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We've compiled the best of the best in Franconia and the German Danube - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
Perhaps the best quick snack option in Coburg, this cozy little Argentinian-Colombian cafe serves all manner of empanadas (both meat and vegetarian options), along with sandwiches, Spanish omelettes and sweet treats. The coffee is good, too—as is the Quilmes beer.
At first glance, this restaurant doesn't look particularly promising—a small part of a large cinema complex on the edge of town, with an uninviting terrace overlooking a busy street—but the fact remains: this is the best burger joint in Bayreuth. The beef patties are excellent, and there are topping options galore, from the classic (like cheddar and bacon) to the adventurous (like goat's cheese and fig sauce). There are chicken and veggie burgers, too, along with a choice of sides. Start your meal with a small salad, loaded nachos, or mozzarella sticks, and end it with a syrupy pancake, apple crumble, or a chocolate brownie.
Established in 1419 and the oldest bratwurst restaurant in the world, this Historische Bratwurstküche (Historic Bratwurst Kitchen) should be your first stop for trying the city's most famous delicacy. After all, it's here that the city council decided upon the official size and weight of the Nürnberger bratwurst; the sausages must be small enough to fit through a medieval keyhole, enabling old-time pub owners to sell them after hours. Today, you can order your "Röstla" (as this place calls their bratwursts) in batches of between six and 20, served simply with potato salad and sauerkraut. Also available are Saure Zipfel (sausages boiled in a spicy vinegar and wine), along with a handful of non-sausage-based dishes.
In a city famous for its cafés, Anna is a safe chain of high-quality bakeries in Regensburg and one of the best places for coffee and cake in the afternoon. Breakfast under the vaulted ceilings is pleasant, as are the sandwiches to go. The wonderful bread and pastries more than make up for the often-surly baristas.
A modern two-level café and bar, Felix offers everything from sandwiches to steaks, and buzzes with activity from breakfast until the early hours. Light from an artsy chandelier and torchlike fixtures bounces off the many large framed mirrors.
The beer you sip on the high, sunny terrace overlooking the Danube is brought fresh from Peschl's own brewery below which, along with this traditional Bavarian restaurant, has been owned by the same family since 1855. Expect hearty Bavarian cuisine, from schnitzels to steaks.
