The Best Cafés and Coffee Shops in Potsdam, Germany

Potsdam’s Dutch Quarter has been home to Café Guam for 12 years. The cosy café is known for its traditional German cheesecakes, which they have over 30 different varieties of. The popular joint fills up quickly on weekends with visitors and locals alike. With a welcoming atmosphere and wooden interior, it’s the perfect spot for coffee and cake in the Dutch Quarter.

Zweitwohnsitz, which is German for ‘second home’, is a quaint, centrally-located café, with a shabby chic interior. Serving up a selection of homemade cakes, breakfast options, small lunch dishes, coffee, and beer, it’s a great place to stop and recharge while exploring Potsdam.

Café Eden is a cosy café with stunning surroundings. This tranquil spot is perfectly located in Sanssouci garden and has a large outdoor area overlooking the Roman Baths. Serving up Italian-style coffee, cake, and ice cream, as well as a small BBQ selection. Café Eden is a lovely stop in Sanssouci Park for a sweet treat or small bite to eat.

Café KieselStein is an organic, vegan and vegetarian café located just outside Sanssouci Park. The café offers warm soups, quiches, and a selection of sandwiches and salads, as well as a selection of fresh juices, coffee, and cakes. With comfortable couches, large windows, and outdoor seating, it’s the perfect place for a healthy, organic lunch in Potsdam.

Housed in a red-brick building, on a bustling street in the Dutch Quarter is La Maison du Chocolat. Offering the best hot chocolate in Potsdam and a selection of delectable French-inspired treats, it’s a beloved spot for some indulgence. The menu also serves a range of hot breakfast dishes, lunch specials, and a selection of wine and beer.

Located in the heart of Potsdam on vibrant Brandenburgerstraße a short walk from Brandenburger Tor, is Café Restaurant Babetta. Offering a coffee house atmosphere, as well as a stylish restaurant, the café is elegantly decorated and serves up daily breakfast, lunch, coffee, and cake. Housed in a restored historic building, a traditional atmosphere flows through this well-located, sleek café.

Offering an elegant and opulent atmosphere is the romantic, well-located Hofcafe Madam Recamier. With a chandelier in its centre, comfortable plush couches, and chairs and small tea tables, this café is acts as a French-inspired tea house in Potsdam. Serving tea, coffee, and lavish cakes, it’s a lovely spot for some sweet treats and indulgence in Potsdam.