Street food in Europe can be so very versatile and fun, but most classics don't ever get noticed by Tourists.
We are here to change that! I have added some of our current street food favs, from savory to sweet, from grilled to fried. There is something for every food lover.
Bratwurst in a Bun, Germany
The Bratwurst is an iconic grilled or fried sausage in Germany. Several types of Bratwurst exist across Germany.
One of the most well-known Bratwurst is the Nuremberg Bratwurst, which you will encounter on a trip to the Bavarian city of Nuremberg. Three small sausages are served between a bun.
Crepes, France
Crêpes are paper-thin round French pancakes. They can be served with a sweet or savory filling.
These are traditionally sold as a street food in so-called crêperies, which are food takeouts that specialize in crêpes only.
Italian Sandwiches
Italy is the country of sandwiches, hands down! Soft ciabatta bread, panini bread, and others hold delicious fillings made of local meats, cheese, and fresh vegetables.
Try a mortadella sandwich or a cheesy panini. Sandwiches come in all shapes, and each region has its specialties. You'll encounter them as soon as you stop at an Italian highway restaurant or when you take a stroll through a village or city.
Bosna, Salzburg, Austria
A Bosna is a Bratwurst served with curry powder and other toppings such as onions and mustard.
A nifty Bulgarian seasonal worker takes the credit for the best street food in Salzburg, Austria. It's called a Bosna and he made it famous with his Balkangrill.
The place still serves the best Bosnas in central Europe, but the humble sausage and bun sandwich can be found in street food stalls and fairs all over region.
Lángos, Hungary
A lángos is a stretched-out fried yeast dough served with a topping in Hungary. Traditionally they are topped with sour cream cheese and/or bacon.
We have encountered lángos with different topping options such as pulled pork and BBQ sauce or mozzarella, tomato, and arugula.
These taste great regardless of which topping you choose to try!
Stroopwafel, the Netherlands
Traditionally, stroopwafel are made of two thin, crispy waffle “cookies” that are stuck together with a syrup filling. The Dutch name literally translates to syrup waffles.
You will encounter stroopwafel all over the Netherlands. The most basic version and also more tourist-fancy versions with fun chocolate and candy toppings.
Covrigi, Romania
Covrigi are Bretzel-like baked goods from Romania. They come in a ring or Bretzel shape, either plain or topped with salt, poppy seeds, or sesame seeds.
We loved the soft interior and the crunchy crust, and they are so very readily available across Romania. They also keep really well, making them perfect road trip food material.
Arancini, Sicily, Italy
Arancini are rice-stuffed, breadcrumb-coated, and fried. They are either round or oval-shaped.
Originally from Sicily, they come in all types of flavors. “Arancia” in Italian means orange and rice stuffed Arancini look like oranges on the outside thanks to the golden fried, exterior.
Montanare, Naples, Italy
Montanara is a deep-fried, bulgy mini pizza topped with various toppings such as mozzarella, parmesan, tomato sauce, and basil.
They are small and make great take away food. We have spotted them in Rome too!
Currywurst, Berlin, Germany
The Currywurst was born in Berlin, the capital of Germany. It's a grilled Bratwurst coated with a curry ketchup onion-based sauce.
These are sold like hotcakes now all over Germany, and if you love flavorful food and sausages, then the Currywurst should be on your bucket list.
Pastel de Nata, Lisbon, Portugal
Pastel de Nata is a traditional custard-filled tart from Lisbon, Portugal.
The pastry shell consists of thin buttery layers. The filling is made of eggs, milk, cream, and sugar. They are then baked at high heat.
The result is a wonderfully creamy sweet mini hand pie that is hard to resist!
Mici, Romania
Micci, aka Mititei, are grilled meat rolls made of pork, beef, and lamb. What makes them different is the seasoning, which is rich and flavor-packed.
You will come across Micci at street stalls and fairs across Romania.
Leberkäse Semmel, Austria & Southern Germany
Leberkäse (aka Fleischkäse) has been called the pink meatloaf in English. It's technically a pink finely ground sausage baked in a rectangular shape.
These are then cut into slices and used as a filling for a Kaisersemmel bun with a topping of choice such as mustard, ketchup, or pickles.
You get them all over Austria, Southern Germany, and Liechtenstein. It's a major lunch time meal for the working crowd.
Chimney cake, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Austria
Chimney cakes originated in Romania/Hungary. Parts of Romania, Transylvania to be more precise, were part of the Hungarian kingdom when the chimney cake came to Budapest.
They then gained in popularity and spread in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. A well-known version, the Slovakian Trdelník has been gaining on appreciation in Czechia.
You will encounter various types of chimney cakes across Europe and under several names. Look out for these sweet pastries at a Christmas market in central Europe.
Roasted Chestnuts, all over Europe
Chestnuts are also known as Maroni in some parts of Europe. They are roasted over a fire when they are in season in autumn.
They are probably the healthiest street food snacks that you will encounter in Europe, as they are served without toppings and garnish.
Raclette Bread, Switzerland & France
Raclette is a super cheesy, flavor-packed Swiss cheese. Large cheese half rounds are heated, and the melted cheese is poured over a dark whole-wheat bread slice.
These are sometimes topped with fried onions, bacon, and chives. This is probably my most favorite street food in Europe. You'll encounter it in Switzerland, France, and Austria.
Germkirche, Austria
Germkiachl (also spelled Germkirche) are Tyrolean stretched deep-fried doughnuts. Tyrol is a region in western Austria.
They can be topped with Sauerkraut, Lingonberry jam or even apple puree.
These are only ever served at local valley fairs and sometimes at special mountain top events.
Steckerlfisch, Bavaria, Germany
Steckerlfisch is a typical Bavarian food that you will find at local fairs such as the Oktoberfest or Spring Feast in Munich or the Herbstfest in Rosenheim.
Sweet water fish, such as trouts are grilled whole on a stick. Steckerl means stick in German.
The fish is marinated in herbs and garlic, which makes it extra yummy!
Dinnete, Swabia, Germany
The Swabian, German, Dinnete resembles the Alsatian French Flammkuchen. A border separates both regions.
These resemble pizza but instead of tomato sauce, they are topped with sour cream, cheese, bacon, and other toppings.
You'll find them at fairs, street markets in the summer and at Christmas markets in the winter.
Bulz, Transylvania, Romania
We came across bulz on our road trip across Transylvania. Some lovely locals were selling them at the side of the road.
These are polenta balls filled with a regional cheese, and the bulz is heated and cooked on the griddle.
Schnitzelsemmel
You will know the Schnitzel, more precisely the Wiener Schnitzel. But did you know that there is a street food version of the Schnitzel?
It's called a Schnitzelsemmel, which is basically a breaded fried chicken schnitzel cutlet served with lettuce and mayonnaise between a bun.
You'll get this in almost all street food stalls in Austria.
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