Who we are and what is important to us.
'Baci Baci' – that means 'kiss, kiss' in Italian! It's a warm, cheerful greeting that we love to share with friends and loved ones. Our mouths laugh, tell stories, enjoy the sweet side of life, and reveal so many of our emotions. We want to share precisely this warmth and joie de vivre with you at the Baci Baci Café: It's a place for contagious fun, genuine moments of community, and a warm, open welcome for everyone. A place where you simply feel at home.
Lucia Terrenghi
Founder and the heart of Baci Baci
Lucia is a designer at heart; she combines Italian warmth with Swiss precision in everything she does. By day, she leads teams at global tech innovators like Google and YouTube, dedicated to crafting digital experiences that inspire and connect people. But Lucia has always dreamed of turning that passion for creating joyful connections into something even more tangible, a multi-sensory experience that comes from the heart—right here in Zurich. Baci Baci is that dream come true: her way of harnessing that same creative spark to create a welcoming space where the simple pleasures of artisanal gelato and world-class coffee build community.
Matina Aretakis
Hostess and coffee artist
Matina combines artistic creativity with a deep love for people and many years of experience in the art of coffee preparation. She particularly enjoys expressing her passion for aesthetics and barista skills in her loving latte art, transforming every coffee cup into a small work of art. With every encounter at Baci Baci, she aims to create a sense of home – a place where guests feel seen, valued, and as warmly welcomed as if they were visiting good friends.
Matina beautifully balances genuine hospitality with professional service, transforming everyday moments into meaningful encounters. For her, the most beautiful thing is when a vibrant community naturally grows around the warmth of a perfect cup of coffee.
Wolf Wagschal
Gastro-expert and quality compass
Wolf is our Swiss-Canadian gastronomy professional and boasts a whopping 30 years of experience in the vibrant world of gastronomy from North America to Europe. His great passion: continually developing new, exciting concepts! He has already helped launch over 50 restaurants in five countries – from charming little frozen yogurt shops to award-winning gourmet restaurants.
Even though the style and cuisine were very different, one thing always remained at the heart of Wolf's work: creating unforgettable experiences that turn guests into loyal friends of the house.