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Cafés in Cologne: 10 Addresses from Our List of the Best

Cologne offers plenty of options for a coffee break. In this guide we introduce ten addresses from our list of the best cafés in Cologne and give tips for your coffee break.
Cafés in Cologne: Addresses from Our List of the Best
The following cafés are in our list of the best. You will find current opening hours and offers on each café's page or on the venue's website.
Café Schnurrke
You will find Café Schnurrke at Aachener Straße 1.
Funkhaus Cafe-Bar-Restaurant
Funkhaus Cafe-Bar-Restaurant is on Wallrafplatz at number 5.
Café Buur
Café Buur is located at Brüsseler Straße 16.
Cafe Vreiheit
Head to Friesenstraße 12 for Cafe Vreiheit.
Café Sehnsucht
Café Sehnsucht can be found at Brüsseler Straße 26.
Cafe Extrablatt Köln Eigelstein
You will find Cafe Extrablatt Köln Eigelstein at Eigelstein 87.
Café Konditorei Eigel
Café Konditorei Eigel is at Eigelstein 101.
Cafe Riese Köln
Cafe Riese Köln is located at Roonstraße 33.
Café Reichard
Café Reichard is also in our list of the best.
Cafe Extrablatt Köln Alter Markt
Cafe Extrablatt Köln Alter Markt is at Alter Markt 1.
💡 Tip: Check the current opening hours before your visit, especially at weekends and on public holidays. For larger groups, ask about a reservation in advance.
Tips for Your Café Visit
- Best times: It is usually quieter on weekdays and livelier at weekends.
- Offering: Ask for the current menu if you have particular wishes, for example vegan or gluten-free alternatives.
- Working in a café: Ask in advance about Wi-Fi and power sockets, and ideally come in the morning.
- Prices: You will find current prices on the venues' menus.
📍 Discover more: Explore more recommendations for Cologne on our city page.
Conclusion: A Coffee Break in Cologne
Ten cafés from our list of the best give you a good starting point for your next coffee break. Take your time looking through the venues' pages, and choose the café that suits your taste.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cafés in Cologne
Which cafés are in our list of the best for Cologne? They include Café Schnurrke, Funkhaus Cafe-Bar-Restaurant, Café Buur, Cafe Vreiheit, Café Sehnsucht, Cafe Extrablatt Köln Eigelstein, Café Konditorei Eigel, Cafe Riese Köln, Café Reichard and Cafe Extrablatt Köln Alter Markt.
When are the cafés in Cologne open? Opening hours differ from venue to venue. You will find current times on the businesses' pages and websites.
Are there vegan options? Many cafés offer vegan milk alternatives or dishes. It is best to ask at the venue directly.
Michael Meyer