The fastest, cheapest, frequently best food on Hamburg's streets.
Vendors, food trucks and stalls: the cheapest, fastest, frequently best food in Hamburg.
Bruecke 10 on the Landungsbruecken in Hamburg has run the canonical Fischbroetchen counter on the harbour boardwalk for decades, with views of the Elbe and the harbour.
Try: Bismarckhering and Matjes Fischbroetchen
Order: The Bismarckhering Fischbroetchen and the Matjes.
Tip: The river-side counter gets sun in the afternoon; sit on the bench outside.
Fishbar Originale on the Landungsbruecken in Hamburg sells the harbour-front classics in Fischbroetchen form, Backfisch, Krabben and Matjes from a kiosk counter.
Try: Backfisch and crab Fischbroetchen
Order: The Krabben Fischbroetchen with North Sea brown shrimp.
Tip: Cash and card both accepted; queue moves quickly on weekday afternoons.
Zur Ritze Curry on Reeperbahn in Hamburg's St Pauli runs a currywurst counter attached to the boxing bar Zur Ritze, with traditional pork sausage and curry sauce.
Try: Currywurst
Order: The Currywurst with Pommes and curry-mayo combo.
Tip: Late-night Reeperbahn line; cash and card accepted. Vegan option available.
Edelcurry on Grosse Bleichen in Hamburg's Neustadt runs a currywurst restaurant with eight house sauces, from mild Jaipur to ultra-hot King Chili Killer, on premium sausages.
Try: Currywurst with eight sauce variations
Order: The Wagyu Kobe currywurst with Maharaja sauce.
Tip: Open Mon to Sat from 11:00, busy 12:30 to 14:00. Closed Sundays. Self-serve sauce selection at the counter.
Underdocks on Neuer Kamp in Hamburg's St Pauli runs the city's creative Fischbroetchen counter opposite the Rindermarkthalle, with roasted spelt rolls and rotating fish specials.
Try: Creative Fischbroetchen on roasted spelt rolls
Order: The Lachs Roeschen and the Krabben Fischbroetchen on a roasted spelt roll.
Tip: Open daily; weekday lunches busy 12:30 to 14:00. Vegetarian and vegan options on the menu.
Fischbroetchen Koenig (also Restaurant Fischpfanne) on the St Pauli Landungsbruecken in Hamburg runs a year-round Fischbroetchen counter and sit-down room with maritime decor and a harbour view.
Try: Traditional Fischbroetchen
Order: The Matjes Fischbroetchen with onions; the Krabben Fischbroetchen.
Tip: Open 365 days a year. Inside and terrace seating; cash and card both accepted.
Bun's Streetfood on Schulterblatt in Hamburg's Sternschanze grills sandwiches in brioche-style buns with rotating fillings, plus bowls and house iced teas.
Try: Grilled brioche buns and bowls
Order: The Spicy Korean Chicken Bun with house iced tea; one of the rotating bowls.
Tip: Walk-in only; busy from 19:00 Fri and Sat. Card only at the counter.
The Fischbroetchenbude at Strandweg in Blankenese serves Fischbroetchen and beach snacks on the Elbe sand beach below the Treppenviertel staircases.
Try: Fischbroetchen and beach snacks
Order: The Backfisch Fischbroetchen and a bottle of Astra.
Tip: Cash only; closes Nov to Mar. Bus 488 to Suellberg from S-Bahn Blankenese.