Top Budget Eating in Germany: 30 editor-picked rooms

30 budget eating worth the trip across Germany, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Germany guides.

Habibi ★ 4.8 · Cologne

neustadt-sued · Zulpicher Str. 28, 50674 Koln

Habibi on Zülpicher Strasse in Cologne's Kwartier Latäng serves a fully loaded falafel wrap with houmous, cabbage and hot sauce for under €5; the benchmark.

Wurststandl Teltschik ★ 4.8 · Munich

altstadt-lehel · Viktualienmarkt 3, 80331 München

Wurststandl Teltschik at Munich's Viktualienmarkt serves Weisswurst pairs and Schweinswürstl from a counter for under €7; cash-only Bavarian morning lunch.

Mevlana Döner ★ 4.7 · Cologne

nippes · Keupstr. 47-49, 51063 Koln

Mevlana on Keupstrasse in Cologne-Mülheim is the city's most acclaimed döner; a full dürüm with salad costs under €7 and draws customers across the city.

Borsalino ★ 4.7 · Cologne

neustadt-sued · Zulpicher Str. 7, 50674 Koln

Borsalino on Zülpicher Strasse in Cologne's Kwartier Latäng serves affordable Italian pasta to students and locals; Carbonara or Bolognese under €10.

Konnopke's Imbiss ★ 4.6 · Berlin

prenzlauer-berg · Schoenhauser Allee 44B, 10435 Berlin

Konnopke's Imbiss under the Eberswalder Strasse arch has cooked East Berlin's historic currywurst since 1930. Located in Prenzlauer Berg. Booking recommended.

Tadim Damak ★ 4.6 · Cologne

ehrenfeld · Venloer Str. 383, 50825 Koln

Tadim Damak on Venloer Strasse in Cologne's Ehrenfeld is open 24 hours and serves lahmacun and Turkish tea for under €5; the cheapest reliable feed.

Ferkulum ★ 4.6 · Cologne

neustadt-sued · Zulpicher Str. 37, 50674 Koln

Ferkulum on Zülpicher Strasse is the benchmark late-night pork gyros pita shop; open until 04:00 on weekend nights and under €8 per serving.

Bruecke 10 ★ 4.6 · Hamburg

st-pauli · Bei den St Pauli-Landungsbruecken 10, 20359 Hamburg

Bruecke 10 on the Landungsbruecken in Hamburg sells Fischbroetchen at €4 to 7 from a harbour-side kiosk counter, the city's defining cheap-eats lunch.

Tip: Daily 09:00-22:00 in summer. Sit on the bench facing the harbour.

Café Frischhut (Schmalznudel) ★ 4.6 · Munich

altstadt-lehel · Prälat-Zistl-Strasse 8, 80331 München

Café Frischhut off Munich's Viktualienmarkt fries the Bavarian Schmalznudel doughnut all day for under €4; the city's classic counter snack with filter.

Curry 36 ★ 4.5 · Berlin

kreuzberg · Mehringdamm 36, 10961 Berlin

Curry 36 on Mehringdamm has served Berlin's most consistent currywurst since 1980 at prices that have barely shifted relative to inflation. At Mehringdamm 36.

Reibekuchen at Nippesser Wochenmarkt ★ 4.5 · Cologne

nippes · Wilhelmplatz, 50737 Koln

Reibekuchen at Nippesser Wochenmarkt at Wilhelmplatz costs €3-4 per pancake; thick, crispy potato pancakes from the most authentic neighbourhood market.

Pommes Imperivm ★ 4.5 · Cologne

altstadt · Heumarkt 59, 50667 Koln

Pommes Imperivm at Heumarkt 59 in Cologne's Altstadt serves Currywurst mit Pommes for under €8 from a counter open until 03:00 on weekend nights.

MOMO Ramen ★ 4.5 · Hamburg

sternschanze · Margaretenstrasse 58, 20357 Hamburg

MOMO Ramen on Margaretenstrasse near Hamburg's Sternschanze runs a full ramen menu at €12 to 16, the only ramen room in Germany listed in the Michelin Guide.

Tip: Walk-in only; queues build between 19:00 and 21:00. Vegan ramen on the menu.

Bergwolf ★ 4.5 · Munich

glockenbachviertel · Fraunhoferstrasse 17, 80469 München

Bergwolf on Munich's Fraunhoferstrasse pours currywurst and fries for under €8 until 02:00 weekdays and 04:00 weekends; the city's default after-midnight.

Cocolo Ramen ★ 4.4 · Berlin

mitte · Gipsstrasse 3, 10119 Berlin

Cocolo Ramen on Gipsstrasse serves an 18-hour tonkotsu broth with fresh-pulled noodles and chashu pork from a counter with 30 seats. Located in Mitte.

Brauhaus Putz lunch special ★ 4.4 · Cologne

neustadt-sued · Engelbertstr. 67, 50674 Koln

Brauhaus Putz on Engelbertstrasse in Cologne's Südstadt offers a weekday lunch special of Kölsch and Halve Hahn for under €15; the cheapest full Brauhaus.

Kimo Falafel ★ 4.4 · Hamburg

sternschanze · Schanzenstrasse 111, 20357 Hamburg

Kimo Falafel on Schanzenstrasse in Hamburg's Sternschanze runs crisp deep-fried falafel sandwiches and platters at €3 to 8, with hummus, baba ghanoush.

Tip: Open until 00:30 weekdays and 05:30 weekends. Cash and card both accepted; vegan options across the menu.

Underdocks ★ 4.4 · Hamburg

st-pauli · Neuer Kamp 13, 20359 Hamburg

Underdocks on Neuer Kamp in Hamburg's St Pauli runs creative Fischbroetchen on roasted spelt rolls at €6 to 10, with house Lachs Roeschen and Krabben mixes.

Tip: Open daily; weekday lunches busiest 12:30-14:00. Vegetarian options available.

Dada Falafel ★ 4.3 · Berlin

mitte · Linienstrasse 132, 10115 Berlin

Dada Falafel on Linienstrasse in Mitte has served the city's reference falafel pita since 2002. The balls are pressed fresh, the pita stuffed to overflowing.

Monsieur Vuong ★ 4.3 · Berlin

mitte · Alte Schoenhauser Strasse 46, 10119 Berlin

Monsieur Vuong on Alte Schoenhauser Strasse has cooked Berlin's reference pho since 1999 at prices below €14. The chalkboard menu changes daily.

Hummus and Friends ★ 4.3 · Berlin

hackescher-markt · Oranienburger Strasse 27, 10117 Berlin

Hummus and Friends on Oranienburger Strasse runs a kosher-certified Israeli vegetarian kitchen with hummus, falafel and sabich at lunch prices under €13.

Tibet Momo ★ 4.3 · Cologne

belgisches-viertel · Aachener Str. 11, 50674 Koln

Tibet Momo at Aachener Strasse 11 in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves a plate of handmade Tibetan dumplings for €9; one of the best-value lunches.

Sattgrün buffet ★ 4.3 · Cologne

belgisches-viertel · Friesenwall 29, 50672 Koln

Sattgrün on Friesenwall in Cologne serves a daily-changing vegan lunch buffet at around €15 per plate by weight; organic ingredients and a varied seasonal.

Edelcurry ★ 4.3 · Hamburg

neustadt · Grosse Bleichen 68, 20354 Hamburg

Edelcurry on Grosse Bleichen in Hamburg's Neustadt runs premium currywurst at €6 to 12 with eight house sauces from mild Jaipur to ultra-hot King Chili.

Tip: Open Mon to Sat from 11:00; closed Sundays. Self-serve sauce selection at the counter.

Top Budget Eating in Germany