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Street Food

European street food is a great way to experience a region’s local flavors. Here’s a look at a few of our favorites by country. These treats are usually low-priced and perfect to snack on while you wander the cobbled streets of Europe.

Wiener schnitzel

After a long day wandering Viennese streets, you’ve earned a hearty meal and a chilled local wine. Wiener schnitzel is the no-nonsense food you need when looking for what to eat in Vienna.

You’ll find a restaurant labeled “Home of the Schnitzel” in Figlmüller Baker Street, a few streets from St Stephen’s Cathedral. Figlmüller’s opened as a small wine tavern in 1905 and has served its iconic Schnitzel. Figlmüller’s secret is soft pork tenderloin rolled with a mallet before cooking for a deliciously thin and crispy bite. 

Pommes Frites

Traditional Belgian fried potatoes are cooked twice, giving them an extra crunch and steaming hot interior. They are usually served with mayonnaise or aioli, but you can also try them with curried ketchup or vinegar.

Crocche

For a more savory option, try this Southern Italian specialty. Crocche is made from mashed potatoes and bread crumbs mixed with egg and cheese and then fried to perfection.

Doner Kebab

If you’re in the mood for something a little different, be sure to try a Doner Kebab. Also known as Donerbuden, this Turkish-inspired thinly sliced meat is similar to what Americans call a “gyro” and is served with lettuce, onion, cucumber, and tomatoes on flat pita bread. Kebabs are sold at food carts in every major German city and are so popular they outsell all other types of street food combined!

Raspberry Bottereaux

Another sweet treat, these raspberry-filled pastry pockets are best hot from the pan. Often topped with powdered sugar, these are the perfect complement to your French latte.

Koulouri

Widely known as a Turkish Bagel in the USA, Simit in Turkey, and Simit, Ka'ek in Jerusalem, these savory bread rings are a Greek favorite for a quick breakfast. Often dusted with salt, olive oil, and sesame seed, the ringed bread is usually plain or with jellies, cheeses, herbs, or vegetables depending on the region. You'll often see street vendors wearing hats of the ringed bread, if so, you'll typically buy them plain - right off their heads - and add your own acctremounts. 

Bocadillos

These tiny little sandwiches are made from baguette-style bread filled with savory, rustic foods like egg, cheese, ham, tuna, or potato. They’re often toasted and served crispy and warm.