à vie baked goods

French inspired patisserie, made by hand in Zurich and gluten free as a matter of course. What is our bakery today began as a personal story: after her daughter was diagnosed with coeliac disease, Bettina Meier-Bickel went looking for baked goods that were not only tolerable, but also beautiful and really good. In the end she found them in her own shop.

Three generations of confectionery from Burgdorf in the canton of Bern flow into our work, along with Bettina's background as an art historian and former gallery owner. We think of quality visually, in craft terms, sensorially and emotionally, with precision, a feel for detail and plein d'amour. In the display case you will find chouquettes, éclairs with chocolate, vanilla or raspberry, choux au citron meringués, Paris Brest Pistache and Ava's Special Cake.

There is also bread, brioche, baguette and, on Fridays and Saturdays, braided Zopf bread, plus quiches, Birchermüesli, cookies, granola, coffee and fruit juices to take away. Over the year limited creations are added, from Christmas biscuits and Grittibänz to Easter cake. We are happy to take special orders on request.