30 brunch worth the trip across Germany, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Germany guides.
Balthasar ★ 4.8 · Cologne
belgisches-viertel · Aachener Str. 18, 50674 Koln
Balthasar on Aachener Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves a generous weekend brunch with egg dishes, smoked salmon and fruit plates.
Kaffeesaurus ★ 4.7 · Cologne
agnesviertel · Friesenplatz 15, 50672 Koln
Kaffeesaurus at Friesenplatz in Cologne serves the T-Rex breakfast burrito alongside house-roasted specialty coffee; one of the most popular brunch spots.
Tigermilch ★ 4.6 · Cologne
belgisches-viertel · Brusseler Str. 12, 50674 Koln
Tigermilch Kitchen on Brüsseler Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves Peruvian-inspired weekend brunch with ceviche and tropical fruit.
Hallmackenreuther ★ 4.6 · Cologne
belgisches-viertel · Brusseler Platz 9, 50674 Koln
Hallmackenreuther on Brüsseler Platz in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel is the neighbourhood's landmark terrace for weekend brunch; full Frühstück from 09:00.
Silo Coffee ★ 4.5 · Berlin
friedrichshain · Gabriel-Max-Strasse 4, 10245 Berlin
Silo Coffee in Friedrichshain serves Berlin's best-known seasonal brunch from a small room with a serious house espresso and a menu that leans heavily.
House of Small Wonder ★ 4.5 · Berlin
mitte-hackescher · Auguststrasse 11-13, 10117 Berlin
House of Small Wonder relocated to Auguststrasse 11-13 in the former Jewish Girls School, the Japanese-American brunch room with the spiral staircase.
Albatross Bakery ★ 4.5 · Berlin
kreuzberg · Graefestrasse 66-67, 10967 Berlin
Albatross Bakery on Berlin's Graefestrasse in Kreuzberg runs a counter-style bakery brunch from 08:00 daily; the unconventional savoury croissants.
ST LOUIS Breakfast ★ 4.5 · Cologne
neustadt-sued · Zulpicher Str. 25, 50674 Koln
ST LOUIS Breakfast on Zülpicher Strasse in Cologne's Kwartier Latäng serves generous American-style breakfasts and brunch plates from 09:00 daily.
Café Frischhut (Schmalznudel) ★ 4.5 · Munich
altstadt-lehel · Prälat-Zistl-Strasse 8, 80331 München
Café Frischhut off Munich's Viktualienmarkt has fried the Bavarian Schmalznudel doughnut since 1973; this is the morning sweet-counter for breakfast.
Tip: Closed Sundays; queue is shortest at 09:00 weekday mornings; cash usually preferred.
Salon Schmitz ★ 4.4 · Cologne
belgisches-viertel · Aachener Str. 28, 50674 Koln
Salon Schmitz on Aachener Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel is a 1950s-styled salon serving Frühstück platters and brunch from 10:00 daily.
Strandperle ★ 4.4 · Hamburg
oevelgoenne · Oevelgoenne 60, 22605 Hamburg
Strandperle on the Elbe sand beach at Oevelgoenne in Hamburg runs a summer beach-side cafe with Fischbroetchen, coffee and pilsner deck-chair brunch.
Tip: Open daily Apr to Oct; bus 112 to Neumuehlen drops you a 10-minute walk from the beach.
Cafe Mugrabi ★ 4.3 · Berlin
kreuzberg · Goerlitzer Strasse 58, 10997 Berlin
Cafe Mugrabi at the edge of Goerlitzer Park in Kreuzberg cooks an Israeli-inspired Levant brunch from locally roasted coffee to warm mezze plates.
Mogg ★ 4.3 · Berlin
neukoelln · Karl-Marx-Strasse 101, 12043 Berlin
Mogg reopened in January 2026 inside the Kalle Halle food court on Karl-Marx-Strasse in Neukoelln after closing the original Auguststrasse deli.
Cafe Caprista ★ 4.3 · Cologne
belgisches-viertel · Flandrische Str. 15, 50674 Koln
Cafe Caprista on Flandrische Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel is a neighbourhood brunch room with generous egg plates and reliable espresso.
EM Breakfast Club ★ 4.3 · Hamburg
sternschanze · Neuer Pferdemarkt 14, 20359 Hamburg
EM Breakfast Club on Neuer Pferdemarkt in Hamburg's Sternschanze runs an all-day breakfast menu of bowls, eggs, pancakes and shakshuka from a corner cafe.
Tip: Walk-in only; weekends fill from 10:00. Vegan and gluten-free options on the menu.
Cafe Paris ★ 4.3 · Hamburg
altstadt · Rathausstrasse 4, 20095 Hamburg
Cafe Paris on Rathausstrasse near Hamburg's Rathaus runs a French brasserie weekend brunch, with the art nouveau dining room and a long zinc bar.
Tip: Weekend brunch from 09:30; the ground-floor saal is the busy room.
Benedict Breakfast Bar ★ 4.2 · Berlin
prenzlauer-berg · Goehrener Strasse 5, 10437 Berlin
Benedict Breakfast Bar in Prenzlauer Berg serves comfort-driven brunch classics from shakshuka and pancakes in a Parisian-toned room. At Goehrener Strasse 5.
Cafe Reichard ★ 4.2 · Cologne
altstadt · Unter Fettenhennen 11, 50667 Koln
Cafe Reichard on Unter Fettenhennen near Cologne's Cathedral serves Kaffee und Kuchen and a weekend brunch with Rhine terrace views; a spectacular setting.
Cafe Buur ★ 4.2 · Cologne
belgisches-viertel · Maastrichter Str. 6, 50672 Koln
Cafe Buur on Maastrichter Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves Australian-influenced brunch plates and flat whites from 09:00 at weekends.
Cafe Koppel ★ 4.2 · Hamburg
st-georg · Lange Reihe 75, 20099 Hamburg
Cafe Koppel on Lange Reihe in Hamburg's St Georg runs vegetarian and largely vegan weekend brunch plates and a daily lunch menu from a courtyard cafe.
Tip: Garden tables in summer; bookings only for groups of six or more.
Mother's Fine Coffee ★ 4.2 · Hamburg
st-pauli · Davidstrasse 29, 20359 Hamburg
Mother's Fine Coffee on Davidstrasse in Hamburg's St Pauli has been one of the city's first bagel cafes for two decades, with daily-baked bagels.
Tip: Walk-in. Kitchen closes 16:00; coffee runs into late afternoon.
Cafe Dritter Raum ★ 4.1 · Berlin
neukoelln · Hertzbergstrasse 14, 12055 Berlin
Cafe Dritter Raum in Neukoelln has run a Sunday brunch buffet since 2009 that runs 95 percent vegetarian, 90 percent vegan, with arcade games in the back.
maiBeck ★ 4.1 · Cologne
altstadt · Am Frankenturm 5, 50667 Koln
maiBeck at Am Frankenturm in Cologne's Altstadt is a Michelin-selected restaurant serving an ambitious weekend brunch alongside the evening tasting programme.
Cafe May Winterhude ★ 4.1 · Hamburg
winterhude · Alsterdorfer Strasse 84a, 22299 Hamburg
Cafe May runs a daily Hamburg-style brunch buffet across several Hamburg locations, with Franzbroetchen, eggs, cheeses and pastries year-round at fixed €19.
Tip: Weekend brunch fills from 10:00; bookings only for groups of six or more.
Café Luitpold ★ 4.1 · Munich
altstadt-lehel · Brienner Strasse 11, 80333 München
Café Luitpold on Munich's Brienner Strasse, opened 1888 and once Europe's largest coffeehouse, runs a classic German brunch with Wiener Melange in the salon.
Tip: Sunday brunch books out the week before; the museum on coffee-house culture is worth a stop.
Wartesaal am Dom ★ 4.0 · Cologne
altstadt · Johannisstr. 11, 50668 Koln
Wartesaal am Dom inside Cologne's main station serves a Sunday brunch in the grandly proportioned 1914 station waiting room; the most spectacular brunch.
Vincent Vegan ★ 4.0 · Hamburg
altstadt · Hachmannplatz 16, 20099 Hamburg
Vincent Vegan at Hamburg Hauptbahnhof opened in 2021 and runs a fully vegan fast-food counter from 10:30 daily. Located in Altstadt. At Hachmannplatz 16.
Tip: Card payment only. Order at the terminal; you get an animal name when your order is ready.
Erika's Eck ★ 4.0 · Hamburg
sternschanze · Sternstrasse 98, 20357 Hamburg
Erika's Eck on Sternstrasse in Hamburg's Schanzenviertel runs a 21-hour-a-day breakfast and Imbiss menu, with Schnitzel, Mettwurst and Bratkartoffeln around.
Tip: Closed daily 14:00-17:00; open the other 21 hours. Cash and card both accepted.
Cotidiano Gärtnerplatz ★ 4.0 · Munich
glockenbachviertel · Gärtnerplatz 6, 80469 München
Cotidiano on Munich's Gärtnerplatz cooks all-day breakfast in the Glockenbachviertel; one of the few rooms that takes brunch seriously every day of the week.
Tip: Saturday brunch needs a 10:00 arrival or a booking; ask for a table on the Gärtnerplatz terrace.
Café Reitschule ★ 4.0 · Munich
schwabing · Königinstrasse 34, 80802 München
Café Reitschule west of Munich's English Garden, since 1927, runs an all-day brunch carte; the terrace looks onto the university riding school's paddock.
Tip: Book the terrace for Sunday brunch by Thursday; the kids' brunch carte is the city's strongest.