Bakery counters in Cologne worth queuing for: levain breads, laminated pastry, regional bakes and the morning ritual.

Where to queue for bread and pastry

Backerei Zimmermann ★ 4.8

Bakery€belgisches-viertelTue-Fri 06:30-18:00, Sat 06:00-15:30Traditional German bread

Backerei Zimmermann on Ehrenstrasse in Cologne has baked dark rye breads, Brötchen and Mettbrötchen since 1875; one of the oldest family bakeries.

Ehrenstr. 75, 50672 Koln

epi Boulangerie Patisserie ★ 4.7

Bakery€€altstadtMon-Fri 07:00-19:00, Sat 08:00-18:00, Sun 09:00-16:00French bread and pastry

epi Boulangerie Patisserie on Breite Strasse near Cologne's Cathedral bakes Viennoiserie and croissants using French technique, with butter croissants.

Breite Str. 29, 50667 Koln

Backerei Wiens ★ 4.6

Bakery€€nippesTue-Fri 07:00-13:00, Sat 07:00-14:00Organic artisan bread

Backerei Wiens on Escher Strasse in Cologne's Nippes bakes traditional German breads and Brötchen from long fermentation doughs; a neighbourhood institution.

Escher Str. 75, 50739 Koln

Bastians ★ 4.5

Bakery€altstadtMon-Fri 07:00-18:00, Sat 08:00-16:00In-store bakery with cafe

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.

Auf dem Berlich 3-5, 50667 Koln

epi Boulangerie Lindenthal ★ 4.4

Bakery€€agnesviertelMon-Fri 07:00-19:00, Sat 08:00-16:00French pastry and baguettes

epi Boulangerie Lindenthal on Neusser Strasse brings the French bakery chain's Viennoiserie and sourdough to Cologne's Lindenthal neighbourhood.

Neusser Str. 32, 50670 Koln

Cafe Konditorei Fassbender ★ 4.4

Bakery€€altstadtMon-Sat 08:00-19:00, Sun 10:00-18:00Traditional Konditorei

Cafe Konditorei Fassbender on Schildergasse in Cologne's city centre is a traditional Konditorei serving Torte slices, Mohnkuchen and Kaffeekranz.

Schildergasse 46, 50667 Koln

Rievkoochbud ★ 4.1

Bakery€altstadtWed-Sun 10:00-18:00 (seasonal)Reibekuchen (potato fritters)

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.

Vor Wieden 3, 50676 Koln

epi Boulangerie Rodenkirchen ★ 4.0

Bakery€€suedstadtMon-Sat 07:00-19:00, Sun 08:00-17:00French pastry and boulangerie

epi Boulangerie Rodenkirchen at Maternusplatz brings the French bakery chain's Viennoiserie and baguettes to Cologne's southern Rodenkirchen neighbourhood.

Maternusplatz 4, 50996 Koln
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