My Favorite European Snacks

After arriving in Europe, the snack foods and drinks that are not native to your home country will most definitely catch your eye! Here are some of the ones that I have tried and enjoyed so far:

Lion Bar

The Lion Bar originated in England and wafer, caramel, and crisp cereal covered in milk chocolate.

 

Fanta Orange

So in America, I don’t drink soft drinks, and I especially don’t like Fanta. I happened to try an orange Fanta in Paris and it was immensely different! It almost tasted like carbonated orange juice. I highly recommend it.

 

Stroopwafel

The first time I had a stroopwafel, I was instantly hooked! These two thin waffles with a caramel like filling are amazing.

Macarons

These light and tasty cookies come in a variety of flavors and are a must have when visiting Paris.

Pain au Chocolat

This is a flaky pastry filled with a couple of pieces of chocolate wasn’t too sweet, and made for a very nice snack!

Balisto

A biscuit with cream, honey and almonds covered in a milk chocolate coating.

Crepes

My biggest regret when visiting Paris is that I only had one crepe. It was absolutely delicious! I got mine filled with Nutella.

Belgian Waffle

Nothing compares to an actual Belgian waffle. If you are ever in Belgium please do yourself a favor and have one!

I’m sure I am missing a lot of awesome European snacks and/or drinks, but these are the few that I’ve had the opportunity to try!

What should I try the next time I’m in Europe?

-Haley

47 thoughts on “My Favorite European Snacks”

  1. jammajo – My passion has always been travel. I want to read about it, live it through others who go, and I want to go. See new things, new places, different things that stretch my boundaries, both physically and emotionally. As I look to a new season of life, retirement, I could sit back and let my last third just dribble away. I want to push myself to be uncomfortable with new people, places and cultures that stretch me into who I've never been before. Will you join me? Lisa
    jammajo says:

    Ooo, you’re activating my sweet tooth! Yum!

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      • jammajo – My passion has always been travel. I want to read about it, live it through others who go, and I want to go. See new things, new places, different things that stretch my boundaries, both physically and emotionally. As I look to a new season of life, retirement, I could sit back and let my last third just dribble away. I want to push myself to be uncomfortable with new people, places and cultures that stretch me into who I've never been before. Will you join me? Lisa
        jammajo says:

        Me too and macaroons!

  2. Empty Nest Adventures – I live in CO with my husband and we are recent empty nesters. We love traveling, trying new things, and pushing ourselves outside our comfort zones. Family time is very important to us, so we still do a lot with our two sons, even though they've flown the coop. I welcome any recommendations for new experiences, and I hope I can spark some ideas for you too!
    Empty Nest Adventures says:

    Oh, French crepes and Belgian waffles are my favorite!! German stollen and kaiserschmarrn are pretty delicious too!

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  4. sportsdiva64 – new York City – Blogger, former freelance sports writer and airline employee of Delta and Malaysia Airlines. Have lived in New York City , Dayton, Ohio , Los Angeles , Boston, and Las Vegas. Have traveled to Canada, Malaysia , England , Singapore , Australia and most of the USA . Love sports, especially New York Yankees, Boston Celtics , New York Rangers, and New England Patriots . Boston is my favorite city, will always consider it to be my home.
    sportsdiva64 says:

    They all look wicked yummy especially the macaroons and the crepe. I would have gotten mine with Nutella also.

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  6. kagould17 – Not much to tell. After working for 3 companies over 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I had waited my entire career for……retirement. I have been exploring this new career for the past 7+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wants has been very fulfilling. Early on, there was a long list of projects in my “to-do” hopper and I attacked these projects with a vengeance for the first 9 months of retirement. Eventually, my brain told me that this was not what retirement was about, so it took me another 5 months before my industriousness again took over and I attacked another line of projects, this time somewhat shorter and less complicated, as well as many new projects related to the family weddings in 2016. After going hard for 6 weeks and 3 weddings, my body was telling me to relax, then the flu bug hit and as soon as that was done with me, my sciatic acted up. No rest for the wicked. In 2020 and 2021, the Covid 19 pandemic changed the whole retirement gig. I was lucky to not be still working, for sure. I enjoy photography, gardening, working with my hands, walking, cycling, skiing, travelling, reading and creating special photo and video productions obtained in my first pastime. I may never become wealthy in any of these pursuits, but I already feel I am rich in life experiences far beyond any expectation.
    kagould17 says:

    All good ideas. While not always a snack, Dutch poffertjes are tiny little explosions of powdered sugar and buttery delight. French pissaladiere (French pizza) is exceptional. Funny story, the best we had were the ones we purchased at the Kanab Bakery (Utah) and ate at Lake Powell in Page Arizona.

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      • kagould17 – Not much to tell. After working for 3 companies over 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I had waited my entire career for……retirement. I have been exploring this new career for the past 7+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wants has been very fulfilling. Early on, there was a long list of projects in my “to-do” hopper and I attacked these projects with a vengeance for the first 9 months of retirement. Eventually, my brain told me that this was not what retirement was about, so it took me another 5 months before my industriousness again took over and I attacked another line of projects, this time somewhat shorter and less complicated, as well as many new projects related to the family weddings in 2016. After going hard for 6 weeks and 3 weddings, my body was telling me to relax, then the flu bug hit and as soon as that was done with me, my sciatic acted up. No rest for the wicked. In 2020 and 2021, the Covid 19 pandemic changed the whole retirement gig. I was lucky to not be still working, for sure. I enjoy photography, gardening, working with my hands, walking, cycling, skiing, travelling, reading and creating special photo and video productions obtained in my first pastime. I may never become wealthy in any of these pursuits, but I already feel I am rich in life experiences far beyond any expectation.
        kagould17 says:

        Visit Kanab Utah. I do not know why there are two French bakers in this bakery, but am glad they are there. The signs into town keep talking about the German bakery, which we never found. As it turns out, a good thing.

      • I am actually going through Utah in May, so I may look into that! Thanks for the tip!

  7. I would kill for a French eclair. There’s nothing better. I always completely agree with the Orange Fanta. It’s soo good.

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    • I’ll have to check those out for sure! And I’m so glad that you agree, they are amazing!! 🙂

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  8. I think it’s worth mentioning the perfect way to eat a stroopwaffle (which are the BEST) which is to put it over your tea/coffee/hot chocolate like a lid until the caramel inside melts and the biscuit goes all warm and graaargglgllllee *drools*

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  10. Blue Sue – I'm a writer who loves to explore and, by extension I suppose, to travel. A life-long denizen of the Southern portion of the United States, most of my adventures take place below the Mason-Dixon, but occasionally They let me out into the Rest of the World.
    Blue Sue says:

    Ooh I loooove stroopwafles!
    My favorite when I was in England was the Double Decker candy bar. I even brought some back home for my folks.

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  12. PaulSeesTheWorld – Thank you for letting me share a bit of my life and observations with you. Your likes, comments, follows, subscriptions, views, and recognition motivate me to keep going and sharing. I sincerely thank you for reading this post and letting me share my life and world-view with you.
    PaulSeesTheWorld says:

    Great post (and hard to read right before dinner ha ha). Fanta caught my eye. I have heard two things about why it is different but neither are confirmed. 1. US uses high fructose corn syrup vs cane sugar in Europe. 2. Fanta in some countries uses a high percentage of real orange juice.

    Thoughts?

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    • Very interesting!! I definitely thought that it tasted much more like actual juice, so I would definitely think that that is a possibility!

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  13. Hi! Loved this post, I’m from Germany. If you ever visit, you have to go to one of the many cafes (I live in Munich) and try some cake. It is very typical for germans to meet on weekends and enjoy their “Kaffee und Kuchen“ (cake and coffee). Personal recommendation: Prinzregententorte 🙂

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    • That’s so awesome! I plan on going to Germany again one day for sure. Thanks so much for your recommendation!! 🙂

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  14. roninjax – Florida, U.S.A. – Throughout all my years of work in various positions it seems like I've mostly enjoyed sharing my thoughts on paper and through speaking engagements, informing and encouraging. I desire to do my part in sharing and currently feel the need to focus on travel-related subjects as well as life experiences. I look forward to our journeys together, around the world.
    roninjax says:

    Yummy post. I tried some macarons in St. Augustine, Florida recently. They are delicious but are quite expensive too – especially when I want to eat it in one bite. 🙂 But, I guess they should be savored instead. Maybe when I get back to Europe I’ll have to compare with the ones originally created in Europe to the ones in the U.S.

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    • Yes, you should do that for sure! I’ve only had the ones in France so far, so I am looking forward to trying some here in the U.S. soon! 🙂

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  15. I was just in Vienna, they had wonderful street vendors with different sausages to try. Also, if you are in Vienna or Munich, they have fantastic big soft Pretzels, you can either eat them alone or buy one that has cheese and ham inside – delicious!

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  18. “Pain au chocolat” and crepes are among my favorite snacks whenever I am in Paris, too. Balisto became popular during my childhood, and I am glad it is still around. I like to buy it whenever I visit Germany. I also have a serious sweet tooth! If you ever visit Europe during autumn, I recommend you try roasted chestnuts, usually sold by street vendors (if you haven’t already done so).
    Best wishes,
    Tanja

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  19. I love this post; while I have not had the opportunity to travel abroad yet, possibly my favorite aspects of traveling anywhere new is trying the food of that area. I’ve always believed that food is the best way to learn about a culture different then your own.

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    Sani Mi says:

    Hello Haley! Thank you for liking my recent blog post. I decide to check on your blog and I love what I’m seeing and reading. Looking forward for your next travels! 🙂

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