Street Food Guide Switzerland 2025: The Best Street Food in Northwestern Switzerland
The Nam Soup Bar in Basel impresses with authentic Thai food, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere. The focus is on soups, but pan-fried dishes and classic starters are also served. And the holiday feeling is always included.
Since 2016, La Manufacture in Gundeli, not far from the railway station, has been serving first-class, homemade burgers and tartines - as well as matching starters and side dishes. The menu is also available for takeaway and delivery, and there is also a large brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays.
The Markthalle is the perfect meeting place for the indecisive and groups. Over 30 stalls offer their food in this lively place, with everything from Thai to Afghan to Ethiopian. There really is something to suit everyone's taste and budget.
This small take-away right next to SBB station serves sushi, Zukedon rice bowls with marinated fish and bento boxes that taste like you're in Japan. It's best to pre-order your menu by phone, so you get freshly rolled sushi with minimal waiting times.
Mezzo is fresh ravioli from Squadra Violi and Neapolitan pizza from Tobias Gottwald - depending on the mood and season. Mainly Demeter and organic products from the region are used. A contemporary overall package served in a cosy, urban ambience.
Basel's Nón Lá Restaurant is a true El Dorado for lovers of Vietnamese cuisine. Monday to Friday there is a varied buffet and a small part of the evening menu is on offer. A variety of Vietnamese dishes are available in the evenings and on Saturdays.
Tacos are all the rage at the moment - but not all of them are as good as those from Tortugaa. You can find the food trailer from Thursday to Sunday in Dättwil or Nussbaumen. If you see it, you should definitely order something. Everything is made by hand with a lot of love.
Airy pizzas are baked in this dark green retro food trailer. Edite and Tony Amoroso use only the best products and Swiss flour for the preparation. The dough ferments for a long time, making it easier to digest. By the way: there are extremely creative vegan pizzas here.
The Cartell Basel has a Mexican atmosphere. The atmosphere is lively, the music is sometimes a little loud, the margaritas are ice cold and the tacos are delicious. There are different variations with and without meat, plus a few starters and other dishes such as burritos and bowls.
This food truck is run by a chef who has already worked in Thailand's famous street kitchens. He now brings the delicacies he serves there to people in the cantons of Zurich and Aargau. The menu changes weekly, but the dishes on it always remain authentically Thai.
"Best fries in town" is the slogan of the Astro Fries chip shop in Basel - and they could well be right. Hand-cut, double-fried and served with creative toppings, the range is right at the top of the fries display. The first-class burgers almost look like sides.
This small restaurant serves home-made Cantonese specialities. The owner herself comes from Hong Kong and cooks the dishes from her home country. From the noodle soups to the fried chicken on rice to the wontons, there is a lot of love and craftsmanship in the food here.
Fans of Mexican cuisine cannot avoid a visit to this stand in the Klara food court. The tacos, burritos and nachos taste just like they do in their country of provenance. Insider tip: Don't skip dessert, because the guapo churros are heavenly!
Napolicious in Basel brings authentic Neapolitan cuisine directly to the street: delicious pizzas, pizza fritta and panuozzi, as the filled pizza dough rolls are called, are created with long-matured dough, selected ingredients and craftsmanship.
This food truck brings succulent pieces of Japanese chicken to the streets of Aarau. They are breaded and deep-fried to order on site and are therefore always fresh and delicious. They are served on rice or in a bento box. For veggies, there is crispy deep-fried tofu.
Za Zaa serves hearty Lebanese cuisine. From various salads, mezze and pita sandwiches to shakshuka, burgers and bowls, there is a large selection of Middle Eastern dishes on offer. Cocktails are mixed and creative drinks are served without alcohol.
Bali Umami celebrates the diversity of Indonesian cuisine. The focus is on the Indonesian national dish Nasi Kampur, a colourful plate with different textures, colours and flavours. Everything here is made by hand, even the tempeh is made from Swiss soya beans.
Street food from Istanbul is served on discarded railway tracks at Istanbul Street Food on the outskirts of Basel. Instead of the usual suspects such as kebabs, pide and the like, there are baguette sandwiches such as balik ekmek with fish, kumru with cheese and sausage or grilled köfte.
Everything is homemade - that's the Manufacture crew's motto. At the Klara location, the focus is entirely on the city-famous gourmet burgers as well as sides such as fries, nuggets and salads. The classic burgers are available but also with innovative toppings.
Papa Oro's brings flavourful Filipino cuisine to the region with its new location in Bremgarten. Specialities such as adobo, pancit and crispy tofu are served - hearty, authentic and cooked with love. Highlight: the purple ube cappuccino.
This cosy restaurant in Basel serves delicious Thai cuisine. You can either enjoy it on site - preferably in the cosy garden when the weather is nice - or take it away. The menu includes many classics, but also some dishes that are not available everywhere.
Lora is more than just a railway station buffet. Here you can get pizza Napoletana with long dough as well as other Mediterranean dishes, salads and more. There are also creative cocktails and selected non-alcoholic drinks. So it's not just worth a visit for travellers passing through!
The Park Bistro is idyllically located directly in the Kurpark Baden and is only open when the weather is fine. In the middle of the green paradise, there is a small menu with aperitif platters, various hot and cold snacks and a summery selection of drinks - including first-class coffee.
From April to September, the terrace of the Dreiländereck is transformed into a veritable beach bar - complete with sand underfoot. Cool drinks, burgers, snacks and Mediterranean specialities are available as single portions or as platters to share. A perfect summer hotspot!