Best places: Cafes in Cologne, Germany

Upscale Italian mains, pasta & pizza offered in a light-filled restaurant with a wood-fired oven.

Down-to-earth cafe offering coffee from fair trade beans, plus homemade cakes & sandwiches.

👍👍 Everything was perfect. Super friendly staff. Delicious dishes and coffee.

Contemporary shop with a terrace supplying artisanal coffee with house-roasted beans & pastries.

👍👍 This is the perfect spot for a morning coffee and a light bite for breakfast in Cologne. The location is one of the draws, with it being positioned on an idyllic square surrounding one of Cologne's medieval gates. There is limited seating inside, but plenty more outside.

👍👍 Great coffee and staff. In the center the best. All my guests have enjoyed it so far. Huge selection of machines, accessories, coffee cups and varieties. Very competent advice. Employees are very attentive and friendly. This shop has a very pleasant atmosphere. Top taste. 💯 Recommendation 👍🏼👍...

👍👍 Cozy place with great coffee and delicious waffles, and a "homemade" feeling. Service was top notch, friendly people working here.

👍👍 It became our priority to support like-minded vegan small businesses even during our holiday. It's proving to be easier than one thought and so rewarding. We came across this gorgeous place on Google maps. The place is clean and very welcoming. The coffee was delicious and our breakfast was so yummy...

👍👍 Vegan mit Herz und den besten Croissants der Stadt 🌱✨️ Im Hempies bekommt man alles, was das Gebäck und Café Herz begehrt. Von Klassikern über traumhafte Eigenkreationen ist hier für jeden etwas dabei. Wir empfehlen definitiv die Croissants (egal welche Füllung), soetwas leckeres haben wir schon l...

👍👍 If you're in the mood for a tasty plant-based burger, you've gotta check out Vedang. I chowed down on their plant-based chicken burger and cheesy fries and was blown away by how delicious they were. The staff was super friendly and the vibe was casual - the perfect spot for a quick lunch. Trust me,...

👍👍 Excellent Sunday brunch with the family, Ruhrei and toast done to perfection, accompanied by delicious and piping Hot Chocolate. Very good service too.

👍👍 The coffee tastes fantastic and the ambience was great too! I was there for less than half an hour because there weren't many seats, but it was pleasant watching people come to buy coffee beans every second. In the end I bought 250g of beans and the coffee tasted very good at home too!

Petite cafe offering Vietnamese cooking & handmade cake, plus coffee, wine & craft beer.

🫤 The placemats were dirty & fraying, food was subpar, the salads were not good and the borek was not fresh. I asked for a mix smoothie and the lady told me she only has oranges, which I understood I will get freshly squeezed orange juice. I am not sure if it was a language barrier misunderstanding, b...

Chic eatery serving up Latin American dishes, plus salads, creative cocktails & desserts.

👍👍 Excellent sushi, outstanding cake selection. My personal recommendation of you like cheese cake, go for the basque cheesecake !

👍👍 Love hanging out there with friends. Their delicious menu combined with the comfy atmosphere, makes it a nice go-to spot for coffee lovers.

👍👍 Best price/quality restaurant in Köln. Also, very hardworking and nice owner

👍 This place takes a high 4, if it wasn’t for the waiting time it would have been a 5. Food is amazing, very well served on the plates and with super rich tastes. Also the menu caters to different food lovers. Their coffee is also super delicious. Staff are kind, friendly and helpful. They need more h...

👍👍 Super Team, freundlich und zuvorkommend. Sowohl die Bagels als auch das Avocado Sandwich waren sehr lecker. Kaffee war auch sehr lecker. Preise stimmen auch. Preisleistung 10/10 Zum mitnehmen haben wir noch Bananenbrot und Cookie mitgenommen. Am Ende des Tages klare Weiterempfehlung.