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The Best Cafés in Germany

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705 cafés and coffeehouses ranked highest on Falstaff's 100-point scale in Germany. All information including address and phone number.
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Extremely successful roastery with various cafés in popular locations. The old town is a tourist magnet. Constantly changing selection of outstanding coffees from Ethiopia, Brazil and Kenya. One of the best cappuccinos in the city.

Markt 22, 60311 Frankfurt, Germany

Excellent coffee selection from top producers from all over the world. Perfectly prepared cappuccino. Good croissants and homemade cakes such as the succulent cheese sour cream. Nice casual atmosphere. Cool location in the hip Fahrgasse not far from the cathedral.

Fahrgasse 7, 60311 Frankfurt, Germany

A small café in the Helmholtzkiez district with colourful furnishings and hand-painted tableware by Hedwig Bollhagen. The coffee specialities are brewed in-house and are served with homemade tartelettes or rosemary chocolate cookies.

Dunckerstraße 73, 10437 Berlin, Germany

Florian Köller provides a world-class patisserie on the Freßgass. You won't find better macarons in Paris. The complex desserts look like masterpieces from a Michelin-starred restaurant. Good coffee and tea selection.

Große Bockenheimer Str 25, 60313 Frankfurt, Germany

In this almost iconic location, the coffee not only comes from a machine, but is brewed by hand. Breakfast, sweet or savoury, is offered until 3 p.m., a concession to late risers.

Lilienstraße 34, 81669 Munich, Germany

Everything is homemade, divine croissants and fantastic bread. The really good vegetarian dishes are a plus. The cappuccino is also perfect. Fast and friendly service. Always busy, sometimes you have to wait for a seat.

Domstraße 10, 60311 Frankfurt, Germany

Opulent sandwiches with meat or roasted vegetables and fresh herbs are served alongside seasonal dishes and Middle Eastern interpretations of pancakes, with barberries and pistachio butter for example. The terrace is relaxed in summer and the interior is charming in mint tones.

Lützowstraße 22, 10785 Berlin, Germany

Brunch next level in the light-flooded minimalist café or on the outdoor terrace. Seasonal dishes such as pointed cabbage in Caesar dressing on sourdough, or vegan chilli oil polenta and juicy zucchini cake, 1A flat white and celery-cardamom shrub.

Bergmannstraße 52, 10961 Berlin, Germany

Colourful is the favourite colour here, Mary Weiss has made her little café a feel-good place. Of course, also with her coffee specialities, delicious bowls and perhaps the best Banana Bread in Munich.

Barerstraße 42, 80799 Munich, Germany

French café in the city center with a cozy, chic ambience. The breakfast menu includes hot croissants, egg dishes, breakfast platters, and macarons. They also serve oysters with Champagne all day.

Rathausstraße 4, 20095 Hamburg, Germany

In the small café in Wedding, it looks like grandma's living room - and really every cake looks perfect for the Dilekerei Instagram feed. Open exclusively on Sundays from noon to 6 p.m.; during the week they are dedicated to orders, especially weddings.

Eulerstraße 11B, 13357 Berlin, Germany

A hip breakfast restaurant with operators from the Michelin-starred gastronomy scene and a colourful mix of guests who give classics a new twist. For example, there is a farmer's breakfast with truffle butter. Seasonal specialties, cocktails and coffee are also served.

Bülowstraße 101, 10783 Berlin, Germany

Modern restaurant with extensive breakfast menu. Regional produce from selected farms. In addition to fruit bowls, egg dishes and sandwiches, there is a great selection of fresh juices and smoothies.

Osterstraße 10, 20259 Hamburg, Germany

The breakfast restaurant and bistro of the design hotel across the street, including the starred restaurant Zauberlehrling (Sorcerer's Apprentice), is a feel-good oasis with an individualistic inventory. In addition to changing small plates, there are also great creations like Portobello French Rarebit with poached egg on Portobello mushroom, baby spinach, and spicy cheddar sauce.

Rosenstraße 33, 70182 Stuttgart, Germany

A real piece of vintage, the kind you usually find in Italy. Seating in the narrow tube under the vaulted ceiling is very limited, but many prefer to enjoy their coffee with pasticcini or tramezzini standing up anyway. Good drinks and DJ time on Saturday nights at Espresso Klub.

Torstraße 27, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
Coffee Bar/Café

The flagship and biggest feel-good factor is the branch in Wedding. Hipsters relax alongside walk-in customers in the light-flooded café with plants and industrial chic for excellent coffee and cake. Small but fine brunch menu on weekends.

Lindower Straße 18, 13347 Berlin, Germany

With a down-under feeling, the Australian brunch between mint-coloured tables invites you to enjoy a day drink. In summer, it's great on the terrace. Excellent Bloody Mary and Bellini are accompanied by the favourites Eggs Benny, hearty kimchi waffles or French toast.

Rykestraße 13, 10405 Berlin, Germany

Relaxed restaurant in the city center on Römerberg, popular with tourists and locals alike. The former coronation route of the emperors has become a promenade here. Very good coffee and tasty snacks as well as good wines. Friendly service.

Markt 44, 60311 Frankfurt, Germany

In the new and attractively designed Natan in the Leonhardsviertel, guests automatically do a good turn because the proceeds of the non-profit café go to charity. A selection of sandwiches, bowls, energy balls, and good drinks. The vegan offering is much more than just coffee and cake.

Katharinenstraße 15, 70182 Stuttgart, Germany

This small café in the Gräfekiez district serves typical brunch dishes of a high standard, in a relaxed atmosphere between wooden tables and plants. Avocado toast, eggs Florentine, porridge and pancakes are accompanied by fantastic coffee and drinks.

Boppstr 1, 10967 Berlin, Germany