Yes, the 5 stars are deserved: here you can drink and buy the best coffee in Bochum (and maybe in…read morethe Ruhr area?). I usually only take the roasted coffee and/or coffee to go, since the place is small and often crowded. In the summer there is seating outside. Not really suitable for working.

From the owner: röst.art ist ein Café & Mikrorösterei im Herzen Bochums. Sowohl im Laden als auch beim Rösten und…read moreVerkauf von ihrem Kaffee bleiben die beiden Betreiber Richard und Claudia stets ihrem Motto treu: Weil Geschmack eine Lobby braucht.

Cute bistro right on the plaza downtown. If you go during Christmas time, there is a cute little…read moremarket in the plaza. The food was good but the service was pretty slow. The restaurant looks family owned and the food tasted homemade. The cakes also tasted homemade and were a great end to the meal!