Cafe Chaos is a really cool place to visit in Darmstadt. The decor is a mish mash of odds and ends…read more They have an extensive collection of vending machines, which is quite interesting. The staff is friendly specifically Christoph with the red bun. The menu is extensive and features diner style food. It is really cheap and tastes delicious. I definitely love the homey atmosphere. Definitely will be back. Oh and they serve breakfast all day!

One of the best cafes in Darmstadt. Aimed at your average student, it's not very chic, in fact it's…read morea bit shabby, but it's friendly and the food is varied and generally of a good quality, with generous portions and at a range of prices to suit most pockets. One reason I like it is they serve the Milchkaffee Cafe au lait in a bowl, sometimes there's even a biscuit hidden under the cup. It's little things like that that I love in a cafe. One must eat is the home made waffle with fresh fruit and cream. Another must drink is the Guinness, it's the best I've had in Germany. Oh and if you're into automats there's an automat museum. Just visit the loos there and have a look. Just don't be in too much of a hurry. Speed eating is not a feature here.