Harz Mountains
An excellent fish cafeteria, with a restaurant through the passage. The same meals are cheaper in the front section. It doesn't look like much from the…
Harz Mountains
An excellent fish cafeteria, with a restaurant through the passage. The same meals are cheaper in the front section. It doesn't look like much from the…
Kreuzberg
This darling cafe on the grounds of an urban gardening project prepares delicious and wholesome meals from the local harvest, supplemented by seasonal…
Freiburg
Home-brewed pilsners and craft beers wash down meaty snacks from ox-tongue salad to suckling pig and enormous bratwursts. Copper vats gleam in the wood…
Hamburg
Steaks in all their glory dominate proceedings here. We prefer them without sauces, but put us by the Elbe overlooking the water with a medium-rare rib…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
This gem of a neighbourhood cafe is the go-to place for warm brioches, some of the yummiest cakes in town, plus daily changing lunch specials. Camp out…
Lübeck
In a restored merchant's house that dates back to 1569, this fine little cafe does quiches, cakes and good coffee. Ask about tours of the building at 2pm…
Harz Mountains
This sleek eatery has a large menu of salads, pasta, Flammkuchen, stir-fries and grills, all served at wooden tables in a bright Asian-European-crossover…
Passau
Chat flows as freely as the wine and beer at this cool, retro-furnished cafe, a kicker of a nightspot. The giant burgers, schnitzels and big breakfasts…
Regensburg & the Danube
In a wonderfully Bavarian step-gabled townhouse, Ingolstadt's oldest inn is a lovingly run, Michelin-reviewed local institution serving what many claim to…
Regensburg
This quirkily old-fashioned little noshery serves a mean Dampfnudel (steamed doughnut) with custard in a Gothic chamber lined with photos of beer steins …
Munich
A Munich institution and gay central, this was once filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder's favourite hang-out. It's still a popular spot and packs in a…
Lübeck
Milky marzipan coffee, marzipan ice cream and a host of other sweet and savoury snacks and light meals are served at the cafe inside Lübeck’s iconic…
Dresden
In this tiny England away from England, the tea is milky, the breakfast (on Sundays only) is calorific, and the treats (do not miss the courgette and…
Munich
Part of the food market on Wiener Platz, this kiosk with a few seats is one of the best spots in Munich to lunch on fish, which is prepared simply on a…
Dortmund
A legendary place for quaffing before and after football matches, Wenkers has tables outside on a central square and serves German classics in gut-busting…
Bamberg
This old town bakery is the place to go for early starters who need breakfast at 6am. It stocks a delicious range of pastries and sandwiches, but if you…
Central Germany
Classic German cuisine gets a modern international twist within the ornately detailed dark-green walls of the stylish art-deco dining room at this robust…
Around Berlin
This kiosk right by the Jahrtausendbrücke is a top address for coffee and homemade cake. In fine weather you can relax canal-side in beach chairs or rent…
Munich
This Bavarian bistro serves delicious, slow-food versions of southern German and Austrian dishes in an environment of crisp white tablecloths and fresh…
Augustiner an der St Martins Kirche
Regensburg & the Danube
This dark-wood tavern at the foot of the St Martin's spire is the best place in town to down a meat-dumpling combo, washed along with a frothy Munich wet…
Bavarian Alps
One of Bad Tölz' oldest buildings, this convivial tavern has a predictably pork-heavy menu, with ingredients sourced from local villages as much as…
The Romantic Road
Lansberg's top beer garden on the tree-shaded banks of the River Lech has 250 seats, beer from Andechs Monastery and hearty beer-garden fare. Live music…
Würzburg
Hugely popular contemporary cafe strung over two levels, with a student-priced, daily-changing menu of burgers, baguettes and salads plus a buzzy bar and…
Prenzlauer Berg
This retro-styled cafe on one of Prenzlauer Berg's prettiest streets is famous for its fresh waffles and homemade ice cream. Order at the counter, grab a…
Munich
Ice-cream addicts have been getting their gelato fix at this Munich institution since 1879. Choose from more than 50 mouth-watering flavours, from not-so…
Around Berlin
Family Fester has supplied sweet treats to generations of cake, chocolate and ice-cream lovers; it is a Spandau institution. Everything’s homemade and…
Central Germany
An extensive wine list accompanies a wide range of steaks, salads and burgers, cooked to your liking at this popular, central haunt. There's not a lot for…
Konstanz
The midday crowds flock to this no-nonsense soup and salad bar. Assemble your own salad (€1.80 per 100g) or go for soups from goulash to pea-coconut…
Mittenwald
A short walk from the Obermarkt, the much-lauded Gaststätte Römerschanz has a cosy, seasonally decorated interior and Mittenwald's tastiest food served…
Regensburg & the Danube
This cafe-restaurant on the southern edge of the old town serves up an eclectic menu of vegetarian curries, Greek veal steaks, saltimbocca and tofu-based…
Stuttgart
Olives, regional cheeses, spices, patisserie, fruit and veg, wine and tapas – you'll find it all under one roof at Stuttgart's large art nouveau market…
Düsseldorf
A Flingern boho classic, Café Hüftgold is renowned for its amazing cakes, tortes and more baked goodness, nicely complemented by aromatic coffee. Also has…
The Romantic Road
That winning combination of coffee, cakes and secondhand books makes this cafe a pleasing midstroll halt for literary types and a nice break from the…
Harz Mountains
For authentic Spanish flavours and ambience, look no further than this popular, atmospheric hang-out, with tapas to share, vegetarian options and plenty…
The Romantic Road
On Ried Island, this Italian job specialising in seafood uses Apennines kitsch to recreate la dolce vita to southern German tastes. The endless menu has…
Northern Germany
Our favourite breakfast spot in the city, Bell & Beans has a cool Berlinesque sensibility with terrific breakfasts and coffee. Locals love it too, so it…
Northern Germany
Fronting onto the historic Markt, Fürstenhof prides itself on local dishes and fresh local ingredients that change with the seasons. They also have a kids…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
St Pauli's version of the late-night kebab stop is this timeless place serving fish sandwiches, as well as smoked fish and meats. There's nothing quite…
Dresden
This little joint gets howling in the wee hours, when starving nightowls invade in hopes of restoring balance to the brain with fist-sized burgers made…
Frankfurt am Main
This central farmers market is a great place to shop for wholesome picnic fare including fresh fruit and veggies, home-baked bread, delicious Wurst …
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