--- title: "European Street Food: Best Snacks to Try | Avellera" url: https://avellera.com/street-food-culture-in-europe/ description: "From Hungarian langos to French crepes and Slovenian burek: Europe's best street food, its traditions and where to find it. Get your first trip idea free." language: en --- # Street Food Culture in Europe By Anneta Trimis · 2025-10-01 · 3 min read In short Europe's street food shows what locals eat on the go. In Hungary, try lángos, fried flatbread topped with sour cream, cheese and garlic, and kürtőskalács, caramelized yeast dough baked over an open flame. France offers sweet crêpes and the savory buckwheat galettes of Brittany, and Slovenia offers burek and the weekly Odprta Kuhna street food market in Ljubljana. When travelling, people like to treat themselves, which is why dining in elegant restaurants is a must for many. On the one hand, it’s a way to relax, and on the other, it’s also a good opportunity to sample the local cuisine. But you also have to admit that when traveling, you don’t always have the time to sit down and relax in a restaurant. However, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It gives you the opportunity to explore the street food culture. The great thing about this is that you get a much better idea of what the city’s residents eat when they’re out and about. At the same time, you get to enjoy the most delicious sweet and savoury snacks of different countries. Here are some street food snacks and where to find them for your next trip to Europe: ## Deep-fried foods in Hungary We start with a real street food classic: langos. This is a fried dough flatbread that is freshly prepared and can be topped with various ingredients after frying. The classic version is with sour cream, cheese, and garlic. But there are now so many different variations that there is something for everyone. Langos has become such a classic that you can now buy it in neighbouring countries such as [Germany](https://avellera.com/destination/germany/) and [Austria](https://avellera.com/destination/austria/) at various events like street or [music festivals.](https://avellera.com/europe-for-music-fans-from-classic-to-electro-beats/) But let’s not kid ourselves, the best langos are still found in [Hungary](https://avellera.com/destination/hungary/). If you prefer something sweet, you should try Kürtőskalács. This is caramelized yeast dough baked over an open flame, which can be filled with ice cream or chocolate, depending on your preference. ## The not so fancy food side of France France is known for being chic and glamorous. The [food](https://avellera.com/patisseries-and-boulangeries/) is often extravagant. But French street food culture also has a lot to offer. The undisputed classic of the country is the crepe. It is usually eaten sweet, filled with chocolate cream or fruit, and rarely comes with a savory filling. The classic savory version is a specialty from Brittany and is called a galette. One of the main differences is the type of flour used: sweet crepes are made with wheat flour, while galettes are usually made with buckwheat, which changes the basic flavor. Did you know that? ## Street food insider tip: Slovenia In recent years, Slovenia has established itself as a not-so-secret insider tip in many areas. One of these is the street food culture. A must-try is definitely burek, a savory puff pastry filled with cheese, spinach, potatoes, or meat, and a remnant of the Ottoman cuisine. Apart from that, the weekly street food market [Odprta Kuhna](https://www.visitljubljana.com/en/visitors/events/events-in-ljubljana/open-kitchen/) (Open Kitchen) has developed in the Slovenian capital [Ljubljana.](https://avellera.com/4-iconic-bridges-of-eastern-europe/) Here you can sample all the delicacies the country has to offer. Plan it with us ### Turn this into your trip Get a personal first trip idea and Avellera PDF in minutes, free and without obligation. 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Lángos is Hungary's classic street food: a freshly fried dough flatbread, traditionally topped with sour cream, cheese and garlic, now available in many variations. It is sold at festivals in Germany and Austria too, but the best lángos is still found in Hungary. For something sweet, try kürtőskalács, caramelised yeast dough baked over an open flame. ### What is the difference between a crêpe and a galette in France? In France, a crêpe is usually sweet, filled with chocolate cream or fruit, and made with wheat flour. A galette is the classic savoury version, a speciality from Brittany, usually made with buckwheat flour, which changes the basic flavour. The crêpe is the undisputed classic of French street food culture. ### What is the best street food in Ljubljana? Burek is a must-try street food in Slovenia: a savoury puff pastry filled with cheese, spinach, potatoes or meat, a remnant of Ottoman cuisine. In Ljubljana, the weekly street food market Odprta Kuhna, or Open Kitchen, lets visitors sample delicacies from all over Slovenia in one place, making it a highlight for food lovers. ### Why try street food when travelling in Europe? Street food gives travellers a much better idea of what local residents eat when they are out and about, and it is ideal on days without time for a long restaurant meal. Across Europe, from lángos in Hungary to crêpes in France and burek in Slovenia, street food offers both sweet and savoury snacks with deep local traditions. ### Can Avellera include food experiences in a private Central Europe trip? Yes. Avellera, a Vienna-based team of travel designers, plans luxury, high-end, tailor-made private journeys with food and wine at their heart, using private local guides and hand-picked hotels. 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