Insider tips for the best vegan and vegetarian food in Switzerland

More than mountains and cheese: creative, vegan Switzerland

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Publication:        November 25, 2025, Jessy Thür

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The plant-based food scene is booming in Switzerland – but alongside the well-known chains, there are many small, special places where you can enjoy authentic vegan or vegetarian cuisine. Here are a few insider tips for conscious dining across the country.

KLE (Zurich) – Fine dining with heart

KLE is located in Zurich's Wiedikon district. It is an innovative, completely plant-based restaurant that serves creative dishes with Moroccan and Mexican influences. Under the direction of Zineb Hattab, the restaurant focuses on seasonal, regional ingredients. What makes it special is that KLE has been awarded a Michelin star and also received the Green Star for sustainability.

Tibits – the versatile buffet concept

If you prefer a relaxed and colorful atmosphere, you should stop by Tibits. This popular vegetarian/vegan bistro has several locations in Switzerland – in Zurich, Bern, Basel, Lucerne, and more.
The concept: a daily buffet with over 40 homemade dishes – salads, hot meals, soups, desserts – and you pay by weight. Tibits is not only versatile but also conscious: food waste is reduced by only taking as much as you can eat.
A perfect place for spontaneous meetings, relaxed lunches, or a quick, healthy takeaway.

Hiltl – historic and central

A classic, but still an insider tip in its own way: HausHiltl in Zurich is the oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world and offers an extensive vegetarian – and increasingly vegan – menu.
Even though it is very well known, many travelers forget that you can also get high-quality plant-based dishes here, especially in the à la carte section away from the buffet.

Vegan street food treasures

If you're on the go and love street food, Switzerland has some real gems to offer. According to Falstaff, Jaybees, for example, is an innovative street food truck serving Asian, plant-based burgers, wraps, and sandwiches – always seasoned with homemade kimchi and creative sauces.
Mobile vendors like this often offer fresh, affordable, and surprisingly delicious vegan options – ideal for a quick lunch or snack on the go.

Vegan on the go – tips from the community

The GoVegan.ch platform offers excellent advice on how to eat plant-based even when you're away from the city. In rural areas in particular, it is worth asking restaurants in advance whether vegan dishes are available – for example, rösti, pasta without cheese, or mezze at your local Italian or Arabic restaurant.
This strategy opens doors to places that you might not necessarily consider “vegan-friendly” at first glance and makes your trip more varied in culinary terms.

Swiss cities with a surprising amount of plant-based diversity

It's worth taking a look at the map: according to several analyses, Bern offers the densest vegan restaurant network in Switzerland in terms of population.
But smaller cities also score highly: according to Gastrojournal, Zug has a very good selection of vegan and vegetarian restaurants. Visitors should not only head for the big cities but also explore “hidden” cities with a wide range of vegetarian options.

Another tip away from the plate: Hof Narr

Hof Narr is a very special place, a vegan “field farm” near Zurich that grows vegetables and offers a new home to animals that would otherwise have been destined for slaughter.
A visit there is more than just eating: it is an experience that combines mindfulness, awareness, and community.

Plant-based diversity: rediscover Switzerland

Switzerland may be famous for its mountains, chocolate, and cheese—but the plant-based scene has really stepped up its game in recent years. Whether it's luxurious fine dining at KLE, a relaxed buffet at Tibits, spicy street food, or a visit to Hof Narr farm, there are authentic, creative, and surprising places for vegans and vegetarians to enjoy. If you're looking for a real insider tip, try something that isn't in every guidebook.

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