A must-stop for serious coffee lovers. Perfectly located in the heart of Heidelberg, Coffee Nerd…read morewas a standout experience. My coffee-snob husband absolutely loved it--which says everything. The coffee was expertly made, clearly artisan, and deeply thoughtful in flavor. We left with an excellent bag of beans and a new appreciation for just how good well-crafted coffee can be. Highly recommend if you care about quality and craft.

Something that tends to set Europe apart from the states is coffee culture. While you'll find great…read morelittle cafes sprinkled around European cities they aren't quite the same as the cafes in the US. In my opinion "coffee shops" as we tend to think of them here in the states have more of a coffee first focus, where there is a lot of emphasis on how the beans are ground, brewed, and enjoyed. The difference in Europe is that a European "cafe" tends to be more about sitting down to have a coffee and maybe enjoy a pastry or some bread. It's more of a place to visit and take in the ambiance or read a book and less of a place to seek out the best coffee. Just my opinion, but I find cafes in general in Europe to be really hit or miss on coffee flavor and quality. All of that being said, when visiting Heidelberg this past spring I woke up and in need of a good cup of coffee started searching Yelp for options. Enter Coffee Nerd. It fit my criteria as it had a good rating and was walkable from my hotel. I convinced my sister to get dressed and out the door we went. It was easy enough to find and is fairly centrally located - not too far from the historic part of town, but definitely more city center and likely caters more to locals than tourists. When we walked in the door it was like walking back into the USA. It had the clean lines and minimalist design of any hip coffee house I'd find back home, which oddly enough was somewhat comforting. The menu was very simple, but that was okay as all I really wanted was some cold brew. They did have cold brew, but being Europe they were not as accustomed to folks taking it to go so they put it in a hot to-go cup for me which kind of made me chuckle, but it tasted right and I was really grateful for the stop. Why four and not five stars? Pretty much because it really lacked options and I would have liked to have seen maybe a few house made syrups to choose from, and a more robust pastry case. All in all, if I had been staying in Heidelberg more days I'm sure this spot would have stayed in my rotation.

Great little cafe with a number of different gluten free cakes. Nothing that completely conformed…read moreto a low FODMAP diet but if you had lactaid pills, which I did, there were a couple of cakes to choose from. I went for a chocolate mousse tart and it was a great combination of cream, chocolate cake and chocolate mousse icing. A great place for cake and a coffee or tea after dinner or as afternoon tea.

Staff was incredibly kind. Beyond patient with us, and happy to practice her English since we…read morespoke almost no German. Delicious beverages as well. I ordered the house-made standard hot chocolate with Bailey's. SO good. Nice atmosphere also!

Good way to get some fast breakfast on the go. Came here for some coffee and pastries for breakfast…read moreas I needed something open before 630 am. This was a perfect choice with lots of breads and savory/sweet treats. There's also easy to find street parking right in front of the bakery. The staff also speaks English which is helpful to know what's inside the pastries. This is more of a chain than a family run bakery. On weekends for brunch they have some delicious looking bagels. The bagels in Germany have pumpkin seeds which makes them so much better.

What a fun little spot! I love visiting other cultures for the experience and the food. These guys…read moreprovided both! I was in town for a week and they were my breakfast stop every day. The pastries were generous, freshly made (I loved the poppyseed roll) and budget friendly. The gals there remembered me everyday, which made this little slice of culinary heaven a homey spot. Definitely check them out for great service, espresso, and pastries!

Definitely one of my favorite spots that we discovered on our vacation here. I would have loved to…read morecome back, but we weren't in town for long and it's really more of a chill experience than one for a couple of explorers! The interior is so nice and plush, very inviting, especially as it started to rain when we got there. Plenty of room to stretch out whether at a table or on one of their well-worn, well-loved sofas. The coffee is good, but the pastries are divine. We got a pear tart and what I think might have been a red currant tart? Both were really delicious, sweet without being cloying and with very fresh fruit. A great place to come and relax for a bit, to people-watch, read, or otherwise.

Amazing coffee! They even have a flat white on the menu. If you are a coffee snob like myself this…read morewill not disappoint. Friendly staff and great coffee

Great concept! "We offer coffee only!" Love it, if a place decides not to hop on the…read more"we-offer-everything" train. Instead these guys are making really good coffee and that's about it. For the hungry ones theres croissants, focaccia, or cake on the menu. The focaccia is btw really good. The interior is so nice, and reminds me of the cafes in Paris...

The Café Prag certainly is one of the most beautiful cafés in Mannheim. It offers coffee, cake and…read morelemonade. It all tastes pretty good, but I have to criticise that the quality of milk in the cappuccino has not a decent quality. But this is criticism at a very high level. The location is amazing, the ambience is gorgeous and the place itself is simply cosy. Yes, it can get crowded, but that shows how good it is. So, go inside and have a break. You'll enjoy it!

Wow! Definitely check this place out, well worth the trip across the bridge from Heidelberger and…read moreperfect if you are doing the Philosophers Path. A bit away from the tourist crowds, however this cafe was packed with locals and lots of university students. We popped in after the hike up and then down the path into town (great views at the top) after a blog recommendation of the city. The place is small but very cute with a bunch of small tables that can be grouped together (for 4 people), a high to for a bigger group and then some space at the bar on the side of the coffee bar. Over all it feels modern with creative art but still clean. Food ranges from breakfast to lunch. The menu is nice with 5-6 sweeter dishes, 5-6 savory dishes and then some soups and salads. There are a variety of coffee items, a bunch of tasty teas in huge glass mugs, juices and then seasonal drinks. We came for a late lunch and ordered warm drinks, the warm winter shakshuka, the fritters & the Guess Who's Back and some warm drinks! Everything was tasty and fresh. The sauce on the shakshuka was wonderful and had great flavor. The grilled cheese sandwich, Guess Who's Back, was huge, with crunchy bread and yummy caramelized onions and wasn't the typical over-gooey sandwich you usually think of. My fritters were great as a perfect lighter dish, with a side salad and smoked salmon and a great yogurt sauce to bring it together. Drinks were also good and the detox juice and fresh tea stood out. The staff was also very friendly and helpful with descriptions of the menu when you are struggling to choose. Can't say enough about this place and will be making a trip back on my next Heidelberger visit!