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Street Food Guide Switzerland 2025: The Best Street Food in Lake Geneva region and Ticino

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"Soï" is the Thai word for side street. In Thailand, there are often street kitchens serving gastronomic delicacies - and they provided the inspiration for this Geneva restaurant. Here you can savour delicacies from the grill, salads, mango sticky rice and more in an uncomplicated atmosphere.

Rue du Prieuré 6, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland

Two thinly smashed patties, teriyaki sauce, cheese, umami onions and takuan mayo in a fluffy shoku bun - this is the formula for the almost legendary Sando burger from Geneva. The Japanese-inspired smash burgers are not just a real treat for burger fans.

Rue de la Confédération 8, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland

Following the great success of their small burger shop, Adrian Smith and Lucas Jeanneret opened their second branch in February 2024. Pretty Patty Mont Blanc also serves the same first-class, more classic smash burgers in an iconic fast-food atmosphere.

Rue François-Bonivard 6, 1201 Cité, Switzerland

Pretty Patty is a must for burger fans in Geneva. Friends Lucas Jeanneret and Adrian Smith realised their dream of owning their own burger restaurant in 2023. The ambience is urban and cool, and the classic smash burger variations are first-class.

Avenue-Henri-Dunant 12, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland

A meal at Bibibowl in Lausanne feels like a short trip to Korea. Authentic Korean dishes are on offer, with the rice bowl bibimbap taking centre stage. These are available in various flavours with seasonal vegetables and with or without meat.

Place Grand-Saint-Jean 2, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland

Hong Yan serves Chinese cuisine, with the main focus on dishes from the provinces of Szechuan and Hunan. The food is sometimes savoury, but the menu also includes dishes that are not available everywhere else. The portions are large.

Rue de la Pontaise 49, 1018 Lausanne, Switzerland

The kitchen team at this Geneva restaurant brings the Orient to Switzerland. Lebanese and Egyptian delicacies are served here, with a large selection of mezze and main courses. It is especially nice that vegans and vegetarians also get their money's worth.

Rue Docteur-Alfred-Vincent 11, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland

The Papabou concept is as simple as it is ingenious: everything is "100 % local & fait maison", the smash burger, the grilled cheese sandwich, the "frites" and even the mayonnaise. There is also a selection of natural wines. And all this can be enjoyed on the spot or as a take-away.

Avenue Henri Dunant 12, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland

Runder impresses with fresh, healthy fast food such as burritos, bowls and vegan options. This is also the case at the store in Brig. Runder also brings its range to events via a food truck - regional, sustainable, delicious, always freshly prepared, with Swiss meat and top service.

Alte Simplonstrasse 8, 3900 Brig-Glis, Switzerland

The Tibits gourmet buffet is well-known and popular throughout Switzerland. Vegetarian and vegan delicacies from all over the world are lined up here and you can scoop up whatever you fancy. The beautiful location in Lausanne railway station has a nostalgic station buffet atmosphere.

Place de la Gare 11, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland

Debi's Kitchen food truck can be found at lunchtime in the Geneva area. She serves changing classics from various Asian cuisines. Whether it be dal, phở, pad Thai or Thai curry, Debi cooks everything with lots of love and select produce. There are always vegetarian options too.

Place de Bel-Air, 1204 Cité, Switzerland

The cuisine of this Geneva restaurant transports guests to Thailand. Classics such as pad Thai, papaya salad and curries with and without meat are served in a cosy atmosphere. The price is fair and the service is friendly - Thai food is fun!

Avenue Blanc 42, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland

The Runder Store in Sion, right next to the railway station, offers fresh burritos, bowls and vegan dishes to take away. Everything is customised, freshly prepared on site and made with regional ingredients - including Swiss meat. Fast, healthy and sustainable.

Avenue de la Gare 4, 1950 Sion, Switzerland

The Runder Store Visp serves delicious burritos, bowls and vegan treats - all fresh, regional and as take-away. Flexible, healthy fast food with a Valais touch, true to the motto: simple, sustainable, delicious. The company also operates a popular food truck.

Bahnhofstrasse 19, 3930 Visp, Switzerland

The first smash burger in Ticino is available at Fully Burgers & Fries. The popular potato buns are made exclusively from Swiss Black Angus beef, while chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, vegetarian smash burgers and fries are also on offer. You can eat on site or by delivery.

Via Pretorio 9, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland

Tenero on Lake Maggiore is also a smash burger paradise thanks to Fully Burgers & Fries. The young team focuses on classic potato buns and the best Black Angus beef from Switzerland, but also serves vegetarian smash burgers, chicken sandwiches and, of course, fries.

Via Brere 18, 6598 Tenero-Contra, Switzerland

This take-away in the romantic city centre of Lugano is a foodie's dream. It serves delicious antipasti, panini with selected meat and cheese specialities, pasta and much more. No wonder there is often a long queue, especially at weekends.

Via Pessina 12, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland

This Thai take-away is part of a popular restaurant in the centre of Geneva. It serves classic Thai dishes such as various curries, stir fry and fried noodles. But modern fusion dishes are also on offer, such as healthy Buddha bowls.

Rue Neuve du Molard 3, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland