23 cafe rooms in Cologne we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Cologne | Cafe across every city.
Cologne's cafe life is concentrated in the Belgisches Viertel, where the pavement tables of Brusseler Platz set the tone. Hallmackenreuther and Salon Schmitz on Aachener Strasse are the social mainstays, while The Coffee Gang on Maastrichter Strasse leads the specialty-coffee end and Cafe Reichard by the cathedral in the Altstadt keeps the grand old coffee-house style alive. Vegan options like Little Green Kitchen sit comfortably in the same crowd.
Balthasar ★ 4.0
belgisches-viertel · Aachener Str. 18, 50674 Koln
Balthasar on Aachener Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel is a neighbourhood cafe-bistro serving all-day brunch, cakes and wine in a warm reliable room.
Hallmackenreuther ★ 3.9
belgisches-viertel · Brüsseler Platz 9, 50674 Köln
Hallmackenreuther on Brüsseler Platz in Cologne is the definitive Belgian Quarter terrace cafe, open from breakfast to midnight daily; the neighbourhood.
Little Green Kitchen ★ 3.8
altstadt · Unter Kahlenhausen 27, 50667 Köln
Little Green Kitchen on Unter Kahlenhausen in Cologne's Altstadt serves contemporary vegetarian and vegan food in a small, relaxed room; popular lunch spot.
Hempies ★ 3.9
belgisches-viertel · Händelstrasse 55, 50674 Köln
Hempies on Ehrenstrasse in Cologne's Neustadt serves organic, plant-based wraps, bowls and smoothies from a hemp-forward menu; an eco-certified quick-service.
Kaffeesaurus ★ 4.8
agnesviertel · Friesenplatz 15, 50672 Koln
Kaffeesaurus at Friesenplatz in Cologne roasts its own beans and serves the T-Rex breakfast burrito alongside specialty espresso in a playful Belgian Quarter.
Salon Schmitz ★ 4.8
belgisches-viertel · Aachener Str. 28, 50674 Koln
Salon Schmitz on Aachener Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel is a 1950s-styled salon serving weekend brunch, Frühstück platters and wine from morning.
Hallmackenreuther ★ 4.7
belgisches-viertel · Brusseler Platz 9, 50674 Koln
Hallmackenreuther on Brüsseler Platz in Cologne is the iconic Belgian Quarter terrace cafe, open from breakfast to midnight; the best people-watching seat.
Cafe Caprista ★ 4.7
belgisches-viertel · Flandrische Str. 15, 50674 Koln
Cafe Caprista on Flandrische Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves generous brunch plates, afternoon cakes and espresso in a warmly lit room.
Balthasar ★ 4.6
belgisches-viertel · Aachener Str. 18, 50674 Koln
Balthasar on Aachener Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel is a cafe-bistro with all-day brunch, cakes and wine; popular with a Belgian Quarter crowd.
vevi Cafe ★ 4.6
belgisches-viertel · Brusseler Str. 29, 50674 Koln
vevi Cafe on Brüsseler Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel is an organic, plant-forward cafe serving breakfast bowls, grain lunches and vegan cakes.
Cafe Sehnsucht ★ 4.5
ehrenfeld · Kornerstr. 67, 50823 Koln
Cafe Sehnsucht on Körnerstrasse in Cologne's Ehrenfeld is an eco-certified neighbourhood cafe serving organic filter coffee and fresh Rührkuchen from 08:00.
Hommage ★ 4.5
agnesviertel · Friesenplatz 10, 50672 Koln
Hommage at Friesenplatz in Cologne serves specialty coffee and French-style pastries in a light-filled room; the croissants and filter coffee draw the crowds.
ST LOUIS Breakfast ★ 4.4
neustadt-sued · Zulpicher Str. 25, 50674 Koln
ST LOUIS Breakfast on Zülpicher Strasse in Cologne's Kwartier Latäng is a student-quarter institution serving generous American-style breakfasts from 09:00.
The Coffee Gang ★ 4.4
belgisches-viertel · Maastrichter Str. 47, 50672 Koln
The Coffee Gang on Maastrichter Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel is a specialty coffee bar serving guest-roaster filter and espresso in a minimal room.
Cafe Reichard ★ 4.4
altstadt · Unter Fettenhennen 11, 50667 Köln
Cafe Reichard on Unter Fettenhennen beneath Cologne's Cathedral towers is the city's most famous Konditorei, serving Kaffee und Kuchen since 1855.
Cafe Buur ★ 4.3
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 Engelbat ★ 4.3
neustadt-sued · Engelbertstr. 7, 50674 Koln
Cafe Engelbat on Engelbertstrasse in Cologne's Kwartier Latäng is a long-standing neighbourhood cafe serving breakfast, cakes and reliable espresso daily.
Cafe Art ★ 4.2
belgisches-viertel · Lenauplatz 5, 50674 Koln
Cafe Art at Lenauplatz in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel is a neighbourhood cafe-gallery serving coffee, breakfasts and light lunch with rotating exhibitions.
Cafe Eigel ★ 4.2
altstadt · Domstr. 9, 50668 Koln
Cafe Eigel near Cologne's Cathedral on Domstrasse is one of the Altstadt's oldest independent cafes, serving filter coffee and Kuchen in a traditional room.
CafeCafe ★ 4.1
ehrenfeld · Maarweg 28, 50825 Koln
CafeCafe on Maarweg in Cologne's Ehrenfeld serves organic, Fairtrade coffee and house-baked cakes in a family-friendly room with an extensive brunch menu.
Kaffeemuhle ★ 4.1
neustadt-sued · Roonstr. 78, 50674 Koln
Kaffeemuhle on Roonstrasse in Cologne's Kwartier Latäng is a student-quarter cafe serving affordable breakfast and filter coffee in a relaxed neighbourhood.
Cafe Schmitz am Hansaring ★ 4.0
agnesviertel · Hansaring 98, 50670 Koln
Cafe Schmitz am Hansaring in Cologne is a second location of the Belgian Quarter institution serving Frühstück platters and cakes near the Hansaring stop.
Starbucks Koln Dom ★ 4.0
altstadt · Domkloster 3, 50667 Koln
Starbucks at Domkloster in Cologne is the Cathedral-side branch with a large terrace directly opposite the Dom; the only Starbucks in Germany.