Yummy...Food!

Find important questions and answers concerning Meals and Food below...

1. Is there a restaurant at the European Study Center?
No, but there are plenty of places within walking distance to grab a bite to eat.

2. Are there vending machines in the European Study Center?
There is a vending machine with drinks available at all times.

3. When are we dining out?
There are a few group dinners already included in your program fee (ex: welcome dinner, farewell dinner, Thanksgiving or Easter). Your coordinator will remind you when the dinners will be.
Generally, drinks and tips will cost extra and are not included. The meals will be arranged indifferent restaurants to offer you a variety of meals.

4. What options are there for meals?
You will be able to use the shared cooking facilities at the European Study Center at any time. Several bakeries and grocery stores are within a few minutes’ walking distance making it easy to cook and eat at home. You will also have access to the SRH and University of Heidelberg student cafeterias. Different main dishes are offered every day and many locations feature a buffet with a wide variety to choose from. There are also numerous student cafés located throughout Heidelberg for students to grab a quick bite.

5. Can vegetarian and vegan diets be accommodated at group meals?
Of course. It won’t be a problem to accommodate vegetarians and vegans. No matter what your
concerns are, the Heidelberg team is happy to accommodate your dietary restrictions during group
meals, as long as you have informed your study abroad office before you leave for Europe. Last minute changes to pre-ordered groups meals can not always be guaranteed.

6. What is the proper etiquette when leaving tips in restaurants?
In Germany gratuity is already included in the check, but this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t leave a tip on top of that because the wait staff generally doesn’t receive the added gratuity directly. It is customary to round up to the next full Euro and add a Euro or two (for example, if your bill is12.55€, it would be appropriate to pay 13-14€ total). When you are eating out in a nicer restaurant, you should leave 5% to 10% which is usually given directly to the waiter.

7. What kind of food can you recommend to eat in Heidelberg?
Step into any German bakery (Bäckerei or Konditorei) and you will find an assortment of high quality breads, rolls, pretzels, and pastries that are sure to delight your taste buds. All grocery stores have a wide assortment of deli meats, sausages and cheeses and spreads that go nicely with the good bread. One sweet Heidelberg treat that can be found in specialty stores is the Studentenkuss-(Student’skiss) made of chocolate, nougat and crispy wafers.