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 Cosy coffee house |
Pestalozzistraße 24 Glockenbachviertel Munich, Bayern 80469 Germany +49 89 2694 9249 |
This tiny cafe in the cool Bach area is loved by residents and the hip alike. Its many different types of great coffee (still served with a glass of water) and excellent homemade cakes, croissants, muffins, toasts and more. Leave no breakfast stone unturned. The friendly staff, the relaxed clientele and the simple light wood decor create a really good atmosphere, which isn't spoiled by high prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine spot for a Sunday brunch |
Baaderstraße 47 (Gärtnerplatzviertel) Munich, Bayern 80469 Germany +49 89 201 0638 |
A firm fixture in Munich's in-scene since the eighties, Baader is a favorite haunt for writers, artists, lifestyle journalists and nightlife veterans. The decor at Baader Café (big windows, light walls and dark furniture) hasn't changed much since the good old days, but thankfully the music has moved on. The standard drink is beer (unfortunately only Löwenbräu), and tasty, reasonably priced snacks such as toast, pasta and chilli con carne are served. Sunday brunch is a popular favorite. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A beer garden for bad weather |
Dachauer Straße 185 Nymphenburg Munich, Bayern 80637 Germany +49 89 1597 0062 http://www.bachmaier-wirtshaus.de |
This pub on Leonrodplatz offers original Bavarian fare "like Granny would have cooked"; and like then, the food is mainly home-made. There are numerous soups, desserts, salads, and of course, typical Bavarian meat dishes. Vegetarian food is available every day, and at weekends one you can enjoy breakfast until 3pm. This includes quark (a low fat cheese dish), jam, honey etc. at a buffet. The most notable features of this beer garden are its roof, outdoor heating and service until midnight! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great food, great jazz |
Frundsbergstrasse 46 Ecke Ruffinistraße Munich, Bayern 80634 Germany +49 (0)89 1589 0253 http://www.thebigeasy.de/ |
If you're looking for quality jazz performers, the Big Easy is the place to visit. A big place for tourists, the laidback ambience is a draw, where patrons order drinks and sit back to jazzy beats. Another plus is that it's child friendly, with a kids' area complete with toys. The Happy Hour from 5p-8p sees a wide range of spirits and beer being guzzled. Buffet, brunch, regular jazz events, non-smoking area, and contemporary cuisine are other attractions. Service takes long on crowded days, but after the dining experience you'll have little to complain about. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The big breakfast |
Ursulastraße 10 Schwabing Munich, Bayern 80802 Germany +49 89 3408 9965 http://www.bobolovsky.de/ |
Bobolovsky's is a café, a bar and a restaurant. This place serves the cheapest and best breakfast in Schwabing. This could comprise a huge portion of ham and eggs, followed by waffles, cornflakes, toast and jam, and a hot drink. If you're still peckish after that, you'd better start worrying! Bobolovsky's also serves a wide range of hot, mainly American and Mexican style cuisine, which is, as the breakfasts are, fabulous. The all-you-can-eat American buffet special on Monday evenings (after 8p) is a killer! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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From early to late |
Implerstraße 2 Sendling Munich, Bayern 81371 Germany +49 89 7466 4693 |
This café does resemble an aquarium with its huge windows, sixties style decor, long bar, high terrace and the music playing just a little too loud. During the day, it is full of school kids and businessmen and in the evening the younger party crowd start pouring in. There is also an excellent menu offering Asian, Italian and International cuisine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Overlooking the English Garden |
Königinstraße 51 Maxvorstadt Munich, Bayern 80539 Germany |
You will find Café Monopteros right at the entrance to the Englischer Garten (the English Garden) and it is therefore perfect for fortifying yourself after a good walk with a nice cup of coffee and a cake from the wide selection. Early birds will be attracted by the excellent breakfast menu, while there are also several lunchtime specials which provide good value for money. In short, you will find everything you could wish for, whether you want a snack or a hearty meal. The clientele varies from students to groups of yuppies who descend, mainly at lunchtime, from the many offices in the area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Student fare |
Blutenburgstraße 106 Neuhausen Munich, Bayern 80636 Germany +49 89 123 6288 http://www.cafe-neuhausen.de |
There's a real coffee house feel to this wonderful high-ceilinged stucco room dating back to the end of the 19th century. Popular with students and locals, it is a lively night time meeting place for young people out for a few beers. Café Neuhausen is particularly renowned for its filling, value for money breakfasts, but the ambitious selection of hot meals and salads is also worth a look. The small beer garden at the rear is worth checking out in the summer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Show jumping and coffee |
Königinstraße 34 Schwabing Munich, Bayern 80802 Germany +49 89 333402 |
Situated next to the university riding school, this café has the particular advantage of offering a view of the riders practising their show-jumping techniques in the riding hall. Once popular with Munich's high society, the clientele now consists of business people, yuppies and law students coming and going in a continuous stream. Good food, wonderful terraces with a view of the English Gardens, separate rooms for larger parties and, of course, excellent service. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Kosher cuisine and chic clientele |
Augustenstraße 52 Maxvorstadt Munich, Bayern 80333 Germany +49 89 5235 0535 http://www.schmock-muenchen.de |
The stucco ceilings, elegant wall lamps and dark, wooden tables and chairs lend this café-restaurant a great atmosphere. What makes it so special is its Israeli cuisine and the kosher wine on offer. Whether there is a demand is irrelevant, it is just the very possibility that attracts you here! The clientèle is mostly very chic and stylish. Reservation is recommended in the evening. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The name is deceptive |
Nymphenburger Straße 92 Neuhausen Munich, Bayern 80636 Germany |
Although called 'Café-Garden', this place is not really a café and doesn't boast much of a garden. In fact, it is just one of those typical establishments found in almost every urban district, which serve breakfast until the evening, coffee and snacks the whole day, good, hearty lunches and hard drinks in the evening. The lunchtime menu normally features salads, sandwiches and pasta dishes, which taste good and are not expensive (EUR 6.50 for pasta). Small dishes such as soups are offered the whole day and cocktails are served in the evening. Unfortunately, the 'garden' is situated right by the main road, meaning that it is not as idyllic as you might hope. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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High-cholesterol American cuisine |
Hofmannstraße 19 Sendling Munich, Bayern 81379 Germany +49 89 7874 9022 |
This restaurant took its name from one of America's most-wanted bank robbers. The decor, however, is not at all American. Dillinger's is located in a lovely arched cellar hung with bright paintings. The food, on the other hand, is typically American: giant burgers, fries, steaks, everything you can think of to take your cholesterol level to new heights. At weekends it is essential to book. You can even bring your dog. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Everything under one roof |
Feilitzschstraße 12 Schwabing Munich, Bayern 80802 Germany |
Drugstore is an understatement for this shop that has everything: a restaurant, bar, bistro and news agency. You can get a hearty breakfast from 9a-3p, have a coffee, eat lunch (business lunch 11a-3p) or just pop in for a drink in the evening. The happy hour is a must (6p-7p & 11p-midnight Sunday-Thursday) with cocktails. However, the really unusual thing about the Drugstore is the news agency, where you can buy useful things (wine) and useless things (horoscopes) until 1a. Hot food is also served until midnight. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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See and be seen |
Gärtnerplatz 1 Glockenbachviertel Munich, Bayern 80469 Germany +49 89 202 1649 http://www.cafe-interview.de |
The name of this bar says it all. Located opposite the Gärtnerplatztheater, Interview's terrace is a popular summertime meeting place for Munich's in-crowd. The staff are suitably self-confident, the prices high and the cuisine excellent (Italian, of course). The extensive breakfast menu is especially good while the wine and cocktail list is not for the faint-hearted. Meals from the lunch menu are served from 10a-5p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Faded grandeur |
Rosenheimer Straße 98 Haidhausen Munich, Bayern 81669 Germany +49 89 4895 3050 |
The best way to describe the decor is down-at-heel art nouveau. But it is precisely that faded grandeur which makes this restaurant so comfortable and cosy. The menu is contemporary and contains everything the well-traveled person could wish for. Portions are large and the prices are reasonable. Stressed out office workers can relax over a business lunch; on Mondays there is a classic American buffet, where you can eat as much as you like. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Relaxation for stressed-out students |
Amalienstraße 87 Maxvorstadt Munich, Bayern 80799 Germany +49 89 439 7480 |
An ideal place for overworked, stressed-out students. The upstairs bar (and the courtyard during the summer) is the perfect place to let off steam, while the cellar bar (the Liquid Lounge) is great for celebrating successful exam results - the room can be hired for free. The food is tasty and cheap. Burgers cost about EUR 7; main courses range from EUR 5.30-8 and pasta dishes can be had for just EUR 4 from 6p-8p M-F. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Good food in the Kunstpark Ost |
Grafingerstraße 6 Kunstpark Ost Munich, Bayern 81671 Germany +49 89 4900 2153 http://www.nachtkantine.de |
Apart from the odd snack bar, this is the only restaurant in Kunstpark Ost. It offers mainly American food, such as burgers from EUR7.25 as well as pizza and pasta from EUR4.25-6.25 - good value for Munich. The turnover of guests is high as people come and go all the time. The hectic pace is heightened by the loud techno music played by various DJs - and all this in a room for 800 people! If you're just finishing the night, then you can begin the next day here - a full breakfast is available for EUR7. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Newspapers and marketing students |
Amalienstraße 55 Maxvorstadt Munich, Bayern 80333 Germany +49 89 28 1787 |
Another of the numerous cafés in Munich's university district, News Bar is bright and comfortable, and offers the usual choice of meals, coffee and cakes. One slightly unusual feature is the enormous selection of newspapers and magazines. It's a pity that you have to buy them, but at least this place is quiet enough to read in peace. The staff are very new-Munich and slightly arrogant, just right for the high-powered student clientele who can take the opportunity to practice the assertiveness they will need later in life. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Snacks to keep you going |
Hohenzollernstraße 40 Munich, Bayern 80801 Germany +49 (0)89 43 8489 |
Sam's has all you need to fill up after a shopping spree. You can stock up on carbohydrates in the form of sandwiches, tramezzini, bagels or burritos. If you feel you need more vitamins, there are delicious salads or freshly squeezed juice and if you are craving for sugar, the muffins or the tiramisu are life savers. There is also a take-away service for those in a hurry. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Coffee and take-aways |
Nymphenburger Straße 151 Munich, Bayern 80634 Germany http://www.sfcc.de/ |
Fans of the USA no longer have to cross the Atlantic to enjoy a typical American coffee shop. The San Francisco Coffee Company spreads its aromas from a corner building on Nymphenburger Straße, where it sells coffee, sandwiches and muffins. The emphasis is on the coffee, though, and its direct links with coffee manufacturers guarantees its varied but high quality range. That is why the SFCC likes to be known as the 'Coffee Place'. SFCC also has style, combining mahogany shades with light blue and orange. The staff provide friendly service American-style. Other branches: Liebigstrabe 10a (Lehel), Innere Wiener Strabe 57 (Haidhausen), Amalienstrabe 45 (Schwabing), Gartnerplatz 2 (Zentrum), Arabellastrabe 17-19 (Arabella-Park). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Exquisite ice-cream |
Nymphenburger Straße 155 Neuhausen Munich, Bayern 80634 Germany +49 89 15 5314 http://www.sarcletti.de |
Crowds flocking to Sarclettis, one of the oldest and most popular ice-cream parlours in town, have been known to cause traffic chaos. No wonder! With 60 exquisite varieties like caramel, mint chocolate and sacher cake (as well as special versions for diabetics), this place is well worth a visit at any time of year. Customers can enjoy a tub of ice-cream or a sundae. The polystyrene cool boxes provided for take-aways can keep the ice-cream frozen for several hours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Exotic plants, exotic prices |
Schloss Nymphenburg Nymphenburg Munich, Bayern 80638 Germany +49 89 17 5309 |
Situated in the leafy park surrounding Schloss Nymphenburg, the Palmenhaus (Palm House) is a popular pit-stop for tourist groups by day and a favoured venue for business meetings and conferences in the evening. No wonder. With its exotic palms and cacti, and its beautiful, bright atmosphere, Schlosscafé Palmenhaus is a real oasis. The high prices are hardly surprising, although the service could in truth be better. Nevertheless, this is still a wonderful place for a romantic brunch. The building itself was erected by King Maximilian. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Early opener |
Prälat-Zistl-Straße 8 Innenstadt Munich, Bayern 80331 Germany +49 89 26 8237 |
Situated on Viktualienmarkt and open from 5am, this café is renowned for its breakfast. The most popular dish is the Auszog'nen, a Bavarian speciality which consists of balls of yeast dough, fried in lard and pulled apart in the middle so that a thick ring of dough forms around the outside. The whole thing is then sprinkled with sugar. For those who are really famished, several other nourishing hot dishes are available. If you're planning to celebrate with a large group, then it is recommended to arrive early as the café and the upper floor fill up pretty quickly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Good food and student atmosphere |
Tulbeckstraße 9 Munich, Bayern 80339 Germany +49 (0)89 50 5400 |
Speisecafé West is known for its great breakfast and sunny terrace. The main courses and set menus are also exceptional: a wonderful combination of international and regional cuisine, varied, imaginative, progressive and skilfully prepared. The decor and atmosphere are cosy; the clientele is made up of locals and students who sit at the bar or at the table on fine leather-covered benches. The mood is casual and intimate. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Meeting place for culture vultures |
St-Jakobs-Platz 1 (Stadtmuseum) Munich, Bayern 80331 Germany +49 89 26 6949 |
The Stadtcafé in the City Museum is a popular meeting place for film buffs and literati. Visitors can watch old black and white films and explore the city's history in the museum, and then meet in the café to sample the delicious cakes and Italian snacks. The Stadtcafé can get very lively in the evenings, the clientele being a mix of intellectuals, students and passers-by. Guests can sit out in the museum courtyard during the summer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tasty food and chilled sounds |
Maxburgstraße 4 Munich, Bayern 80333 Germany +49 89 2916 3938 |
This quality city-centre establishment has a relaxed and flirtatious atmosphere as well as a beautiful terrace with fountain. The menu is excellent and reasonably priced - pasta, pizza and main courses cost EUR7-15. The lunch menu will set you back just EUR8 and the evening fare is extremely creative. Friday and Saturday nights are legendary and feature some of the best drum & bass DJs in town (from 8p). Breakfasts are scrumptious (EUR3-29) and are served until 5p over the weekend. Review © 2007, Wcities |
