A look behind the scenes of a traditional business in Schwyz

The path from small café to regional institution

The Café Ryser story began with a bold step: when the business – still under the name “Lampieti” at the time – was faced with the challenge of finding a successor, the Ryser family courageously stepped in. The beginning was anything but easy, but through hard work and a firm belief in their recipes and skills, they managed to re-establish the café and make it an integral part of Schwyz over the years. Today, the café is known and loved far beyond the region, and the team is proud of what they have achieved together.

What makes Schwyz so special – and what the region brings to Café Ryser

Schwyz is a place to which the Rysers are consciously and strongly attached. Regional products are an important part of the café’s offering, and they showed us how carefully they select the ingredients. One example of this is Felchlin chocolate – a regional delicacy that sets hearts racing in Schwyz. It was particularly impressive to hear how the Rysers strive to earn the trust of their guests and preserve the traditional flavours of the region.

For the first visit – a recommendation

The Rysers know how important the first experience in a café is and have their recommendation ready – the delicious house chocolate, a treat that is even more enjoyable in the café’s cosy atmosphere, is an absolute must. As a family business, Café Ryser attaches great importance not only to the quality of the produce, but also to the way it treats its guests – the family feel and the dedicated team, which has hardly ever changed, make for an intimate ambience in which everyone feels welcome.

Handicraft with tradition and modern influences

During our tour, we also saw how the Rysers nurture traditional handicraft while enriching it with new ideas. Their approach to baking bread, which is made using sourdough with almost no yeast and takes a lot of time and patience, is particularly fascinating. Sustainability also plays a major role here, with production stopping at 5 p.m. to ensure that only the quantity that is needed gets baked – a conscious stand against food waste.

A glimpse into the future – the café in the best hands

One special moment during our visit was the chat about the future of the business. The next generation is ready to carry on the café business and continue the legacy of the Ryser family. For the Rysers, it is important that the business remain true to its character and always be run with the same dedication with which it all began. The family remains open to change and trends, without losing sight of the essentials – respect for its guests and a love of handicraft.