9 bakery places in Cologne we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Cologne | Bakery across every city.
Cologne takes its baking seriously, and the city's Backereien and patisseries are spread across every quarter. epi Boulangerie, with branches from Breite Strasse in the Altstadt to Neusser Strasse in the Agnesviertel, brings a French viennoiserie style, while Cafe Konditorei Fassbender on the Schildergasse holds down the classic Konditorei tradition. Backerei Zimmermann on Ehrenstrasse in the Belgisches Viertel rounds out the everyday neighbourhood-bakery end of the spread.
Backerei Zimmermann ★ 4.8
belgisches-viertel · Ehrenstr. 75, 50672 Koln
Backerei Zimmermann on Ehrenstrasse in Cologne has baked dark rye breads, Brötchen and Mettbrötchen since 1875; one of the oldest family bakeries.
epi Boulangerie Patisserie ★ 4.7
altstadt · Breite Str. 29, 50667 Koln
epi Boulangerie Patisserie on Breite Strasse near Cologne's Cathedral bakes Viennoiserie and croissants using French technique, with butter croissants.
Backerei Wiens ★ 4.6
nippes · Escher Str. 75, 50739 Koln
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
altstadt · Auf dem Berlich 3-5, 50667 Koln
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
agnesviertel · Neusser Str. 32, 50670 Koln
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
altstadt · Schildergasse 46, 50667 Koln
Cafe Konditorei Fassbender on Schildergasse in Cologne's city centre is a traditional Konditorei serving Torte slices, Mohnkuchen and Kaffeekranz.
Rievkoochbud ★ 4.1
altstadt · Vor Wieden 3, 50676 Koln
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
suedstadt · Maternusplatz 4, 50996 Koln
epi Boulangerie Rodenkirchen at Maternusplatz brings the French bakery chain's Viennoiserie and baguettes to Cologne's southern Rodenkirchen neighbourhood.
epi Boulangerie morning visit ★ 4.0
altstadt · Breite Str. 29, 50667 Koln
epi Boulangerie on Breite Strasse near Cologne's Cathedral serves a croissant and coffee for under €8; the best-value morning stop in the city centre.