"There could not be a more cliché German layover meal, and I am totally okay with that. With family who live in Poland and Romania, I have spent countless hours at Frankfurt Airport, a popular transfer hub for flights to Eastern Europe. No matter the time of the morning (yes, morning), day, or night, if I’m in the Frankfurt Airport, I’m getting a bratwurst. And ideally, I’m getting one at Hermann’s. It’s typically served on a crunchy roll with a side of sauerkraut and, of course, that perfectly spicy-but-not-too-spicy mustard. The main Hermann’s outpost is near gate A24, but a couple Hermann’s carts throughout the airport serve a pared-down to-go menu that includes frankfurters (another great option). At the fast-casual storefront, beer is served alongside a selection of sausages such as the pork-based bratwurst, the Berlin specialty currywurst (with spicy curry ketchup), frankfurters (German hot dogs, but better than ours), rindswurst (a beef sausage that reminds me a bit of Polish sausage), and bockwurst (made of pork and veal). Sides include potatoes, pickles, pretzels, coleslaw, and sauerkraut. It’s a simple yet hardy meal that will put you on the path to satisfied stomach success, no matter where you’re headed. —MB" - Michelle Baran
