There are countless cafés in Munich, so it’s hard to keep track of them all. Of course, being spoiled for choice is a luxury problem: especially when it comes to coffee, such a large selection is more than desirable. There are special cafés waiting for you in every corner of our state capital, offering freshly ground coffee and providing you with a short break or the caffeine kick you need. We have selected our favorites to help you choose from all the coffee delights. These are the top 5 specialty cafés in Munich:
1st Sweet Spot Cafe
Probably the most central café in Munich, there’s never a dull moment. Every week there are three new coffees to try at the Sweet Spot Cafe! You can even take part in master classes to learn the art of the barista and watch the professionals at work. The store also has all the coffee accessories you could wish for. Try particularly rare coffees and get advice on which variety is right for you.
📍 Location: Heiligengeiststraße 1 (Viktualienmarkt), 80331 Munich and Reichenbachstraße 38 (Gärtnerplatz), 80469 Munich
2nd The Barn Café
You will find special designs in this café in Munich: The Barn Café has been inspired by the architecture of the respective buildings at two locations. The focus of this café: relaxation and being able to switch off. What could be better than a good coffee? Various roasts will whet your appetite, and you can also take home tasting kits or take part in community events.
📍 Location: Tal 15, 80331 Munich and Müllerstraße 38, 80469 Munich
3. suuapinga
Suuapinga has five locations in Munich – the concept is a complete success and no longer a secret. But it is well worth a visit. The selected coffee beans provide a real taste experience that will have you coming back again and again. You can also take part in barista courses here and give them as gifts to your friends. Very special: the name goes back to the Schwabing district. The Munich area was first mentioned under this name in 782 – it doesn’t get any more local than that!
📍 Location: Herzogstr. 85, 80796 Munich (Schwabing location)
4th Man versus Machine
Fancy coffee from the star kitchen? The specialty coffee from Man versus Machine is so good that several Michelin restaurants use the beans. This coffee chain has had several locations in Munich since 2014. The finest Arabic coffee beans are used here. The magazine “Der Feinschmecker” has already voted the café as one of the best roasteries in Germany. Enjoy your best coffee here with hip-hop beats from the 90s and indulge in the in-house delicacies.
📍 Location: Müllerstraße 23, 80469 Munich (Glockenbachviertel), Schellingstr. 18, 80799 Munich (Maxvorstadt), Hohenzollernstr. 32, 80801 Munich (Schwabing)
5th Coffee Twins
Another real insider tip among Munich’s cafés is Coffee Tw ins. Here you can get fresh filter coffee roasted in-house. If you can’t get enough of this coffee, you can also take all the coffee roasts home with you as beans. Try the spelt foccacio with ingredients directly from Munich farms or the home-baked cakes. Even the furniture is homemade!
📍 Location: Ehrengutstraße 18, 80469 Munich