Even though Cologne is a very modern town, it is packed with tradition, and a very strong sense of local pride. This fact reflects also in Cologne's culinary set-up. There is countless restaurants, cafés, and bistros, offering a mode…Open the full description
Even though Cologne is a very modern town, it is packed with tradition, and a very strong sense of local pride. This fact reflects also in Cologne's culinary set-up.
There is countless restaurants, cafés, and bistros, offering a modern take on Euro-, Asian-, and American cuisine. You will also find numerous restaurants and fast food venues of locals with migrational back ground mostly Italians, or Turkish, offering simple and homy takes on their local cuisine. If you're in for a real local treat, check out one of the old brewery houses; the savory local cuisine is indeed rich in tradition incorporating many ingredients and spices from beyond the region.
A must for beer connaisseurs is Cologne's local brew style "Kölsch", which is available everywhere and traditionally served in 0,2 glasses. Some places, especially the brewery houses, have a policy of replacing empty glasses unasked, unless it's covered with a coaster.
Bar Schmitz
Cafes
12
4
The Bar Schmitz is located in the Belgian Quarter. It is the perfect place for ice cream junkies. They have completely organic ice cream and the largest selection of lactose-free sorbets. I prefer the chocolate icecream (it tastes like mousse au chocolat) and caramel & fleur. Also the cocktail creations are delicious!
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Bai Lu Noodles
Budget Meals
1
1
This tiny restaurant nestled in one of the most popular areas in the city is truly a local spot. A beautifully designed restaurant with a cozy atmosphere, this noodle shop is work a visit, maybe even more than once.
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The Dark Side of the Dom
Prices from
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Duration
2 h
Languages
English
Il Caminetto
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7
0
I've been here already several times. Very cozy place, tasty food, very good pizza. The best if you book a table, otherwise you'll literally send in the queue. Relatively loud inside, thus might be not the best place for romantic date. Staff knows most of the customers, gives a feeling that you meet your Italian family.
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Brüsseler Platz
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2
1
Be it to grab a coffee, hop into a trendy shop, eat a delicious meal or just enjoy a cool drink outside in the summer, Brüsseler Platz is one of best spots to do it. Come here for all of the above needs and more.
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Well Being
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2
0
It's right in the middle of town, but just enough out of the way for it to be a bit of a hidden gem.
Prices are reasonable and the staff are very friendly. If you're feeling hungry after a day of walking, this is the place to go for your Pan-Asian vegetarian fix.
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Bastians
Budget Meals
2
2
One of the best bakeries in the city combined with what is one of the best breakfast restaurants in the city at the same time, Bastian's is a little off the main route but still central. With a beautiful patio in the summer and an authentic german style breakfast, it's worth a visit whenever!
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The Dark Side of the Dom
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Duration
2 h
Languages
English
Bunte Burger
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1
0
This restaurant is a popular gem in one of the most well liked local areas of the city, the street art and student quarter, Ehrenfeld. Finding delicious and innovative vegan food in Germany is not always the easiest but this restaurant nails it. Everything on the menu is a home run and the owners and staff are always incredibly welcoming!
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Jlöcklich
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1
1
With tasty treats and delicious coffee, Jlöcklich is a perfect stop off in one of the most beautiful areas of the city. Locals gather in all sorts of shops and restaurants all around one of the cities 3 remaining gates but this is one of my favorite places.
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Jaely's
Cafes
1
0
Nice place for a good capuccino and a great piece of cake on a Sunday. Last time I had raspberry-cheescake. Quiet alternative people, lots of young folks. Take train 3 or 4 to go there, leave at Körnerstraße. More, Venloer Straße is always good for strolling around.
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Cafe 1980
Budget Meals
3
1
An awesome place tucked away in the middle of some of Colognes busiest areas, you won't be disappointed by going to check out this gem. With great food and fast service as well as delicious dessert from one of Cologne's best bakeries, 1980 is a favorite for lunch and dinner!
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Bagatelle
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0
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A beautiful foodie's escape into the South city, Bagatelle offers amazing French style tapas in a beautiful indoor or outdoor atmosphere. The outdoor area is as scenic as it gets in Cologne and is more than worth the price before you even get to the incredible small dishes.
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Wallczka
Cafes
1
0
There are a lot of hipster Cafés in cologne and especially in Ehrenfeld. But this one is special. Located on the more quiet Subbelratherstraße, it has become one of my Happy places in this City. Either to have breakfast, lunch or just hang the whole day while working Home Office style. Not only is the food amazing, the service is super friendly
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Thai Imbiss Kleine Budengasse 11 a
Budget Meals
0
0
The old town in Cologne is beautiful but also very touristy. Many restaurants with views of the Rhine draw their capital from it and demand completely overpriced prices for a meal. If you are in the old town and only need a snack, I recommend you this Thai snack. The food is cheap and fresh.
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Tapeo & Co
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0
0
The restaurant is quite comfy. You can eat a lot of different tapas for fair prices. Extraordinary are the different variations of sangria. There is a black one, a green or a blue one. If you're not into alcoholic drinks, they also have a huge choice of homemade lemonades.
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La Société
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0
0
La Société is haut-cuisine. The food is awesome and it has its price. It doesn't look at all like a restaurant with a Michelin star, but the food is worth is. The people there are very friendly and give their guests the feeling of being at home.
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