When living in Germany we tried all the bratwurst (sausages) that we could find, from the little…read moreones in Nürnberg (Nuremberg), to the Weiswurst (white sausage) in Munich, to the Currywurst in Berlin. None compare to the Thuringer Bratwurst, native to the province of Thuringia. Grill Teufel ("Devil's Grill") makes the best of the best: just a little spicy and served extra long on a tiny little bun. You can top it with either ketchup or mustard ("Senf"). There are a few stands in Jena, Weimar and Apolda. Chasing a Grill Teufel bratwurst with a dark lager (from the local breweries) is fantastic.

A very small, quaint shop with a retro feel. Good coffee, and insanely delicious hot sandwiches on…read morefreshly baked rolls. It's very popular, with just a few tables inside and a half-dozen outside. If you have to brave the cold and sit outside, you'll find a warm blanket on the bench seats.

One of the tastier places I've been to in Leipzig. This place has a shabby chic vibe and great…read morecustomer service. I do find food in Germany on the saltier side and was presently surprised to find my red cabbage and duck stuff bread perfectly seasoned and not too salty. The sour cream topping, along with the scallions and red peppers were a perfect touch to a great lunch. Would definitely come back the next time I visit Germany. Do note that there are only two tables inside Handbrotzeit. So if you're there with a large group or during rush hour, you may be hard pressed to find a seat. However, there are tables and seats outside if you're brave enough to sit out in the cold during the winter season.

From the owner: Wir sind der Biker-Treff im Harz! Direkt an der…read more"Soundröhre"! Der Kiosk an der Rappbode-Talsperre ist der Treffpunkt für Biker, Wanderer und Harztouristen. Wir bieten Euch ein reichhaltiges Angebot an Speisen, Getränken und natürlich Eis.