Cafe Fräulein
Just off the Viktualienmarkt, this cute little cafe isn’t the best to spend the day in, but for a quick coffee break or a chilled breakfast it’s ideal. Cosy but stylish, with an assortment of homemade artisan breads, a good selection of brunch and lunch options, and above all temptingly cheap Zimtschnecke (literally cinnamon snails, like cinnamon buns), which I’ll definitely be back to try.
Sehrwohl
A bit of a way way towards the West side of town, this chic little cafe and bar has a lovely terrace which was gorgeous in the sun, with a small selection of daily changing lunchtime dishes. Primarily a drinks place, and not the friendliest of service, but quality food and generally laidback vibes are enough to make it a good find.
Bavaria park
Another one in the Westend area, this small park is a particularly nice place to sit in the Sun, bordered by cute cafes and some days even a food market.
Occam DelI
Just off Münchner Freiheit in the heart of Schwabing, you’ll find a little square called Wedekindplatz, just tucked away enough but with plenty going on, especially at lunch or dinner time. There are plenty of restaurants around, but Occam stands out. Otherwise a little expensive, the daily dish of its weekly lunch menu is just €11,50 and I was especially impressed by the creativity and flavours, with intriguing combinations (sweet potato and lemon yogurt) and quality ingredients. Innovative (green quinoa) but not too out there, the menu seems to have something for everyone, and the location can’t be beaten on a sunny day.
Bapas
I’ve been wanting to try this place since my first week in Munich, when I walked all the way down Leopoldstraße into the old town. Labelled ‘Bavarian Tapas’, it has an intriguing concept, which it turns out works very well indeed. I’ve walked past it several times in good weather, with people enjoying the sun and the good food on its terrace on the street corner, but their indoors proved just as nice on a rainy Friday evening. Running from breakfast to dinner and busy all day, this place is obviously a crowd pleaser, although it’s anything but middle of the road. A decent but not overwhelming selection of traditional Bavarian dishes is spiced up by some modern twists, and veggie options feature more heavily than might be expected. Based around small plates, there is plenty of room to try everything without getting too full or breaking the bank. The only hard bit was deciding on a favourite dish!
Sankt Anna’s
Featured already for their dinner menu, Sankt Anna’s brunch proved just as impressive. The outdoor terrace was lovely in the sun, and we even braved it in the cold for a little, but once a table freed up we moved to the cosy and very stylish interior. With dishes starting at €2,90 for a croissant or bread with homemade spreads and butter or margarine, it offers the potential for an inexpensive but tasty breakfast, or a bit of mixing and matching for a brunch-time alpine feast. We opted for the second option and were impressed by the huge croissants, the (vegan, no added sugar) almond-tonka spread, seedy muesli and hearty porridge with fresh fruit. A highlight was the entire tub of organic yogurt served with the muesli.
I love leo
Frozen yogurt at its best, with a vegan coconut flavour option, a decent topping selection, peanut butter sauce, lovely service and central location.
Tian
Definitely not a budget find, but surprisingly good value for a Michelin starred lunch, we went for the ‘light’ menu, a modest three courses, plus appetiser, chocolates to finish, and bread between the first few dishes.
Service was of course exceptional, the whole experience seemed to have been designed with our comfort in mind, the vibes were surprisingly relaxed and everything was done at a leisurely pace. Tian’s concept is high-quality and innovative, sustainably sourced vegetarian food and it did not disappoint. Not necessarily one to do on a weekly basis, but for something special it was definitely worth the price.
Lo Studente
Right in the heart of the Maxvorstadt, this cute little Italian keeps it simple with stone-baked pizzas, and pasta, with a daily menu for just €6,50. The food won’t revolutionise your life, and isn’t the most vegetarian and vegan friendly, but it’s classics done well, and it’s a good meeting place.
Okra
Another one in central Maxvorstadt, this little cafe looks pretty standard from the outside, but the friendly staff, great selection of veggie and vegan options, and above all freshly prepared food make it something special. The concept isn’t new: falafel, kebap, grilled vegetables, wraps, salad etc, but it’s done very well, with some incredibly good homemade falafels, lots of vegetables, and even freshly baked bread.
Daddy Longlegs
As soon as you approach this little cafe you can tell its going to feature on an Instagram post - both inside and on the little terrace on Barer Straße, just near the Pinakothek museums, the decor is very pretty, and the food is just as well presented. With a select menu of smoothies, drinks, cakes, and primarily an açai bowl which can be customised with different toppings, this makes a great superfood brunch, and would also be a lovely location for vegan coffee and cake.
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