like in a time machine which takes you back to the 1930s . Everything here is original, ceiling, the top flor. A bit expensive for a budget traveler but what the heck - you only live once.

Really really bad experience. We came here because of the high reviews, and left disappointed. The looks of the Grand Cafe al Porto are very nice, and the atmosphere is quite nice too. However, there seems to be a different treatment for tourists/locals. We were given the “bad looking” croissants, the smaller version of orange juice, and made to pay double. I would honestly not recommend coming here if you aren’t a local.

The Grand Café ☕ is feels very cozy and historic with the lights and wooden ceiling. we went for hot chocolate 🍫, I had a strong one with whipped cream. it was delicious 😋 and the service was friendly. we'll come back ☺️.

Great coffee in Lugano, with a great selection of sandwiches and desserts. Very cozy, beautiful cafe in the middle of Lugano and close to the lake. We love it.

Beautiful place with many options for brunch.Nice spot.

The atmosphere is special.There is a great variety of cakes. They are delicious.The service is excellent.

One of my favourite place in Lugano. I love to have lunch there. Good food, quick service, nice atmosphere 👌🏼 And definitely the best bakery.! i advice 100%

Coffee. Location. Decor. Stuff. All are nice Lovely place I love it❤️❤️

A great merenda yesterday afternoon with my daughter and friend. The service was great and service too. A historical place to visit when in Lugano.

Very delicious bakery and great coffee.

Having lunch at this beautiful cafe. Friendly and polite service and the quiche and coffee were great. Would happily return.

(2019) The coffee was okay, yet its pastries and desserts were so amazing and delicious! Besides, it was a place full of nostalgia atmosphere, stylish guests & interesting designs. Grand Cafe Al Porto was absolutely a terrific spot to spend the whole afternoon in Lugano !!! (2023) Everything is still perfect ! The staff are friendly and humorous ! And most importantly, the food is still amazing ! It’s the most worth visiting cafe in Lugano !!

I have travelled the world extensively over 40 years. I ate at all restaurants ranging from pop & mom’s to Michelin three stars. This is my honest review of the team room Grand Café Al Porto in Lugano. Good choice of pastries and a neat atmosphere of old but school of team (est. 1803!!).

A very historic restaurant in the heart of Lugano. Good dining atmosphere. Good is decent with fresh Italian pasta. Worth a visit but definitely not a premier Italian restaurant by any means.

An original Italian homemade pasta with coffee&bakery. The taste is good for both pasta and bakery. Staffs are nice and keeping smile on us. Price is high but compare to this city is about mid-high rate. I would love to recommended you to try.

Beautiful place. Excellent food. Perfect service, very speedy. Pastry outstanding. Best Cafe-restaurant in town (Lugano)

Really cute nice cafe. So elegant inside, and the cakes on the window looked delicious. I asked for a wine, and got an apero with it. Nice service. Recommendable

A bit pricey but in line with the area. Food was delicious, nice atmosphere. This area is def upscale and pricey. Not for the faint of pocketbook for sure. Having said that the town is beautiful, exceptionally clean and the natural beauty is breathtaking. Found the people a bit snooty.

A tremendous hidden spot in Lugano, highly recommended for an Italian breakfast.

Very nice atmosphere, great cakes, the waiter was funny and very attending. Worth a visit. Nice interior decor and good prices taking into account it is a famous place to visit in Lugano.

without doubt best coffee and sweet in Lugano 👏

I just love this Café! The location is incredible and the vibes inside are immaculate! Try the hot chocolate if you want something traditional for this café! The service is super professional and quick too!

Place looks nice, service can be better.. the food looks good ! But there is always a way to improve..

Sitting outside of Grand Cafe Al Porto was a lovely experience. You will enjoy watching the passerby while enjoying the exquisite dessert offered by the cafe. They offer wider range of pretty looking and tasty sweets for customer. I would love to go back anytime.

I bought my husband's birthday cake. The size of the cake for 6 people to share was about 35 francs. The cake is delicious but a bit sweet.