Görlitz is a beautiful city that miraculously survived destruction in World War II, while Dresden…read morereceived the wrath of the British and American bombardment. Later, it was not remade by the Soviet bloc East German government due to insufficient funding, which would have demolished many of its old buildings (by then seriously distressed). Consequently it became the best preserved example of German Baroque architecture in the country. The Espresso-Bar Cafe Kränzel is a jewel of a place that epitomizes the charming character of Görlitz. It is located in one of the best areas of the city -- in fact the historic core. If you are walking between the Untermarkt (the older and smaller market square) and the church of Sts. Peter and Paul (a glorious architectural colossus), your likely path will be on the street called Neissstrasse. That would bring you directly to the Cafe, at the corner with the street Kränzelstrasse. The proprietor of the Cafe is a wonderful person. I learned that he, a bright artistic type who is quite personable, studied the art of coffee (in its many magnificent varieties) in Italy, perhaps the best place to learn all about it. Anyone who visits this place will feel most welcome, and certainly they will be treated to some of the best offerings available in this lovely city. The Cafe Kränzel is a great part of discovering the wonders of Görlitz.

One of the best coffee places I've been to! 75 different coffees combined with a yummy menu…read more(starter/aperitif only though) makes this place a great one to hang out. Oh, and not forget to mention the nice staff and cosy atmosphere with a fire side during winter time. They also offer a brunch menu on the first and third Sunday of the month (which I didn't get a chance to try)

From the owner: Mitten in der Stadt einfach mal die Seele baumeln lassen!…read more In unserem Kräutergarten bei Brunnengeplätscher, leichter Musik und natürlich gutem Kaffee können Sie das. Schreiten Sie durch den Gewölbegang und Sie werden von einem versteckten Kleinod empfangen. Wie wär s mit einem Frühstück im Garten? Oder einfach Zwischendurch auf leckere Pasta, Salat, Eis und Kuchen oder zum Tagesausklang bei einem guten Glas Wein, alles in bester Bio-Qualität. An kühlen Tagen wärmt Sie unser Kamin im Gewölbesaal oder der Ofen im kleinen Saal. Hier erwarten Sie auch wechselnde Kunstausstellungen von jungen, regionalen Künstlern. Für Neuankömmlinge ist unser Sonntags-Frühstücks-Buffet eine willkommene Gelegenheit, neue Kollegen und deren Familie kennenzulernen. Während Sie plauschen, fühlt sich Ihr Nachwuchs in unseren Spielbereichen drinnen wie draußen wohl. Auf ein baldiges: Schön, dass Sie da sind! Café Kugel -Kaffeegenuss mit Ambiente ...

THE OWNER stated that since there is no sign in the window we should not expect to be able to pay…read morewith card. THE OWNER stated that the ATM was 10 min away, it took 40. THE OWNER complained that my wife took too long to get the money and now he has to pay his employee overtime. We were never informed that they did not accept card. We were never given a choice to not eat here. We were coerced into purchasing something we could not opt out of. STAY AWAY.

From the owner: Uromas Mohnkließla mit einem Töpfchen Eierlikör oder Vanillesoße!!…read more ein muss für jeden Mohnliebhaber

Well ... I've been to much nicer and more authentic coffee shops than this one. But definitely also…read moreto much worse ones. They tried to give you a glimpse of how a cafe looked like in 1900. But unfortunately it's just an attempt - not more. Over all, a nice enough place for a coffee/cake.

A really nice place to sit and have a coffee and piece of cake in Görlitz. The upstairs is nicely…read moredecorated and perfect for people watching out of the windows. It is a chain cafe but the cakes are really tasty. They also play a video of the cake making process which was fun to watch!