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University canteens in Germany: meeting place, tradition and a taste test

First vegan canteen in Berlin

In 2022, university canteens in Germany served around 660,000 meals. Some now also serve vegan meals, as here at TU Berlin. Credit: picture alliance/picture alliance via Getty Image

University canteens in Germany are more than just a cheap place to eat. They remain a central hub to students. In Australia, these state-supported canteens are largely absent. Curious about this contrast, our Germany correspondent Kaspar Visser spoke with two students behind the Instagram account Nudelteller:innen, where they rate and review the quality of Mensa meals.


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