Berlin
In a quiet cul-de-sac, this is a popular breakfast joint (served until 4pm), especially with families who appreciate the playground just opposite. Also a…
Berlin
In a quiet cul-de-sac, this is a popular breakfast joint (served until 4pm), especially with families who appreciate the playground just opposite. Also a…
Kreuzberg
This warm and woodsy hole in the wall is tailor-made for restoring balance to the brain on a Kreuzberg bar hop, offering soulful felafel or shawarma…
Freiburg
For a quick, wholesome vegetarian lunch this buffet takes some beating. The freshly squeezed juices pack a vitamin punch. It's on the 1st floor of a…
The Romantic Road
Choose from a cafe, coffeehouse, restaurant or beer garden at this friendly, multitasking hotel where Mozart stayed as a boy in 1777. The schnitzel,…
Harz Mountains
This neat little restaurant doesn't only serve dishes that include its namesake vegetable, but rather, artfully presented Mediterranean cuisine, in a…
Central Germany
Friendly, efficient table service, a busy atmosphere, tasty authentic pizza and pasta (the carbonara is just right – not too creamy), reasonable prices…
Northern Germany
Much better than your usual city main square cafe, Rothe has superlative cakes, tarts and other delights. Ponder all the pleasure in the glass display…
Ulm
Hearty fare such as Käsespätzle (cheese noodles) and pork roast soak up the prize-winning beer, microbrewed in Neu-Ulm, at this brewpub. There are also…
Saxon Switzerland
A wonderful 2km riverside walk from Königstein proper (cross under the railway line and then hook a left onto the river embankment) takes you to this…
Swabian Alps Region
Vegetarians and health-conscious locals squeeze into this hobbit-like cafe for wholesome soups, freshly squeezed juice, organic salads by the scoopful and…
Lübeck
This prim little corner cafe makes its own fabulous range of chocolates using top ingredients from around the world. There are a variety of coffees and…
Lake Constance
This lake-front shack is the place to unwind on the deck, cocktail in hand, and admire the Klangschiff ('sound ship') sculpture and the not-so-distant…
Munich
A pricey gourmet delicatessen right in the thick of the Altstadt action, Alois Dallmayr is best known for its coffee but has so much more, including…
Bonn
Right across from Bonn's landmark Sterntor, the old city gate, is this good all-arounder. Whether it's a quick breakfast, coffee and a cake (great…
Harz Mountains
A newcomer to Goslar’s gastronomic and drinking scene, this gastropub brews four types of beer in its copper vats beyond the bar and serves meals focusing…
Frankfurt & Southern Rhineland
At this classic brewery-affiliated restaurant – with wood-plank floors, hops hanging from the rafters and a beer garden out back – you can wash down…
Baden-Baden
The aroma of freshly roasted coffee fills this artsy cafe, a laid-back spot for an espresso or chai latte and a slice of freshly baked cake. Its shop…
Konstanz
On a fountain-dotted square with alfresco seating, this art-slung restaurant lives up to its ‘great potato’ moniker. Potatoes come in various guises: with…
Hamburg
Facing the Elbphilharmonie, this casual place offers predominantly French cuisine, such as croque-monsieur and other toasts in the bistro, with a little…
Kreuzberg
This stylish cafe with a breezy terrace at the Berlinische Galerie art museum serves light lunches with German and Middle Eastern flavours, as well as…
Freiburg
This is the trattoria of the two Enoteca twins (the more formal restaurant is at Gerberau 21). The chef here always hits the mark with authentic Italian…
Hanover
This convivial LGBT cafe has a changing menu of weekly specials and is the epicentre of Hanover's gay grapevine. Go for one of the breakfast dishes named…
Lake Constance
Vines drape the facade of this wood-panelled bolthole, run by the same family since 1884. Home-grown Pinot Noirs accompany Lake Constance classics such as…
Potsdam
A restored smithy in a half-timbered house forms the backdrop for this trend-conscious cafe and restaurant where a small army of chefs prepares modern…
Leipzig
This charming garden cafe within Plagwitz's converted Baumwollspinnerei factory complex is also about the only place to have lunch nearby. Stop in for…
Munich
Choose between the raw-wood streetside seats or the darkwood-and-tiles interior at this atmospheric tapas bar. The small plates ooze with Iberian…
Fairy-Tale Road
If you love cheese, fondue, schnitzel, or all three, hotfoot it to this quaint Swiss restaurant. If you like mushrooms as well, try the 'Original Züri…
Lübeck
Take one historic Hanseatic merchant's house, mix in three beautifully restored ballrooms and season with restored elegant gardens. The result is this…
Regensburg & the Danube
Simple, cosy and friendly, this authentic little place on the main square, with views from the outdoor seating of Straubing's grand architecture, is the…
Nuremberg
Unclog arteries and blast free radicals with a blitz of grain burgers, spinach soup or vegan pizza at this strictly bio health-food shop. The fresh bread…
Potsdam Zur Historischen Mühle
Potsdam
Right by Schloss and Park Sanssouci, this vast tourist-geared restaurant, part of the Mövenpick chain, lures punters with international favourites, a cafe…
Swabian Alps Region
Overlooking the Neckar, this cavernous microbrewery is a summertime magnet for its chestnut-shaded beer garden. Come for home brews by the metre and beer…
Ulm
If you fancy a break from the norm, give this little Italian place a whirl. There is a seasonal touch to authentic dishes such as swordfish with clams,…
Düsseldorf
This traditional bakery is an institution that has people queuing patiently for its excellent breads and cakes. Buy the fixings for a perfect picnic – it…
Freiburg
A warm, woody Baden-style Weinstube (wine tavern) with wisteria growing out front and regional flavours on the menu. The trout in various guises (for…
The Black Forest
Harry Potter fans might like the name of this cheery, central cafe-bar, housed in a half-timbered building. Come for light meals including salads, burgers…
Regensburg & the Danube
With its retro-styling, long communal benches and happy staff, Tigerlilly is a breath of trendy air in conservative Landshut. The menu has a definite…
Leipzig
You'd hardly expect to find such refined vegetarian fare in such unassuming and tiny premises, but here it is and its soy fillet brioche with yoghurt rice…
Hamburg
We love the tasteful retro furnishings at this appealing cafe and wine bar. The small but carefully chosen menu changes with the seasons, but ranges from…
Hamburg
Out in Altona's west, Jools is a terrific cafe-restaurant that does risotto, pasta, Currywurst and even burgers. The tastes are fresh, the service is…
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