The streets around Interlaken Ost station have developed their own informal food strip catering to the adventure tourism crowd — a mix of pizza places, Asian restaurants, falafel counters, and budget Swiss options that stay open late and don't require booking. The contrast with the Belle Époque formality of the Hoheweg hotels is complete. This is where the backpackers, the post-bungee jump groups, and the Jungfraujoch day-trippers end up eating.
The Pizza Bakery, which occupies a prominent corner near the station, has become something of an Interlaken institution for the budget-conscious traveller — reasonable prices, large portions, and a reliable late kitchen. Several other operators along the same stretch offer similar value. For a quick meal before or after an activity, this end of town is far more practical than navigating the Hoheweg restaurant prices.