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!

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.

What a great little corner café - with yummy coffee options (I had a double espresso with oat milk…read morefoam) and fresh organic croissants that tasted really good! Bring cash as they don't accept credit cards. Bring time as you will want to sit and either chat or engage in some people watching. The owner is a super kind guy and will tell you all about his daily vegan special! When I walked in all the "regulars" looked up. Standing in the doorway looking around I let the atmosphere and style of this place settle with me. I liked it. Art supplies on the walls, paintings on easels, reused seating furniture in various styles arranged into little islands with modern lighting thruout created an eclectic, creative and inviting feeling. When I left I said "bye" (just out of a friendly habit not expecting a reaction from anybody) and then literally the entire cafe said "bye" to me (the "regulars"). That put a smile on my face.

I studied abroad in Freiburg for a fall semester and artjamming quickly became one of my favorite…read moreplaces to go to get work done for my classes, as well as swing by with friends after hikes in the black forest. I don't know if it was because of the aesthetically pleasing minimalistic interior, the artsy vibes or the amazing coffee cakes they would always have, but it was such a neat place. Wish they had something like in near me in the states! Things to note: if you're going to sit on your laptop and be doing work, you have to sit at the tables towards the back of the cafe in the studio area. You'll be asked to move back there if you don't. It's definitely meant to be more of a "come and talk with your friends/read the paper" kind of place and they don't necessarily encourage you being on your computer, but they'll happily give you the wifi password and leave you be (as long as you're buying more than one milchkaffee if you're there for a few hours)! I think most of the baristas knew English, but obviously they appreciate if you try your best to speak with them in German -- which is what I recommend you try to do. Regardless, they were all really cool, friendly, and welcoming.

Inexpensive but good local food. I got the spaetzel and a salad. Small and cozy. They also had…read moreseasonal fare like pumpkin pancakes.

The salad dressing has an intense pickle-like taste...just be mindful of that. Schnitzel is fresh…read moreand tender. The server's friendly. Overall not much to complain about.

This cafe is a very cosy spot with funky furniture and a wood burning stove for your pleasure. WM…read morealso sells coffee equipment, beans, pastry and a few sandwiches. What I really dug were the complimentary magazines and newspapers for those wanting to read-n-sip. The espresso drinks were just a tad bitter, but still drinkable. I would def visit here often were I to live in town. As has been mentioned in a few of the German reviews, my partner, too, felt that one doesn't necessarily seem to feel too terribly welcomed as a non-regular. I, on the other hand, felt blissfully unaware.

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.