Pages & Sips ; Bookshop and Tea Room in Geneva

The Pages & Sips tea room offers homemade food, warm and indulgent scones, and a selection of books to escape for an afternoon.

Pages & Sips ; Bookshop Café in Geneva

English Books and Homemade Scones

Set in Geneva’s old town, this bookshop café faces the house where Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born. The concept brings together an armada of carefully selected English books and indulgent homemade food. A delicious assortment of homemade scones completes the menu. Calm and authentic, the place appeals to lovers of warm addresses. Emily Aubry opened it to share her passion for reading and her love of hospitality. A real success.

A Gourmet Café

Pages & Sips ; Tea, Tarts and Reading

Opened in 2022, the place aims to be calm, cosy and gourmet. The pastel decor creates a friendly atmosphere. With 150 square metres over two levels, there is plenty of room to sit. Cup of tea in hand, a literary journey goes nicely with a scone or a slice of tart. Being quiet, the place also lends itself to work during a break. Poetry readings and book signings are also held there.

The Scone, Star of Tea Time

Born in Scotland, the scone has long been a pillar of British tea time. This soft little bun is enjoyed still warm, split in two. It is traditionally topped with clotted cream and strawberry jam. The order of the toppings actually divides England. In Devon, the cream goes first, while Cornwall starts with the jam. Other British addresses in Switzerland are gathered in this English gourmet journey (in French).

Pages & Sips ; A Stroll through the Old Town

The Grand-Rue crosses the historic heart of Geneva, at the top of the hill. Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born there in 1712, right opposite the bookshop. A few steps away, St Pierre Cathedral offers a panoramic view from its towers. Place du Bourg-de-Four, the oldest square in the city, then invites a break on a terrace. For another tea time, Christie’s Bakery (in French) is also in Geneva.

Pages & Sips ; A Cosy Afternoon

During a stroll through the old town, it is a pleasure to push open the door of this address. For scone lovers, this treat with a cup of tea hits the mark. The warm welcome and the magnificent bookcases full of colourful books are just as appealing. The escape to another world works, even for those who are not English speakers. A real favourite, to discover without delay. For another Geneva tea time, the afternoon tea at the Hôtel d’Angleterre (in French) is also worth a visit.

Grand-Rue 37, 1204 Genève
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