USA feeling in Munich: From Pancakes to Burgers and Fries

Enjoy a typical American Breakfast at Maxvorstadt

Do you want some pancakes with bacon and maple syrup? Or bagel and cream cheese? Mr. Pancake in Munich has got all that and even more. Located at Gabelsbergerstraße 34, this restaurant has become the favorite go-to place for those looking to enjoy a typical American breakfast in Munich.

They have a wide variety of dishes on their menu, and not only cater to tourists from the US, but also gourmets and pretty much anyone. Enjoy your breakfast here, which is served in style - with an American flag on the side to make it more exquisite.

By the way: You can find two more Mr. Pancake stores in Schwabing and at Isartor.

Witness pop culture at Promenadeplatz

 If you are a fan of rock, blues, techno, hip-hop or pop music, then Munich is the ideal place to get your groove on. Many bars and nightclubs within the city not only play American songs, but even host performances by some Hollywood stars. In fact, the Promenadeplatz, in front of the Hotel Bayerischer Hof, has become an unofficial memorial site for fans of the former "King of Pop". After Michael Jackson's death in June 2009, pictures, flowers and candles were laid down at the foot of the statue of Orlando di Lasso. Ever since, the area has become significant to the history of American music in Munich.

American sweets from the Candy Store

At the Candy Store right next to the Theresienwiese, you can get everything the USA has to offer in sweets: From Peanut Butter Cereals to Pancake Baking Mix and Aunt Jemima's Maple Syrup to Salted Caramel Pretzels. But there are also drinks, chips and crackers, and spicy barbecue sauces. Try the Chilli Heatwave Doritos, for example, or have you heard of marshmallow cream as a sandwich spread?

Get the perfect cheesecake

Outside of Brooklyn, you can get some of the finest cheesecakes in Munich. Whether you want one with poppy seeds or the ginger and whiskey varieties, there are several spots in the city with the exact type to suit your taste. Hungriges Herz and Muffins 'n' More are great places for you to check out. The latter is a mix of Hollywood-ish bar, a pastry shop, tea shop and café with a trendy setting that makes you feel like you are in the US. This is definitely one place to add to your itinerary.

A little refreshment at Treemans

A visit to the Treemans at Dachauerstraße 69, Munich, feels like a short trip to New York. One step inside gives you that aura of dining in the US – not forgetting the American flags hanging from the window that takes away any ‘homesick’ feeling. If you are on a diet, Treemans might just tempt you. Their list of foods like sandwiches with grilled vegetables, ham and cheese or hummus are irresistible. In addition, their café offers a variety of American coffee and sweet treats like pumpkin pie, bagels and muffins - all made with the right recipe.

Have some soul food at Little Wolf

One of the hotspots for Americans in Munich is the Little Wolf - the stylish smokehouse and diner located at Glockenbachviertel. A main feature of the restaurant is the Smoker, where all the meat served are first refined. Their menu consists of pastrami, pulled pork or the brisket smoked for hours on wood that it melts in your mouth. Now that is some real soul food! The restaurant offers great cuisine in a relaxed and familiar atmosphere. However, keep in mind that the kitchen stays open until 10pm daily – or till meaty meals are sold out.

Burgers and more burgers

If you are hungry for some burger, Meat in Bun near the Old South Cemetery (Alter Südfriedhof) in Munich offers some of the best you can ever imagine. From Special Buns like Burning Diego (beef, avocado, jalapenos with cheddar) to Kissing Mandy (beef, vegetables, olives, fig mustard and feta cheese), there are different types to satisfy you at any time. Are you a vegetarian? You can as well have the veggie burger version with a free side dish for lunch. The owner of the restaurant, Siddiqi Mousa, decorated the interior with high windows, light wood and black and yellow chairs to complete ‘the burger experience’.

The Hollywood feeling in Munich's iconic cinema

 If you want that Hollywood feeling, then you need to add Cadillac & Veranda Cinema to your list of must-visits. This typical American cinema located in Bogenhausen, Munich, always has the latest movies on its schedule and props to set the mood. The illuminated billboards, jukeboxes and red 1942 Cadillac on display, are just a tip of the iceberg. One of movie halls look like a Cadillac interior with its windshield serving as the cinema screen. The second hall is modelled after a typical American veranda with wooden parquet flooring and a view, to make you feel at home.

A Drive-in cinema

If you think a Cadillac cinema is cool, then imagine sitting in one or any kind of car at all and enjoying a thrilling Hollywood movie. At the Drive-in cinema in Munich, you not only sit in your vehicle and watch movies on a gigantic screen, but also enjoy some good snacks on the side. Located in Acshheim, this movie place has become a great attraction for Americans and those who want to enjoy box office movies with no distraction.

For 48 years, car and cinema lovers visit Drive-in Cinema which has a 36-metre screen, space for hundreds of cars, a snack bar with fresh popcorn, hot dogs and soft drinks. You can now enjoy your movie quietly with no seat neighbor rustling a bag of chips and no latecomers blocking your view.  

Rock the night at Hard Rock Café

After visiting all of these places on the list, you can round off your day with a cocktail at the Hard Rock Cafe Munich. Here, you not only hang out with friends and listen to rock music, you can also enjoy American cuisine. There is probably no other club, bar or lounge in Munich where you feel so at home, than here. Whether you feel like admiring Madonna's famous bustier, listening to Cold Play or dancing to some Calvin Harris tunes, Hard Rock Café ensures you end the night in grand style.