Munich
The only cool thing about this delightfully old-fashioned central European coffeehouse, which serves cakes, snacks and drinks, is the marble tabletops.
Must-see restaurants in Munich, Bavaria & the Black Forest
Würzburg
This outpost of the bel paese has been plating up pronto pasta and pizza since 1952 – it was in fact Germany's first ever pizzeria.
Freiburg
Bag local goodies (honey, cheese, fruit and the like), or snack on a wurst in a bun, topped with fried onions.
Swabian Alps Region
All hail the ‘chickpea’ for its scrummy falafel. Grab one of the few tables to chomp on a classic.
Swabian Alps Region
Bag glossy fruit and veg, oven-fresh bread and local honey and herbs at Tübingen’s farmers' market.
Regensburg & the Danube
Wash down simple Bavarian fare with a Papst-Bier (Pope's Beer) at this traditional inn.
The Black Forest
Hemingway once waxed lyrical about the trout he ordered at this venerable restaurant.
Ulm
Going strong since 1320, Ulm’s oldest inn is now a delightfully cosy, wood-panelled affair. The regional grub is second to none, whether you opt for…
Munich
This incredibly popular institution serves just four traditional pastries, one of which, the Schmalznudel (an oily type of doughnut), gives the place its…
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Balkan spice meets south German heartiness at this Bavarian-Yugoslav restaurant right in the thick of things. Despite the seemingly echt-Bayern (authentic…
The Black Forest
Every local student has a tale about the ‘Dog End’, named after the free tobacco behind the bar. Wallet-friendly daily specials skip from schnitzel to…
Füssen
Füssen branch of the Munich butcher and self-service canteen offering no-nonsense portions of Leberkäse (meatloaf) in a bun, goulash soup, Saures Lüngerl …
Augsburg
Enjoy an elbow massage from the locals at chunky timber benches, while refuelling on Bavarian and Swabian dishes, cheap lunch options (€6.50) or a…
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Rothenburg’s most obvious speciality is Schneeballen, ribbons of dough loosely shaped into balls, deep-fried then coated in icing sugar, chocolate and…
Munich
You can find these burger joints all over town, but this one is a bit special as it's housed in the grand old post-office building. It serves a juicy…
Nuremberg & Franconia
Bayreuth has lots of cafes, but with its car-boot sale of retro furniture, homemade cakes and 'street art' on the walls, this tiny cafe is something that…
Munich
A phalanx of 30 tapas – boquerones (anchovies) to octopus salad to garlic chicken – reports for duty behind glass along the bar of this convivial Iberian…
Munich
Munich's obsession with putting a bit of fried meat between two buns is celebrated at this Schwabing joint, where the burgers are 100% Bavarian beef –…
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
For a quick, no-nonsense goulash, schnitzel or roast pork, lug your weary legs to this locally adored, family-run inn in a former brewery. In summer two…
Nuremberg
This fragrantly spicy lunch stop has a weekly changing menu, outdoor seating and a choice of nonliquid mains (sandwiches, salads) if you don't fancy one…
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
If you find yourself in the mood for an Alpine take on la dolce vita, with mountain views and a bit of faux Roman archaeology thrown in, this much-lauded…
Nuremberg
Take a pew in this 21st-century sugar cube to watch the sushi chef deftly craft your order. When the mercury climbs high, enjoy your nigiri, sashimi and…
Munich
Swagat fills every nook of an intimate cellar space with Indian fabrics, cavorting Hindu gods and snow-white tablecloths. The curry is as hot as Bavarians…
Würzburg
Order healthy organic sandwiches, quiche, pizza, soup, cakes and other snacks at this self-service bistro then feel all those nutrients being absorbed as…
Munich
Anytime is a good time to be at charismatic CADU. Enjoy breakfast (served until a hangover-friendly 10pm!), a cuppa Java or a Helles in the lovely garden…
Munich
This funky decade-old lunch halt serves cheap-as-chips Belgian-style fries made from organic potatoes, 30-odd finger-licking dips to dunk them in, pulled…
Chiemsee
Near the Chiemsee Tourist Office and the lake shore, this fancy restaurant, contemporary beer hall and garden has quirky decor and gourmet-style fare…
Swabian Alps Region
The rustic, wood-panelled Wurstküche brims with locals quaffing wine and contentedly munching Schupfnudeln (potato noodles) and Spanpferkel (roast…
Lake Constance
The pizzas and light, crisp Flammkuchen (Alsatian pizza) are the stars of the menu at this friendly Italian job. Nab a spot on the terrace when the sun's…
Nuremberg
Wedged between the facades of Luitpoldstrasse, this tiny snack bar offers munchies relief in the form of Belgian fries, sausages and trays of Currywurst.
Würzburg
No German-language skills are required to put together a budget breakfast or lunch at this no-frills self-service bakery opposite the train station.
Nuremberg
This retro diner is one of several eateries within the Cinecitta Cinema complex, Germany's biggest multiplex. It serves filling prefilm burgers.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
G-P's best bakery piles the cakes and sandwiches high and ladles out soup throughout the day. Lots of seats and good wi-fi.
Munich
Retro '60s looks and triple duty as bar, DJ lounge and burger joint until the wee hours. Also has a small beer garden.
Munich
This popular but pricey sushi joint serves up piscine morsels and creative cocktails to a Japanese-pop soundtrack.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
You can't say you've been to Bavaria until you've consumed a kebab in a twee medieval setting.
Swabian Alps Region
Hole-in-the-wall joint rustling up Tübingen’s crispiest fries, bratwurst and burgers.
