Frankfurt am Main travel guide - where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany.
Frankfurt's local table is Hessian: Frankfurter Würstchen, Rippchen mit Kraut, Handkäs mit Musik and Grüne Soße with boiled eggs and potatoes, all washed down with Apfelwein poured from a Bembel jug into a ribbed glass. Sachsenhausen is the Apfelwein tavern district, the Kleinmarkthalle is the lunch and shopping hall, and the Bahnhofsviertel adds Turkish, Japanese, Pakistani and Chinese cooking. Fine dining is strong, with Michelin-starred tables including Lafleur and Seven Swans.
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Street food
Local flavours at affordable prices.
Frankfurter Würstchen
Thin sausage served in a pair with mustard and a roll.
Price: About EUR 3-6 (~$3.45-6.90)
Turkish grilled fish and kebab
Counter-service fish plates and grills in the station district.
Price: About EUR 8-15 (~$9-17)
Food markets
Where locals shop and graze.
Kleinmarkthalle
Covered market hall with about 150 stalls for sausage, cheese, fish, bread, spices and lunch counters.
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00, Saturday 08:00-16:00, closed Sunday.
Frankfurt Hauptwache and Konstablerwache weekly markets
Open-air farmers' market on the Konstablerwache square with regional produce and street food.
Hours: Konstablerwache farmers' market runs on Saturday in daytime hours; confirm times with the city.
Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
Apfelwein taverns use shared tables; sit where there is space and ask if a seat is free.
Order Apfelwein by the glass or a Bembel jug; sour Apfelwein is often mixed half and half with sparkling water (Sauergespritzter).
Handkäs mit Musik is sour-milk cheese with onions in vinegar and oil; it is an acquired taste.
Grüne Soße is seasonal, traditionally from Maundy Thursday to the first autumn frost; other months menus may use a ready-made version.
Kleinmarkthalle is closed Sunday and shuts at 16:00 on Saturday.
Many German restaurants close one or two days a week and between lunch and dinner; confirm hours before travelling across town.
Tipping is customary at 5-10% rounded up; say the total when paying.
Opening hours for several venues here are from third-party listings and conflict between sources, so confirm on site.
- Vegetarian
- Grüne Soße with eggs and potatoes, Handkäs with onions and salads are vegetarian; most Hessian mains are meat-based. Turkish and Japanese counters in the Bahnhofsviertel are easier for vegetarians.
- Vegan
- Traditional taverns offer few vegan dishes; Seven Swans is a plant-based tasting restaurant, and Japanese and Turkish places have vegetable plates.
- Gluten free
- Schnitzel, sausage rolls and bread dumplings contain gluten; ask the server before ordering. Allergen information is a legal requirement on German menus.
Food budget guide
What to expect at different price points.
| Level | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Street food Sausage with bread at a market counter about EUR 3-6 (~$3.45-6.90); Bahnhofsviertel kebab or fish plate EUR 8-15 (~$9-17), Note Kleinmarkthalle counters and Münchener Straße snack bars are the cheapest hot meals | Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants. |
| Mid-range | $15-40/meal | Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus. |
| Upscale | $40+/meal | Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences. |