As burgers speak to my (American) heart, I couldn't resist to not go to Rotkäppchen-Burgergrill as it is right in my neighborhood.
The restaurant has a comfortable feel with its painted green walls and tree-filled wallpaper. Dimly lit with candles and having both high and low dining tables, one can go there with a group of friends or as a date.
The selections of burgers and its toppings were plentiful ranging from the basics (hamburger, cheeseburger) to their themed specials such as "Rotkäppchen," "Jägersmann," "Großmutter." Non-beef eaters, fear not, they have chicken or vegetarian patties as well.
We ordered the night specials: burger with sides + large drink for the price of burger + 6 EUR. There were lots of choices, so we had to order like this:
Toppings: BBQ-sauce, cheese, fried onions with additional mushrooms (for 30 cents extra)
Meat: 140 g beef patty (fresh from the daily market as advertised)
Bread: whole grain (can choose between wheat or whole grain)
Side: crispy onion rings with BBQ sauce
Drink: "Saftschorle"
And repeat another order with "Rotkäppchen" (rucola, cheese, balsamic-fig dressing) / vegetarian patty / whole grain / fries / beer.
I was quite happy with my BBQ burger. Beef was cooked medium well but not too dry. The fried onions and mushrooms were great compliments to the burger, and I liked the whole grain bun instead of the classic white bread. C was also enjoying his Rotkäppchen burger, but the vegetarian patty is surprisingly spicier than expected.
I look forward to try their other burger combinations. read more