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Café Luitpold
Munich's grand café since 1888, Vienna's register, Bavarian discipline
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Maxvorstadt |
$$$ Upscale for Cafe
| Mon 8:00-19:00, Tue-Sat 8:00-23:00, Sun 9:00-19:00
| Last reviewed: May 2026 The Luitpold opened in 1888 as Munich's answer to the Viennese Kaffeehaus and never quite handed the title back. The bombed-out main hall was rebuilt at a calmer scale; the patisserie counter still runs the room. Order the Wiener Melange, the Topfentorte, a soft-boiled egg in the silver cup at breakfast, or the full lunch menu in the restaurant wing. The Luitpoldblock arcade frames the Brienner-Quartier shopping axis just outside.
Editor's Tip
Verified 2026: continuous operation, ownership stable, the 1888 lineage holds. The chapter's Munich-canonical grand café. Pair with the morning at the Pinakotheken; the museums are a six-minute walk through Brienner Quarter.
At a Glance
- View
- Historic Monuments, Garden View
Views & Setting
View Type
Historic Monuments, Garden View
View Quality
Good
Indoor Terrace
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Café Luitpold, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Café Luitpold?
Café Luitpold is located in Maxvorstadt, Munich, Brienner Straße 11, 80333 München.
What are the opening hours of Café Luitpold?
Café Luitpold is open Mon 8:00-19:00, Tue-Sat 8:00-23:00, Sun 9:00-19:00.
What is Café Luitpold best for?
Café Luitpold is especially popular for The canonical breakfast, Pinakothek mornings, Afternoon torte.
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