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Looking at Germany, Berlin is the trendsetter, the hipster city, if you’d like to call it that. But Munich is growing in this department, and I am pleasantly surprised by the city’s many arty and fashionable cafe choices.
Whenever I’m choosing a cafe, there are a few boxes I need to tick.
These are: incredible (strong) coffee (those serving specialty are a double bonus), food must be top notch — not just pastries and cake — and the interiors must also be inspiring. I’m a creature of aesthetics, and so I love feeling inspired no matter where or when.
For me, the best cafes in Munich hit all three categories. From Scandinavian-inspired options to cafes for bohemian souls to spots serving drinks that are on top of the latest trends!
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- 1. Café Faber: Nordic vibes
- 2. Lyfe: Playful superfoods
- 3. Peet and the Flat White: Some of the best coffee in Munich
- 4. A small café & bar: Boho bold!
- 5. Sorry Johnny: Delicious loaded toasts
- 6. Mary’s Coffee Club: A dreamy setting
- 7. Ohana Tagescafe: Incredible smoothies & matcha drinks
- 8. Das Kulinariat: Seasonal minimalism
- 9. Café Lozzi: A vintage wonderland
- 10. La Maison De Jany: Crazy French toasts
1. Café Faber: Nordic vibes
Norway or Germany? Café Faber reminds me of the cafes around Oslo, or other Scandinavian countries, like Sweden.
It gives off all of the minimalist feels, whether you’re honing in on the interiors or specialty coffee available.
Watching endless cooking shows about the world’s top chefs, the food from this kitchen also echoes Nordic inspirations, yet ingredients seem to come from all around Europe. But there’s something in the way food is presented and ingredients are selected that reminds me of Nordic-style cooking.
What’s the food like from one of the best cafes in Munich? Faber serves dishes like beetroot leaves (filled with potato and goat ricotta) on kohlrabi and brown butter, or my fave, balsamic lentils with radicchio, quince, and a blue cheese crumble. And yes, the menu is mostly vegetarian (and super inspiring options).
2. Lyfe: Playful superfoods
All of the brightly colored drinks, fruit-laden bowls, and tropical plates at Lyfe are what you expect to find at the cafes around Bali, especially in places like Canggu.
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Superfoods take front and center, making it one of the best cafes in Munich for healthy eating, whilst the food is still delicious as ever.
Spiced lattes are served in mini pumpkins, taco pancakes come with cinnamon and coconut sugar, and they do matcha ceremonies with many drinks, like homemade strawberry ceremonial matcha with cold strawberry foam.
3. Peet and the Flat White: Some of the best coffee in Munich
Places like Peet and the Flat White reflect Munich’s growing trendy vibes in the cafe department.
Brunch and specialty coffee are two things it does well. And generous plates of food are never shy or short of color and flavors. There’s excellent espresso for the caffeine fiends, or a crisp glass of vino for the wine-lovers as afternoon rolls around.
Open from 9 am during weekdays, and 10 am on weekends, they’re closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Also, I appreciate this house rule: no laptops allowed on weekends. Whether this is to stop Digital Nomads from sitting there for hours, or to promote that weekends are here, and here to be enjoyed — who knows? But I’m all here for it. As much as I’m a workaholic (ask friends and family), I fully believe in that work/life balance.
P.S. They recently moved locations and are known among the best cafes in Munich for their excellent coffee.
4. A small café & bar: Boho bold!
I’m a hippy at heart. As much as I love my niceties (which I blame on my Libra star sign), when it boils down to things, bohemian worlds win me over.
A small café & bar is an ode to flower power, prints and patterns, color, and soul. Everything here, from the patterned umbrellas to the leather menu with the mudra symbol on it, is as if you’re entering a space set on the shores of India, or even Thailand.
Different days of the week host themed events, like henna Sunday sessions or Goa-style tacos on Fridays with tropical cocktails from the Caribbean. This showcases the type of menu to expect from here: globally inspired. It’s a space where everyone feels welcome, and it’s all-inclusive, celebrating individual souls from all walks of life.
P.S. They make an amazing chai, and also do a Brunch & Bubbles special.
5. Sorry Johnny: Delicious loaded toasts
For anyone who cannot start the day right without a strong cup of coffee, head straight to Sorry Johnny. Always on top of the latest caffeine trends, order the likes of espresso tonic (super popular in the coffee world at the moment), doppio, or even coffee negronis.
Monday is the only day with an early start (doors opening at 7.30 am), but for the rest of the week, doors open from 10 am. With its opening times, it makes sense that Sorry Johnny (I love the name) specializes in brunch-time meals.
Lap up asparagus — which I feel like is making a serious comeback — on specialty bread with hollandaise and an avalanche of parmesan. Or try the crispy brioche brunch roll with scrambled eggs, avo, lettuce, and melted cheese!
6. Mary’s Coffee Club: A dreamy setting
Vegetarian power bowls, smashed avocado toasts, tropical and fruity loaded waffles or French toast, and Ceaser salads with extras like blueberries…Mary’s Coffee Club is a fabulous spot among the best cafes in Munich for breakfast, brunch, or lunch!
Selling spritzes, coffees (get the coconut coffee), freshly pressed juices, and the works, the drinks menu is on point. In my opinion, a fantastic drinks menu always sets any cafe apart from the rest.
Interiors are super pretty, all soft and pastel-y and dreamy. The owner was inspired by places like Bali and San Francisco, which is very evident in the overall setting.
7. Ohana Tagescafe: Incredible smoothies & matcha drinks
Matcha anything is all the rage at present. Everywhere I look, the latest cafe opening up does something matcha ceremony-related. No matter where in the world I may be. Case in point: Ohana Tagescafe, where matcha takes over.
Have you ever visited Hawaii or explored Hawaiian culture? If you answered yes, you’ll know all about the Japanese influences in the country. This is a prime example. The word ‘ohana’ is Hawaiian and means ‘family.’ One look at this cafe and you can immediately pick up on the equal Japanese and Hawaiian vibes.
Everything is so vibrant and pretty, you almost don’t want to eat it! And the smoothies here are out of this world.
8. Das Kulinariat: Seasonal minimalism
Preserves, picklings, and herbs are common features on the menu at Das Kulinariat.
Remember when Instagram was the place to upload your food shots and every second hashtag included “foodporn.” Well, I’d say, from the best cafes in Munich, this cafe defines the term. And it’s definitely more of a lunchtime option. Well, it only opens at midday, anyway.
Dishes are inspired by local produce and the region, and change seasonally. They work closely with local producers. And there’s most certainly a touch of refined minimalism across every plate.
9. Café Lozzi: A vintage wonderland
Among the many pleasures in life, a vintage-inspired setting is one of them. Café Lozzi is eclectic, charming, and full of nooks and crannies of yesteryears.
Think exposed walls, dried flowers sticking out of photo frames; an amalgamation of seating options, from wooden corners to old school sofas with a patchwork of cushions and throws; shelves lined with novels; and then there are books and mix-matched old-school lampshades hanging from the ceiling. It’s all magical!
On the food front, discover classic cafe-type plates, as well as a selection of pastries and cakes.
Indoor and outdoor seating is available.
10. La Maison De Jany: Crazy French toasts
How’s this for a pairing: specialty French toast and Lebanese brunch. Sounds interesting, right?
Forget thin slices of egg-y bread here. Instead, La Maison De Jany serves its French toast with a brioche-style loaf (the way real French toast should be), and is then topped with indulgent ingredients, like pistachio crema, berries, chocolate, and all sorts of other yummies.
Onto the savory stuff. You can also order savory French toast. Then, the Lebanese-inspired options are mouth-watering — I’m a huge fan of Middle Eastern cuisine. Everything is so fragrant and colorful, and with all the typical mezze-type plates to choose from.
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Not sure if Berlin is your cup of tea? Have a read through my Best Places to Visit in Germany for First-Time Explorers to help you decide if it’s the place for you. Otherwise, head to Cologne, one of our favorite bases for the best day trips in Germany.
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