Breakfast
The vast majority of German hotels and guesthouses, and all youth hostels, include breakfast in the price of their accommodation. Although some places go in for the spartan French affair of rolls, jam and coffee, the normal German breakfast lies midway between this and the elaborate Scandinavian-style cold table, but the latter is catching on, particularly in middle- and upper-range hotels. Typically, you'll be offered a small platter of cold meats (usually sausage-based) and cheeses , along with a selection of marmalades, jams and honey. Muesli or another cereal is sometimes included as well. You're generally given a variety of breads , which are among the most distinctive features of German cuisine. Both brown and white rolls are popular; these are often given a bit of zap by the addition of a condiment, such as caraway, coriander, poppy or sesame seeds. The rich-tasting black rye bread, known as Pumpernickel, is a particular national favourite, as is the salted Brezel, which tastes nothing like any foreign imitation. Coffee (which is normally freshly brewed) is the usual accompaniment. Drinking chocolate is a common alternative, as are both herbal and plain tea . Tea is served black, often with optional lemon, but does not blend well with German milk. Fruit juice - almost invariably orange - is sometimes included as well. If breakfast isn't included in your accommodation costs, you can usually do quite well by going to a local baker's shop , which generally opens from 7am, if not before. Most chain bakeries have an area set aside for breakfast, known as a Stehcafe (standing cafe), a practice taken up by some family establishments as well. The coffee and chocolate on offer tend to be of high quality, and there's the added bonus of being able to choose from the freshly made bakery on display; DM5-6/?2.50-3 should cover an adequate breakfast.
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