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!

German coffee has been so incredibly delicious and this place is no exception. Their iced coffee is…read morecold coffee straight from the fridge, not half a cup of ice cubes like it is in America. I had half of a mortadella baguette - I probably would have enjoyed it more if it were slightly warmer but it was pretty delicious. The staff here is so friendly and the Wifi here is not only free but also fast. It's a nice space to sit and hang out but the noise level is pretty substantial so it's not the best place to do a ton of work that requires concentration - still, I got some things done in the two hours I was there. There's also outdoor space if you'd like to soak in some fresh air. Also, they only take cash! So bring your wallet.

A place to chill after sitting on the 5 for too long. I'll be back for sure. Lots of locals and…read morestudents (normal people I'm used to hanging out with). Coffee is ok. Not quite Philz coffee, but the usual espresso drinks. Good vibes to sit a contemplate for a moment, and then get on with it

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.

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

Good coffee! Rare find in Frankfurt. Just sucks how its not open on Sundays, just like most places…read morein Germany.

Worth visiting! We were trying to hide from a storm and by chance reached this place, then had a…read morecoffee and cake... Coffee was nice but the cake not that much (apple pie).