Coffee and cake at Weinmarkt in Lucerne
Brownie or lemon poppy-seed cake, Flat White or Americano? How you can pair coffee and cake at SiP on Weinmarkt in Lucerne's Old Town.
At SiP at Weinmarkt 14 in Lucerne's Old Town there are two cakes on the menu: a homemade double-chocolate brownie with sea salt (CHF 6.00) and a lemon poppy-seed traybake with cream cheese icing and white chocolate shavings (CHF 5.00). The brownie pairs well with bold coffees like Cortado or Americano, while the lemon poppy-seed cake suits milder, milkier drinks such as Flat White or Cappuccino. No reservation needed – just drop by Weinmarkt.
The cakes on the Weinmarkt menu
Chocolate Brownie
According to the menu, the brownie is homemade, with double chocolate and sea salt. The salt contrasts the sweetness and makes the chocolate taste more intense.
Lemon poppy-seed cake
The lemon poppy-seed cake is a traybake with cream cheese icing and white chocolate shavings. The lemon brings freshness, the cream cheese a lightly tangy creaminess, and the white chocolate a gentle sweetness.
Which coffee suits which cake?
The following combinations are editorial suggestions. They follow a simple idea: bold with bold, fresh with mild. Prices according to the current Weinmarkt coffee menu.
Cake | Coffee suggestion | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
Brownie (CHF 6.00) | Cortado (CHF 6.50) | Little milk, lots of coffee — holds up to the dense chocolate |
Brownie | Americano (CHF 6.20) | Black and long, provides a clear counterpoint to the sweetness |
Brownie | Mocha (CHF 6.50) | For anyone who wants double the chocolate |
Lemon poppy-seed cake (CHF 5.00) | Flat White (CHF 6.70) | Velvety milk complements the creamy cream cheese icing |
Lemon poppy-seed cake | Cappuccino (CHF 6.00) | Airy foam, mild enough for the lemony freshness |
Lemon poppy-seed cake | Batchbrew (CHF 6.50) | A clean filter coffee lets the lemon take centre stage |
More sweet treats with your coffee
If you'd prefer pastry to cake, Weinmarkt also offers Croissant (CHF 2.50) and Pain au Chocolat (CHF 3.80). According to the menu, the pastries come from France.
Visiting Weinmarkt — what to expect
- No reservation needed — Weinmarkt 14 is walk-in.
- Choose cake and coffee at the counter; milk alternatives (oat, coconut, lactose-free) cost CHF 0.50 extra.
- Enjoy both in the café in the heart of the Old Town.
You can find the address and more info on the SiP Weinmarkt location page.
Frequently asked questions
Are the cakes vegan or gluten-free?
On the current Weinmarkt menu the two cakes are not marked as vegan or gluten-free. If you have allergies, the team on site will gladly advise you.
Learn more about the right coffee
Not sure about your coffee? Read the comparison Flat White, Cappuccino and Cortado or our guide to Espresso, Americano and Batchbrew.
