The Best Cafés in Munich

Munich is a fantastic city with a lot to offer, especially if you love a good cup of coffee or a refreshing Matcha. As a fellow café enthusiast, I’ve gathered some tips on where to go. 

Maxvorstadt: The Café Hub

Maxvorstadt is a goldmine for cafés, particularly around the Universität area. It’s the perfect spot to find a cozy place to sit down between classes.

Lost Weekend is ideal for studying. Located right next to the LMU main building, it’s one of the few spots with free Wi-Fi. This place has a great vibe, and it’s packed with students. Everything on the menu is vegan, and in the summer, they have a lovely outdoor seating area. Plus, it’s right next to the popular Fachbibliothek Philologicum.

If you’re into specialty coffee, you have to visit MAN vs. Machine. Their Maxvorstadt location is excellent, and they also have two more shops in Schwabing and Glockenbachviertel, near the Deutsches Museum. The coffee is great and the service is top-notch. The café isn’t huge though, but they do offer some outside seating.

Orno Café is a great choice, especially if you’re a Matcha fan. There’s limited seating inside, but you can sit outside or on the pavement—it might sound odd, but it fits the café’s vibe perfectly.

Other Notable Cafés in Maxvorstadt

• Pavesi
• Morso
• Mary’s Coffee Club

Finding a café with Wi-Fi in Maxvorstadt can be tricky. Many places don’t offer it, and in some spots, you’ll even need to ask if it’s okay to use your computer. So, plan accordingly!

If you’re looking for another great place to study, head to The Story Café in Schwabing.

Here are some more cafés worth checking out:

• Dinatale – few steps from the English Garden 
• Neo Society – great Matcha 
• Sweet Spot
• Poppi Farmer
• The Village Café – great brunch spot 
• Suupinga – specialty coffee

For newcomers to Munich, following local influencers and Instagram pages dedicated to Munich’s cuisine and social scene is a great way to stay in the loop.

I hope this guide helps you navigate the café scene in Munich. As I wish I had something like this when I first arrived.