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Holy Cow!

3.7 (24 reviews)
ModerateBurgers, American
Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Aurélie C.

I was looking for a place to invite my friend for dinner, and as a burger addict, I had spotted this place during my visit. Once again, you have to know that for a foreign visitor, Switzerland will seem really expensive. At Holy Cow, you can have a burger + fries + a drink for 20CHF. Trust me, it's a good deal when you know that a kebab + Coke is 12CHF ! Good point : the recipes are very original, even as a burger aficionado, I've never seen some of this recipe ! I had one with salsa and avocado, while my friend chose the special Montreux Burger with Gorgonzola. The burger is huge and the meat is juicy : perfect ! The fries are also very good, and you have to try the different syrup/drinks from the "self service" drinks station. Fleur de Sureau is amazing and not too sweet. I would definitely recommend this place if you want to have a great burger. Nothing fancy about the place but the food is amazing.

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Kevin J.

Cool place for kids and adults. Reminded me of the typical upscale/themed American Burger joint. We just arrived in Lausanne and the kids were starving (according to my 9 year old). We typically don't eat fast food because we live in Paris and try to eat healthy however, Holy Cow was a great indulgence for all of us. There are strange and pleasant favors of drinks for the kids and a large variety of bottled teas and other drinks. Service: 4/5 - The cashier was nice and very helpful and spoke to the boys to help them order. She also did not mind my Franglais as we switched back and forth from English to French. There were not extremely busy and had maybe 10 people eating at the time and no one in line. The order was brought to our seat with a smile. Atmosphere: 4/5 - Reminded me of a scaled down Fudruckers with a Holy Cow theme. There were large tables for group seating so small and large groups should have room. There is also a bar at the window if you are eating alone and a couple 4 person tables. Appearance: 4/5 - The restaurant and the bathrooms were clean. Overall a cool burger and fries place that I would recommend. The food was fresh and home made (not frozen patties). Decent price and much less expensive than the meals at our hotel.

Bacon avocado chicken burger.
Abby Z.

Came here not expecting too much, but the burgers are much better than they look and the frites are super crispy and delicious. While the burgers look dry, they are actually super moist and well seasoned. We tried the Big Smokey Cheese and the chicken burger with bacon and avocado. The chicken burger was amazingly not dry at all and the basil mayo was tasty. Burgers are around 15 francs, and you can add frites and a non alcoholic drink for 19 all in. Great beer selection as well.

Elvis Blue Cheese menu with artisanal beer (+3 chf compared to normal menu which only includes soft drinks or water)
Blanca O.

Amazing burgers (my favourite is the Elvis Blue Cheese), very good fries, and even artisanal beer. It won't set you off a lot more than McDonald's, and it's a million times better. Definitely great bang for your buck, amongst the best quality/price rapports in Lausanne. Communal tables (so not a place to linger), boisterous atmosphere, and ridiculously fast service make this the ultimate quality fast food spot.

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Amazing burgers (my favourite is the Elvis Blue Cheese), very good fries, and even artisanal beer.

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Zoo Burger - Mafioso burger with 'frites' and my first-ever white IPA.

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3.8(15 reviews)
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Finally was able to check this place out at lunch time yesterday, after hearing so much about it…read more There are not many burger places between Geneva and Lausanne, and those living here have very strong opinions regarding which grills up the best patty. This location is often argued to be one of the best. The location is easy, just a few steps away from the Ours Lausanne metro stop. The place itself is tiny and they squeeze as many seats in as possible. You can make reservations for a table if you call in advance. If you are more than one person, I would definitely recommend it. The menu is simply burgers - beef, chicken, fish, veggie. You have a choice for an additional cost of adding a side of salad or fries. There are also a few dessert choices, but I didn't see anyone get any, probably because there is no room left after packing away the burger. While you can order to take away, not all the burgers are available for that option. I ordered the Marius burger with frites. The salad looked fantastic as well, but I had to try the infamous frites. Everything was delicious, and the fries definitely lived up to their reputation. I still think for overall quality the burger bun at Rando Burger is better. Putting this burger place as my new second favourite for the area, closely followed by Inglewood as third. I had no complaints regarding the service. Also, be sure to end your meal with an espresso! One of my highlights was receiving my espresso in a Victorian tea cup, with a bite size nibble of their homemade brownie resting along side of it. Very cool. Plus, the coffee was good! Unfortunately, like most places, Zoo is only open Monday - Saturday. Interestingly, they are open for food 11:30 am- 10:00pm. But, per their website for drinks only they remain open until 12:00pm.

First of all here's the disclaimer. I'm vegetarian, so I have only had the veggie options --and…read morethey are fantastic. I've ordered a lot of veggie burgers over the years (from all over the world) and these are the best I've had. They are so good, I 'be gone there two days in a row. I'm not the only one who thinks these burgers are amazing which is why Zoo Burger is packed. If you want to sit down and enjoy your burger, you need to reserve in advance. But fear not. Pin Up Bar next door will let you sit in their venue and eat your burger. This gives you the best of both worlds as Pin Up Bar has a more extensive wine and beer list and you get to eat you meal without being squished. Bonus!

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Holy Cow! - burgers - Updated July 2026

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