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
$$
1950s Speisecafé in a former Tracht shop, the quarter's living room
Cafe Frischhut, Schmalznudel Cafe
Editor's Pick
Cafe Institution Cult Bavarian
Cafe Frischhut, Schmalznudel
Gärtnerplatz
$
Cult Bavarian fried-dough since 1973, on the Viktualienmarkt corner
Café Jasmin Cafe
1950s Heritage Protected All Day
Café Altschwabing Cafe
1887 Literary History Neoclassical
Café Altschwabing
Maxvorstadt
$$
Franz Marc and Thomas Mann's old table, 1887 literary café, restored
Lost Weekend Cafe
Bookstore Vegan Friendly Events Stage
Café im Zebra (Museum Brandhorst) Cafe
Museum Kunstareal Art Crowd
Café Münchner Freiheit Cafe
Konditorei Leopoldstrasse All Day Terrace
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.