Finally a proper flat white in Essen! Milk was steamed just right, not too hot. Quick service too. Good spot for a catch-up with friends. ☕

The homemade quiche was the highlight&mdash;flaky crust, creamy filling. Cozy spot for reading or getting some work done. My croissant was a bit dry, but I&#39;d come back for the quiche.

Stopped by for a quick bite before heading home&mdash;the terrace is really nice, open area and all. Service was fast, which I appreciated. Ten minutes on foot from the station, so super convenient. Got the snack deal, decent price for what you get. Nothing fancy, but it did the job.

Stumbled onto this place right by the river, just at the edge of the old town. The building itself is lovely&mdash;old, a bit worn, but that&rsquo;s part of the charm. Interior feels cozy, not fancy. Sat by the window and watched people pass. Nothing mind-blowing, but the setting alone made it worth stopping in for a drink.

Prices are fair for what you get, though coffee isn&rsquo;t included with the breakfast buffet. That caught me off guard a bit. Still, the food was solid and I left full. Good spot if you&rsquo;re grabbing brunch with friends and don&rsquo;t mind paying extra for your caffeine fix. ☕️

The hazelnut cake was the standout. Dense, nutty, not too sweet. Coffee was fine, nothing special. They rotate the pastry selection, so I&#39;d come back to see what else shows up.

Stopped by for a quick bite and coffee. Cappuccino was smooth, no complaints there. Shakshuka hit the spot too. Place has a chill vibe, vintage coffee machines around are a nice touch. Service was fast enough for a lunch break. Solid spot if you&#39;re nearby and short on time.

The scrambled eggs with sucuk were a good portion for the price. Cappuccino was done right as well. Nice spot for a relaxed breakfast. Seats were comfortable enough to sit and take my time. Only thing was the service was a bit slow, but I wasn&#39;t in a rush.

Quick coffee turned into a longer stop. Banana bread was solid, cakes looked homemade. Service fast enough for a lunch break.

The high tea spread was solid &mdash; good mix of sweet and savory. Service kept up even when it got busy. Place got a bit loud by the end, but for a quick bite it worked fine.

Stopped by for a quick bite. Place looks sharp, lots of daylight inside. Saw the espresso tonic on the menu&mdash;definitely trying that next time. Food came out fast, which I appreciated. Solid spot if you&#39;re in a hurry.

The interior is really nicely done &mdash; lots of little details that make it feel cozy. I had a slice of their cake and it was properly good, not too sweet. Service was friendly but there was a bit of a wait for everything. Guess that&rsquo;s what happens when it&rsquo;s busy. I&rsquo;d come back if I&rsquo;m in the area again.

Stopped by for a quick bite and coffee. Got the brunch plate&mdash;solid, nothing fancy. Outdoor seating was nice, service kept up even when it got busy. Coffee did the job. Fine spot if you&#39;re nearby and don&#39;t want to wait around.

Came here on a random weekday evening. The music was good, not too loud, and the crowd seemed pretty mixed. Drinks were cheap, which is always a plus. Sat near the window and the seating was decently comfortable for a pub. Nothing fancy, but it did the job. Wouldn&#39;t mind stopping by again if I&#39;m in the area.

Been here maybe four times now. Food&#39;s always solid, especially the schnitzel. Prices are fair for what you get, place has a nice relaxed vibe. Service was a bit slow last visit but nothing crazy. I&#39;ll keep coming back when I&#39;m in the area.

The cakes here are really rich and creamy, just the way I like them. Cozy little place, very traditional feel. I sat by the window and watched people walk by, didn&#39;t want to leave. Maybe a bit busy in the afternoon, but that&#39;s fine.

Been coming here for a while now. The food&#39;s always fresh, that&#39;s the main thing for me. Coffee&#39;s solid too. Just wish they&#39;d go a bit lighter on the oil and salt, but I keep coming back anyway. Good spot to sit and chat with a friend.

The apple cream cake was the standout. You can actually taste real ingredients, not just sugar. Generous slice, cinnamon rolls were solid too. Cozy local spot, but honestly I only care about the baking. It delivers.

Stopped by for a coffee and ended up staying longer than planned. The Darjeeling was properly brewed, not bitter. Place has a nice relaxed vibe, furniture is comfy. Service was attentive without hovering. Only thing, it got a bit busy around noon, but that&#39;s probably a good sign. Solid spot if you&#39;re in the area and need a break.

Stopped by for a quick bite and grabbed the breakfast for two. Portion was solid for the price &mdash; good meats, cheese, fresh bread. Service was friendly and fast enough. Coffee was a bit weak for my taste, but not a dealbreaker. Fine spot if you&#39;re in a hurry and want something decent.

The breakfast menu here is pretty big, lots of veggie and vegan options which is nice. Food quality is solid and portions are generous. Modern look inside but feels a bit cold, not super cozy. I&#39;d book a table before coming, it gets busy. Decent spot for a proper breakfast.

Breakfast buffet was solid, lots of options and the coffee hit the spot. Only thing is the utensils could&#39;ve been cleaner. Still a good spot to meet up with friends though 🙂

Cakes are still the reason I come back&mdash;big slices, proper homemade taste. Prices went up a bit, but the quality hasn&rsquo;t slipped. That&rsquo;s what keeps me loyal.

Stopped by for a cappuccino and honestly, the aroma alone was worth it. Nice little corner to sit and watch people go by. Service was friendly without hovering. Prices are a touch steep, but you&#39;re paying for that quality. Would&#39;ve liked a bit more foam, but that&#39;s me being picky. A solid pit stop if you&#39;re in the area and need a proper espresso fix.

Lovely spot right by the cathedral square! Two lattes and cake slices came to &euro;13, which is a bit much, but the view makes it worth it for a catch-up with friends.

Avocado toast was solid and the coffee did the job. Cute spot to catch up with friends, nothing fancy.

Best coffee I had in Dortmund, hands down. Tried a few different brews over multiple visits, all solid. Cinnamon bun with a flat white is the move.

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