Frankfurt: Bratwurst and Roast Pork

I had a 12-hour layover in Frankfurt and happily decided to go into the city to sightsee instead of waiting in the airport, which would have been incredibly boring. Bought a day ticket, hopped on a train and was in the heart of town in less than 30 mins. According to Wikitravel, the Zeil and Romer areas were supposed to be fairly interesting for an afternoon out, so I hopped off at Hauptwache station and started walking around the area. Most of the streets were pedestrianised so it wasn't too hard finding the most tourist-friendly routes.

Around 11am, I came across a shop selling sausages and grilled meats between the Zeil and Romer just across the square from the Liebfrauenkirsche and the fountain, and decided to give it a try.

So much to choose, so little stomach space

Nothing like a dark beer (2E), and bratwurst and sauerkraut in a bun (2.50E) to start the day. Total cost = 4.50 Euros - a pretty good deal!

I tried the roast pork at another shop later in the day - there were several branches of the Schlemmermeyer shops around Frankfurt city. This was the shop located near the Alte Oper, along a street called Kalbach G. full of wonderful deliccatessens (which I was too intimidated to go into, since they looked expensive and non-English speaking.)
The pork looked so good, I couldn't walk away without giving it a try.

Check out the crackling

Sauerkraut

Dinner - this cost 7.60 Euros, and while it was pretty tasty and crispy, wasn't as good value for money as the bratwurst.