Delicious potato pancakes, green beans, or panhas (a type of blood sausage) are examples of the typical hearty cuisine of the Bergisches Land region. It impresses with dishes reminiscent of grandma's time, prepared with modern, high-quality ingredients and local produce. Many quaint inns and taverns, often in beautiful old half-timbered buildings, serve regional dishes and promise hearty culinary delights.
The " Bergische Kaffeetafel " (Bergisch coffee table) is particularly popular, featuring sweet and savory dishes and coffee from a "Dröppelmina" (a type of coffee pot). People often sit together for several hours enjoying each other's company.
The Bergisches Land region also offers culinary delights of the highest caliber. Several Michelin-starred restaurants , ambitious chefs, and unusual specialty restaurants entice visitors with exceptional creations in elegant surroundings.