Gate-side salads in Terminal 2 when you’re done with schnitzel
In Terminal 2 at Munich Airport, Dean & David is one of the only spots focused on salads, bowls and lighter food instead of the usual sausages and burgers. It sits airside in T2, handy for Lufthansa and Star Alliance flights, and lands squarely in the $$ range by airport standards. Think build-your-own or preset bowls with quinoa, falafel, grilled chicken or tofu instead of another currywurst before a 3-hour hop.
Prices sit around €10–€15 for most salads and warm bowls, with smaller snacks and drinks a few euros on top. Reviews call it “pricey but probably the ‘cleanest’ option in the terminal,” especially for vegetarians who want something fresher than a pre-wrapped sandwich. Portions here run smaller than Dean & David branches in central Munich, so a big appetite might mean adding a soup or a second small side.
Order timing matters: Redditors point out that warm bowls and anything requiring grilling can take noticeably longer than a cold salad from the line. At peak lunchtime during Lufthansa’s big departure banks in T2, travellers report queues and waits stretching beyond 15–20 minutes. If your boarding pass says group 1 but you only have 25 minutes to spare, stick to a ready-made option from the fridge instead of a fully custom hot bowl.
Regulars say they scan the overhead menu boards before joining the queue so they can order in under 10 seconds when they reach the counter. Others skip the customization and grab a pre-packed salad or wrap from the refrigerated case, which cuts the stop to a 5-minute in-and-out. Complaints of “mostly lettuce” show up often, so go for bowls with grains, beans, or extra protein like chicken or falafel to make the spend feel worthwhile.
Tip: build a buffer of at least 20–30 minutes here at midday in Terminal 2 if you want a made-to-order warm bowl before a Lufthansa or Eurowings Discover flight.