Cafe Westend Cafe
Family Run Neighbourhood Long Breakfast
Cafe Westend
Westend-Schwanthalerhöhe
$$
Family-run café-Wirtshaus above Theresienwiese, best breakfast in the Westend
Munich
Best Cafés in Munich
Munich's café culture runs from classic coffeehouses to third-wave roasteries. Our selection covers the best places for coffee, pastries, slow mornings and remote work across the city's neighborhoods.
12
Curated venues
$ - $$$
Price range
Maxvorstadt, Altstadt-Lehel, Westend-Schwanthalerhöhe
Top neighborhoods
Best Cafés in Munich: The best options include Cafe Westend in Westend-Schwanthalerhöhe, Café Luitpold in Maxvorstadt, Trachtenvogl in Glockenbachviertel. We've curated 12 venues across Munich's top neighborhoods based on quality, atmosphere, and guest reviews.
At a glance
| Venue | Neighborhood | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe Westend | Westend-Schwanthalerhöhe | $$ |
| Café Luitpold | Maxvorstadt | $$$ |
| Trachtenvogl | Glockenbachviertel | $$ |
| Cafe Frischhut, Schmalznudel | Gärtnerplatz | $ |
| Café Jasmin | Maxvorstadt | $$ |
| Café Altschwabing | Maxvorstadt | $$ |
| Lost Weekend | Maxvorstadt | $$ |
| Café im Zebra (Museum Brandhorst) | Maxvorstadt | $$ |
| Café Münchner Freiheit | Schwabing | $$ |
| Conditorei Kreutzkamm | Altstadt-Lehel | $$ |
Top 12 Picks
Café Luitpold Cafe
Editor's Pick
Cafe Grand Cafe 1888 Institution Patisserie Counter
Café Luitpold
Maxvorstadt
$$$
Munich's grand café since 1888, Vienna's register, Bavarian discipline
Trachtenvogl Cafe
Institution Vintage All Day
Trachtenvogl
Glockenbachviertel
$$
1950s Speisecafé in a former Tracht shop, the quarter's living room
Cafe Frischhut, Schmalznudel Cafe
Editor's Pick
Cafe Institution Cult Bavarian
Cafe Frischhut, Schmalznudel
Gärtnerplatz
$
Cult Bavarian fried-dough since 1973, on the Viktualienmarkt corner
Café Jasmin Cafe
1950s Heritage Protected All Day
Café Jasmin
Maxvorstadt
$$
An untouched 1955 café interior, Maxvorstadt time-capsule
Café Altschwabing Cafe
1887 Literary History Neoclassical
Café Altschwabing
Maxvorstadt
$$
Franz Marc and Thomas Mann's old table, 1887 literary café, restored
Lost Weekend Cafe
Bookstore Vegan Friendly Events Stage
Lost Weekend
Maxvorstadt
$$
Bookstore-café-stage, the quieter heart of Schellingstraße
Café im Zebra (Museum Brandhorst) Cafe
Museum Kunstareal Art Crowd
Café im Zebra (Museum Brandhorst)
Maxvorstadt
$$
The Pinakothek-quarter museum café
Café Münchner Freiheit Cafe
Konditorei Leopoldstrasse All Day Terrace
Café Münchner Freiheit
Schwabing
$$
Leopoldstraße's 46-year-old patisserie
Conditorei Kreutzkamm Cafe
Heritage Stollen Patisserie
Conditorei Kreutzkamm
Altstadt-Lehel
$$
Dresden Stollen since 1825, Munich's heritage cake counter, sixth generation.
Café Luigi Tambosi Cafe
Heritage Since 1775 Hofgarten Terrace
Café Luigi Tambosi
Altstadt-Lehel
$$
Munich's oldest café since 1775, Italian roots, Hofgarten terrace.
Café Glockenspiel Cafe
View Marienplatz Carillon
Café Glockenspiel
Altstadt-Lehel
$$
Sixth-floor café on Marienplatz, direct sightline to the carillon.
By Neighborhood
5
Maxvorstadt
3
Altstadt-Lehel
1
Westend-Schwanthalerhöhe
1
Glockenbachviertel
1
Gärtnerplatz
Frequently Asked Questions
Which venue is the top-rated pick?
Our top-rated choice is Cafe Westend in Westend-Schwanthalerhöhe. Family-run café-Wirtshaus above Theresienwiese, best breakfast in the Westend
How many venues are on this list?
We've curated 12 venues across 5 Munich neighborhoods, with the highest concentration in Maxvorstadt.
What is the average price range?
Prices range from $ - $$, where $ is budget-friendly and $$$$ is premium fine dining. Most venues on this list fall in the $ range.
Which neighborhoods are best for this?
The top neighborhoods are Maxvorstadt (5), Altstadt-Lehel (3), Westend-Schwanthalerhöhe (1), Glockenbachviertel (1), Gärtnerplatz (1). Each offers a distinct atmosphere and dining style.
Do I need reservations?
We recommend reservations for most venues on this list, especially on weekends. Popular spots like Cafe Westend can book up days in advance; for casual venues, weekday walk-ins are usually fine.