Beer of various types and flavors is Germany's hallmark, and Dresden is no exception. Paulaner, Urbock, Gose, Hofbrau, Augustiner-Brau, and many other brands that you may have already tried at home can pleasantly surprise you here. Nuremberg-style grilled sausages and potato dumplings are often served with beer.
Sandwiches are also popular here, with sizes that make them a full meal. However, sandwiches and snacks alone won't satisfy you, so you'll have to go in search of proper places to eat and try traditional dishes of Dresden.
German cuisine is not very rich and diverse. Local cafes and restaurants mainly serve soups, stews, veal cutlets, and vegetable salads. The most famous traditional dishes of Dresden are potato soup and spicy beef stew. Also, don't miss out on trying quark pancakes, the most popular dessert among locals.
In Dresden, you can find many establishments offering Italian, French, Spanish, and Turkish cuisine. The prices in these places, as well as in traditional cafes, are approximately the same, but often the "German" portions are larger.
Interesting fact: In popular local cafes, regular customers are often bid farewell with a small shot "for the road," and becoming a regular here can happen after just 3-4 visits.
