Modern vegetarian buffet concept with locations across Switzerland. Pay-by-weight system offers fresh salads, hot dishes, and desserts.
Tibits is a Swiss vegetarian buffet chain with locations in major Swiss cities including Zürich (Seefeldstrasse and Hauptbahnhof), Bern, Basel, and Zurich Airport, as well as international outposts in London. The concept was developed by the Frei brothers in 2000 as a more contemporary, design-forward alternative to the historic Hiltl restaurant — also vegetarian — with which the family also has an association. The Tibits format is a long buffet table of hot and cold vegetarian and vegan dishes, priced by plate weight at approximately CHF 4.30 per 100g. The selection rotates daily and typically covers 40 or more dishes spanning cuisines: Indian curries, Mediterranean salads, Asian noodle dishes, Middle Eastern dips, Swiss rösti preparations, and a changing dessert counter. The dining rooms are designed with more visual ambition than most cafeteria-style operations — curved wooden features, warm lighting, and an open kitchen visible behind the counter create a more appealing atmosphere than institutional alternatives. Tibits is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with hours extending until 23:00 at city-centre locations, making it one of the more flexible all-day dining options in Swiss cities. The pay-by-weight model allows complete control over portion size and expenditure. The Zürich Seefeldstrasse location, near Bellevueplatz, is the flagship and the most spacious.
Signature dishes
- Buffet by weight — $4/100g
- Daily curry — $18
- Fresh juices — $7
Good to know
- Hours
- Daily: 11:00-23:00
- Reservations
- Walk-in only
Location
Seefeldstrasse 2, 8008 Zürich
47.3658, 8.5492 View on map
Highlights
- Pay-by-weight vegetarian buffet — 40+ rotating dishes spanning global cuisines daily
- Contemporary design-forward dining rooms: curved wood, warm lighting, and visible open kitchen
- Open until 23:00 at major city-centre locations — one of Switzerland's most flexible all-day vegetarian options
- Fully vegetarian with extensive vegan labelling throughout the buffet
- Multiple Swiss city locations including Zürich Seefeld, Bern, Basel, and Zürich Hauptbahnhof
Tips for visiting
- Pay-by-weight means a compact, dense plate — legumes, grains, and hot proteins — gives better value than a plate dominated by leaves.
- The dessert counter is weighed separately at most locations; select desserts last and keep track of weight to avoid bill surprises.
- Zürich Seefeldstrasse (the flagship) is more spacious than the Hauptbahnhof location; the latter is better for speed.
- Weekday lunch 12:00–13:30 is the busiest period; arriving before noon or after 14:00 guarantees counter access without a queue.
- The evening menu (after 17:30) often includes additional warm dishes not available during the lunch service.
Accessibility
Tibits city-centre locations are in modern buildings with step-free entrances and lift access where multi-level. The buffet counter format and wide aisles are generally accessible for wheelchair users. The Zürich Seefeldstrasse flagship has ground-floor and first-floor seating connected by a lift.
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Frequently asked questions
Is everything at Tibits vegan?
The menu is fully vegetarian (no meat or fish). Many dishes are vegan and all vegan items are clearly labelled. Some preparations contain dairy or eggs.
How does the pay-by-weight pricing work?
Diners fill a plate from the buffet counter, which is then weighed at the register and charged per 100g. The current price per 100g is displayed at the checkout. Drinks are priced separately.
Are there locations outside Zürich?
Yes. Tibits operates in Bern, Basel, and Winterthur within Switzerland, as well as a Zürich Airport location. There are also international branches in London.