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Landmetzgerei Dirk Hanten

Erkrath, Germany

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Landmetzgerei Dirk Hanten

A country butcher in Erkrath, Germany, with a lunch counter for rolls, salads and hot meals. Its Galloway beef comes from its own herd, and the shop makes its own sausages and catering dishes.

Highlights

  • Galloway beef
  • Leberkäse and meatball rolls
  • Homemade salads and catering

Good to know

  • Busy in the mornings, queues outside
  • Cash and card payments accepted

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