Beauty and the Cheese

Chalet de Gruyeres
Fondue and Swiss Cuisine
Rue de Bourg
CH-1663 Gruyères, Switzerland
Ph: +41 (0)26 921 21 54

A visit to Switzerland is never complete without trying some authentic Swiss cheese fondue and if you want to go for a complete treat, head out to the little town of Gruyeres. Gruyeres is known to be the birth place of obviously, the gruyere cheese (you can't get anymore authentic than that!) and I can assure you that the cheese will not be the only thing that will make you set foot in this charming little town because as soon as you enter its grounds, you will feel like you walked in the set of Walt Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Fountains with flower petals, quaint buildings and a castle make Gruyeres a sight to see but ogling at the scenery and soaking in its charm will surely make any tourist hungry so head to Chalet de Gruyeres for a cheese fondue to complete the experience.

You will definitely not miss Chalet de Gruyeres, it is that pretty Swiss chalet that will greet you on the way up to the castle. Looking through the windows, the restaurant is as cozy and aesthetically appealing on the inside as it is on the outside. Adorned with cowbells and almost everything you can find on a Swiss farm, the restaurant's space makes for a great dining experience but considering the warm, sunny, Swiss weather we opted to sit under an apple tree and have the gruyere fondue at Chalet de Gruyeres outdoor seating.

Upon entering, we were immediately greeted and ushered to a table. We ordered a fondue with dried meat and a bottle of rose wine. We enjoyed savouring the sights and watching the bustle of the town as we sat and waited for our food. When it arrived, the cheese was warm and bubbling, it was served with pearl onions, cornichons, potatoes, sourdough bread, butter and dried meat. One by one we poked the dippers in the gooey cheese and the taste was deliciously dangerous. I especially loved the combination of the salty cornichons and the buttery, sharp taste of the cheese. We actually thought that we would have to order another dish but good thing we waited and let the food settle down because we were very satisfied. Although they should have added more meat to the fondue feast since there's just an overabundance of bread and potatoes. Overall, Chalet de Gruyeres is a great way to top your Swiss experience.