Restaurants in Aachen
Aachen is famous for its Printen, a cakelike cookie (Lebkuchen) made with honey and spices and frosted with white or dark chocolate. A bag of Printen makes a great gift…if there are any left by the time you get home. Printen Bäackerie Klein, Mǖnsterplatz 15 (www.printen.de; daily 10am–5pm), is conveniently located right outside the cathedral and sells this delicious sweet local treat in a variety of sizes and containers.
- Cafe/German
Elisenbrunnen
A long-established institution, this cafe-restaurant just behind the Elisenbrunnen is a great spot to relax with coffee, pastry or a light meal—especially if the weather’s nice and you can sit outside on the terrace overlooking the garden. Inside, it’s casual and a bit on the…$Around Town - Turkish/Mediterranean
Magellan
A large, casual, family-friendly restaurant-cafe-bar built next to the old city walls near the Rathaus, Magellan offers an all-purpose menu of Turkish mezes, Italian pizzas and pastas, grills and fresh salads. The food is good and the prices moderate. There’s an outdoor terrace where…$Around Town - German/International
Ratskeller
Solid, tasty food served in a historic setting: That’s the appeal of the Ratskeller, though you have two choices on how to dine here. The actual Ratskeller beneath the Rathaus is more formal and expensive (so good for a special occasion). Today, it boasts an attractive, contemporary…$$$Around Town
