Great coffee and pastries, in the unique Freiburg old town setting! I had an iced late and a…read morechocolate eclair; very good. My friends ordered a variety of coffees and pastries, and everyone agreed it was excellent.

Given its location, the KKA has a captive audience of both tourists and natives alike who come to…read morethe Altstadt for a wander, a shop, and, perhaps, a cup of coffee. Sadly, the quality of the 'dark brew' ain't what it could be (read: extremely bitter espresso drinks) and that's a shame given how centrally located and charmingly laid out this place is. I'm a sucker for coffee sack-lined walls, funky old light fixtures and solid wood 'steh cafe' tables. To complete a place, however, one needs great product. That's where, at least java-wise, this place falls short of the mark. Props to the young gal who served us. She was so very nice. I'd like to pay for her to go to barista training school. Having said that, it could be a case of not having the best machines to work with, or, at the very least, not having them in the best working order.

This is the place to try the ORIGINAL Black Forest cake…read more My friends and I ordered 2 coffees and 2 Black Forest cakes. The cake was moist, delicious, and packed a punch! You could really taste the cherry liqueur, and everything about the cake seemed so fresh! TIP: for sit-down, everyone must order at least one item off the menu or be charged a surcharge. Mmm mmm good!

The home of the original Black Forest Cake! This cafe is quaint and cozy. They do not accept credit…read morecards, so have cash. We stopped in here for the cake and some coffee. The service was lovely. I came here about 10 years ago, still as perfect as ever!

Lovely tea and outdoor tables on the cutest street. The owner is very nice and helpful! Bought dry…read moretea for later, and sat with a fresh pot enjoying a book

Our favorite tea shop in the world! My girlfriend is from Colmar, but we live in the US. We go to…read moreColmar around twice per year, and each time we make our way to L'Essence Du Thé and stock up on tea for the next 6 months! We haven't found any other tea store (even in New York) with such an interesting selection of teas and such friendly, knowledgable staff. Try their herbal mixes. Also, it's a great place to order a cup of tea, sit back, and relax.

It is always my mission to find hipster coffee places wherever I travel. This is just such a place…read more It is tiny but very conveniently located. I got to taste a local roasting company that the polite and bubbly cashier taught me about. I'd recommend it on your way to or from the cathedral.

We ended up taking a day trip to Obernai from Brussels. A nice little town that was not that…read morecrowded when everywhere else was packed. Nice break from the crowds. On our walk through town we saw an alley and then walked down the alley and found Cup@Co. Great location off the beaten path. Nice place to have a pastry or coffee drink and relax and enjoy the moment. The staff was very friendly.

A solidly delicious latte in a lovely town we booked a hotel room in accidentally! The service was…read moreespecially polite and friendly--I speak zero French and the barista didn't speak English, but we got the job done with pointing and smiles. We didn't even know Obernai existed until we realized where our reservation was, but we will absolutely return (no really: it was a beautiful place)!