Caferama

About the museum

Cafè Badilatti in Zuoz is considered the oldest coffee roastery in the canton of Graubünden. Its history begins in 1912 with Giuseppe Badilatti’s grocery shop in the village, where the first “Cafè Badilatti” was sold. Later, Daniel Badilatti concentrated entirely on roasting and gave up the shop. In the 1990s the “Chesa Cafè” roastery was established, where the Caferama coffee museum was set up in 1995. Today the family business is run by the fourth generation.

The museum tells how the coffee bean was discovered and came to Europe, and what role Engadine and Poschiavo coffee traders played in this. A walk-through explains the cultivation and processing of coffee, presents more than 80 species of coffee trees and shows how coffee affects the body.

Historical photos, paintings and exhibits illustrate the significance coffee already had centuries ago and how roasting has been refined over time. Because the boiling point is lower at 1,716 meters above sea level, roasting in Zuoz takes longer – up to about 20 minutes – and on a favorable wind the smell of freshly roasted coffee can be noticed throughout the village. At an experience station, visitors can put together their own coffee blend, and in the in-house café they can taste the coffee with Engadine pastries.

Highlights

• History of coffee and of the Engadine and Poschiavo coffee traders
• Cultivation and processing, with more than 80 species of coffee trees
• Put together your own coffee blend at the experience station
• Public tour of the roastery
• Café with freshly roasted coffee and the Butietta factory shop

Permanent exhibition

• Erlebniswelt Caferama – Walk-through of the discovery, trade, cultivation, processing and roasting of coffee, with historical photos, paintings and equipment, as well as a station for creating your own coffee blend.

Founded

1995

Operated by

Café Badilatti SA

Admission & discounts

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum and café have been wheelchair-accessible since 2024; please call in advance so that the lower door can be opened. Dogs are not permitted; assistance dogs are allowed in the café.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The museum is located in the Chesa Cafè roastery at Via Curtinellas 16 in Zuoz.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

The in-house café serves freshly roasted coffee and Engadine baked goods. The Butietta factory shop sells coffee varieties, accessories, tea, chocolate and regional pastries.

Events & venue rental

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