Gut Tut
A cafe in the Kreuzviertel district serving healthy vegetarian food and drinks, including snacks, breakfasts, sandwiches, soy burgers, coffee and natural juices. Closed at weekends.

Address: 4 Lindemannstrasse | Telephone: 0231 189 6723 |

Vapiano
Self-service restaurant specialising in fresh and healthy Italian slow food. There's a good selection of pizzas, salads and pastas, too.

Address: 22 Silberstrasse | Telephone: 0231 120 6362 |

Schönes Leben
A charming bistro and restaurant in the Kreuzviertel district, serving delicious food, cakes and wines. Join locals at the long communal tables, or grab one of the smaller tables for yourself. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Address: 23 Liebigstrasse | Telephone: 0231 3304 5227 |

Zum Treppchen
This 18th-century house in rather bleak surroundings is a fantastic place to come for excellent-quality German and international meals; vegetarians are catered for as well.

Address: 21 Fassstrasse | Telephone: 0231 799 3749 |

View
Atop the Dortmunder U-Tower, below the elegant arches that hold up the roof, View has both great looks inside and outside, with its views over town. Drop by for lunch or coffee after visiting the Ostwall museum, or dine on gourmet European and Asian food in the evening.

Address: 7. OG Dortmunder U, Leonie-Reygers-Terrasse | Telephone: 0231 880 8600 |