A local Zurich pork sausage known for its specific spice blend and snap, originating from the Wiedikon district.
4 top-rated spots found
Metzgerei Keller (Manesseplatz)
Original Wiedikerli
Swiss / Butcher Shop
· $
· Wiedikon
★★★★½ 4.8
450 reviews
Local LegendThe OriginalClassic
10
Flavor
9
Value
6
Vibe
This is the birthplace of the Wiedikerli. While it is primarily a butcher shop, it is the gold standard because you are getting the sausage directly from the source where the secret spice blend of parsley, garlic, and onions was first perfected in the 1970s.
Sternen Grill is Zurich's most iconic sausage stand. While they are famous for their St. Galler Bratwurst, their preparation of the Wiedikerli is top-tier, served with a level of efficiency and tradition that defines the city's quick-service food culture.
The vibe here is unbeatable, especially in summer. Eating a Wiedikerli in an urban garden made of shipping containers next to the Prime Tower offers a modern, 'cool' Zurich experience that contrasts with the sausage's traditional roots.
📍 Geroldstrasse 23/23a, 8005 Zürich · View on Maps
Wirtschaft zum Wiedikon
Wiedikerli with Homemade Potato Salad
Traditional Swiss
· $$
· Wiedikon
★★★★½ 4.6
210 reviews
Hidden GemAuthenticCozy
9
Flavor
8
Value
9
Vibe
This is a classic 'Beiz' (neighborhood tavern) where locals go to escape the tourist crowds. It offers a sit-down, refined version of the Wiedikerli that honors the district's culinary heritage in a warm, wood-paneled setting.