Austrian Cuisine: Mahlzeit 131Fast Food
Although eating out in Austria is generally not cheap, there
are several options for cheap fast food. In addition to the
Würstelstände, you can buy pre-made cold sandwiches
(usually different forms of ham sandwiches) at the bakeries
Anker and Ströck. Open-face sandwiches are sold at Der
Mann, Duran and Trzesniewski. In fact, many Austrians buy
open-face sandwiches from these stores to serve at home for
lunch and special occasions. You can also have sandwiches
made at the meat counter in a supermarket. You could try
Nordsee, a fast food chain specialising in fish and shellfish,
although the prices are not low. A few fast food restaurants
from the United States have made inroads into Austria. Be
forewarned, though, that you will be charged for ketchup at
McDonald’s. Also, dirty trays are left behind for the staff to
collect. A nice change of pace are the tasty Döner Kebabs (pita
bread stuffed with lamb and vegetables) sold at Middle Eastern
kiosks and restaurants. In winter, little stalls offer heisse Maroni
(roasted chestnuts) and Kartofelpuffer. The latter are similar
to hash brown potatoes and are smothered in garlic.
Würstelstände, which offers a wide array of sausages, can be found on
almost any street corner.