Vapiano

I have to say I really, really like the concept here and wish we had something like this in the US. When you come in, you are given a "credit card" which is scanned that the food stations and presented when you leave as your bill. So you go up to any station (antipasti, salad, pasta, pizza, etc) tell the guys what you want and they whip it up fresh for you.

So, you are getting fresh, quality food at a reasonable price (pizzas €6-8). And the key here is it's FAST. You don't have to wait around on a waitress for more drinks. Just go the bar, grab a beer and scan your card. When you're done, no waiting for the bill (one of my biggest pet peeves),you just give the host your card + pay and you're done.

So - I had a pesto + spinach pizza which had a really nice pesto base with sauteed garlicky spinach and diced tomatoes. Very tasty and a nice crisp crust. In nice weather, there is outdoor seating sling the water. Very nice!

Always a pleasure!! Super yummy and inexpensive food. My favorite is the Mista salad with rucola senf dressing and shrimps on top sooo good!

Vapiano - like any chain restaurant - strives to provide a similar experience at all locations. While I like the other Vapianos I have been to (Düsseldorf, Kiel, Berlin etc) the Duisburg one was disappointing both as far as the food and staff are concerned.