Discover Cologne's secret cafes: 11 hidden treasures!
Discover Cologne's hidden cafes - a list of 11 charming places worth visiting. Visit us!

Discover Cologne's secret cafes: 11 hidden treasures!
Cologne has a very special coffee culture that offers a variety of options for both locals and tourists. Away from the well-known chains, there are numerous hidden cafés that invite you to linger and enjoy. The charming restaurants are often located in side streets and stand out with their individual atmosphere and special offers.
The list of recommended cafes is long. Kölnische Rundschau lists a total of eleven insider tips that are definitely worth a visit:
- meinstein Coffee: Hier gibt es nicht nur besten Specialty Coffee, sondern auch köstliche Kuchen. Zu finden in der Leonhard-Tietz-Straße 4.
- Haptilu: Das gemütliche Ambiente lässt die Zeit beim hausgemachten Kuchen und sonntäglichen Brunch wie im Flug vergehen. Adresse: Kartäuserhof 2.
- The Insider: Zimtschnecken, Cookies und Pies sind die Highlights in der Klarastraße 38.
- Café Flora: Ein Ort, wo Pianos und Blümchenteller harmonisch auf leichte Sommersalate treffen, Florastr. 116.
- Ayni x Schanze: Fair gehandelter Kaffee und leckere Salate kann man in der Schanzenstraße 22 genießen.
- Sign Café: Ein inklusives Kaffee-Erlebnis mit gehörlosen Angestellten, Palanterstraße 36.
- Meramanis Coffee Roaster: Spezialitätenkaffee und indonesische Köstlichkeiten warten in der Krefelder Str. 7-9.
- Café Peva: Hier gibt’s Frühstücksangebote und hausgemachten Kuchen in der Martin-Luther-Platz 11.
- Jlöcklich: Ein gemütliches Café, das Snacks und Spieleabende bietet, Gereonswall 1.
- Café Perle: Stilvoll frühstücken und gelegentlich am Sonntags-Brunch teilnehmen, Dellbrücker Hauptstraße 169.
- Café Caprista: Mediterranes Flair und eine bunte Einrichtung machen die Flandrische Str. 15 besonders einladend.
Cafés for every occasion
The selection is diverse and shows that you don't have to go far in Cologne to discover hidden gems of coffee culture. Each of these cafes brings its own charm, and whether you're looking for a delicious piece of cake or a hearty brunch, there's something to suit everyone here. If you would like more recommendations, you can easily contact ksta-community@kstamedien.de.
Casual and informal is how you could describe Cologne café life. As you sip a coffee with pleasure, it quickly becomes clear: the city has developed its own, unmistakable style.
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Whether enjoying coffee or facing technical challenges – Cologne offers both comfort and the right solutions for every problem. Sitting back, relaxing and enjoying life could be the motto of a visit to one of the cathedral city's hidden cafés!