Florian Siebeck

Ready for outdoor food markets, an excellent café culture and world-leading museums? Welcome to Frankfurt. And no, we won’t accept it as a second city to the likes of Berlin and Munich. No sir.  When it comes to Germany, all roads actually lead to Frankfurt (no, we mean that literally). It’s home to the country’s biggest Autobahn interchange, biggest airport and a very busy train station. Frankfurt is where it’s at. Here are the best things to do in the city.  RECOMMENDED:🍳 The best breakfast spots in Frankfurt 🌭 The best restaurants in Frankfurt🍻 The best bars in Frankfurt🛌 The best Airbnbs in Frankfurt This guide was updated by Florian Siebeck, a writer based in Frankfurt. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

Sure, you might think of the people of Frankfurt as the hard workers of Germany. The ones who take things serious. The ones who get stuff done. But we’ll tell you one thing for free – that doesn’t stop them letting their hair down, and it certainly doesn’t stop them going for a mega brunch the next day either.  In fact, the brunch scene is top notch here (well, it’s no surprise Germany’s fifth-largest city and financial powerhouse knows the most important meal of the day deserves special treatment). And it’s not just your typical avo and eggs, either. Here you’ll find breakfast tacos, continental buffets and buttermilk pancakes with syrup. You’ll find baked goods and full breakfast delights. Whatever you’re craving, Frankfurt’s got it in spades. Here are the best spots for breakfast and brunch right now.  RECOMMENDED:🌭 The best restaurants in Frankfurt🍻 The best bars in Frankfurt📍 The best things to do in Frankfurt🛌 The best Airbnbs in Frankfurt Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts. 

What comes to mind when you think of Frankfurt? It’s probably not the food (unless you’re thinking of frankfurters, of which there are plenty). But as the largest and most populous city in the German state of Hesse, Frankfurt is buzzing with culture, and that’s lent itself to a diverse and eclectic food scene to rival the likes of Germany's big dogs, Berlin and Munich.  Traditional German grub reigns supreme here, from various schnitzel to grüne soße (a seriously moreish green sauce), and a hell of a lot of sauerkraut. But scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find a whole load of inventive independent joints too. Think homely Italians, steaming hot ramen and the falafel of your vegetarian dreams, or splash on some Michelin-starred fine dining, all with some seriously good beer to wash it down with. Sound good? We agree. Here are the best restaurants in Frankfurt right now.  RECOMMENDED:🍳 The best breakfast spots in Frankfurt🍻 The best bars in Frankfurt📍 The best things to do in Frankfurt🛌 The best Airbnbs in Frankfurt Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts.