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Street Food Guide Switzerland 2025: The Best Sandwiches in Switzerland

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At Roter Delfin on Langstrasse, not far from Helvetiaplatz, everything revolves around the giant toast. It is topped with regional, seasonal and preserved delicacies. Sometimes savoury, sometimes sweet and of course with grilled cheese in between.

Langstrasse 31, 8004 Zurich, Switzerland

This small but fine take-away in the heart of Zurich's Niederdorf district specialises in quick but tasty and healthy food. There are cosy soups, crispy salads and well-filled sandwiches. The fact that practically everything is prepared on the spot is a point of honour!

Spitalgasse 12, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

Bagelboys bakes around 1500 bagels a day - you can taste this routine. The recipe comes from New York, but almost all the ingredients come from Switzerland. And that's not all: most of the ingredients come from organic farming, and the salmon and meat are even smoked in-house.

Dialogweg 11, 8050 Zurich, Switzerland

Whether in the restaurant at Shoppi Tivoli in Spreitenbach or from the food truck at an event, Dr Dog's hot dogs are always a hit. They are pimped up with creative and classic toppings. But even if you don't fancy sausage, you'll get your money's worth, as there are delicious bowls.

Bederstrasse 2, 8002 Stadtkreis 2, Switzerland

This food truck was born at a barbecue evening with friends. Today, you can find the authentic BBQ from Firechefs Grill & BBQ Foodtruck three days a week at various locations in Bern. It serves grilled meat, bowls and equally delicious veggie burgers.

Mattenweg 1, 3096 Oberbalm, Switzerland

Hasan has been successful with his sandwiches in Winterthur for many years. The pastes and sauces are freshly prepared every day and the crispy ciabatta breads are generously filled with everything your heart desires: roast beef, chicken, sucuk sausage, grilled vegetables and much more!

Technikumstrasse 32, 8400 Winterthur, Switzerland

Hasan has been successful with his sandwiches in Winterthur for years. Last year, his sister Elif opened another branch in Oerlikon. In addition to the famous, generously filled ciabattas, they also serve börek, Turkish mezze, soups and more.

Schaffhauserstrasse 433, 8050 Zurich, Switzerland

The K Street Toast hype began with pop-ups at various locations in Zurich. Now the sandwich makers have their own restaurant. They serve toast or fluffy Japanese milk bread modelled on Korean-American sandwiches and filled with egg, bulgogi, fried chicken and more.

Ankerstrasse 65, 8004 Zurich, Switzerland

The steak sandwiches from Tobi's & Friends are well worth the trip to Zug. Following the American model, crispy sandwiches are topped with lots of meat - the classic is with undercooked beef shank. But there are also delicious and sumptuous sandwiches for vegans!

Sechseläutenplatz, 8045 Zurich, 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

Kuni & Gunde serves the right food all day long. From breakfast and lunch to aperitifs and dinner, you'll always find something good here. The sandwiches, which are available in countless variations from vegan to meaty, are particularly popular.

Schneidergasse 2, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

After a career as a chef in several well-known Swiss restaurants, Dave Wälti specialised in making South American empanadas. These can be ordered at Bern railway station in a wide variety of flavours, with or without meat, of course.

Bahnhofplatz 10A, 3011 Bern, Switzerland

If you fancy a trip to Italy during your lunch break, you should definitely visit the Famiglia Tremonte. Whether pasta, piadina or filled focaccia, everything here tastes just like in the Bel Paese. The popular take-away is only open for lunch during the week.

Birmensdorferstrasse 129, 8003 Zurich, Switzerland

Rosita's - Food & Drinks impresses with its hearty sandwiches, fresh ingredients and friendly service. The cosy restaurant is ideal for a quick lunch break or a relaxed dinner. Large portions at fair prices make Rosita's a popular meeting place.

Lagerstrasse 95, 8004 Zurich, Switzerland

Lunchbag is the takeaway and delivery service for good taste and a clear conscience. Here, every sandwich is only filled when it has been ordered, so almost nothing goes to waste. It goes without saying that vegan and vegetarian options are also available.

Wabersackerstrasse 33, 3097 Liebefeld, Switzerland

This chain is originally based in the USA. It chose Zurich as the location for its first European branch. Right on Stauffacher, you can now find long, generously filled sandwiches here, which are usually served warm in the American style.

Badenerstrasse 29, 8004 Zurich, Switzerland