Top Street Food in Germany: 30 editor-picked rooms

30 street food worth the trip across Germany, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Germany guides.

Kebapland ★ 4.8 · Cologne

ehrenfeld · Venloer Str. 385, 50825 Koln

Kebapland on Venloer Strasse in Cologne's Ehrenfeld is the city's most praised charcoal mangal address; listed on Cologne Tourism for authentic lamb grill.

Wurststandl Teltschik ★ 4.8 · Munich

altstadt-lehel · Viktualienmarkt 3, 80331 München

Wurststandl Teltschik at Munich's Viktualienmarkt serves Weisswurst and Schweinswürstl from a bar-table stand; Bavarian charm and a 4.7-star reputation.

Mustafas Gemuese Kebap ★ 4.7 · Berlin

kreuzberg · Mehringdamm 33, 10961 Berlin

Mustafas Gemuese Kebap on Mehringdamm 33 in Kreuzberg serves Berlin's most-photographed doener, layered with grilled aubergine and courgette alongside.

Pommes Imperivm ★ 4.7 · Cologne

altstadt · Heumarkt 59, 50667 Koln

Pommes Imperivm at Heumarkt 59 in Cologne's Altstadt serves Currywurst mit Pommes from a late-night counter; open until 03:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

Rievkoochbud ★ 4.7 · Cologne

altstadt · Vor Wieden 3, 50676 Koln

Rievkoochbud at Vor Wieden in Cologne's Altstadt has fried thick, crispy potato pancakes for over 60 years; the most famous Reibekuchen kiosk in Rhineland.

Konnopke's Imbiss ★ 4.6 · Berlin

prenzlauer-berg · Schoenhauser Allee 44B, 10435 Berlin

Konnopke's Imbiss under the Eberswalder Strasse U-Bahn arch has cooked currywurst at this Prenzlauer Berg site since 1930. At Schoenhauser Allee 44B.

Antep Mangal ★ 4.6 · Cologne

ehrenfeld · Venloer Str. 357, 50823 Koln

Antep Mangal on Venloer Strasse in Cologne's Ehrenfeld is a Turkish charcoal grill open until 05:00 on Fridays and Saturdays; authentic Gaziantep-style lamb.

Habibi Falafel ★ 4.6 · Cologne

neustadt-sued · Zulpicher Str. 28, 50674 Koln

Habibi Falafel on Zülpicher Strasse in Cologne's Kwartier Latäng serves fully loaded falafel wraps for under €5; best-value street food on the student strip.

Bruecke 10 ★ 4.6 · Hamburg

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

Tip: The river-side counter gets sun in the afternoon; sit on the bench outside.

Bergwolf ★ 4.6 · Munich

glockenbachviertel · Fraunhoferstrasse 17, 80469 München

Bergwolf on Munich's Fraunhoferstrasse near Sendlinger Tor is the city's defining late-night currywurst counter; weekends to 04:00 with a vegan option.

Curry 36 ★ 4.5 · Berlin

kreuzberg · Mehringdamm 36, 10961 Berlin

Curry 36 at Mehringdamm 36 has served currywurst in the heart of Kreuzberg since 1980. Open daily 09:00-05:00. Booking recommended. Reservations advised.

Street Food Thursday at Markthalle Neun ★ 4.5 · Berlin

kreuzberg · Eisenbahnstrasse 42-43, 10997 Berlin

Street Food Thursday at Markthalle Neun in Kreuzberg runs every Thursday evening since 2013 with 20-plus vendors: Thai dumplings, Korean bao.

Grabz Smashburger ★ 4.5 · Cologne

belgisches-viertel · Brusseler Str. 43, 50674 Koln

Grabz Smashburger on Brüsseler Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves American-style smash burgers with crispy patties and house sauces.

Imren Grill ★ 4.4 · Berlin

kreuzberg · Boppstrasse 10, 10967 Berlin

Imren Grill on Boppstrasse in Kreuzberg cuts the lamb from a vertical spit that has been turning since 1995. Open daily 11:00-03:00. At Boppstrasse 10.

Tadim Damak ★ 4.4 · Cologne

ehrenfeld · Venloer Str. 383, 50825 Koln

Tadim Damak on Venloer Strasse in Cologne's Ehrenfeld is a 24-hour Turkish cafe serving lahmacun, pide and chicken shish at consistently low prices.

Ferkulum ★ 4.4 · Cologne

neustadt-sued · Zulpicher Str. 37, 50674 Koln

Ferkulum on Zülpicher Strasse in Cologne's Kwartier Latäng is the student quarter's most acclaimed pork gyros pita shop; open until 04:00 at weekends.

Fishbar Originale Hamburger Fischbroetchen ★ 4.4 · Hamburg

st-pauli · Bei den St Pauli-Landungsbruecken 7, 20359 Hamburg

Fishbar Originale on the Landungsbruecken in Hamburg sells the harbour-front classics in Fischbroetchen form, Backfisch, Krabben and Matjes from a kiosk.

Tip: Cash and card both accepted; queue moves quickly on weekday afternoons.

Underdocks ★ 4.4 · Hamburg

st-pauli · Neuer Kamp 13, 20359 Hamburg

Underdocks on Neuer Kamp in Hamburg's St Pauli runs the city's creative Fischbroetchen counter opposite the Rindermarkthalle, with roasted spelt rolls.

Tip: Open daily; weekday lunches busy 12:30-14:00. Vegetarian and vegan options on the menu.

Westends Best Döner Kebap ★ 4.4 · Munich

westend · Trappentreustrasse 17, 80339 München

Westends Best Döner Kebap in Munich's Westend pulls a famously long line for oven-baked döner bread and house garlic sauce; vegetarian falafel döner.

Rueyam Gemuese Kebap ★ 4.3 · Berlin

prenzlauer-berg · Schoenhauser Allee 44A, 10435 Berlin

Rueyam Gemuese Kebap beside Konnopke's arch does a grilled-vegetable doener that rivals Mustafas in Kreuzberg, with a shorter queue on most weekday evenings.

Dada Falafel ★ 4.3 · Berlin

mitte · Linienstrasse 132, 10115 Berlin

Dada Falafel on Linienstrasse in Mitte has pressed the city's lightest falafel since 2002. The pita is stuffed with fried balls, pickled cabbage.

Bier's Kudamm 195 ★ 4.3 · Berlin

charlottenburg · Kurfuerstendamm 195, 10707 Berlin

Bier's Kudamm 195 on Berlin's Kurfuerstendamm in Charlottenburg has served currywurst on porcelain plates with optional champagne since 1965.

Mevlana Döner ★ 4.3 · Cologne

nippes · Keupstr. 47-49, 51063 Koln

Mevlana Döner on Keupstrasse in Cologne-Mülheim is the city's most celebrated döner restaurant, operated at the heart of Cologne's Turkish community.

Edelcurry ★ 4.3 · Hamburg

neustadt · Grosse Bleichen 68, 20354 Hamburg

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.

Tip: Open Mon to Sat from 11:00, busy 12:30-14:00. Closed Sundays. Self-serve sauce selection at the counter.

Bun's Streetfood ★ 4.3 · Hamburg

sternschanze · Schulterblatt 108, 20357 Hamburg

Bun's Streetfood on Schulterblatt in Hamburg's Sternschanze grills sandwiches in brioche-style buns with rotating fillings, plus bowls and house iced teas.

Tip: Walk-in only; busy from 19:00 Fri and Sat. Card only at the counter.

Tip: Open 365 days a year. Inside and terrace seating; cash and card both accepted.

Aumeister Steckerlfisch ★ 4.2 · Munich

schwabing · Sondermeierstrasse 1, 80939 München

Aumeister Biergarten at the northern end of Munich's English Garden grills sustainable mackerel, char and trout to order over charcoal; the city's best.

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