Plant based has long since arrived in Zurich: We introduce you to restaurants, take-aways, producers and activists who are committed to a gastronomy that serves more vegetables and takes on ecological and social responsibility. Whether it's ramen soup made from local pea miso in the restaurant or vegan cream cheese bagels over the counter: the protagonists in this listicle all focus on a plant-based diet and show you how good it tastes.
The oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world comes from Zurich - and many other pioneers are based in the city on the Limmat. These people and companies have been dealing with the issue of plant-based for a long time and are setting an example with their commitment:
laurenwildbolz.ch
- hilt.ch
- Tobias Hoesli
- tastelab.ch
- nenadmlinarevic.com
- Zizi Hattab
A bit of tartare for the guests or sliced meat for the bolognese? You can get it in these shops in Zurich, and it's all plant-based:
- Hiltl Metzg
- Devi Deli
- Eva's Apples.ch
Vegan bakeries are very popular in Zurich right now. You might have to queue up to get your hands on a plant-based Cinnamon Roll, a bagel filled with vegan cream cheese or a crispy "Ginken Schipfeli". At these Zurich bakeries, you'll find treats that are completely free of animal ingredients:
- veganbackerei.ch
- moonshop.ch
- bakerybakery.ch
- lolaskitchen.ch
- foundation-enzian.ch
Oat milk can be produced wonderfully close to Zurich's city centre, and Switzerland's smoking pope has also been relying on plant-based for some time. These producers create fine plant-based products:
- gutsch-drink.ch
- daspure.ch
- tempeco.bio
- planted.ch
These restaurants serve a lot of vegetables. With a lot of creativity and know-how, the chefs prepare surprising dishes in which the vegetables are the star. They also know how to combine them with fruits, grains or pulses to create a really fine, well-rounded dish that is guaranteed not to leave you wanting for meat or fish.
A pita with crispy seitan or ramen soup with local pea miso for lunch? These are good times for vegans and all those who want to eat consciously and with pleasure. The plant-based take-away offer is getting more and more delicious:
