MAN VS. MACHINE
Independent coffee roaster, located right around the corner. These guys are coffee nerds in the best sense of the term. Supplied by some of the most prolific green (raw) coffee importers and farms around the world, Man vs. Machine focuses solely on specialty grade Arabica coffee (above 85 pts.). From heyish to sweet to fruity to chocolaty. From undrinkable to highly desirable. If you agree that coffee is a science and passion, look out for the alligator logo, when turning left onto Müllerstrasse.
Müllerstraße 23, Glockenbachviertel, mvsm.com
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GÖTTERSPEISE
If you you’re into chocolates, cakes, sweets and candy of every kind, this is the place for your daily dose of sugar. In case you forgot your toothbrush, feel free to ask our front desk for help …
Jahnstraße 30, Glockenbachviertel, goetterspeise.info
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HEY LUIGI
Sounds like Naples, but smells like teen spirit. Hey Luigi is the very definition of a lively neighborhood hangout. This place is always shaking, thanks to their real-deal dishes, casual atmosphere and charismatic barkeepers.
Holzstraße 29, Glockenbach, heyluigi.de
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ROBINSON’S BAR
Former pro skater Robinson Kuhlmann’s homely bar is right around the corner. His laid-back attitude rubs off on the bar’s guests – as well as on the amount of alcohol served in the drinks. Ohhh baby we like it raw … .
Corneliusstraße 14, Glockenbach, robinsonkuhlmann.com
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WIRTSHAUS FRAUNHOFER
Our #1 suggestion if you’re looking for “unconventional Bavarian”. Fraunhofer has been around in one form or another since 1774. Refreshingly alternative, this place is more of a quaint tavern than a posh tourist trap. It’s quite possible that the very best (caramelized) Kaiserschmarrn in town is actually available right here. Fun fact: Hit Fraunhofer on Sundays after 11am for “Frühschoppen” (early drinks) when the o.g. “Krinoliner” brass band will toot your horn with badass Bavarian tunes. Prost!
Fraunhoferstraße 9, Glockenbach, fraunhofertheater.de
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AROMA CAFÉ
You have not really witnessed the Glockenbach district, if you haven’t paid Aroma Cafe a visit. This place is probably the quarter’s ultimate meeting point, especially for breakfast – as Aroma serves superb coffee and homemade bread. Delicious, friendly and iconic.
Pestalozzistraße 24, Glockenbach, aromakaffeebar.com
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FEI SCHO
This is what happens, when a Vietnamese lady and a Bavarian dude get together and start a restaurant. Luu and Nico serve Asian-Bavarian delicatessen, like Dim Sun feat. Schweinebraten for example. Fei Scho (which means something along the lines of “better believe it” or “that’s right”) is an unpretentious place with “down-to-earth” seating arrangements and a charming staff.
Kolosseumstraße 6, Glockenbach, feischo.com
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KÖNIGSQUELLE
International DJs visiting Munich swear this place serves the best Wiener Schnitzel north of Vienna. Other than that, Königsquelle offers a beautiful classic interior and a cozy outside terrace – as well as a handwritten menu that happens to be quite hard to read. Another reason why we tend to stick to the Schnitzel.
Baaderplatz 2, Glockenbach, koenigsquelle.com
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BIKINI MITTE
If you’re looking for cool spot near Stachus for a snack, lunch, or coffee – look no further. Marc and Hubi run this place and they’re better connected than Telekom, so you might run into some interesting guests. They play tunes after 9pm on weekends too!
Sonnenstraße 17, Altstadt, facebook.com
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BURGERS & FRIES
There are so many burger joints in Munich these days, it’s hard to keep up. Here are our top six: M.C. Müller, Hamburgerei, Cosmogrill, Burger & Bier and Holy Burger.
Fraunhoferstraße 2, Glockenbach, mcmueller.org
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Briennerstraße 49, Maxvorstadt, hamburgerei.de
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Maximilianstraße 10, Altstadt, cosmogrill.de
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Wörthstraße 7, Haidhausen, holyburgergrill.com
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ICE CREAM
Ballabeni in the museum-district is a phenomenon. At Munich’s most notable ice cream parlor, people will gladly stand in line for the duration of an average TV sitcom, just to get their tongues on one of Ballabeni’s many innovative flavors. We suggest you take a number and get in line to find out what all the fuss is about. Or head deeper into Schwabing, where Bartu serves Munich’s only 100 % organic ice-cream. If all this organic stuff is way too fancy for you, visit Al Teatro (in walking distance from the hotel) for a good old fashioned goblet of spaghetti ice cream …
Ballabeni, Theresienstraße 48, Maxvorstadt,
ballabeni.de
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Bartu, Wilhelmstraße 23, Schwabing,
bartu-bioeismanufaktur.de
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Al Teatro, Glockenbach, Reichenbachstraße 11
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AROUND GROSSMARKTHALLE
Munich’s industrial market in Sendling is home to many down-to-earth and hidden restaurants including fish, Greek and Italian spots. Our favorite is probably Friulana, which serves rustic Italian dishes, no frills attached.
For a taste of Munich’s premier Weißwurst breakfast, visit Gaststätte Großmarkthalle. But remember, tradition dictates that one must finish this specific meal before 12 pm!
Kochelseestraße 13, Ludwigsvorstadt, gaststätte-grossmarkthalle.de
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Zenettistraße 43, Ludwigsvorstadt, friulana.de
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