15 Best Sausage Spots in Zurich

Wurst & Moritz is a fast, informal German restaurant on Hardstrasse 318, focused on sausages, fries and punchy sauces. Its currywurst range includes a spicy vegan option, making it a useful stop for mixed groups and plant-based diners as well as meat eaters.

Quick service, a playful atmosphere and late opening hours suit a casual bite while exploring Zurich, with food available most days except Monday.

Kopernik is a Polish gourmet grocery in Zurich with a particularly strong homemade-food focus. Alongside Polish pantry staples, the shop offers pierogi, meatballs, cold beetroot soup, cakes and sweets, making it useful both for everyday shopping and for a ready-to-eat Polish meal.

Its two listed Zurich addresses are Forchstrasse 50 and Signaustrasse 14. The selection is well suited to shoppers looking for traditional Polish products, fresh prepared food and desserts in one specialist store.

Brauerei Oerlikon is a Zurich North brewpub focused on its own beers , with a tap list that includes styles such as pilsner, IPA, sour and lager . The changing selection makes it a strong destination for tasting several house brews in one visit, while the Oerlikon setting gives it a distinctly local character.

It is open from late afternoon on weekdays and from midday at weekends.

Feinkost aus Ungarn is a compact grocery store on Rötelstrasse specialising in Hungarian delicacies and produce. The shop’s warm, welcoming service makes it appealing both to the local Hungarian community and to anyone looking to broaden a Zurich pantry with paprika, regional favourites and other imported treats.

It trades Wednesdays from 10 am to 6 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm.

Zum chalte Brunne combines a restaurant with a butcher’s shop at Stüssihofstatt 10 in the Old Town. The focus on fresh meat gives its menu a distinctive, hearty character, from pulled-meat burgers to well-seasoned fries, while the friendly setting works for a relaxed lunch or casual dinner.

Fresh lunch menus begin at 11:30am from Thursday to Saturday; Monday to Wednesday the business is closed.

Burgstein’s Gasthaus Penalty is a cosy bar and grill on Hallwylstrasse 40, with a broad Swiss comfort-food menu and a strong Cordon Bleu identity. Creative fillings make the speciality especially appealing to adventurous diners, while schnitzel, stew, sausage, local beer and Swiss wine keep the choice broad.

Long opening hours suit relaxed evenings, though booking ahead is wise when visiting for a popular dinner slot.

Frau Gerolds Garten combines dining, bars, shops and an outdoor garden setting at Geroldstrasse 23 in Zurich. Fondue fits naturally into its seasonal, social atmosphere, where meals can be paired with a stroll through the small village-style complex and its food-focused spaces.

The heated tent extends the outdoor concept into cooler weather, while the lively setting suits groups and informal evenings more than quiet fine dining.

At Pfingstweidstrasse 6 in Zurich, Brisket Southern BBQ & Bar brings Southern barbecue to the table in a relaxed, inviting setting. Brisket is cooked over a wood flame for a tender, lightly smoky flavour, with beer and pecan pie adding to the American-inspired menu.

The atmosphere is friendly and the menu is explained with care. Arrival times can vary, so advance reservations are a sensible choice.

Waldfleisch GmbH is a Swiss online shop for venison, offering roe deer, red deer and wild boar products with delivery across Switzerland or collection in Zurich at Neumarkt 7. The range suits cooks looking beyond standard pork or beef, with entrecôte and fillets among the more distinctive choices.

Ordering is available around the clock, while delivery timing is handled as promised and collection provides a practical local alternative.

Drei Stuben serves modern Swiss cuisine from an 18th-century venue on Beckenhofstrasse 5. The menu includes wild dishes, Cordon Bleu and brunch, with thoughtfully composed plates and polished presentation.

A garden terrace adds an appealing outdoor option , while the restaurant’s lunch service runs Tuesday to Thursday from 11:30am to 2pm. It suits business lunches, relaxed meals and occasions that call for a distinctly Zurich setting.

Zum weissen Kreuz offers Swiss home cooking in a cosy setting on Rössligasse 3, with a charming terrace for outdoor lunches and dinners. Rösti, entrecôte with fries and berry strudel suit diners looking for familiar, satisfying plates, while warm, welcoming service adds an easygoing feel.

Lunch can work without advance planning, but dinner tables are better arranged ahead. The restaurant is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Sternen Grill offers a lively, unfussy taste of old Zurich, with traditional sausages at the centre of a quick and satisfying stop. The energetic atmosphere suits a casual bite, while the juicy, generously sized sausages and well-cooked chicken give the menu appeal beyond a single specialty.

Brasserie Lipp delivers classic French-style dining in a Belle Époque setting on Uraniastrasse. Oysters, onion soup, schnitzel and lemon meringue cover both brasserie staples and generous comfort dishes, while kind, attentive service keeps the experience relaxed.

Its old-town location and broad menu make it a versatile choice for lunch, dinner or an unplanned stop while exploring central Zurich.

St. Gallerhof is a small, cosy Swiss restaurant on Konradstrasse 2, with a welcoming atmosphere and a menu built around classic comfort food.

Fondue, veal Wiener schnitzel, house-made pork Cordon Bleu and marinated chicken breast give the kitchen a broad traditional range. It opens daily, with later hours on most weekdays, and its intimate size makes advance booking a smart choice for dinner.

At Manessestrasse 88 in Zurich, Butchery Keller AG combines a traditional cold-cut shop with a broad specialist range: meat, sausages, cold cuts, fondue chinoise, bourguignonne and tabletop grill platters, plus filet in pastry. Smoked bacon and tailored recommendations add character, while the Wiedikerli home-delivery service is a useful extra.

The shop is open Monday to Friday, 8am–7pm, and Saturday until 5pm.