"As Steves writes in Europe's Cheap Eats, "All over Europe, towering department stores offer great cafeteria lunches - often with rooftop views for no extra charge (such as at the Galeria Kaufhof in Frankfurt)." Other such cafeterias that offer views and sometimes a terrace include the one on the top floor of the Cortes Ingles at Plaza Catalunya in Barcelona, the La Cantine Du Bazaar cafeteria inside Le BHV Marais department store in Paris, the Manora restaurant on the top floor of the Manor department stores in Lucerne, the Coop restaurant of the Coop City department store in Zurich, and the Migros cafeterias in the Migros supermarkets in Switzerland."
"These department store cafeterias may not be fancy, but they serve up an assortment of hot and cold foods at a reasonable price (especially in pricier locales such as Switzerland). They tend to be self-serve and can offer buffets, and depending on the cafeteria (and day), salad and side buffets can be charged by weight or by the size of the plate. In the latter case, do as Rick Steves advises on Europe's Cheap Eats and "grab the small (cheap) plate and stack it like the locals do - high.""
Travel costs often leave little for dining, but department store cafeterias across Europe provide affordable meal options with pleasant views or terraces in many cities. Examples include rooftop cafeterias at Galeria Kaufhof in Frankfurt, Cortes Ingles in Barcelona, La Cantine Du Bazaar at Le BHV Marais in Paris, the Manora in Lucerne, Coop City in Zurich, and Migros locations across Switzerland. These cafeterias are usually self-serve, offer hot and cold dishes and buffets, and may charge salad and side items by weight or plate size. Use a small plate and stack items high to maximize value.
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