€25 schnitzel sets the tone at Käfer in Terminal 2
Käfer sits airside in Terminal 2 and prices tell you it’s aligned with the upscale Munich delicatessen brand. Mains often land in the €20–30 range, so think business‑trip meal, not quick preflight snack. Compared with the grab‑and‑go spots around the T2 Schengen gates, this is a full sit‑down restaurant with table service and plated dishes.
Hours typically track main departure waves, opening from early morning until late evening in Terminal 2, but kitchens slow down closer to the last flights of the day. Breakfast runs heavier on eggs, breads, and cold cuts than on hot American‑style plates, with individual items usually above €10. Coffee costs more than at the big chains downstairs, but you can linger at a proper table near your gate instead of hovering with a paper cup.
The menu leans Bavarian: think schnitzel, roast meats, and seasonal specials, with desserts that go beyond standard airport cake slices. Travellers call out elaborate pastries and plated sweets that actually look like something from the city Käfer stores, not just defrosted cheesecake. Portions are respectable, but several reviewers feel the food quality lands only slightly above average for prices that rival central Munich restaurants.
Service draws mixed reviews. When Terminal 2 is quiet, orders can hit the table in 10–15 minutes. During lunchtime waves around 11:30–14:00, reports mention waits closer to 25–30 minutes for mains, so build that into your boarding time if your flight leaves from nearby gates in the same pier. Staff are used to expense‑account business travellers and usually handle split bills and company cards without drama.
Regulars tend to save Käfer for expensed business trips or long layovers where a €30–40 sit‑down meal doesn’t sting as much. If you’re paying your own way, many flyers suggest just grabbing a coffee and dessert instead of a full three‑course run. Tip: check your actual boarding gate before sitting down; if you’re on a non‑Schengen departure at the far end of T2, give yourself at least 20 minutes to walk and clear passport control.