Holy Cow! Cornavin: the Swiss burger opposite the station
On Place de Cornavin, the Lausanne chain Holy Cow! serves burgers made with Swiss meat at gentle prices, from 11am to 11pm. The most reliable quick meal as you step off the train.
The verdict
Holy Cow! is the burger chain born in Lausanne, which highlights Swiss meat and local produce. The Cornavin branch is the most practical in Geneva: opposite the station, open late.
Its Google rating of 4.2 from more than 2,600 reviews makes it a safe bet for fast food.
On the menu
Burgers, fries and a few vegetarian options, ordered at the counter. It is one of the cheapest meals in the centre, within the 8 to 20 CHF range of fast food.
Our advice
Perfect for a meal as you step off the train or before leaving. For a proper Geneva meal, the Café de Paris is two minutes away on foot.
Read on: Where to eat in Geneva without breaking the bank and Fondue in Geneva and Geneva specialities.
Sources: the establishment's website, Geneva Tourism, Google Maps (address, rating and reviews checked on 23 October 2026). Distances are walking estimates.
Frequently asked questions
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Aurélie Chappuis
Aurélie grew up in Carouge, in a family of watch regulators, and has followed the watch fair since it moved to Palexpo. She knows which days the streets of Plainpalais empty out, and at what time the lakeside hotels are fully booked. She only recommends a place if she has walked in through the public entrance.
