Top 10 Cafés in Heidelberg

Whether you need a serious flat white before climbing up to the castle, a slow weekend breakfast in the Old Town, or a quiet table for an afternoon of reading by the Neckar, Heidelberg's café scene has you covered. The selection below balances third-wave specialty roasters with classic patisseries and student-friendly bookshop-cafés.

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   Café Konditorei Schafheutle

   On the Hauptstraße since 1832: classic coffee-house culture, high-end patisserie and a patina-rich setting for breakfast or afternoon cake.

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   Café RADA

   An Old Town café with 15 coffees, beans mostly from Central and South America, house-made cakes and breakfasts with a South American accent.

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   Coffee Nerd Heidelberg

   A specialty-coffee café in the Old Town with rotating roasters, V60, espresso tonic and third-wave cakes, open since 2023.

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   Casa del Caffè

   A cozy Italian café in the Old Town serving hot coffee specialties, house-made cocoa drinks and Italian pastries.

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   Café Knösel

   Heidelberg's oldest confectionery and home of the famous 'Student's Kiss' chocolate - touristy, but deservedly so.

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   Café Frühling (Bergheim)

   A breakfast favorite in Bergheim with a big morning menu, long weekend brunches and vegan options.

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   Café Gundel

   A well-known confectionery with house-made cakes in a comfortable Old Town setting.

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   Café Botanik (Neuenheim)

   A small neighborhood café full of plants, bowls and specialty coffee, popular with students and remote workers.

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   Café Extrablatt Heidelberg

   A big-city café at Bismarckplatz serving breakfast until 5 p.m., weekend brunch and a large terrace.

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    Café Burkardt (Hauptstraße)

    A longtime favorite for coffee and cake overlooking the Hauptstraße, with a living-room feel.