If you visit the Viktualienmarkt, you can't miss the traditional café and family business ‘Frischhut’. Baked goods have been served here since 1973, especially the popular Schmalznudel, in Bavarian dialect also known as Auszogne.
Café Frischhut in the Altstadt (Old Town) enjoys cult status among locals – you can tell by the fact that it is colloquially known as the Schmalznudel, since the popular yeast pastry is the café's flagship product. The dessert consists of a yeast dough that is fried in hot lard until crispy – if you're looking for a traditional snack, this is the place for you!
In addition to the Schmalznudel, there are also other pastries such as Krapfen at Fasching (carnival time) or Striezel, a braided yeast plait similar to the French brioche. Coffee is served in cups with old German lettering and you can sit down at one of the rustic wooden tables. If you then let your gaze wander around the room, you are sure to be drawn to one of the landscape paintings that adorn the walls. Some of the paintings were created by Ursula Frischhut herself. When the weather is nice, the terrace in front of the café invites you to linger – perfect for taking a deep breath after a stroll through the Viktualienmarkt.
The café has been an integral part of Munich's catering scene since 1973 and it's hard to imagine life without it. As the focus is on traditional pastries, the Schmalznudel is also worth a visit from a cultural perspective – for all foodies who love to experience Bavarian history by eating, well, Bavarian delicacies. Munich combines tradition and modernity like hardly any other city – the family-run Frischhut is a good example of this. An authentic place where the quality of the baked goods is a top priority.
