This little hidden gem is amazing. I took some photos but I'm pretty sure the owners don't want…read morethem posted as they have signs posted not to take photos here. At any rate, the staff are begun helpful. The property is amazingly gorgeous and such a darling charm!!! I like it so much I'm tempted to book it for this summer now!

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.

We absolutely loved this spot for breakfast!! Not only were the vibes super cool and the outdoor…read morespace just lovely on a gorgeous morning, the place was super solid and offered so much!! Definitely something for everyone. (Check them out on Instagram, their locations are all super trendy and fun!) We stuck to baked goods & pastries (especially Black Forest Cake because we were essentially in the Black Forest, although here it's called Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte and Bavarian pretzels, because, well, when in Rome). We also had a sesame croissant, pretty pink donuts, and a crumble bar too. We were all supper satisfied! The cake was moist and filled with alcohol soaked cherries. The pretzel was perfectly salted and the croissant was glistening with butter, fluffy and flaky. We also grabbed some of their incredible breads and donuts for the road. They did not disappoint either. The espresso, which complimented the goods perfectly was strong and delish. The fresh apple tea iced was incredible and memorable!! I would love to know how to recreate it at home. It was so naturally sweet even unsweetened and felt like it should be served warm on a fall day, but was perfect and refreshing, served iced on a hot summer day. There's tons of towering Sammie's, parfaits, fruit cups and salads. Honestly, such a variety. I loved the jam and bread cutting station! The place was packed on a weekday for a morning rush, but the line moved swiftly and once we were seated outside we relaxed. Free lot parking. Cash only. Cannot recommend enough!

When one visits the Black Forest, one must eat Black Forest Cake, right? I was on a day tour to…read moreFreiburg and we had a short amount of time on our own, so I used that time to search for the "best black forest cake" according to Google. I didn't even have time to sit and eat (though it looked like a cozy German cafe), but I ordered the cake to go and brought it back to my hotel room for a post 17,000-step day treat...and it was worth it! A tasty treat (especially the chantilly cream), but I don't know if I can quite say it's the best. Service was a little slow (particularly frustrating when I'd been waiting a few minutes with no acknowledgement and then a couple that came in after me were served first), but I know that's the nature of customer service sometimes.

Best blackforrest cake with tons of juicy cherries! No need to search no further for this cake…read more Plus their apricot pastry was so fresh and delicious too with a lot of apricots. Nothing was overly sweet either nor did anything feel heavy surprisingly. We met up with a friend who is born and raised in Freiburg and resides there as well-she says this is one of the best cafes/bakeries!

Another Freiburg hipster cafe, this time right on the other side if the train tracks from the…read morealtstadt side. Situated in a residential area an opens at 8 already. I was there at 8.30ish and compared to cafes in Stockholm (or other large Swedish cities) it was quite empty. Giving the impression that Germans seem less keen on having breakfasts out. The different breakfasts I chose were really lovely in their own way. No1 was coffee of choice, freshly squeezed orange juice and breadroll with hummus and marinated artichokes. Lots of flavours and very very filling so lunch wasn't really an option that day. The no2 breakfast on the menu was coffee of choice, fresh juice and fruit muesli with non-dairy milk products of choice. Nice and breakfasty as expected. Unfortunately the coffee was the only negative both days, most cafes that use soy milk in Germany do it very well, Huber doesn't quite master the art and the soy cappuccino resp latte had an unfortunate soy tang. (Different baristas.) I would have loved to try their lunch options too, but time didn't permit. Also beware that the kitchen is open in the middle of the cafe and the ventilation isn't very effective. Your clothes and hair will most likely smell of fried onion and cabbage when you leave the place after breakfast. Friendly staff. Cash only.

GREAT for a coffee, for lunch or for a snack. Their attention for details and the originality of of…read morerecipes is something rather unique in Freiburg. Great cakes (often vegan), but also main dishes for lunch are worth trying.

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.

My friend and I came here for Saturday morning breakfast and I have no complaints, except that it…read moretook us a while to figure out that we had to climb up to the bridge near the train station (Google has us walking around the train station at ground level confused for several minutes...) We got settled in by the window, so we could have a view overlooking the bridge/train station while eating our breakfast! The restaurant was packed for breakfast around 10am, but we were still served in a timely manner. I got a cappuccino (a bit pricey compared to Italy standards, at this German restaurant, it cost 3.20 euros vs. the 1.50 in Italy...) along with a generous stack of pancakes doused in maple syrup and topped with ALL the fruit (apples, pears, dates, dried oranges, almond slices...). There were also some random grapefruit slices that I kept off to the side. Even though it seemed like "a lot of sweet", I didn't leave a morsel behind. The pancakes were not too fluffy and not too dense...they even had some light crispiness to them that was a nice touch. Definitely recommend coming here for breakfast if you arrive in Freiburg in the morning at the train station!

We were desperate to find a place to eat... we hadn't thought to make reservations on a Friday…read morenight, but luckily this place had a small table that could seat us and our 6-year-old. The food was great and the hostess was very gracious. It was a bit loud but only because everyone was enjoying themselves.