Okay, about the Bagel People in Göttingen:…read more Very friendly staff, good service, nice sugar, good view through the big window looking onto the Theaterstrasse. I like here: Caffè Latte Espresso, geschäumte Milch, Milchschaum single 2,05 EUR double 2,50 EUR triple 2,95 EUR Cappucino doppelter Espresso, geschäumte Milch, Milchschaum single 2,05 EUR double 2,50 EUR triple 2,95 EUR Iced Caffè Latte Espresso, geschäumte Milch, crushed Ice double 2,80 EUR Peppermint Mocca

Coming from a city that's known for its cultural diversity and hipster neighbourhoods, I was eager…read moreto pay a visit to Kassel's so-called hipster coffee shop "Rokkeberg", per recommendation by family. Easy to find, I made my way to the chain's newest outlet at Ständeplatz crossing Wilhelmsstraße on a rainy day. Upon entering I was greeted by a white-tiled bathroom-reminiscent floor, a Soundcloud playlist featuring an eclectic mix of acoustic folk, singer-songwriter and "we listened to them before they became famous" kinda artists and a team of three baristas/waiters, presumably local students. Without the typical snobbiness or flakiness you might encounter at various coffee outlets in Berlin, I placed my non-complicated order and enjoyed 400 ml of lactose-free "Ettli organic brew" cappuccino (3,60€) goodness by the window. However, this branch is rather small with 12 "people watching"-worthy seats (bar stools in pastel pink and blue) on the bottom floor and about another 15 on the first floor, which I'd avoid at any costs 'cause it might as well have been a broom closet in its former life. It lacks decoration and warmth and overall 'hipster chic'. In conclusion, come here for the coffee and not the interior.

This is a beautiful, cozy cafe in Erfurt that serves Flammkuchen, German dishes, breakfast, and…read morenice desserts. The bacon onion flammkuchen was flavorful, light, and wonderful. I also got the pork neck with fried potatoes and salad - the portions are massive, hearty, and delicious. We also got the cherry meringue cake for dessert but it was a bit too sweet for me. The staff were a bit aloof af first, but were polite :)

I was here 5 years ago - pre Qype, and it was with trepidation that I revisited it. What if it had…read moreclosed? What if it had changed hands? What if it was shut for Easter? I needn't have worried, it was exactly where I left it, but a bit bigger than I remembered. We popped in for an afternoon coffee and cake to start with, and it was as expected - excellent. I had a cappuccino and a walnut tart, which was a bit like walnut/treacle tart - delicious. Hubby had apple cake with the mother and father of hot chocolates - imagine - a dark chocolate drink infused with muscat, ginger and cinnamon - after he recovered his socks, he had a big grin on his face. We went back this morning for breakfast, and I stuck to the excellent croissant, with butter and home-made confit (you can't call it jam), with freshly squeezed orange juice, and followed by a fresh fruit salad. Hubby had the bread basket (home-made bread). We snaffled a couple of pieces of the walnut/treacle tarty thing, which is at this moment sitting in our fridge calling to me. Sometimes I wish I lived in Erfurt, but, waistlines considered, it's probably just as well I don't.