Cozy spot with books stacked everywhere and soft jazz playing. Really easy to just sit and hang out. Service was friendly, though a bit spacey at times.

Tight inside, but the avocado galette with goat cheese was solid. Ordering felt a bit clunky, but the food came out quick enough. Worth it for a fast bite.

Spacious place with a proper drink list. Staff were friendly, and the interior felt really open&mdash;good spot if you&#39;re in a bigger group.

Stopped by for brunch last weekend. The shakshuka was really fresh, tomatoes tasted properly ripe. Pistachio pancakes were good too, not too sweet. Service was quick even though it was pretty full. Only thing, the coffee came a bit lukewarm. But the ingredients felt high quality, which matters to me. Would go back for the pancakes.

Stumbled into this place on a quiet street and the food really held up. Got the schnitzel&mdash;crispy, not greasy, exactly what I needed. Cozy vibe, nothing fancy, but I liked that. Only thing is it got a bit busy later, but still fine. Would come back for that dish alone.

Cool spot &mdash; used to be a butcher shop, you can tell from the details. Food looked better than it tasted, a bit dry for my liking. Coffee was solid though.

Nice little place to grab a coffee and actually take a break. The owner is kind but strict about the no-device rule &mdash; fair enough if you want to unplug. My latte was fresh, though I wish the cups were a bit bigger.

Tried the Ghana 60% hot chocolate &mdash; really good, deep flavor. The shop&rsquo;s small but cozy, nice corner to sit. Service was okay, kinda depends on the day though. Not mad about it.

Stopped by for a bag of beans last week. You can watch them roast right there, which is pretty cool. Coffee&#39;s always fresh, no complaints. Place smells incredible when you walk in. Just wish they had a bit more seating if you wanna hang around.

Came here on a busy Saturday and waited longer than I&rsquo;d like for our order. Staff stayed polite though, and the food honestly made up for it. Had the schnitzel&mdash;crispy, hot, exactly what I needed. Not perfect, but I&rsquo;d sit through the wait again.

The garden seating is what got me. Quiet, green, tucked away from the street noise. Had the breakfast plate&mdash;simple but fresh, eggs done right. Coffee was solid too. Service friendly enough, though they took a moment to notice me. Would sit outside again, just for that calm.

The homemade cakes are really the highlight here, and they had plenty of vegan options which I loved. Coffee was solid too. The place feels super cozy, almost like sitting in someone&#39;s living room. Perfect spot for catching up with a friend over something sweet. Just wish they had a bit more seating, it got pretty full by mid-afternoon.

Stopped by for a late afternoon pick-me-up. Cappuccino was solid, not too bitter, and the cake slice was huge&mdash;almost too big to finish. Good spot to just sit and watch people go by. Might try the brunch buffet next time, looked decent. Service was fine, nothing to complain about.

We had our wedding reception here and it was flawless. The team handled everything beautifully, from the champagne to the finger food, and the location right by the registry office made it super convenient.

Been coming here for a while now. The Espresso Tonic is still the best in town, no question. I usually grab one with the veggie lunch option, which is always solid. Place gets a bit busy around noon, but that&#39;s fine. Just a reliable spot when I need a quick bite and a decent coffee.

We sat outside on the terrace, the view over the valley is really something. Buffet had plenty of options, fresh rolls, scrambled eggs, even pancakes. Staff kept checking on us, coffee refills came quick. Only thing, it got a bit busy around noon, but that&#39;s expected for a Sunday. Solid spot if you&#39;re in the area and want a relaxed breakfast.

Stopped by for a quick bite and ended up staying longer than planned. The lavender lemon cake was pretty good&mdash;light, not too sweet. Staff were friendly without hovering. Place has a bit of character, though it got a little noisy when it filled up. Decent spot if you&#39;re in the area and want something low-key.

Stopped by for a coffee and a slice of cake. The cappuccino was good, and the homemade cake tasted fresh. I liked that I could just sit and take my time without anyone rushing me. It does get a bit crowded on weekends, but I found a quiet corner anyway. Nice little place to unwind.

Pinsa Burrata on Friday, &euro;18 with an Aperol. Solid deal. Dough was light, burrata creamy. Service kept it simple, no fuss. Place got busy later but we were fine. Good enough to go back for that deal alone.

The cakes are really good and the place has that classic old-school feel. Just bring cash, they don&#39;t take cards. Prices are a bit steep though.

Lovely little caf&eacute; with all these vintage coffee machines around&mdash;really cool to look at while sipping. My cappuccino was smooth, no bitterness. Staff let me take my time choosing a seat by the window. Only thing: it got a bit busy later, but still relaxing. Nice place to just sit and unwind.

The chocolate souffl&eacute; was rich and satisfying, though a bit heavy on its own. The cappuccino was average. The prices are on the higher side, but the location and view make it a decent stop.

Stopped by for a quick bite on Sunday. Place was packed but I still got my food fast. The mix breakfast did the job &mdash; solid portions, nothing fancy. Staff kept up well despite the crowd. Good spot if you&#39;re in Ehrenfeld and need something quick without the hassle.

The r&ouml;sti is the star here. They even do a vegan version, which I appreciated. Sat at the higher table with a view of the street terrace&mdash;probably nice in summer too. Smoothie and coffee were both on point. Quick service, no fuss. Solid spot for a lunch break.

The pancakes were fluffy, you could tell they actually cared. Service stayed friendly even when the place got packed on Saturday.

Nice little spot for a coffee break. Cappuccino was solid, and the prices felt fair for the area. Could use a proper wine list though, would&#39;ve stayed longer.

Stumbled on this place while walking through the park. Quiet spot, good for a quick beer if you&#39;re nearby. The selection is decent, but prices are a bit steep for what it is. Service was fast enough, no complaints there. Fine if you&#39;re already in the area and need a break.

Cozy spot, and the banana bread came warm&mdash;that was the best part. Staff were nice about explaining the cash-only thing. Just wish the seating area was a bit more comfortable.

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