Outdoor Dining in Munich’s Schanigarten: 9 of the Most Beautiful Spots for balmy summer evenings

Vesperia’s outdoor dining area has gotten an upgrade this summer. In addition to new tables, scooter helmets now adorn the outdoor area as an original decoration. By the way, the restaurant’s name is inspired by the Swabian and Baden term “Vesper,” which corresponds to the Bavarian “Brotzeit.” In addition to the various “Vesper” platters, there’s also a selection of burgers and individual pasta dishes. You can enjoy your dinner or an Aperol under colorful string lights. The quiet Schmellerstraße offers a pleasantly peaceful setting—ideal for long conversations about everything under the sun.

One street away from Vesperia is Padme Hum. The menu features vegan Asian fusion dishes, such as curry, sushi, and pho. The vegan duck is highly recommended, but you can also get plant-based versions of chicken or shrimp. Padme Hum is also known for its unique cocktails. The outdoor seating area, with its beautiful dark furniture combined with pink floral decorations, exudes an elegant atmosphere. The lanterns add a Far Eastern touch to the whole setting.

We’re sticking with Asian cuisine, but switching up the time of day. At Luffy, you can get fluffy Japanese soufflé pancakes for breakfast (or even later). The best way to enjoy them—how could it be otherwise—is in the outdoor seating area. The warm, light-brown wooden beams and the red dipladenia exude a summery atmosphere.

Fancy a cup of coffee? Then after breakfast at Luffy’s, head right next door to Botanista. With its unique boho charm, the all-white outdoor seating area—complete with ivy vines and macramé decorations—invites you to linger. You can enjoy sugar-free cakes or other healthy meals there to support a mindful lifestyle.

KatoPazzo is located right in the heart of lively Maxvorstadt. Here you can enjoy delicious bowls, burgers, and dirty fries, as well as plenty of dishes to share with friends. You can enjoy them either on the terrace in the courtyard or in the outdoor dining area with its colorful tablecloths. While you’re there, watch the hustle and bustle on the street in this lively university district.

Sitting in the outdoor dining area in front of the Kaiser Otto, you’ll feel like you’re in a greenhouse. The large green plants really make you feel like you’re in a garden. The focus is on vegan cuisine, but meat dishes are also available. Lunch is more affordable, and during the Spritz Happy Hour from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., you can enjoy Aperol, Hugo, and other drinks at low prices. Breakfast is also served on weekends.

You’ll spend long nights at NIL, where even Freddie Mercury has been a guest. This gay bar’s outdoor seating area entices visitors with its cozy lounge furniture, red flowers, and large round lamps hanging from the canopy. This is where Munich’s queer community gathers for all kinds of events, such as the annual May Queen pageant.

This little café in the Westend combines French flair with flea market charm. And that’s exactly what the outdoor seating area exudes, with its eclectic mix of furniture in all shapes and colors from the 1920s. Not only can you enjoy delicious cakes here, but you can also buy furniture, jewelry, and other accessories.

Of course, Café Lozzi can’t be left off the list of Munich’s most beautiful outdoor dining areas. Here, you won’t be sitting on ordinary chairs, but on wide wooden benches that are integrated into the structure of the outdoor dining area. Cushions and faux fur provide comfort, and the whimsical umbrellas with their fringes offer shade. Old-fashioned lampshades and ivy vines make the outdoor area feel even cozier. Here, you can enjoy brunch in complete peace and quiet and tuck into both sweet and savory dishes.