Eating out in Munich, like in most European cities, can be expensive. I say explore instead some of Munich's Gourmet markets. I found two on my last visit. Both, located steps away from the Marien-Platz (the center of town) that serve up a mouthwatering cooked meals and a variety of drinks for a fraction of the price of nearby restaurants.
First, there's the Shrannenhalle Market, located on the south end of St. Peter's Square. Look in you map and it's the square located almost south and cadi-corner with the Marien-Platz. Walk to St. Peter's Square and you'll find the market on the opposite side of the square housed in a large, green industrial looking building enclosed in glass that is surrounded by awnings.
Walk inside this hall and you'll be surprised by the variety of luxurious offerings of prepared international food and upscale drinks (wine, champagne, beer, etc. ), all served (sold) inside this comfortably air conditioned, modern space. Good you can either take out of for consume comfortably in eating areas inside or outside the premises.
The second option, the Alois Dallmayr Market. This is a historic (since 1700) authentic Gourmet Market. Locals shop for high end hams, wines, world coffees and teas, canapés, tobacco, baked goods, caviar, etc. It also houses an exquisite restaurant and a very pretty Cafe on the second floor. They also sells some prepared foods, but not much of it and unlike the previous market, they don't provide tables to consume the prepared foods they sell. It's more a buy and take out kind of place.
Alois Dallmayr Market is well worth a visit, even if you don't plan on buying a thing. The Cafe on the second floor (which one enters via the main floor of the market), serves nice, fresh food and drink for reasonable prices. They also use the best quality ingredients and offer a lovely view of historic Munich from it's second floor windows. I visited this cafe and had a delicious cappuccino. The service was impeccable, the coffee service, beautiful (photo enclosed),
the lavatories were plush (a treat in Europe), and the price, not outrageous for a cup of joe. It was a perfect spot to get some peace from the crowds and the intense summer heat of summer days in Munich. All this, only steps away from the Marien-Platz.
Alois Dallmayr Market
Dienerstr 14-15
Munich, Bavaria,
Germany
89-213-50
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