Five insider tips for a delicious lunch in Kassel – without a canteen!

Five insider tips for a delicious lunch in Kassel – without a canteen!

Eat deliciously and enjoy your lunch break at the same time? No problem in Kassel! Today we have summarized the best canteens and canteen-like offers in the city for you. From certified organic dishes to hearty daily menus, there are many options to indulge in culinary delights during the work week.

Our list opens with theMarbachshöhe, Biond's restaurant. Delicious organic dishes are offered here from Monday to Friday between 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - usually for around 8 euros. The selection ranges from a base of pasta, rice or potatoes to changing vegan, vegetarian and meat-based dishes. If you're a little more hungry, you'll also find a great offer at the FIDT technology and start-up center. Monday to Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., meat dishes are available here for 8.50 euros and vegetarian options for 7.50 euros, including a side dish or dessert.

Gourmet for lunch

TheBench squareis also very popular. The canteen of master chef Günther Haack, located on Rudolf-Schwander-Straße, impresses with three changing daily specials. Prices vary between 8 and 14 euros. A particularly fine dish, such as saddle of lamb or spare ribs, costs 14 euros, while a large salad can be had for just 8.50 euros.

TheChurch houseon Wilhelmshöher Allee offers at least two dishes, usually including a vegetarian option, from Monday to Friday between 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. The prices are between 7.50 and 14 euros, and for those on a budget you can get pasta with sauce every day from just 2.60 euros. Bratwurst is also on the menu on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

TheUniversity cafeteriaswith their numerous locations in Kassel (Holländischer Platz, Kunsthochschule, Wilhelmshöher Allee, Heinrich-Platt-Straße) offer a large selection for external guests. Prices range from 8 to 11 euros for two to three options, including vegan and meat dishes. The Holländischer Platz is open Monday to Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the other locations are open Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Leisurely lunch break in the town hall

TheTown hall canteenon the third floor of the town hall in the city center also has a lot to offer. From Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. you can enjoy breakfast options such as sandwiches and baked goods or even warm dishes. At lunchtime there are two dishes ranging in price from 6.50 to 9 euros, as well as a “healthy corner” with fresh salads and bowls.

With these tips, nothing stands in the way of an enjoyable lunch in Kassel! However, those interested should also find out more about the living situation in Kassel. From September 1, 2025, the housing entitlement procedure for socially subsidized housing will be changed. All eligible households must register to receive a housing permit that they can use to search for housing independently. For detailed information about the new regulations, visit the City of Kassel website, where all the necessary information is provided.

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