Zurich, Switzerland Great Local Supermarket Near Our…read moreAirbnb! We had just arrived in Zurich and needed some essentials ~ shampoo, conditioner, water, snacks, and of course, some beer. Luckily, this supermarket was just a short walk from our Airbnb. The store is well-stocked with everything from fresh produce to ready-to-eat meals. We were pleasantly surprised to find a machine that makes fresh orange juice on the spot - my SO was so impressed, he grabbed one right away! I wandered over to the chocolate aisle and was absolutely overwhelmed (in the best way). They had good deals too. So many options! I had a tough time deciding what to bring back for friends. You can pay with either card or cash, and we found the employees friendly and speaks good English. The store was never crowded during any of our visits, which made shopping even more pleasant. Definitely a convenient and well-run spot if you're staying nearby! It's very near the train station. It's clean and organized.

When you are in between trains and get hungry for some cheap food, this is the place to stop by…read more Not cheap in any standards but cheaper than restaurants in Switzerland. Got everything you need to munch on. The wieners with buns, breads, drinks and necessities.

Migros is Switzerland's largest supermarket chain. This location is located within Zurich's main…read moretrain station. The store is a bit cramped. I was able to conveniently grab a pastry to eat in the morning.

Migros is amazing! On a budget in Zurich? (Which is thought regardless lol) Stop by Migros! I…read morevisited when it was a holiday so almost everything in the city was closed - including restaurants. Migros was a solid option to get souvenirs (like chocolates and things), and also lunches pastries drinks etc. They have a great selection of fresh produce, and they also have some serve yourself salad and pastry bars, ready to go salad and pasta boxes, fresh bread, lots of variety of sodas and kombucha, ice cream etc... Pasta boxes and pastries range from 3 CHF to 10 CHF - drinks around the same range, bread as well about 3-6 CHF - if you get an Airbnb or hotel room with a kitchenette you can make breakfasts to save on picking up something from Starbucks (which could set you back about 10-15 CHF for 2 items). In all I liked Migros - and they have self check out too which works well!

This Coop Pronto happens to be in the ultimate location for me. Bellingua (where I take my German…read moreclasses 5 days a week) is just across the street from it. They carry a variety of little snacks, drinks, and fruits. I love how convenient they are. When you walk in, to the right you will find a variety of yogurts and drinks. Personally, I find their coffee beverages superior to Migros. I'm not a fan of the super sweet coffees, and Coop's "Zero Sugar" cold coffee is large and the perfect flavor. Migro's "espresso" cold coffee is a bit too sweet, and about half the size. To the left you'll see a little buffet area that allows you to pack a quick snack if you're in a hurry. They have a variety of cold and yummy things, such as beet salad, potato salad, cucumber feta tomato salad... etc. And in the middle or slightly further back they have a wide variety of baked goods. I feel like no matter where I go I'll happen across mouth watering berliners filled with sweet fruit goodness, or perhaps a buttery warm gipfel, or maybe even a juicy sausage wrapped in dough. Bah! Too many delicious options. Also as I said before if you're able to make it past the baked goodness you'll find the fruit and other fresh produce in the back. Ich schreibe in Deutch spater. Jetzt ich habe kein Zeit. Tut mir lied. :(

Just found out this place is open on Sundays, yay! And it's open every day from 7 am to 10 pm. So…read moreplenty of opportunity to go grocery shopping. The layout isn't so friendly though. I got a bit confused when trying to find stuff, and it's kind of cramped in the aisles, so I kept running into people on a busy Sunday afternoon. I saw an interesting sushi sandwich with seaweed and salmon, so I can't wait to try that sometime when I'm nearby for picnic. Great location to pick up some fresh food and take to the lake for an instant picnic.

Much like the Migros in Hauptbahnhof, this Coop's main selling point is that it is open on Sundays…read more A little twisty, a little cramped --- but if you're coming back from a weekend adventure and going through Stadelhofen, it may be a saner place to get some provisions than continuing onto HB.

coop "to go" is the company's attempt to capture the market that loves convenience (who doesn't?!)…read more- in a casual, fast and simple environment with a dining in restaurant option. It has a small dining in area w free Wifi, to facilitate those who are looking to eat something quickly and go. Good for those going solo. Even better yet, this one is located right in front of the Stauffacher tram stop, a major location. It's only steps away from the healthy food place "not guilty"; so given this new option: those bargain hunters who may want a healthy and a much cheaper/simple salad (but not as tasty lol) could probably end up at this coop to go instead now, as you can also dine in here, and make your own freshly squeezed small bottle of orange juice (OJ) for only CHF 3 here! If juice is not your thing, this place sells all alcohol including champagne, and various types of smoothies or a cheap and cheery Coop water for 60 rappen. Lots of mix and choose option. Like, anyone care for a cheap sushi pack w a small bottle of bubblies? Given it's location and extreme approximation to "not guilty", I'm tempted to compare it to that restaurant. Let's say if I'm in this neighborhood with hunger pangs and some money in my wallet - I'd much prefer the "not guilty" chain as I love their fresh order to made salads and concept of making freshly squeezed juice on the spot, in your face, out of fresh various vegetables/fruit ingredients = uber healthy. Plus they have hot soups! If you really care about freshly squeezed juice made on the spot, in your face, like I do, at coop to go it's only freshly squeezed OJ which can be very high sugar content... But as in pricing and speed - if you want cheap, uber fast and cheery, coop to go is the place to go! They even have two self service check out machines right next to the door to facilitate a quick departure. I feel the layout and offering in this store to facilitate convenience has been very well thought out... Given I've lived in big cities obsessed with convenience and efficiency like HK and NYC, I can write a book about efficiency... Otherwise, treat yourself and go to "not guilty"... Believe me, you won't feel guilty at all!

Coop City is by far the biggest single grocery store I've come across while traveling Europe. There…read moreare multiple floors covering everything from clothing, to kitchen equipment, to bedding, to cosmetics, to groceries. There are even many travel sized shampoo, lotion, and toothpastes. The grocery section may as well be an American supermarket. You'll find everything from baked goods to frozen foods to many many snacks. Prices are even really reasonable despite being in downtown. There's a to go section on the street level if you want to eat something quick.

Very nice selection and good prices; however, the older cashier was very rude to non-German…read morespeakers.