Cafés in Gießen: Five Addresses from Our List of the Best

Gießen is a university city, and that also shapes life in its cafés: students, working people and visitors meet over coffee and cake. In this guide we introduce five addresses from our list of the best cafés in Gießen and give tips on choosing the right café.

Five Cafés from Our List of the Best

The following addresses come from our list of the best. You can find opening hours, what's on offer and prices directly from each venue.

Kleine Stadtinsel

The address for Kleine Stadtinsel is Schützenstraße 22a.

Kaffee Wolkenlos

You'll find Kaffee Wolkenlos at Goethestraße 61.

Konditorei & Cafe Kurt Geißner

The address for Konditorei & Cafe Kurt Geißner is Plockstraße 9.

Café Lahnflair

Head to Café Lahnflair at Frankfurter Straße 8.

Lieblingsmensch

You'll find Lieblingsmensch at Katharinengasse 12.

💡 Tip: Look at the venue's website or social media pages before you visit. There you'll usually find current opening hours and what's on offer.

The Right Café for the Occasion

Different cafés suit different occasions. Think in advance about what matters to you.

• Coffee break: A quick espresso or cappuccino is available almost anywhere.
• Cake: Ask whether the cakes and gateaux are made on the premises.
• Studying and working: Look for wifi, sockets and quiet seats.
• Meeting others: For larger groups, ask in advance about a reservation.

Studying and Working in a Café

As a university city, Gießen offers many opportunities to study or work in a café. Clarify beforehand whether the venue has wifi and sockets and whether you may stay seated for longer. Especially during exam periods, popular seats are quickly taken, so it's worth arriving early.

💡 Tip: It's best to visit cafés for quiet conversations on weekdays, when it's less busy.

Coffee Outdoors

In the warm months, outdoor seats are popular. Ask in advance whether the café has outdoor seating, and in good weather arrive early, as the best spots fill up quickly.

📍 Discover more: Explore more recommendations for Gießen on our city page.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cafés in Gießen

Which cafés are in our list of the best? Our list of the best for Gießen contains 24 cafés in total. We introduce five of them here with their addresses; you can find the full list on the linked page.

Where can I find opening hours and prices? You can find current opening hours and prices on each venue's website or social media pages.

Which cafés are suitable for working? That depends on the individual venue. Ask in advance about wifi, sockets and quiet seats.

Are there vegan options? That differs from café to café. Ask directly at the venue about vegan alternatives.