When I first moved to Munich, one of the first items on my to-do list was to suss out some of the cafes in the area. Over the years, I have definitely bought into the cafe culture: the atmosphere, cosy interiors and of course excellent excuses for a tasty treat all appeal to me! For me, there’s no better place for a catch up and long-awaited DMC with your pals.

When I go travelling, I make it my mission to find the quirkiest and most obscure cafes and it’s no different here in Munich! I’m slowly making my way around some of Munich’s best cafes and have many more to discover – here are a few of my favourites so far…

Hungriges Herz

Where: Fraunhoferstrasse 42, by the Isar

A cafe full of love – I would come here just for the free chocolate heart when you order a hot drink! Hungriges Herz is in a great location, just up from the river Isar – a great break spot after a walk along the river. They have a wonderful range of breakfast dishes on offer (think avocado vibe) and there is always a sociable buzz around the place. If you visit later in the day, you can even try one of their heart-shaped pizzas from the in-house stone pizza oven: perfect!

Mary’s Coffee Club

Where: Turkenstrasse 86 A (near Universitat)

With a pretty interior, this is one for good old Insta story. Mary’s coffee club was a new discovery this year, recommended by a friend. A popular cafe tucked away in a little courtyard, tables fill up quite quickly. Top marks for presentation alone, drinks are served in the cutest ceramic cups and taste just as great as they look! Mary’s coffee club offers a range of healthy breakfast options, as well as a mouth-watering cake display just to tease you!

KaffeeKuche

Where: Weisenburger Strasse 6 (Rosenheimerplatz)

A huge favourite for me! Kaffeekuche is a small coffee shop, packed with a vast selection of delicous food and drink. Positioned in the popular Rosenheimer area, you can enjoy your coffee and cake of choice in the outside area when the sun is shining! Dishes change regularly so definitely a place to revisit. They also offer a range of milk alternatives.
Recommendation: try the Milchmadchen – a vietnamese style coffee made with condensed milk!

Cafe Glockenspiel

Where: Marienplatz 28

It’s worth visiting for the view alone. Perched opposite the famound Rathaus at Marienplatz, Cafe Glockenspiel definitely stands out for ‘drinks with a view’. Due to its location it tends to fill up quickly, so be prepared to wait a while. A great selection of lunch options and a very tasty hot chocolate!

Konigin 43

Where: Koniginstrasse 43 (nice and simple! Universitat)

Another new discovery this year, Konigin 43 (or Queen 43) is perfectly positioned on the edge of the Englischer Garten. Lots of space both indoors and outdoors on the terrace so it’s normally not too long to wait for a seat. A wonderful selection of breakfast options – they certainly know how to jazz up an omlette!

Cafe Weiner Platz

Where: Innere Weiner Strasse

Another cafe where most of the staff recognise me by now… although Cafe Weiner Platz isn’t the number one cafe on my list for coffee, it tends to be my go-to when entertaining visitors for brunch. A wide variety of food options for anytime of the day, it’s normally a difficult choice between the maple syrup pancakes and sweet French toast for me! They also offer additional drinks during the festive season – perfect winter warmers!
Recommendation: if you are more savoury then sweet, try the Mexican breakfast – hats off to anyone who can finish it!

Cafe Noel

Where: Metzstrasse 8

I seem to have become a bit of a regular here in recent months. Noel is a bright and cheerful cafe bursting with life! Every time I visit I notice another item from their quirky interior – my favourite has to be the circular tables made out of large Roman clocks. A great selection of hot chocolate and coffee twists, with mouth-watering cakes and some of the jolliest staff i’ve me so far in Munich!
Recommendation: try the Mexican hot chocolate for a mocca-style drink.

Arzmiller

Where: Salvatostrasse 2 (Odeonsplatz)

An old-fashioned cafe with style. Tucked away through a little archway just off from Odeonsplatz, Cafe Arzmiller has one of the best cake selections in Munich (yes, I do have a sweet tooth). From cheesecakes to strudel, you are definitely spoilt for choice. It is also the top of my ‘acceptable attempt at English tea’ list – they don’t even give you funny looks when you ask for tea with milk!

Just a small selection from a city bursting with wonderful cafes – if you get the chance to visit any of the above cafes, let me know if you agree!

Happy coffee drinking! K x