It is open on Sundays!…read more There, now that we have that out of the way...I visited this San Francisco Coffee Company on a bright, sunny Sunday afternoon. Whilst just about everything else in Munich is closed Sundays, this is very open and many winter-fuffled folks were lazing about reading their papers, drinking espresso, warming up from the cold. My Munich guide, Robin W, tells me that this company is actually based in Munich. So while it would seem it is an American outpost, indeed it is not. It is tailored to Germans, but does resemble heavily a Starbucks or something of the like. Fairly corporate in nature. Many tables and chairs as well for working, sitting, or chatting. There was only one girl working, and the line did get long at times. It is not the fastest service because of this, but she did a good job hustling and trying to make everyone happy. Some odd things... *The "happy holidays" mugs still on display at full price. Do they not do clearance in Germany to rid the stores of outdated merchandise? This seemed strange. *I bought a travel mug (I was desperate for a larger mug at my apartment) and it was $11.50 euro. I then wanted the tea in it and she charged me for a large, even though really...it is just hot water and one tea bag, plus I have my own cup. It just seemed strange to me, as it is basically $3euro for a bunch of hot water. A good place to warm up. The double espresso machiatto was quite good as well. *very convenient to the Sbahn Laim stop.

I wanted to like this but I didn't. The atmosphere felt stale with no air movement or music. The…read morecoffee cup had multiple chips which meant I could have cut my lip. They didn't have any sandwiches that were pictured and the croissant case was empty. The coffee was ok.

I am two minds about this place. For one, they have very decent food and coffee, and a very cutesy…read moreplace with both outdoor and indoor cafe. On the other hand, what I assume is the owner, is a very unpleasant, surly man who is really a grump and not endearing in any way whatsoever. So many a times, we dread even going to that cafe. Unfortunately, however, he is pretty much the only decent cafe we have found in the neighbourhood! So decide for yourself if that obnoxious old man is worth the trouble today, just as we do each time we find ourselves in that neighbourhood!

They have the best Waffles in Town!! I am really obsessed…read morewith this retro/vintage style in there And a great coffee

California done better than California itself - in the heart of Munich. Visiting Munich - seeing…read morethis place as a breakfast choice was fun - and honestly I wasn't initially enamored as I expect something like this to be a caricature of the real thing maybe. But the menu felt unique and interesting enough to visit. I got the Apple Almond Affair - stacks of pancakes, roasted apples and almonds - interlaced with vanilla cream, whipped cream and a side of vanilla ice cream. The Palm Beach - a coconut infused chia pudding with fruit. And - the Hermosa Beach - hash browns topped with mushrooms, onions, egg, bacon and cheese. Additionally - coffee! I was very satisfied with all the flavors - as I mentioned - better than California actually offers. The apple pancake dish was decadent but not over the top intensely rich as one may expect it to be. The hash brown dish was super flavorful and pleasantly presented, with fried eggs perfectly adorning the stack. And the chia pudding was also delicious (covered in bananas - which I removed for myself but were eaten by my companion). Currents and other fruit was atop this dish - a lovely flavorful pudding. Service was outstanding, welcoming. Seating - busy morning but no real wait. Cash only on this day due to network issues but that was ok. Just a very inviting space with lovely people and uniquely outstanding food. Must visit in Munich no matter where you are from!

We ended up at California Bean since it was one of the few places open on the Assumption of Mary…read moreholiday. It's very interesting/confusing to see other Californians review this place AND say that it is authentic to their experience going to a diner back home. Our table ordered omelettes with toast, OJ, and coffee. While the latter were fine, I take issue with the main dish. Every diner I've been to back home has Heinz ketchup and perhaps a hot sauce like Tabasco or Cholula. Every other table in sight also lacked these items, which definitely made my meal less enjoyable. We need seasoning beyond salt and pepper if we are going to call this place California-inspired. Service-wise....it's Germany, not California. Leave your expectations for cheerful and attentive service back home. It ain't happening here. Lastly, cash only? Even cash only joints here tend to post a sign somewhere to alert you in case you don't know. We found ourselves scrambling due to this policy. Ambiance and decor was boring and I have definitely seen something like this in California. SKIP California bean (unless you're in a bind like we were)

A wonderful, cozy place with delicious food. We we re…read morevisitors staying at a nearby Airbnb and found out about this restaurant through Yelp. It helped validate the usefulness of Yelp. We liked it so much we ate here every day we could. The meals are terrific with vegetarian and fantastic pasta options as well as a great meat dish. And don't stint on the deserts. They are terrific. Josefa was a high point in our visit to Munich.

From the owner: Bei uns ist alles liebevoll selbst gekocht oder selbst gebacken. Es wird alles täglich frisch und…read moreohne Zusatzstoffe zubereitet. Wir achten so gut es geht, dass alle Produkte qualitativ Hochwertig, ökologisch, regional, saisonal & nachhaltig sind.

In terms of ambience and atmosphere this place is first class. It does have a nice colonial look…read morewith nice furniture, decorations and comfortable cushioned seats and so on. It is a perfect place to spend a nice cool evening or day sipping coffee and reading the paper. However as they lack outdoor seating it's not ideal for hot days. When I went in there it was a sunny day and the place was empty as everyone was looking for al fresco options :-) The coffee here is ok. I would not say it was great but well made and served in nice cups. They have a food menu with breakfast and lunch options and also cakes and so on. They do have table service and prices are reasonable. All in all a good experience and a place I will go back to.

From the owner: Der Name ist in vielerlei Hinsicht Programm: Das denkmalgeschützte und sehr schön restaurierte…read moreAnwesen wurde im Jahre 1904 gebaut. Unsere Einrichtung passt sich stilistisch an: Im vorderen Bereich originales Kaffeehaus, Österreich, ca. 1904, Thonet und Fischel, im hinteren lugt der Orient mit eigener Bar. Im Barbereich bieten wir die klassischen und die modernsten Brühmethoden für Kaffee, originale und neueste Zubereitungen, unsere berühmten hausgemachten Kuchen, Röstkaffee und feinste Schokoladen in großer Auswahl. Im Orient klassisch und moderne Rezepturen für orientalische Kaffees und Mokka ... Mal probiert? Mokka griechisch? Im Sandbett gekocht? Türkisch aus der neuesten Mokkamaschine? Teeähnlich wie in Quatar? Dazu gibt es wie dort üblich, natürlich auch eine spannende Auswahl feinster Tees. An den Wänden zeigen wir in mehreren thematischen Ausstellungen Graphiken, Plakate und Ölbilder von 1890 bis ca. 1970.

Nice cool breeze on a summer's day…read more This is literally the only place in Munich where I have found coffee ice cream. Back in the US my favorite ice cream flavor, of course, coffee. I have found that it is basically nonexistent here... Until now. This is a great little spot for ice cream on a summers day or night. I highly suggest it!

Eis und Kuchen sind sehr gut, ab und an ist die Schlange vor dem Eisstand sehr sehr lang, ist aber…read moreein gutes Zeichen!

I had a croissant with almonds which was really great and rather cheap (EUR 1.90) compared to other…read moreplaces.