I have actually never been to this shop so cannot describe the place or what kind of stuff they…read morehave here besides pastries. I did however enjoy their pastries very much. I happened to be at my favorite coffee shop and some of the people I kinda knew came in with a boxes of pastries and croissants from this shop. I am not usually a fan of Italian pastries and, I was delighted by the quality and, taste of the pastries here. The filling in the pastry was beautiful vanilla cream and the crust was crumbly and nutty. The jam filled croissants were also very nice indeed. The puff pastry was also very nice. According to the people who offered me a tasting (it was a big tasting) it is their favorite Italian pastry shop in town. Based on my experience I would have to agree but then again, I have not tried many Italian pastry shops in Munich ;-)) Must go there check it out and update my review.

I am two minds about this place. For one, they have very decent food and coffee, and a very cutesy…read moreplace with both outdoor and indoor cafe. On the other hand, what I assume is the owner, is a very unpleasant, surly man who is really a grump and not endearing in any way whatsoever. So many a times, we dread even going to that cafe. Unfortunately, however, he is pretty much the only decent cafe we have found in the neighbourhood! So decide for yourself if that obnoxious old man is worth the trouble today, just as we do each time we find ourselves in that neighbourhood!

They have the best Waffles in Town!! I am really obsessed…read morewith this retro/vintage style in there And a great coffee

It is open on Sundays!…read more There, now that we have that out of the way...I visited this San Francisco Coffee Company on a bright, sunny Sunday afternoon. Whilst just about everything else in Munich is closed Sundays, this is very open and many winter-fuffled folks were lazing about reading their papers, drinking espresso, warming up from the cold. My Munich guide, Robin W, tells me that this company is actually based in Munich. So while it would seem it is an American outpost, indeed it is not. It is tailored to Germans, but does resemble heavily a Starbucks or something of the like. Fairly corporate in nature. Many tables and chairs as well for working, sitting, or chatting. There was only one girl working, and the line did get long at times. It is not the fastest service because of this, but she did a good job hustling and trying to make everyone happy. Some odd things... *The "happy holidays" mugs still on display at full price. Do they not do clearance in Germany to rid the stores of outdated merchandise? This seemed strange. *I bought a travel mug (I was desperate for a larger mug at my apartment) and it was $11.50 euro. I then wanted the tea in it and she charged me for a large, even though really...it is just hot water and one tea bag, plus I have my own cup. It just seemed strange to me, as it is basically $3euro for a bunch of hot water. A good place to warm up. The double espresso machiatto was quite good as well. *very convenient to the Sbahn Laim stop.

I wanted to like this but I didn't. The atmosphere felt stale with no air movement or music. The…read morecoffee cup had multiple chips which meant I could have cut my lip. They didn't have any sandwiches that were pictured and the croissant case was empty. The coffee was ok.

Good prices and service. The location is also very convenient and a nice mix of old school brick…read moreconstruction and glass. The highlight for me is the brunch buffet, however it can be hard to get a reservation (specially on Sundays), so it is a good idea to book ahead.

The service is friendly and always has a smile on. I am…read morethere mostly for the weekday brunch for a very reasonable price incl. an orange juice for 8.90€ (September 2015) It's nothing special but a good mix warm and cold food: from scrambled eggs plain or ham to Joghurt and fresh fruits and Croissants or Semmeln or 3 kind of bread - you can even toast them... So you see nice and OK

Highlights: Easy walk from Old Town, this is a very hip shop with outstanding latte art and…read moreexcellent roast (on the more acidic side). Food: The coffee is excellent. Easily the best I've found in any European city (coming from an American latte culture perspective). Someone here clearly cares about getting the right roast, and isn't using the all too common burnt beans. Limited pastries, but all looked very good. Ambiance: Aside from the coffee, the ambiance is the other selling point. It's on the smaller side, but has comfortable seating for about 16-20 people. This would be a good place to work for a couple hours, but not for calls as the music is rather loud. Experience: Very friendly baristas, cool vibe, easy spot to get to. Highly recommend.

Man vs. Machine serves excellent coffee and sits in a great location, easy to reach and surrounded…read moreby walkable spots. The quality of the coffee really stands out -- rich, balanced, and clearly crafted with care. The only thing missing is a proper seating area. It would be wonderful if the second floor could eventually be opened or arranged to provide a comfortable space to sit, enjoy the coffee, and relax. Right now, it's more of a grab‑and‑go experience. One charming detail: from the outside, you can't immediately tell it's a coffee shop. The minimalist, almost industrial look fits the "Man vs. Machine" name perfectly -- it's unique, but it might surprise first‑time visitors. Overall, great coffee, great location, and lots of potential if more seating becomes available.

California done better than California itself - in the heart of Munich. Visiting Munich - seeing…read morethis place as a breakfast choice was fun - and honestly I wasn't initially enamored as I expect something like this to be a caricature of the real thing maybe. But the menu felt unique and interesting enough to visit. I got the Apple Almond Affair - stacks of pancakes, roasted apples and almonds - interlaced with vanilla cream, whipped cream and a side of vanilla ice cream. The Palm Beach - a coconut infused chia pudding with fruit. And - the Hermosa Beach - hash browns topped with mushrooms, onions, egg, bacon and cheese. Additionally - coffee! I was very satisfied with all the flavors - as I mentioned - better than California actually offers. The apple pancake dish was decadent but not over the top intensely rich as one may expect it to be. The hash brown dish was super flavorful and pleasantly presented, with fried eggs perfectly adorning the stack. And the chia pudding was also delicious (covered in bananas - which I removed for myself but were eaten by my companion). Currents and other fruit was atop this dish - a lovely flavorful pudding. Service was outstanding, welcoming. Seating - busy morning but no real wait. Cash only on this day due to network issues but that was ok. Just a very inviting space with lovely people and uniquely outstanding food. Must visit in Munich no matter where you are from!

Great little breakfast spot near Munich Central. Note: they do not take cards. Cash only! There is…read morean atm around the corner. I ordered a dark chocolate mocha and my friend got a cappuccino. We both got a palm beach bowl and her daughter got the strawberry dream. The strawberry dream includes fluffy pancakes, fresh strawberries, ice cream, and warm strawberry sauce. Looked delicious. Our service was nice! Great spot for breakfast.

Neither completely a café, nor completely a restaurant, but a place with a terrible decor very well…read morepositioned. The food is ordinary, the coffee lukewarm, the welcome cold. What a waste in this superb city which offers so many gemütlig coffee shops.

You are visiting the Nymphenberg palace and crave really good European cake. Turn in here to get a…read moregreat selection of really good tasting cake. The service is good too and the atmosphere very friendly at this family owned place.

Nice cool breeze on a summer's day…read more This is literally the only place in Munich where I have found coffee ice cream. Back in the US my favorite ice cream flavor, of course, coffee. I have found that it is basically nonexistent here... Until now. This is a great little spot for ice cream on a summers day or night. I highly suggest it!

Eis und Kuchen sind sehr gut, ab und an ist die Schlange vor dem Eisstand sehr sehr lang, ist aber…read moreein gutes Zeichen!