Good selection of pastry and good customer service. I like here because they opened the earliest…read morein town. As soon as we grabbed some pastries and coffee, we were ready to do walking and sightseeing around the town. Prices are reasonable and they have some sitting area to eat inside and it is clean.

It is an excellent place to relax with a cup of coffee or grab a snack. Stopped by there on Tuesday…read moremorning for a cup of coffee. Service was excellent and food was amazing.

My 1500th Review…read more Located near the historic center of Schwabisch Gmund, I stayed at the Hotel Pelikan several times during my business trips to this region of Germany. There were several reasons for picking this hotel including easy access to the B29 motorway which provided a quick and easy route to and from Plüderhausen only a few miles (kilometers) away where I worked for several weeks at a time. Although I've had the opportunity to travel across most of Germany this by far is one of my favorite regions, the people here are just simply amazing as are the food and beer selections. Although this hotel isn't by any means a five star property it is very clean and the staff are some of the most welcoming people I've ever had the opportunity to meet. Schwäbisch Gmünd boasts a rich and varied cultural experience and this hotel's location affords you an abundance of ways to spend your time off, its close proximity to great restaurants and amazing historic venues will allow you to get out on you're own to explore the city. It's likely no matter what time of the year you plan your visit there will be some kind of festival going on, it's apparent the German people celebrate anything and everything and the locals turn out in groves so there's plenty of opportunities to experience their culture, their hospitality, their food, their music and of course their awesome beer. The hotel offers underground car parking, which can be accessed 24 hours a day for a moderate fee this is real plus since the narrow streets aren't very accommodating for parking. The rooms are comfortable but typical of many European business hotels in regards to size and amenities. One of my favorite meals of the day is breakfast and this hotel really knows how to lay it out with a huge selection of local dried meats and freshly cured hams and sausages, the best of the locally baked breads, rolls and pastries (the hard rolls with fresh butter is a meal in itself), fresh fruits, soft boiled eggs and juices along with lots of stout coffee and fresh cream. They will also pack you a lunch if you plan ahead if you need to hit the road early. It was rare when we didn't have a business dinner and as late as we returned to the hotel we always found the hotel bar a welcoming place. Located under the hotel this bar is the perfect place to unwind with a relaxing drink after a long day of work or sightseeing. Within a few minutes after arriving at the bar during my first stay I felt like I had been here hundreds of times, what a credit to these gracious people. Oh in case you didn't know Germany has some of the best pork in the world and the BBQ pork ribs are to die for, the huge portions are meant to be shared so make sure you pass this giant platter around and if you're lucky they will set you up with a beautiful stein that will be hanging at the bar just waiting for you to return each evening. The hotel staff was so friendly and helpful during each of my stays, the family atmosphere made business travel so relaxing and easy. If you struggle with the language don't worry they have plenty of people on hand that speak English but they also love it if you try and communicate in their native language as well and actually enjoy helping you out when needed, it's easier than you think so if you plan to be in this beautiful city consider staying here you won't regret it.

This is your typical German small hotel…read more First, the parking is awful, but they do have a structure that fits maybe 15 cars. The hotel is also difficult to get to because it is in the center of Gmünd, so the narrow streets are hard to navigate. The rooms are very small and the room I stayed had a twin size bed. This is adequate if you are staying a night, but if you have an extended stay, I'd look elsewhere. They did include breakfast with the stay and this was the bright stop of the stay. They had eggs, bacon, hasbrowns and a traditional German breakfast.

I somehow forgot to write my review of Poffers! It was too good not to circle back and write one…read more We visited on a whim because it was nearby our hotel and we were pleasantly surprised. The food was excellent, and we had the best coffee while visiting Stuttgart. There were many excellent options of sweet or savory offerings. The service was excellent, but it was very busy, so you might have to wait for a table.

Cute little place. Service was quick. The bathrooms were free to customers. The food was great, we…read moregot the Nutella poffers and a rhubarb lemonade

Found this adorable coffee shop just a few block from city center. There are two dining areas…read morewhere you can sit and order as well as the counter in the back where you can order takeout. The decor is French country and wares are on display throughout so if you find something you like, you can purchase it! I chose the Lebkuchen Latte and my wife had the Cappuccino and both were exquisite! We chose the ham and cheese panini (Schinken und Kase) and it was ALSO amazing. The waitresses were so kind and patient with my poor German and were all smiles when I complimented the food and drinks. This is THE spot in Rothenburg odt!!!

We walked all the way to EinzigARTig to purchase some pastries and coffee. When we got there the…read morecafe was filled with people and there weren't any seats to be had. We tried to order some cookies, pastries and coffees for take away and were told we couldn't take away anything. This is off because most of the websites recommending this cafe said they do take away. In any case since we couldn't get a table and they wouldn't let us get take away we left. Very disappointing experience. As an aside, while I'm sure the pastries and coffee on offer are fine, there any plenty of cafes closer to the main square. I don't know that I'd recommend making the trek to this cafe; especially if you are in a hurry or want take away.

Food was good, staff spoke some English. Had to reserve a table to ensure getting a spot. Try the…read morebeers... the swabisch meat was tender and the gravy was super rich.

The food was good but pretty expensive. The big problem was that you couldn't enjoy your food…read moreoutside because we and others got attacked by a swarm of yellow jackets. Also inside were a lot of them as well. The staff did not care too much about it and the owner obviously didn't either. Once brought up to them they kind of got annoyed by hearing it probably from many guests all the time. I wouldn't mind too much if they could not do anything about it but there are ways and professionals out there who can definitely do something about this problem.

Nice place, when I lived here this was occupied by a different one, I really, really liked but I…read moreguess times just change and this one is worth 4 stars also! Service is good, I ordered a cappuccino and a water, the water came in a little bottle the waiter did not open or pour, well... The cappuccino was great but tiny . Lady's a table over had breakfast and it looked really nice, different breads, jams butter... The place is small with really high ceilings in the heart of downtown Bad Cannstatt in a little alleyway tucked away but very easy to reach!. In the summer they have tables and chairs outside , the farmers market is just down the way so it's nice for grabbing a drink, hot or cold after market day.

Good things come in small packages! The fella is a serious beer nerd, so we balanced out my…read moreChristmas market time with his beer time here. Mike, the owner, could not have been more hospitable. He talked with the fella about allll the rare beers they'd had and even split a couple with him. The fella was in beer heaven and said this was the best collection of (empty) bottles he'd ever seen. I sat quietly drinking my wine. :) They also have sodas, coffee, hot chocolate, and pages of gin.

This is one of the preferred locations in Aalen for a Saturday morning breakfast. The locals come…read morehere and enjoy the Marktfrühstück while seated on the cobblestone street, or perhaps a pie and coffee. I myself broke ranks and ordered the English Breakfast, which was an okay decision. The food itself was tasty enough, but it wasn't what I'd call authentic. Still, tasty. This is also a preferred location in Aalen for an evening coffee, or to have a relaxed cocktail before going to a more happening location. Service is friendly and laid back, which is my way of saying that I thought it was slow until I realised that I was in the quiet town of Aalen, where shops close at 1PM on Saturdays. So, no, it isn't slow per se, just...laid back. So why only three instead of four or five? Food was good, but not stellar. Coffee was good, but not great, though I do give props for pouring a proper latte macchiato. Prices seem a little high. I do have to heartily recommend the Austrian Walnut Bread. That is a fine bread and you would upgrade your breakfast/brunch experience significantly by ordering a basket of just that.

Being in Aalen for business I would say this is the best bar in that area. They have a good variety…read moreof drinks but service sometimes is bad depending on the bar keepers. Happened sometimes that they did not know what they serve or have troubles mixing it. Still it is worth a visit even is some prices are a little too steep for a bar in a small city.