I should have done more research before coming here. Not knowing the menu or German was a…read moredisadvantage. I saw Sweet Coffee Pirates was categorized as a Breakfast & Brunch spot, and headed over for Sunday brunch. I didn't see a printed menu, which would have been nice to throw into Google Translate, so I read off the chalk board behind the counter. I was looking for food, so I skipped over the espresso and dessert. I saw two categories for food: bagels and breakfast. Alright, now what to pick... The breakfast section had two choices. Again, not knowing German, I had to take my best guess. Each was a selection of breakfast items, either a smaller or larger selection. I opted for the smaller. I paid at the counter and sat down. It's a small and well-decorated place. The room to the right is adorned with espresso and coffee equipment, both artifacts and new items for purchase. The server delivered my latte and breakfast platter to me. Upon receiving my food, I was a bit disappointed. I paid €6-something for a slice of bread, a small roll, jam, one slice of ham, one slice of cheese (I'm guessing gouda), and a wedge of brie. Not to get cheap and count pennies, but I know how much these items cost at the store. Figuring out that none of this was made on site, it was all bought and just sliced and put on to a plate, I was super disappointed. The bread came sliced already, the roll is a roll, the jam you scooped from a big jar to put into a small dish, the cheese came sliced and so did the ham. Okay, so maybe someone cut the brie, but still, that's not a lot of added value. Not even a boiled egg or something. Needless to see, I was disappointed with the breakfast platter. Despite this obvious let down, I'm giving four stars because the dessert was good. Really good. I had the brownie with walnuts and caramel. Upon first glance, it seems like a small serving for the price, but it's good. It's moist and chewy, there are caramel ribbons within the brownie as well as on top, and the walnuts are enough to keep it balanced without overwhelming. VERDICT: Come for the dessert and espresso, not for breakfast.

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An amazing coffee oasis near the Dortmund downtown in Germany…read more One of the best coffee beans I bought this year, has all the tastes you can smell :) The place, has comfortable and cozy, just what you need to enjoy your favorite brew. They offer different brewing methods from a syrupy espresso in a La Marzocco to aero press and pour overs. If you ever find yourself on this side of the world and missing great coffee, this is your place!

What a surprise to find an excellent third wave coffee roaster in otherwise rather uninspiring…read moreDortmund. This place is in a corner space that is light, bright and very spacious. They also have the roaster in the back so coffee is roasted on site. The coffee is nicely roasted, and they serve a wide range of hand brewed filter coffee. They offered six different coffees when I was there and I sampled all. The standout one was the Ethiopian as well as the Guatemala but they were all good. For espresso based beverages they offer two different espressos one Brazilian and one Ethiopian. Very different but both very good. I personally preferred​ the Ethiopian one on its own and the Brazilian went excellent with milk based coffees. They also serve some nice pastries and cakes. I tried the gooseberry cake and that was really delicious. Couple that with friendly, fast and knowledgeable service and you have a winner! What could improve to make it a five you may ask? I would say more food options as well as more seats - yes I like the spaciousness but it also gets full even when it would be easily possible to fit more people. This is however clearly the best coffee in Dortmund and is a solid contender for best in Germany.

You can smell the perfume of coffee roasting from outside, before seeing the place. It's slightly…read moreoff hand for Cologne, close to the edges, so probably not a place a tourist would willingly venture to. Yet the coffee is excellent and the price is fair. I especially like their well-made capuccino (even with soy milk). I haven't tried many of their coffee sorts, but there is a huge selection for all machines and of all kinds (I bought Espresso Napolitano). One can find their coffee in several places in the city. Go if you're a true coffee fan, or if, like me, you spent some time in Italy and miss a good cup. (There is also coffee to go and they sell reusable cups with a free refill. Clearly not a place for working especially when the roasting machine is on, but it has a nice coffeechurchcult kind of atmosphere.)

I've had their coffee a bunch of times, but just went there for the first time with Oli, and i…read moregotta say i was pretty impressed by the huge amount of sorts of coffee they have. If you're a coffee junkie, this is the place to go. I had a fresh brewed Nicaragua Maragogype and it was just a blessing. I loved it in every single way. Plus you get to see the master roaster in action roasting the coffee beans just in the middle of the shop. The smell is wonderful and adds a lot to the already great experience. Lucky me this place is a few blocks away from my work, so i'm going to be here a lot.

Röstmeister in Oberkassel... I went, because I had to kill some time in the area…read more It's a coffee place that is roasting its own coffee and serves s small selection of snacks and cakes. You can also buy fresh coffee beans for your machine at home. I really liked the interior design as well, with its industrial design. The location is fantastic I think, close to various tram stations and restaurants. Certainly a recommendation for a coffee in the area! P.S. But... I remain a fan of DieKaffee in Pempelfort: http://www.yelp.de/biz/die-kaffee-d%C3%BCsseldorf

Got a flat white. And while I liked the space, I didn't quite love my flat white. Maybe Ill try…read moresomething else the next time before I break up with this place.

This little coffee was the perfect place to wait out the rain while exploring downtown Dusseldorf…read more The decoration is cool trending towards hipster and they offer many coffee selections to choose from. Being the boring person that I am, I ordered a coconut milk latte and was disappointed to find out they did not have coconut milk so i settled for Almond. The venue was really great and the internet was free and fast. It would be a perfect place to spend an afternoon when working remote. The service was also great and I was happy that they recognized my lack of German and switched to English graciously. My latte was a little grainy and there was something weird with the overall texture of it. It was not the best latte I ever tried but it was an overall great experience.

Found this lovely little hipster joint hiding in Düsseldorf…read more The coffee is off the scale perfect ! With cakes to match !

Another one of those places that I only found thanks to previous 5-star reviews…read more Always on the lookout for a fantastic cup of coffee, I was walking through Duisburg and stumbled across a café with an absolutely perfect 5-star rating on Yelp... needless to say, I had to try this out! The coffeehouse is situated close to the König-Heinrich-Platz, hidden away in a small alley - I am pretty sure that I wouldn't have found it, had I not been directly looking for it. It is a small cafe with plenty of seats (indoors & outdoors), a tiny counter, its own roaster in the corner (yes, they do roast their own coffee beans!!!) and enough coffeehouse atmosphere to supply the entire city with it. It is quite obvious that the people here have a deep love for coffee - it's not just another "double-ccino-caramel-froth-something"-place, this is pure coffee made with love! And what happens when people add enough love, passion and knowledge to their product? You can taste the difference! Best café in Duisburg, if you ask me! Bottom line: * Gorgeous coffee shop in the city centre * They roast their own beans... * ...and make sure the coffee is made with love! * Pure coffee romance!!! *sigh*

I love this place. Beans are freshly roasted and people who work there are attentive and warm. It…read morewas my spot during a short visit in Duisburg.