Best Quick Bites in Frankfurt am Main

Nestled in Frankfurt's Northend neighborhood, Glauburg Café is an ideal stopover for the weary to enjoy a refreshing snack and a steaming hot cup of coffee. Choose from their range of breads, cheese, sandwiches, pies, eggs and salads. The cafe, beautifully embellished in earthy tones of brown and green, with an opulent chandelier covering the room in a warm glow, creates a serene ambiance to enjoy your grub in.

Café Karin is a city-center oasis located directly opposite Goethe's birthplace at Großer Hirschgraben. The breakfasts here are legendary: a croissant with butter and jam and warm bread with nutty Gouda cheese will make your day! At lunchtime, light meals are served. The décor is pleasantly warm, with practicality taking precedence over beauty. The relaxed and mellow ambiance attracts young people and families for whom the café has become a home away from home.

Named after the street it is situated upon, Mainkai Café 15 is a cozy eatery serving delicious hot fares. The menu features a range of dishes inspired by international cuisine. This cafe loves surprising its guests with a refreshing menu every week. A delightful variety of salads, pasta, baked dishes, breads, meat and poultry preparations are on offer. Choose from their range of coffees, teas, beers, soft drinks and wines to complement your food. The best time to visit this place is in the mornings, to feast on their hot breakfast meals.

Walden is a cafe and restaurant by day which transforms into a vibrant nightclub by night. A brainchild of French restaurateur Thomas Klüber, this place stays true to the literary work it has drawn inspiration from, Henry Thoreau's Walden. Just like the motto of the book, that highlights simplicity, this restaurant retains a simple and clear ambiance that is still elegant. The menu features tantalizing munchies inspired from an international cuisine. Enjoy your meals on the patio or up on the rooftop. A must try here are their cakes accompanied by a coffee.

This traditional patisserie in Frankfurt's Westend has been around since the early 1900s, so long in fact that many people could not imagine life without it. Most of the regulars are academics from the nearby university, bankers and business people. During summer, guests can enjoy a cup of coffee and a slice of cake in the garden or out on the terrace. There is a choice between 30 different cakes and a daily menu featuring pasta, salads and local specialties.

Named after the acclaimed composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, this tiny cafe is a great place to drop in with friends or family for a relishing meal. Originally established in 1915, this cafe has been one of Frankfurt's oldest socializing spots. Be it morning or evening, you will always be served hot croissants, cakes, tarts or full breakfast and lunch meals. Red leather lounge chairs, and cozy circular tables, surrounded by white-washed walls, offers guests an elegant space to enjoy their meals in. Guests can also choose to dine at the patio, while taking in colorful views of the city.

If you want to take a break from shopping, this lovely café is your best bet. During the summer, seat yourself at the patio on Bürgersteig Platz and watch the hustle and bustle of people passing by. The music, just like the clientele, is multi-cultural. The bookshop next door inspires the occasional reading, which has led this café to join the ranks of Frankfurt's many literary coffeehouses. On Sundays, there is a tempting breakfast buffet. Otherwise, there is a set menu with several dishes, as well as a menu which changes on a weekly basis.