Frittenwerk - Essen, Am Hauptbahnhof

Am Hauptbahnhof 5, 45127 Essen

Open now · until 21:00

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Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 16 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

Wraps

Chicken BBQ Wrap

6.90

Hearty wrap with fried chicken bites, crisp coleslaw, leaf lettuce, smoky BBQ sauce, and light chipotle

estimate≈ 780 kcal58 g carbs

BBQ Pulled Pork Wrap

6.90

Hearty wrap with tender pulled pork, rustic coleslaw, crisp leaf lettuce, and pickled onions

estimate≈ 720 kcal52 g carbsbalanced 65

Chicken Shawarma Wrap

6.90

Hearty wrap with spicy marinated chicken fillet, tomato-avocado-cucumber salad, leaf lettuce, and spicy paprika

estimate≈ 650 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 73

Vegan Shawarma Wrapvegan

6.90

Hearty wrap with spicy marinated Like Chicken, tomato-avocado-cucumber salad, leaf lettuce, and spicy paprika

estimate≈ 620 kcal50 g carbsbalanced 69

Tijuana Falafel Wrapvegan

6.90

Mexican-inspired wrap with fluffy falafel, fresh guacamole, diced tomatoes, and vegan sour cream

estimate≈ 680 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 74

Poutines

Classic Québec Poutinevegetarian

6.90

Large portion of fries with gravy (vegetarian) and melting mozzarella

estimate≈ 850 kcal65 g carbs

Montreal Style Poutinevegetarian

7.20

Large portion of fries with mushroom cream sauce, mozzarella, and radish slices

estimate≈ 880 kcal62 g carbs

Chili Cheese Friesvegan

7.90

Large portion of fries with chili sin carne (soy), cheese sauce, vegan sour cream, and jalapeños

estimate≈ 920 kcal75 g carbs

Tijuana Street Friesvegan

8.50

Large portion of garlic fries with guacamole, vegan sour cream, and diced tomatoes

estimate≈ 820 kcal60 g carbs

Currywurst Spezial

8.50

Large portion of fries with currywurst, crispy fried onions, vegan mayo, curry sauce, curry powder, and parsley

estimate≈ 1100 kcal78 g carbsheavy 43

Vegane Currywurst Spezialvegan

8.50

Large portion of fries with vegan currywurst, crispy fried onions, vegan mayo, curry sauce, curry powder, and parsley

estimate≈ 1050 kcal80 g carbs

BBQ Pulled Pork Poutine

8.90

Large portion of Fire Fries with chicken bites, crisp coleslaw, smoky BBQ sauce, spicy paprika-chili dip, and Hot Agave

estimate≈ 1150 kcal70 g carbs

Chicken Shawarma Poutinehalal

8.90

Large portion of fries with marinated chicken (halal), tomato-avocado-cucumber salad, paprika-chili dip, and lemon aioli

estimate≈ 980 kcal65 g carbs

Vegan Chicken Shawarma Poutinevegan

8.90

Large portion of fries with marinated Like Chicken, tomato-avocado-cucumber salad, paprika-chili dip, and lemon aioli

estimate≈ 940 kcal68 g carbs

BBQ Chicken Poutine

9.90

Large portion of Fire Fries with chicken bites, crisp coleslaw, smoky BBQ sauce, light chipotle lime dip, and Hot Agave

estimate≈ 1150 kcal70 g carbs

Currywurst

4.20

House-recipe butcher sausage (skinless) with herbs and mild heat, served with spicy curry sauce

estimate≈ 420 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Currywurst Pommes

7.50

Crispy currywurst with curry sauce, curry powder, and a portion of fries

estimate≈ 850 kcal65 g carbs

Vegane Currywurstvegan

4.20

Vegan currywurst with curry sauce and curry powder. 100% plant-based

estimate≈ 380 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Vegane Currywurst Pommesvegan

7.50

Vegan currywurst with curry sauce, curry powder, and a portion of fries. 100% plant-based

estimate≈ 810 kcal68 g carbs

Salads

Avocado Chicken Bowlhalal

9.90

Large bowl with salad mix, spicy marinated chicken fillet (halal), avocado, quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, and dressing

estimate≈ 580 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83

Vegan Avocado Chicken Bowlvegan

9.90

Large bowl with salad mix, spicy marinated Like Chicken, avocado, quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes and choice of dressing

estimate≈ 580 kcal42 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79

Coleslaw

2.50

Light cabbage salad made from crisp white cabbage, carrots with a hint of mustard and spices

estimate≈ 150 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

Tomato Avocado Cucumber Saladvegan

2.90

Tomaten-Avocado-Gurken-Salat — Fresh salad with diced tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, red onions, garlic, oil and spices

estimate≈ 220 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Snacks

Chicken Bites

4.90

Crispy, golden fried bites of fine chicken fillet with a dip of your choice

estimate≈ 420 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Fries

House Friesvegan

3.30

Hausfritten — Golden fries, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside

estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbs

Garlic Friesvegan

3.90

Knoblauchfritten — Golden fries with garlic oil and finely chopped parsley

estimate≈ 360 kcal35 g carbs

Fire Friesvegan

3.90

Fiery seasoned fries. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside

estimate≈ 330 kcal36 g carbs

Sweet Cheesy Fire Friesvegetarian

4.90

Large portion of Fire Fries with creamy cheese sauce, hot agave and parsley

estimate≈ 510 kcal42 g carbs

Triple Cheese Friesvegetarian

7.20

Large portion of fries with cheese sauce, melting mozzarella and savory hard cheese

estimate≈ 620 kcal38 g carbsheavy 44

Dips

Mayo Veganvegan

0.60

Creamy vegan mayonnaise made from purely plant-based ingredients

estimate≈ 90 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Ketchupvegan

0.60

House recipe without preservatives and flavor enhancers

estimate≈ 40 kcal9 g carbs

Lemon Aiolivegan

0.90

Zitronen-Ajoli — Light vegan aioli with fresh garlic and a sour-fruity lemon note

estimate≈ 90 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Baconnaise

0.90

Savory dip with smoky bacon flavor and a fruity tomato note

estimate≈ 100 kcal3 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Paprika Chilivegan

0.90

Paprika-Chili — Mildly spicy vegan sauce based on red paprika, with aromatic spices and a spicy chili note

estimate≈ 60 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Cheese Saucevegetarian

0.90

Käsesauce — Creamy, strong cheese sauce with spicy jalapeño flavor

estimate≈ 110 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Sour Creamvegan

0.90

Fresh, vegan sour cream preparation with fine chives, light in taste

estimate≈ 70 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Chipotle Limevegan

0.90

Smoky-spicy dip made from dried jalapeño chilis with a fruity lime note

estimate≈ 80 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

BBQvegan

0.90

Smoky barbecue dip

estimate≈ 60 kcal12 g carbs

Guacamolevegan

1.20

Classic avocado dip; prepared fresh daily according to house recipe

estimate≈ 150 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Sweets

Churros Cinnamon/Sugar

2.90

Churros Zimt/Zucker — 3 large, warm churros with cinnamon sugar

estimate≈ 380 kcal52 g carbs

Churros Chocolate Saucevegan

3.50

Churros Schokosauce — 3 large, warm churros with cinnamon sugar and dark, vegan chocolate sauce

estimate≈ 480 kcal62 g carbsheavy 39

Churros Nutella

3.70

3 large, warm churros with cinnamon sugar and Nutella

estimate≈ 520 kcal60 g carbsheavy 31

Churros Pistachiovegan

4.90

Churros Pistazie — 3 large, warm churros with cinnamon sugar and creamy, vegan pistachio sauce

estimate≈ 510 kcal58 g carbsheavy 36

Kids

Kids Menu

5.90

Kids-Menü — Crispy fries with 2 chicken bites, choice of dip and Capri Sun

estimate≈ 750 kcal85 g carbs

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Fries and vegan wraps

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

You can choose a Vegan Shawarma Wrap or a Tijuana Falafel Wrap. Vegan currywurst and Chili Cheese Fries are also available.

28 vegetarian and 23 vegan dishes out of 44

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Low carb bowls and snacks

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

This restaurant offers various salads and protein snacks. Most main dishes are high in carbohydrates due to wraps and fries.

15 diabetes-friendly · 44 dishes

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Address: Am Hauptbahnhof 5, 45127 Essen
Hours: Mon11:00–21:00
Tue11:00–21:00
Wed11:00–21:00
Thu11:00–21:00
Fri11:00–21:00
Sat11:00–21:00
Sun11:00–21:00
Sonntags & Feiertags: 11:00-21:00
Contact: +4920180680185
Sources: Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), frittenwerk.com/essen-hbf.php
Record: completeness 83 %, confidence 80 %

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