This little hidden gem is amazing. I took some photos but I'm pretty sure the owners don't want…read morethem posted as they have signs posted not to take photos here. At any rate, the staff are begun helpful. The property is amazingly gorgeous and such a darling charm!!! I like it so much I'm tempted to book it for this summer now!

When one visits the Black Forest, one must eat Black Forest Cake, right? I was on a day tour to…read moreFreiburg and we had a short amount of time on our own, so I used that time to search for the "best black forest cake" according to Google. I didn't even have time to sit and eat (though it looked like a cozy German cafe), but I ordered the cake to go and brought it back to my hotel room for a post 17,000-step day treat...and it was worth it! A tasty treat (especially the chantilly cream), but I don't know if I can quite say it's the best. Service was a little slow (particularly frustrating when I'd been waiting a few minutes with no acknowledgement and then a couple that came in after me were served first), but I know that's the nature of customer service sometimes.

Best blackforrest cake with tons of juicy cherries! No need to search no further for this cake…read more Plus their apricot pastry was so fresh and delicious too with a lot of apricots. Nothing was overly sweet either nor did anything feel heavy surprisingly. We met up with a friend who is born and raised in Freiburg and resides there as well-she says this is one of the best cafes/bakeries!

Kirchzarten doesn't lack for bakeries, but this spot is right in the middle of town and has a nice…read moreoutdoor patio. The pastries are decent and the coffee is flavorful. I appreciated the little touches more common with a local joint, like the liter of real milk by the register for your coffee. Also, it's crazy cheap!

Another Freiburg hipster cafe, this time right on the other side if the train tracks from the…read morealtstadt side. Situated in a residential area an opens at 8 already. I was there at 8.30ish and compared to cafes in Stockholm (or other large Swedish cities) it was quite empty. Giving the impression that Germans seem less keen on having breakfasts out. The different breakfasts I chose were really lovely in their own way. No1 was coffee of choice, freshly squeezed orange juice and breadroll with hummus and marinated artichokes. Lots of flavours and very very filling so lunch wasn't really an option that day. The no2 breakfast on the menu was coffee of choice, fresh juice and fruit muesli with non-dairy milk products of choice. Nice and breakfasty as expected. Unfortunately the coffee was the only negative both days, most cafes that use soy milk in Germany do it very well, Huber doesn't quite master the art and the soy cappuccino resp latte had an unfortunate soy tang. (Different baristas.) I would have loved to try their lunch options too, but time didn't permit. Also beware that the kitchen is open in the middle of the cafe and the ventilation isn't very effective. Your clothes and hair will most likely smell of fried onion and cabbage when you leave the place after breakfast. Friendly staff. Cash only.

GREAT for a coffee, for lunch or for a snack. Their attention for details and the originality of of…read morerecipes is something rather unique in Freiburg. Great cakes (often vegan), but also main dishes for lunch are worth trying.

Local neighborhood Bäckerei that was the best we experience in deliciousness in Freiburg.read more