How do you eat in Switzerland without going broke? Tourist here, mildly panicking

Visiting for about 8 days soon, I’ve heard food here is brutal on the wallet and I’m trying to plan realistically.
What I’m after:
• Best supermarket move for lunch (Coop? Migros? Denner? Aldi/Lidl?)
• Cheap sit-down spots locals actually use — is the Migros/Coop restaurant thing legit?
• Best value takeaway (kebab, bakery, whatever) and rough price to expect
• Any way to try something Swiss without paying tourist prices
• Is tap water fine / okay to ask for in restaurants?
Not looking for fine dining at all, just want to eat well and not cry at the receipt. Any tips appreciated!

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u/Efficient_Rub_9337 — 7 days ago

How do you eat in Switzerland without going broke? Tourist here, mildly panicking

Visiting for about 8 days soon, I’ve heard food here is brutal on the wallet and I’m trying to plan realistically.
What I’m after:
• Best supermarket move for lunch (Coop? Migros? Denner? Aldi/Lidl?)
• Cheap sit-down spots locals actually use — is the Migros/Coop restaurant thing legit?
• Best value takeaway (kebab, bakery, whatever) and rough price to expect
• Any way to try something Swiss without paying tourist prices
• Is tap water fine / okay to ask for in restaurants?
Not looking for fine dining at all, just want to eat well and not cry at the receipt. Any tips appreciated!

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u/Efficient_Rub_9337 — 7 days ago

Cook needed — HSR Sector 6

Looking for a cook in HSR Sector 6 for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Timings: ~9 AM in the morning and 6–7 PM in the evening.

Must be comfortable cooking non-vegetarian, protein-rich healthy meals. Bonus points for good salads or willingness to follow YouTube recipes.

Any leads or recommendations welcome — comment or DM. Thanks!

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u/Efficient_Rub_9337 — 3 months ago