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Roots

All branches are plant-based or vegetarian; no meat is used. The HappyCow category for Maschinenstraße is 'Vegetarian' and the other two are 'Vegan'. Multiple reviews confirm no meat. Dairy present in some branches is acceptable for vegetarians. Effectively a 100% vegetarian kitchen.

AddressMünstergasse 4, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
CuisineVegan · Vegetarian
Price€€€
Hours
Mon7:00am to 8:00pm
Tue7:00am to 8:00pm
Wed7:00am to 8:00pm
Thu7:00am to 8:00pm
Fri7:00am to 8:00pm
Sat9:00am to 5:00pm
Sun10:00am to 4:00pm
Websiterootsandfriends.com/
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Vegetarian

confidence 0.90 ·

Verifiably Safe, Either a 100% dedicated kitchen (no allergen on premises) or actively certified by a recognised accreditation body for this allergen.

All branches are plant-based or vegetarian; no meat is used. The HappyCow category for Maschinenstraße is 'Vegetarian' and the other two are 'Vegan'. Multiple reviews confirm no meat. Dairy present in some branches is acceptable for vegetarians. Effectively a 100% vegetarian kitchen.

dedicated kitchen

Cited references

[1] aggregatorroots - Schanzengraben - Zurich Restaurant - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow listing for Schanzengraben branch; category 'Vegan'; hours given; reviewer akinsley4 mentions staff could advise on allergens; reviewer SoWas calls it 100% vegan.fetched 2026-05-23[2] aggregatorroots - Lintheschergasse - Zurich | Review "Excellent vegan" by chb-pbfp - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow single review page for Lintheschergasse branch; reviewer chb-pbfp says 'Excellent vegan food'.fetched 2026-05-23[3] aggregatorroots - Lintheschergasse - Zurich Restaurant - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow main listing for Lintheschergasse branch; category 'Vegan'; hours given; reviewer SoyVean notes 'Good labels (you can also ask for further information)'; ahenry106 says 'well marked'.fetched 2026-05-23[4] aggregatorRoots - Maschinenstraße - Zurich Restaurant - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow listing for Maschinenstraße branch; category 'Vegetarian'; note that it is no longer fully vegan since August 2025; reviews confirm dairy pastries are clearly marked.fetched 2026-05-23[5] blogWillkommen bei Roots , rootsandfriends.comOfficial restaurant website; marketing copy describing 'pflanzenbasiert' (plant‑based); no menu or allergen details.fetched 2026-05-23

Vegan

confidence 0.80 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Menu is predominantly plant-based and many branches (Schanzengraben, Lintheschergasse) are described as fully vegan by HappyCow and multiple reviewers. However, the Maschinenstraße branch has sold dairy-containing pastries since August 2025, and those items are clearly marked. Staff are trained on allergens and can advise. Shared kitchen at non-dedicated branches means cross-contamination risk exists for strict vegans. Marked menu is confirmed across sources.

marked menustaff trained

Cited references

[1] aggregatorroots - Schanzengraben - Zurich Restaurant - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow listing for Schanzengraben branch; category 'Vegan'; hours given; reviewer akinsley4 mentions staff could advise on allergens; reviewer SoWas calls it 100% vegan.fetched 2026-05-23[2] aggregatorroots - Lintheschergasse - Zurich | Review "Excellent vegan" by chb-pbfp - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow single review page for Lintheschergasse branch; reviewer chb-pbfp says 'Excellent vegan food'.fetched 2026-05-23[3] aggregatorroots - Lintheschergasse - Zurich Restaurant - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow main listing for Lintheschergasse branch; category 'Vegan'; hours given; reviewer SoyVean notes 'Good labels (you can also ask for further information)'; ahenry106 says 'well marked'.fetched 2026-05-23[4] aggregatorRoots - Maschinenstraße - Zurich Restaurant - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow listing for Maschinenstraße branch; category 'Vegetarian'; note that it is no longer fully vegan since August 2025; reviews confirm dairy pastries are clearly marked.fetched 2026-05-23[5] blogWillkommen bei Roots , rootsandfriends.comOfficial restaurant website; marketing copy describing 'pflanzenbasiert' (plant‑based); no menu or allergen details.fetched 2026-05-23

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.50 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

Atly.com listing describes 'large choice of gluten-free options' but is unverified. Community comments note no gluten-free bread and that oat milk labeled GF may be risky. No mention of dedicated GF fryer or kitchen. Staff can advise on allergens (from HappyCow reviews), but celiac safety is not structurally ensured. Relies on shift-by-shift staff knowledge.

staff trained

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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