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!

Very cute cafe! Excellent service! Delicious pastel de nata and coffee. Added a nice break to a…read morecold walk around town!

My home away from home, Casa del Caffe welcomed me with open arms. I lived at this cafe for a few…read moredays while exploring Heidelberg and the surrounding areas. It is very comfortable, intimate, and filled with tons of friendly locals. The ladies and gentlemen who work here smiled lots and went out of their way to answer my questions about Heidelberg and the neighboring towns. They also replenished my latte many times as I entertained them with American humor, politics. With the cafe's desirable location on an old cobblestone street, the delectable drinks, sandwiches and sweets lure people walking by to lay down their roots and enjoy the cafe's treasures. Heidelberg is a romantic picturesque college town. I look forward to visiting again and spending many more afternoons at Casa del Caffe.

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

This was a really good dessert stop! I got a Russian apple cake and chai latte. The cake had a lot…read moreof moisture and flavour from the thinly sliced apples and a good texture. The cake itself wasn't very sweet and didn't have to be since the apples and the glaze on top provided enough sweetness. The chai latte was very nice and smooth with a really thick layer of foam which I always like. Tasted like it was made with care. The cafe is cozy and very charming. Decoration is a little eclectic but sophisticated. They speak English.

Probably the best coffee I have had in Germany, seriously…read more Very cool little shop. Really, really good coffee and lots of tea. Oh, and pretty good chocolate too. They speak English and are friendly. No credit cards accepted. A few steps from the bridge.

During the last weeks we drank lots of oolong tea here. Mostly in the calm backyard. The teesalon…read morehas the atmosphere of a cozy livingroom. The interior is most beautiful and decorated with a sense for detail. Not only can you drink and buy tea here, there are some events (f.e. music and calligrahpy) and you can meet chinese people and practice chinese language. The tea sold here is mainly from Taiwan. The shop owners seem to have a very good connection to the producers of the tea. The strenght is also the weakness, as there is less tea from other regions. The teesalon is an oasis and a diamond! We hope the owners will be able to preserve and improve its atmosphere and quality!!

A favorite alternative to Starbucks with a much nicer atmosphere (music sucks, though). Nice tea…read moreand cakes. The food (lunch at least) is also pretty good. Nice location right across from Bismarck Pl.

Great coffee house with excellent coffee, nice service, great view on marketplatz, amazing people…read morewatching if real Heidelberg neighborhood and best place ever to work on WiFi while enjoying German life!!

Stumbled upon this little coffee house by accident. The terrace is a plaza with a small play ground…read moreand an old tower, which were both packed on Sunday afternoon. After looking at the coffee list I was really excited- of course there is Milchkaffee, Cappuccino, espresso, ect but they also offer lactose free milk and soy milk too. There was a little dessert display too that looked delicious!

This is where the college kids in Heidelberg hang out. Great coffee, friendly staff, comfortable…read morechairs, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Now called Emma. The epresso was not hot, but the latte was fine. Odd. The foccacia was good…read morethough. Reasonable prices for a quick bite.