Budget meal hack: pick up gourmet rotisserie chicken and picnic food at Coop or Migros

Zurich dining is notoriously expensive, with casual cafe entrees routinely costing CHF 35+. Supermarkets like Coop and Migros sell freshly roasted hot chicken quarters, Swiss cheeses, freshly baked breads, and salads for a fraction of the cost to enjoy by Lake Zurich.