Holy Cow!

Dine in review: I tried the Veggies Kick burger. It was massive and flavorful, but with so many toppings the bun started getting a little soggy which could be improved. The taste overall was great, though! I also tried the raspberry sirop and a cookie: Double crème de la Gruyère et noix de pécan. It absolutely melted in my mouth, soft, crumbly, and perfect if you enjoy rich cookies. Definitely tempted to try the other cookie varieties next time. The service was excellent and the server was very friendly and polite, and the food arrived within just a couple of minutes. Order review: Today’s California Kiss was absolutely fantastic. The red bean salsa, cheddar, and jalapeño sour cream came together perfectly for a bold, balanced flavor. Every bite had just the right kick. The Holy Cola was a pleasant surprise too, crisp and refreshing, and they even offer sugar free options. And those home cut fries? Perfectly golden, crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, the ideal side to round out the meal.

Came here with a friend and we are so glad we only ordered junior burgers…this place is extremely overpriced and overrated. They pride themselves with their beef but their patties taste very industrial and stale. The patties don’t appear to be freshly made. They taste like fillers instead of actual beef. The texture is very off. The fries are also very dry, cold, and greasy. They also served me the wrong drink and refused to recognize my request for an exchange. The whole meal was a huge disappointment. The best part of this restaurant is their marketing department. Do not come here!

One of the best burgers in Lausanne if not in the whole Switzerland. Being going here for more than 10 years and it still keeps the amazing quality that deserved them their success. Highly recommend the viva espana or the mexicana burger. And do not forget the thick-cut fries!

Meat did not taste like meat. More like filler and cardboard. We didn’t finish. I was pumped too.. Marketing is definitely their strong point.

Sometimes I just crave the taste of Holy Cow! and since the store close to my hometown doesn't exist anymore, I was delighted to stumble upon one in Lausanne. The burgers are tasty, the fries are crunchy on the outside and soft of the inside. The prices for the menus are adequate, in my opinion. The waiting time was a little long, especially when considering that it wasn't a particularly busy time.

Good variety of burgers with different international flavors. We had the Satay burger as well as avocado and bacon and the Teriyaki burger. All of them had a very interesting taste. The fries are good as well here. The service is over the counter but they are very kind and listen to any variation you might want to do you to your burger. Surprisingly this place does not serve coke or any other soft drink which almost made me give a 3 Stars :-) Good place to try new burgers!

Pretty decent burger bar for CH, definitely worth popping in. Great selection of beef or chicken burgers, fries are pretty generic...but for Switzerland this is great! Prices aren't too bad either ~20 for a menu...nice and quick, tasty and easy. But don't come expecting an amazing dining experience!

You may think prices ar "high" for a burger until you get your first bite, then you know it was really worthy it!

They say it's the "official gourmet burger of Switzerland." Bustling and popular restaurant in the shopping heart of Lausanne. A nice Swiss alternative to a fast food chain hamburger. Wooden counters and table seating, good music and lots of windows. Ordering is by person at the counter and you can dine in (they bring the tray) or get it to go. I loved the Z Burger with raclette cheese and a juicy meat burger topped with thinly sliced air dried "viande.des grisons".

Meat is juicy, fries are fresh, crunchy and fat, located at the center of Lausanne near hotels, chic clothes stores, bars. Worth the visit if you are craving for burgers.

So I'm an ignorant American who talks too loud and eats too much. However, I know what a good burger is. Holy Cow is not a good burger. This chain claims to use grass-fed Switzerland beef, yet for some reason, my burger tasted more like a hotdog? Like what's the cut of meat? Not from the Swiss cows that I know! Also, there was clearly BBQ sauce on the burger, even though I got a regular cheeseburger. You do not put BBQ sauce on a burger unless you have a specific BBQ Burger on the menu. Did we not consult anyone from the BBQ nation that is the United States of America? Third, why could I not get just a regular Coke with no sugar? Why did I have to get the Holy Cow brand soda? Picture this: You're an overweight American who has been traversing all day through an uphill city in the hot summer sun. The only thing you want is a cool, crisp Diet Coke to tickle your throat and quench your thirst. Instead, you get a kitschy restaurant-brand knockoff that tastes like a Diet Coke's cousin who smells like mothballs and has a staring problem. ARE WE REALLY SAVING THAT MUCH MONEY NOT TO GET REGULAR COKE!? Holy Cow calls itself a fast food revolution. Well if this is the revolution, then call me Maximillian Robespierre, strap me to the guillotine, and chop my head off. I want no part of this bullshit!! The fries were good but could use more salt btw.

Come in, order and put your number on your table. Wait a bit and the food will be brought to you. "Funky veggie" vegetarian burger was mild but the sauce on it perked it up and made it good. Fries were great - crunchy and salty. Tried the BBQ dipping sauce - oh yeah - smoky, sweet and rich.

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.

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.

Wow, from the meat, blend of flavors, roll and fries, this was truly outstanding! I ordered the montreux jack and blue. I had to eat 1-3 of my fries, then started eating it with a fork and knife to be able to pick it up! Hilariously large burger! The fries are not skinny fries but rather meaty and done perfectly with a tad of a crunch when you first bite into it...anotherwards, not at all soggy! I highly recommend eating here. Next time I'll try one of their salads, maybe...

This place is a MUST if you visit Laussane. Amazing food. Great ambiance. The burgers are bomb. I've tried their Elvis Bleu, Bacon Avocado, and Satay. They are all amazingly delicious.

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.

It's a chain it's a chain! Not the best to be honest. I had the vegetarian burger avec chèvre, which has a sweet chutney sauce on it. The burger patty itself is pretty tasteless, and the bun (which is the same for everyone) is dry and also tasteless. There was just a huge disc of goat cheese, too much. A little bit of arugula to round it out. I wouldn't recommend this place as a vegetarian or any other kind of eater. On top of the disappointment in the food, the prices are unreasonable. Over $14 CHF for just a burger with a dry, almost indigestible bun. Do yourself a favor and don't eat here!

Fine place to dine and relax. We got ours to go, but was tempted to stay and eat. The barbecue sauce was spot on, if you desire barbecue on a cheeseburger (which i am sure you can, if you ask) . Fries was thick cut steak fries, and you will not go away hungry. Will be back again.

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.

I wouldn't go as far as saying they make the best burgers in town (I didn't get the chance to go somewhere else ;) ), but they are increadible delicious! I had the Chicken Bacon Avocado with crisps and loved it all to the end ;) So if you are in town and up for a burger do not miss this one !!

It's a fast food restaurant and it's using only local products. So the products such as potatoes, meat, vegetables, bread, salad etc. are fresh and the food is homemade. We enjoyed vegetarian burgers with delicious French fries. There are drinks to enjoy too, like ice tea, fizzy drinks and so on. The service is friendly. But there is a space problem there. It's always crowded and people are sitting so close to each others that you can hear someone's eating noise and it's noisy. And not to forget to mention people who are moving behind your back and touching you all the time because it's really narrow there. And there are other guests who are waiting for a free place. So, it's better to take the food and to go away to a public park. The price is the average and the food quality is good.

Holy Cow! Burgers are amazing, hadn't had a great one since coming back to Europe from the States, and this place is delicious. I ordered the Elvis Blue Cheese, and it was yum!

Absolutely phenomenal! I got "The Funky Chicken". Quite possibly the best chicken sandwich I've ever had in my life! A little pricey but worth every penny! Very polite staff and fast service! :)

Great place for burgers! We had the cambembert and cranberry burger and also the montreux jazz burger, which were both very delicious. I like how they use diffrent flavours like the camembert. Staff is very friendly and they have the best iced tea I ever had. I would definitly come back!