The self-deprecating nickname for smoked raw pork sausage (Mettwurst) on dark bread with raw onion rings. Cologne's answer to luxury; the caviar reference is both ironic and affectionate. Found on every Brauhaus menu as the cheapest snack option. A working-class staple that has never left the city's food culture despite the arrival of actual caviar at Ox and Klee.
3 editor picks for Kölscher Kaviar (Mettwurst mit Zwiebeln) in Cologne, ranked by editorial score. All Cologne signature dishes · Kölscher Kaviar (Mettwurst mit Zwiebeln) across every city.
Brauhaus Putz ★ 4.1
neustadt-sued · Engelbertstr. 67, 50674 Koln
Brauhaus Putz on Engelbertstrasse in Cologne's Südstadt is a neighbourhood Brauhaus serving Kölsch, Halve Hahn and Rhenish classics in a traditional interior.
Brauerei Paeffgen ★ 3.9
agnesviertel · Friesenstrasse 64-66, 50670 Koln
Brauerei Paeffgen bar on Friesenstrasse is the city's oldest independent Brauhaus; hand-brewed Kölsch served by kobes from the historic chestnut garden.
Hellers Brauhaus ★ 3.9
neustadt-sued · Roonstr. 33, 50674 Koln
Hellers Brauhaus on Roonstrasse in Cologne's Kwartier Latäng is an organic Kölsch brewery and bar; Heller Kölsch from the tank in a lively student.