Weisswurst
A pale veal sausage served in hot water with sweet mustard and a pretzel. Locals traditionally have it for a late breakfast, before noon.
Munich
What to eat in Munich
- Weisswurst
- Brezn and Obatzda
- Schweinsbraten
- Leberkassemmel
Data checked on October 5, 2026
Brezn and Obatzda
A large soft pretzel with a spiced cheese spread, the standard beer garden snack.
Schweinsbraten
Roast pork with a crackling crust, served with dumplings and dark gravy. A heavy lunch that suits a cool day.
Leberkassemmel
A thick slice of baked meatloaf in a bread roll, sold at butchers and market stalls as a cheap quick bite.
Helles
The local pale lager, served in large glasses at beer gardens and halls. It is the everyday beer in Munich.
Kaiserschmarrn
A shredded sweet pancake with plum compote or applesauce, served as a dessert or a light main.
Every itinerary on this site keeps a lunch break after 12:30, so there is room for a proper meal in the middle of the day.
What a meal costs
- Meal in an inexpensive restaurant
- €16.25
- Three courses for two, mid-range restaurant
- €80
- Coffee
- €3.92
Besides the sights
- Watch the Eisbach surfersSurfers ride a standing wave at the south end of the English Garden all year. You watch from the bridge and the bank.
- An afternoon in a beer gardenSit at shared tables under the trees with a litre of beer. At many traditional gardens you can bring your own food.
- Christmas markets in the old townFrom late November to Christmas Eve, stalls sell mulled wine, roasted almonds and crafts around Marienplatz and nearby squares.
- A day on a lakeIn summer, take the S-Bahn to one of the lakes south of the city for swimming and a boat ride.
- An evening in a beer hallBeer halls in the old town serve food and beer with brass bands in the evenings. Go early to find a seat.
Markets in the stop base