Backerei Zimmermann ★ 4.8
Backerei Zimmermann on Ehrenstrasse in Cologne has baked dark rye breads, Brötchen and Mettbrötchen since 1875; one of the oldest family bakeries.
Bakery counters in Cologne worth queuing for: levain breads, laminated pastry, regional bakes and the morning ritual.
Where to queue for bread and pastry
epi Boulangerie Patisserie ★ 4.7
epi Boulangerie Patisserie on Breite Strasse near Cologne's Cathedral bakes Viennoiserie and croissants using French technique, with butter croissants.
Backerei Wiens ★ 4.6
Backerei Wiens on Escher Strasse in Cologne's Nippes bakes traditional German breads and Brötchen from long fermentation doughs; a neighbourhood institution.
Bastians ★ 4.5
Bastians at Auf dem Berlich in Cologne's Altstadt is one of the city centre's most reliable traditional bakeries, serving Mettbrötchen and rye breads.
epi Boulangerie Lindenthal ★ 4.4
epi Boulangerie Lindenthal on Neusser Strasse brings the French bakery chain's Viennoiserie and sourdough to Cologne's Lindenthal neighbourhood.
Cafe Konditorei Fassbender ★ 4.4
Cafe Konditorei Fassbender on Schildergasse in Cologne's city centre is a traditional Konditorei serving Torte slices, Mohnkuchen and Kaffeekranz.
Rievkoochbud ★ 4.1
Rievkoochbud at Vor Wieden in Cologne's Altstadt is the city's most famous street food kiosk, frying thick, crispy Reibekuchen potato pancakes with Apfelmus.
epi Boulangerie Rodenkirchen ★ 4.0
epi Boulangerie Rodenkirchen at Maternusplatz brings the French bakery chain's Viennoiserie and baguettes to Cologne's southern Rodenkirchen neighbourhood.
Book food experiences in Cologne
Cologne-Kölsch Live: Brewery Tour with a Master Brewer – Kölsch, Culture & Insights
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Cologne: Kölsch Brewery Tour with 3 Beers Included
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Gay Coffee Chat Cologne: Tour – 1945 to Today – Coffee & Cake Included
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