Schnitzel sensation from Dachau: enjoyment or price shock?

Schnitzel sensation from Dachau: enjoyment or price shock?

A particularly attractive dish is currently causing a stir in Bavarian gastronomy. A veal schnitzel from an inn near Dachau was celebrated in the popular Reddit community “Schnitzel Crime”. The post, which was posted on June 7th, received around 170 upvotes and many comments within just 17 hours, most of which were positive about this gastronomic masterpiece. Users described the schnitzel as perfectly fried and pounded thin, with a golden brown breading that was fried in clarified butter.

But despite all the enthusiasm, one question remained: How do the prices compare to similar dishes? The Wiener Schnitzel cost 24.90 euros, which was considered reasonable by most. In contrast, the price for half a fried chicken, namely 18.90 euros, caused heated discussions among Reddit users. Some found the cost of the chicken rather off-putting and compared it to the prices at Oktoberfest - they quickly said “heavy”.

Price debate in the catering industry

This discussion is not just an isolated case. Pricing in the catering industry is a perennial issue. The case from Dachau is part of a larger debate about restaurant prices in Bavaria. Many consumers are now questioning the cost of traditional Bavarian food, especially given constantly changing consumer habits. Some users defended the price of the fried chicken, citing the quality of the preparation, while others felt that it was simply too expensive.

A look at the current gastronomy landscape in Bavaria shows a change that has been observed for decades. According to Statistik Bayern, the number of food-oriented restaurants has changed enormously in the last 100 years. While there were 32,563 restaurants in 1923, there are only 27,589 in 2023 - a decline of 15.3 percent. This suggests that the catering industry has increasingly developed towards food-oriented offerings, which could also play a role in future price developments.

In cities like Munich, the density of food-oriented restaurants has increased significantly over the last 100 years. From 5.4 restaurants per 10,000 inhabitants in 1923, the number has increased to 20.7 in 2023. This trend also reflects changing consumer behavior - more and more people are attaching importance to high-quality preparation and attractive presentation, which is of course also reflected in the prices.

The price discussion about the popular schnitzel and its companions will therefore not end in the future. The inn near Dachau has set new standards with its veal schnitzel and heated debate. It remains to be seen how gastronomy will develop in the region and what new culinary trends will emerge. It remains to be seen how the money will continue to flow into the landlords' coffers.

Who knows, maybe there will soon be another schnitzel that will cause similar excitement and let guests check their preferences. The future of gastronomy in Bavaria definitely remains exciting, and you can definitely have a good hand for the Dachauer Schnitzel.