The 7 Best Cafés For Relaxing in Cologneairport_transferbarbathtubbusiness_facilitieschild_activitieschildcareconnecting_roomcribsfree_wifigymhot_tubinternetkitchennon_smokingpetpoolresturantski_in_outski_shuttleski_storagesmoking_areaspastar
Experiences
My Plans

The 7 Best Cafés For Relaxing in Cologne

Galerie de Cafe
Galerie de Cafe
Like most European cities, Cologne is stuffed full of cafés. Some are old-fashioned Viennese cake palaces, others are arty political hotbeds and still other are the best possible mix between old and new. All seven of these cafés serve excellent coffee and a delectable array of food.

Café Bastard

Cafe, European, $$$

Tucked away off Ehrenstrasse between Friesenplatz and Rudolfplatz, Café Bastard is a little oasis in the middle of the city. Excellent coffee and cold drinks along with light lunch items and late opening hours make this a great ace up your sleeve. There’s also a mammoth terrace, so there’s always somewhere to sit.
Permanently closed
More Info
Open In Google Maps
View menu
Visit website
Visit Facebook page

Meal service:

All Day

Atmosphere:

Casual, Cosy, Arty

Café Jansen

Cafe, Tea Room, European, $$$

This café, a stone’s throw from the cathedral, is a time warp full of delicious cakes and adorable old people. It’s one of the oldest cafés in the city, and they take great pride in their products and service.
View this post on Instagram

Lecker! 😋👍 #sonntagskaffee

A post shared by ola 🌊 علا (@smile_ola) on

More Info
Open In Google Maps
View menu
Visit Facebook page

Meal service:

All Day

Atmosphere:

Casual, Cosy, Traditional

Cafe Eichhornchen

Cafe, Healthy, Dessert, $$$

In the super-trendy north-Cologne neighbourhood of Nippes, this tiny little café is the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon coffee and a bit of cake. Right next to a church in a leafy square, there’s plenty of space to sit outside if the weather is good.
More Info
Open In Google Maps
View menu

Cafe Sehnsucht

Cafe, European, Northern European, $$$
Cafe Sehnsucht
Cafe Sehnsucht | © Courtesy of Cafe Sehnsucht

This lovely little café in the super-hip neighbourhood of Ehrenfeld is the perfect place to spend a day. The coffee is roasted just down the street and the breakfast is to die for.
More Info
Open In Google Maps
View menu

Miss Päpki

Cafe, Northern European, European, $$$

Doilies, bone china and mismatched tables and chairs; Miss Päpki has the Victorian tea lady/hipster chintz vibe down pat. Service is excellent, the breakfast is delicious and the coffee is from Schamong, Cologne’s oldest coffee roaster.
More Info
Open In Google Maps
View menu
Visit Facebook page

Café Storch

Cafe, Northern European, European, $$$

Café Storch is a popular venue for poetry readings, complete with candles and jazz. They serve a multitude of different types of tea.

More Info
Open In Google Maps
View menu
Visit Facebook page

Salon Schmitz

Cafe, Northern European, European, $$$

One of Cologne’s special treats, Salon Schmitz is a grand old café in the Viennese tradition, without all the snobbery. It’s in an area surrounded by clubs and theatres, so you can head straight out for a great night out after your coffee and cake.
More Info
Open In Google Maps
View menu
Visit Facebook page
Give us feedback