Gans Woanders is a café and small performance venue at Pilgersheimerstraße 13 in Untergiesing. Go for rosemary chips, wood-fired pizza from 11:00, or a show on the outdoor stage. The café opens at 10:00 and serves cakes and cinnamon buns. If you want a full breakfast, choose another café. Gans Woanders food and visitor questions
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What’s it like to sit in the witch’s house?
Between a busy road and a noisy bridge, I wasn’t expecting a wooden house that looked as though it belonged in Hansel and Gretel. Gans Woanders calls its little witch’s house the Hexenhaus. I remember the smell of the pizza oven at the entrance, cakes at the front and music and children somewhere beyond the counter. Inside, the second-hand furniture felt like sitting in somebody’s living room. It’s where I’d take a cappuccino on a colder day.
In the sun I wanted the treehouse instead. The raised terrace has wooden slats and looks down over the rest of the café. It was the sort of place I wanted as a child, only this time I could sit there with a beer and freshly made chips. If you’re coming with a pushchair or need step-free access, ask which areas will suit before planning to go upstairs. Find a seat and order at the counter. The operator takes cards. How self-service works
What would we order?
The rosemary chips were my favourite. At the front kitchen I watched a whole potato go through a hand press and the cut chips go straight into the fryer. They came out crunchy on the outside and fluffy in the middle. They were generous with the sauce on our visit, which got an extra point from me. If you’re deciding between chips and cake, I’d start with the chips while they’re hot.
The pizza was tasty and did the job for children and adults sharing lunch. I wouldn’t cross Munich only for the pizza. I’d go for a table with friends, something straightforward to eat and a look at what’s on the stage. The café currently lists wood-fired pizza from 11:00, freshly cut rosemary chips, cakes and Café Lozzi cinnamon buns. The buns can sell out. Small groups walk in. The café takes bookings for 25 or more. Menu and booking questions
Is there something for children?
The cultural programme lists music and family events. Check the specific listing before promising a show to the kids. The main stage is outdoors and the organisers sometimes cancel shows when rain is forecast. For another outdoor stop with children, see our guide to the Chinese Tower and English Garden. Current programme
What I liked was being able to have a chat while the children had something of their own to watch or join in with. The stage does more than music. Check the listing for the age range, whether it’s a performance or a workshop and what happens if it rains. If there’s no children’s event on your day, go because you want to spend time at the café rather than promising them a show.
What’s on in winter 2026?
Winterrausch runs from 12 November to 23 December 2026. The venue lists craft stalls, live performances and children’s events. Check the programme for your date, then use our Munich Christmas markets guide to compare it with other places. Winterrausch details · Event calendar
Where is Gans Woanders and when does it close?
Gans Woanders is at Pilgersheimerstraße 13, 81543 Munich. The venue recommends public transport, walking or cycling and lists Kolumbusplatz as a nearby stop.
- April to December: Monday to Thursday 10:00 to 23:00, Friday and Saturday 10:00 to midnight, and Sundays and public holidays 10:00 to 22:00.
- January to March: Monday to Thursday 10:00 to 22:00, Friday and Saturday 10:00 to 23:00, and Sundays and public holidays 10:00 to 21:00.
The kitchen finishes earlier on some days. The café closes on 24 December and posts shorter hours on 25 and 26 December, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Directions, kitchen hours and holiday changes
If you like the mix of food and a stage, Alte Utting has food stalls and a programme on a former passenger boat in Sendling.