Gate-side burgers in Terminal 2
In Terminal 2 after security, Hans im Glück gives you a full sit-down burger meal airside instead of another grab-and-go counter. It sits in the mid-$$ range for the airport, with burgers typically a few euros higher than at their inner-city Munich branches, but still under what you’d pay in some long-haul lounges for similar food.
Figure on at least 45–60 minutes here during the evening departure bank, especially around the 18:00–21:00 long-haul wave from T2. Service follows a normal restaurant rhythm: host seating, orders taken at the table, and food coming out in batches, which is why frequent flyers skip it if boarding is within an hour.
The menu runs through classic beef burgers, chicken options, and several vegetarian and vegan builds, so mixed groups can usually order from the same place instead of splitting up. Vegan patties and plant-based sauces are clearly labeled, and you can swap in a bun or lettuce wrap without drama, which is rare among Terminal 2 fast-food competitors.
Expect to pay airport premiums: a burger plus fries and a soft drink can easily push past €20, and adding a beer nudges you toward €25. Portions match the downtown restaurants, but multiple reviewers note that you’re paying a few euros extra for the airside location in T2 compared with Hans im Glück in central Munich.
Watch out for timing glitches: reviews mention waits of 20–30 minutes for mains when the T2 Schengen gates are packed, and flagging staff for the bill can add another 10 minutes. Regulars check their boarding time on the Munich Airport app and only sit down if the flight is at least one full hour away.
Practical tip: grab a printed or on-phone boarding pass with the gate number first, then ask for a table closer to the aisle; you can see the overhead screen and walk to most Terminal 2 gates in under 8–10 minutes from the restaurant.