Where can you find some of Frankfurt’s most interesting restaurants and bars? You might try Bockenheim Strasse, an area that’s also referred to as Fressgass, variously translated as Pig-Out Alley or Gluttony Alley. A less judgemental translation of Fressgass might be “On the street where you eat.”

Once a district of the working class, the street has transformed into a center for the alternative scene, largely filled with bohemians and students. You’ll be able to find here shops offering cheese and smoked or fresh fish, and a variety of Frankfurter sausages. There is an abundance of unusual pubs, bars, coffee shops, ice cream parlors, bakeries, butcheries, delicatessens, and more.

In summer months especially, it’s a place for locals and travelers alike to fill up the hundreds, if not thousands, of chairs in the restaurant. In winter months, protection from the cold is provided, and it’s still possible to enjoy a meal and watch the world pass by your table.

While you’re booking a terrific room in Frankfurt, you might check to see if the Fressgass will be holding a festival. Several times a year, there’s a festival for wine or Advent. Some people who love the area might tell you to remember that “fressen” is what animals do while humans simply eat or “essen,” providing a caution not to gobble food down, considering that this might be an insult to the ambience, presentation and quality of the food served in Fressgass. Of course, there’s also some fast food chains in the area, too, so “Fress Gasse” might be the correct term, after all.

If you’ve never been to Frankfurt before, this is definitely a spot to try. Whether you’re looking for a full dining experience, such as the kind you might find at Zarges , or a place to round out the evening with a little jazz, such as Jazzkeller , you should have a great time.

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