Restaurant - garden terrace
Cooked with Love. Served with Joy.
Discover our seasonal specialities, much-loved classics and a varied selection of vegetarian dishes. Our homemade ice creams and tempting dessert creations provide the perfect sweet ending to your meal.
What matters most to us? Preparing delicious food for our guests with fresh ideas, passion and genuine enthusiasm – making every visit a special culinary experience.
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Café-Restaurant – Where Tradition Meets the Present
Where history, contemporary comfort and heartfelt hospitality come together.
The story of our café-restaurant is closely connected to the Sutter family and the historic Dr. Hildebrand dining room.
In 1978, Leo and Margrit Sutter-Signer had the unique opportunity to purchase the original building on Landsgemeindeplatz, including its precious Dr. Hildebrand dining room. During the construction of today's Café-Hotel Appenzell, the historic room was carefully dismantled from the old building and reconstructed in the new hotel, preserving a valuable piece of Appenzell's heritage.
Inspired by the Renaissance – Thoughtfully Reimagined
When designing the new café-restaurant, Leo and Margrit Sutter-Signer drew inspiration from the distinctive character of the Dr. Hildebrand dining room. Renaissance forms and design elements were incorporated and interpreted in a lighter, more contemporary style. This distinctive design approach also extended to the guest rooms and other areas of the hotel.
The result was a unique atmosphere that continues to define the character of our hotel today.
Preserving What Matters. Welcoming What’s New.
Approximately every ten years, the café-restaurant was refreshed. Fabrics, colours and materials were updated to reflect changing tastes, while the fundamental layout and familiar arrangement of the tables remained unchanged.
In 2022, the café-restaurant underwent a comprehensive refurbishment. New chairs, tables, carpets, wallpaper and modern lighting brought a fresh sense of elegance to the space, while preserving its history and distinctive character.
A Place to Arrive, Savour and Stay a While
Today, our café-restaurant brings together the traditions of past generations and the spirit of the present. Whether you join us for a relaxing coffee, homemade treats or a delicious meal, we want you to feel just as welcome as guests have for generations.
Because one thing has never changed: our pleasure in welcoming people and creating memorable moments in the heart of Appenzell.