{"id":1048,"date":"2026-07-09T09:59:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T09:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/?p=1048"},"modified":"2026-07-09T09:59:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T09:59:43","slug":"cafes-restaurants-munich","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/en\/cafes-restaurants-munich\/","title":{"rendered":"Best places to eat in Munich"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The best places to eat in Munich range from cozy neighborhood caf\u00e9s in Maxvorstadt and Glockenbach to traditional beer halls serving Weisswurst and Schweinshaxe, plus a strong lineup of steakhouses and international restaurants in Haidhausen and Schwabing. Whether you want a quiet coffee break or a full Bavarian feast, this guide covers it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Munich’s food scene is bigger than pretzels and beer, though those are a great place to start. This city serves up everything from Israeli mezze plates to New York-style steaks, all within walking distance of its most famous beer gardens. Here’s your guide to eating well in Munich, however you like to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n

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<\/span>Best restaurants in Munich<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re chasing top restaurants in Munich beyond the obvious tourist spots, head to Haidhausen, Neuhausen, or the Glockenbach quarter. These neighborhoods are packed with small, independent places that locals actually recommend to their friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nana<\/a><\/strong> in Haidhausen (Metzstra\u00dfe 15) serves Israeli food built for sharing. Order a few mezze, a glass of wine, and settle in for the evening. Make sure to try the red and green shakshuka and the hummus plate that regulars rave about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For pizza, AMEA<\/a><\/strong> in Neuhausen (Blutenburgstra\u00dfe 112) bakes Neapolitan-style pies with a 72h dough ferment and its own house-made creams. It’s a small spot, so book ahead if you’re coming as a group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Craving something different? Fink’s S\u00fcdtiroler Kn\u00f6delk\u00fcche<\/a><\/strong> near G\u00e4rtnerplatz (Klenzestra\u00dfe 40) turns South Tyrolean dumplings into a full meal, with more than ten savory fillings, from bacon to porcini mushroom, and four sweet options for dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n

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These are just a starting point. Every part of Munich, from the Au to Schwabing, has its own local favorites worth exploring on foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steakhouse Munich: where to get a great cut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Munich takes steak seriously, and you’ll find everything from casual chain restaurants to white-tablecloth dining rooms built entirely around the meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

El Gaucho am Viktualienmarkt<\/a><\/strong> is the city’s go-to for an Argentine-style steak night. You’ll often get to choose your cut straight from a meat cooler, and the wine list is extensive. Feel free to let the staff guide you if you’re unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Block House<\/a><\/strong> has been a reliable name in German steakhouses since 1968, with several locations across Munich, including Block House Elisenhof. Expect fair prices, generous portions, and a menu built around classics like rib-eye and rump steak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For something a little more polished, Little London Bar & Grill<\/a><\/strong> brings a British brasserie feel to the city center. Think wood interiors, a serious gin and whiskey selection, and fish and chips alongside its steaks. It’s on the pricier side, but the service matches the bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bavarian food in Munich you have to try<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No Munich trip is complete without trying real Bavarian food, and the best places to do that are the city’s traditional Wirtsh\u00e4user (taverns) and beer halls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start at the Viktualienmarkt, Munich’s open-air market in the city center. Its central beer garden isn’t tied to one brewery. Instead, it rotates through the city’s six major breweries roughly every six weeks, so you can try a different beer each visit while snacking on fresh pretzels, cheese, and produce from the stalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head to Hofbr\u00e4uhaus<\/a><\/strong> for the full experience: a massive beer hall, live music, and hearty dishes served to around a thousand guests at a time. It’s touristy, sure, but plenty of locals still go too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Augustiner-Keller<\/a><\/strong> on Arnulfstra\u00dfe, close to Munich’s main train station, is a quieter alternative with a large chestnut-shaded beer garden and traditional dishes like roast pork and pretzels served alongside its own Edelstoff beer, tapped straight from wooden barrels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For a proper Weisswurst breakfast, Bavarians will point you to Bratwurstherzl<\/a><\/strong> near the Viktualienmarkt. Order it the traditional way: peel the sausage from its skin (or “zuzeln” it, if you’re feeling brave), dip it in sweet mustard, and pair it with a warm pretzel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a sweet tooth, look for Caf\u00e9 Frischhut<\/a><\/strong>, a no-frills bakery near the Viktualienmarkt that’s been serving Schmalznudel (a light, fried Bavarian pastry) since the 1970s. Go early. Locals know to get there before the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Caf\u00e9s in Munich for coffee, cake, and slow mornings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Looking for caf\u00e9s in Munich to slow down between sightseeing stops? The city has plenty of cozy spots built for lingering over coffee and cake.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Caf\u00e9 Jasmin in Maxvorstadt (Steinheilstra\u00dfe 20) has a 1950s interior and cozy armchairs, plus a cake selection worth the visit alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Die Waldmeister<\/a><\/strong> on Barer Stra\u00dfe is a favorite for long breakfasts and changing daily specials, with big communal tables and a wood-lined interior that keeps things relaxed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need Wi-Fi and a place to work for a few hours, Mary’s Coffee Club<\/a><\/strong> on T\u00fcrkenstra\u00dfe offers all-day breakfast, plenty of natural light, and a laptop-friendly setup, though it’s better to leave the laptop at home on weekends when it gets busy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over in Glockenbach, Caf\u00e9 Lozzi<\/a><\/strong> on Pestalozzistra\u00dfe pairs a book-lined, lamp-lit interior with vegan cakes and some of the best fries in the neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you want a mismatched, come-as-you-are kind of place, go to Caf\u00e9 Kosmos<\/a><\/strong> on Dachauerstra\u00dfe. It is known for low prices, its roof terrace, and all-day crowd of people working, chatting, or just people-watching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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