Florian Siebeck

You can’t make money on an empty stomach, right? Frankfurt is the financial capital of Germany, but it also happens to be making a confident dash for the role of foodie capital. This overlooked metropolis in the belly of Germany is full of great things to do, and filling the tummy is right up there with the museums, bars and the rest. Traditional restaurants dominate the landscape, but the immense diversity of the city has made its way onto the menus of Frankfurt. Innovation is never far away in this buzzing city. Enjoy the best restaurants in Frankfurt, the foodie haven you didn’t realise you needed until now.

In Germany, all roads lead to Frankfurt. That should be taken literally, by the way, as the economic powerhouse in the belly of the country has Germany’s biggest Autobahn interchange, its busiest train station and biggest airport. A veritably mass of humanity pulses through Frankfurt every single day. Ready to dismiss the city as a destination because of that? More fool you.The best things to do in Frankfurt are a delight. They might just have you planning to join the international community that calls this place home. The restaurants and breakfast spots are as good as it gets, and there is an energy to Frankfurt that is downright infectious.

The more brunch, the better. We’ve long held to that way of thinking here at Time Out, and the hard-working people of Frankfurt agree. Germany’s fifth-biggest city and financial capital has plenty of cost breakfast and brunch venues waiting to be enjoyed, serving an array of dishes for appetites big and small. These tend to come at a price - this is a city of big business after all - but sometimes it is worth dishing out the Euros for a tremendous meal. Whether it is old fashioned German cuisine or something a little more international, the best breakfasts and brunches in Frankfurt will fill you up ahead of a day filled with sightseeing, partying and the rest.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in Frankfurt