Zurich’s hidden café fights loneliness with warmth and conversation
A small cafe in Zurich’s District 3 has been bringing people together for 35 years. Cafe Solino offers a warm space where guests chat, laugh, and forget about loneliness—even if just for a few hours. The relaxed setting welcomes everyone, with no pressure to buy anything. The cafe runs on the efforts of volunteers like Margrith, who enjoy listening and connecting with visitors. Regulars such as Franca and Maria have formed lasting friendships there, having first met 25 years ago in a choir. Now, they spend Sundays chatting with others over non-alcoholic drinks. Cafe Solino continues to provide a simple but vital service: a place to belong. For over three decades, it has helped combat loneliness by offering conversation and connection. The cafe’s doors stay open, ensuring no one has to spend weekends alone.
