Street Food Guide Switzerland 2025: The best Burgers in Switzerland
Bunzai smashes one of the best burgers in Zurich - in a classic version with cheese, Oklahoma-style with onions, Asian with kimchi and spicy mayo or a maxi version with double meat. The thin patties and the fluffy bun are at the centre of all burgers.
The story of the Sando burger began in Geneva and is now also crowned with success in Zurich's Niederdorf district. The secret? Irresistible smash burgers with a Japanese twist: shoku buns and toppings that are absolute umami bombs make burger fans rejoice.
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.
Stamped Burgers stands for handmade burgers flattened on the griddle using regional ingredients. These are available in various flavours - even with foie gras! Snacks such as fried chicken bites or Swiss fondue balls are also not to be missed.
The bar area at Tipsy Tiger on Langstrasse is not only popular with cocktail lovers, but also with street food lovers. The smash burger made from Luma beef in a pretzel bun is delicious, as are the triple-cooked fries, the wild broccoli, the BBQ cauliflower and all the other bar bites.
The Barkada Burger Bar has long been a cult favourite in Schaffhausen - thanks to burger creations such as the "Rhiebuddiez OG" or "Truffle Cheezo". And the vegetarian version with aubergine tempura patty is also a hit! The same goes for the side dishes - the fried cauliflower nuggets are a must.
One of the best burgers in Zurich can be found in the centre of Zurich's main station! Created as a pop-up during the coronavirus pandemic, Action Burger combines simple but high-quality basic ingredients to create a top-class cheeseburger. The vegetarian version with portobello mushrooms is also irresistible.
The smash burger from Huncho achieved cult status in record time. The team relies on perfect craftsmanship and proven classics: the patties are smashed and fried to perfection and then served with high-quality toppings in the classic Martin's Potato Bun.
The sourdough bagels from the Bagel Shop on Nüschelerstrasse are to die for! They are available in different variations: classically topped with salmon or spread with cream cheese, but also with pastrami as a Reuben sandwich, with tuna or with salami and ham as an Italian Club.
The celebrated burger restaurant in the centre of Interlaken is worth the hype: not only the classic beef burger, but also the crispy chicken burger and the various snacks are delicious. And all this in a stylish ambience and with friendly, fast service.
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 Gaijin boys serve top-class burgers in their Tsukasa. It's not just the smash burgers that are delicious here, but also the gigantic fried chicken burger with buttermilk fried chicken, coleslaw, mango compote, tomatoes and Nashville spicy crust.
The largest sim racing centre in Switzerland offers a range of dishes to match an action-packed day. First-class burgers named after legendary car models take centre stage - whether Monteverdi Raclette, Bugatti Wagyu or VW GTI, they all taste delicious.
Opened in 2013, The Bite is one of Zurich's classic burger restaurants. The burgers made from Swiss meat are always served medium rare and are accompanied by delicious sides. The "Dirty Brunch" on Saturdays and Sundays is a must for fast food fans.
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.
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.