What Ovomaltine is
Malted chocolate drink, served hot or cold.
Ovomaltine is listed as a drink in the Switzerland guide, where the index tags it chocolate. The index uses those labels to make an unfamiliar menu legible. What it cannot tell you is how this particular kitchen seasons, fries or plates the dish, so leave room to ask.
Where to find Ovomaltine
Ovomaltine is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Switzerland. Start with busy cafes, juice stands and corner shops, where turnover keeps the drink fresh.
The Switzerland guide also covers 4 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Ovomaltine sits in the mid-range band, which we define as roughly US$8–20. Across the 4 drink entries we track for Switzerland, 1 are budget, 2 are mid-range and 1 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 1 | Rivella |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 2 | Coffee with milk, Ovomaltine |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 1 | Espresso |
Within this list, Ovomaltine is one of 2 drink entries and 2 mid-range items; 1 items share the chocolate tag.
Dietary notes
- No dietary flags in our data: the index does not mark this item vegetarian, halal, pork, seafood or alcohol, so ask the kitchen about ingredients.
How to order it
- Chocolate drinks vary enormously in sweetness. Ask for the sugar level or a darker version if the default is too sweet.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Switzerland items that make most sense alongside Ovomaltine, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Switzerland items share the most tags with Ovomaltine, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Switzerland food guide · Switzerland drinks guide · Dietary guides
Ovomaltine: common questions
What is Ovomaltine?
Malted chocolate drink, served hot or cold. It is listed in the TasteBridge Switzerland guide as a drink.
How much does Ovomaltine cost in Switzerland?
Expect the mid-range band: roughly US$8–20. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Ovomaltine vegetarian?
Ovomaltine is not tagged vegetarian in our data, because the tag is aimed at dishes rather than drinks. A plain black coffee, tea or fruit drink usually contains nothing animal-based, but milk, cream, honey, egg white or a pre-mixed powder can change that, so ask what goes in the cup.
Where can I try Ovomaltine?
Our index lists it across Switzerland, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as drink for Switzerland. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.