European Food Bucket List: Street food you need to try!

Are you going on an expedition through Europe? Get ready for some incredible street food! These inexpensive meals are an excellent way to sample a country’s cuisine without spending too much money. It’s particularly useful when you just have a limited amount of time in a city but want to check off some of your food bucket list items. You don’t always want to waste your precious time sitting in a restaurant. Grab these economical, local goodies on the fly, and don’t forget to take a food selfie to commemorate the event!

Würstel, Austria.
Are you looking for a Vienna experience? You should. Vienna lacks pizza vendors and burger booths. Sausages are the classic Viennese snack. Try the Käsekrainer—a aromatic pork sausage with a cheesy

Waffle in Belgium.
We know the entire globe has made it, but there’s nothing quite like the actual thing. Trust us: it’s called a Belgian waffle for a reason! Traditionally, you have to eat it with your hands, so it’s incredibly easy to grab one on the move and chew it while exploring beautiful sites in Belgium. The locals create them while you wait and provide toppings and fillings ranging from whipped cream to strawberries and ice cream. Bonus points if it’s drizzled with real Belgian chocolate!

Ćevapi, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a unique country in Eastern Europe, complete with its own cuisine and snacks! Ćevapi is a popular, hearty dish. It consists of grilled sausages wrapped in a flatbread with onions and sauce. Onions can be raw or fried. The sauce is typically cottage cheese or sour cream. Yum!

Banitsa in Bulgaria

Banitsa is practically one of Bulgaria‘s national symbols. Easy to eat on the run, this traditional pie is made with homemade a homemade crust and cheese. It is normally filled with meat or spinach. Simple yet delicious!

Trdelnik in the Czech Republic

You can’t visit the Czech Republic without enjoying a trdelnik! This cake-like pastry is prepared on a spit; rolled dough is wrapped around a stick, grilled and dusted with a mix of sugar, spice and sometimes walnuts. You can even add some sweet fillings! Get it while it’s hot on your next Eastern European adventure!

Smørrebrød in Denmark

Smørrebrød are small, open-faced sandwiches that are traditionally served in Denmark as hors d’oeuvres. This normally consists of dense, dark buttered rye bread with toppings like cold meats, cheeses and smears. Give the vegetarian options a try because no trip to Denmark is complete without a taste of Danish cheese!

Karjalanpiirakka in Finland

Karjalanpiirakka are hand pies made from rye flour filled with a rice porridge filling (sometimes mashed potato!). These savoury pastries are from the Karelia region but can be found over Finland as well as in Estonia and Russia.

Crêpes in France

Having a piping hot crepe with a cup of coffee in France should be compulsory! Have the local crêpe-makers (that can be found at food stalls on basically every street corner) make it fresh and fill yours up with anything from Chocolate mascarpone cream to fresh fruit and lemon cream, or go for the savoury option – cheese and ham. It will have you in tears thanks to how delicious it is!

Pretzels in Germany

On a trip to Germany, treat your tastebuds to a german staple – pretzels. The warm, salty, freshly-baked kind, naturally. Proper German pretzels are covered in a special pretzel solution before baking. This gives it its unique colour and taste. Have it with a bratwurst, mustard and an ice-cold beer! Prost!

Souvlaki in Greece

Souvlaki is a tasty Greek fast food that consists of small pieces of meat (beef, chicken or lamb) and vegetables grilled on a skewer. Also served with grilled bread, or in a pita wrap with garnishes and sauces. Great to grab on the go while you’re exploring Greece’s historic cities and stunning islands!

Margherita pizza in Italy

Pizza in Italy is a no-brainer. But did you know that only the Margherita and Marinara pizza are considered to be true Italian pizzas? The Margherita pizza was developed in honour of Queen Margherita in 1889. It is a salute to the colours of the Italian flag – green (basil), red (tomatoes) and white (mozzarella).

Bitterballen in the Netherlands

Amsterdam in the Netherlands is pretty much the world’s street food capital. Get your hands on some bitterballen (best enjoyed with a nice, cold beer). Bitterballen are bite-sized savoury snacks filled with a mixture of chopped beef, beef broth, flour, butter, herbs and spices. This is rolled in batter and breadcrumbs and deep-fried. Add mustard for dipping to really pump up the flavour.

Lefse in Norway

Enjoy a taste of this potato-y flatbread of sorts the next time you’re in Norway. Made with potatoes, butter, flour and cream it tastes a bit different than just your average flatbread.  How do you eat it? There is no wrong way! Traditionally it is served with meals as bread, but on its own, it goes down great with butter and sprinkled with sugar.

Pastéis de nata in Portugal

Pastéis (singular: pastel) de nata are small cupcake with soft creamed-yolk centres, served warm from the oven and buried in cinnamon. These sweet treats are a must-have when visiting beautiful Portugal. Have yours with an espresso of a bit of bagaço (Portuguese wine brandy).

Patatas Bravas in Spain

Sitting down for a leisurely afternoon meal in Spain? Patatas Bravas is a quintessential Spanish tapas option! It normally consists of flash-fried chunks of white potato served with warm, spicy tomato sauce.

Semla/fastlagsbulle in Sweden

The Semla bun is a well-loved treat in Sweden. Are you ready for this? Cardamom-spiced wheat bun of which the top part is cut of, and hollowed out to be filled with whipped cream and almond paste. If you’re lucky you will also be able to find a semmelwrap – flat rolled dough with the same filling, eaten as a wrap. Take note: One bun comes in at around 500 calories!

Hungry yet? Better start planning your next trip so you can start ticking these tasty street food treats off your foodie bucket list. We’ll teach you how to say ‘yum’ in every language, and that’s a promise!