Eat Strasbourg

Small Alsatian Christmas biscuits in dozens of shapes: anise, cinnamon stars, butter spritz. Sold by the bag at markets and bakeries.

Honey gingerbread, glazed, filled or plain. A good gift that travels well.

A brioche shaped like a little man, eaten around Saint Nicholas’s Day (6 December). Children love it with hot chocolate.

The Alsatian pretzel, soft inside and salted on top. Choose plain or butter, not the lardon versions.

Hot from the stall in a paper cone; simple and warming.

The easy alcohol-free alternative to mulled wine, often spiced with cinnamon.

The tall, fluted Alsatian brioche, studded with raisins and almonds; best for breakfast. Ask whether the raisins were soaked in alcohol.

Choucroute, baeckeoffe and tarte flambée are the famous dishes; all are traditionally made with pork and often with wine. Ask for vegetarian or fish versions where offered, or eat at the halal restaurants above.