My Favourite Cafes in Düsseldorf [2023]

Recently, I was in town with some friends of mine. It was approaching 3pm and we were all feeling a bit peckish so we agreed on finding a little cafe where we could sit down, rest our legs and have a small bit to eat. After quite some deliberation, we found ourselves a cosy English coffee shop and sat down to enjoy a slice of Victoria sponge and a pot of tea.

Once the cake had been demolished, we chatted about the busy day we had had exploring and began comparing it to our various trips during our respective year abroads. Obviously this led to the discussion of one very important thing, and definitely one of the highlights of my Year Abroad in Germany – Kaffee and Kuchen. Thinking back to the so-called ‘Procrasti-caking’ meetings and cafe trips with my friend, and fellow language assistant, Emma, I was inspired to come up with a list of my very own favourite cafes in Düsseldorf, and here it is.

Enjoy and Guten Appetit! 😉

My Favourite Cafes in Düsseldorf

Gut und Gerne

This sweet little cafe in the centre of the Altstadt (old town) offers all kinds of Hot Chocolate drinks as well as a range of cakes and pralines. Next door to the cafe is great chocolate shop, bursting with atmosphere and full of chocolate products including pralines, as well as products such as chocolate liquor and even chocolate mustard! Although it is not cheap, it is certainly worth a visit!

📍Burgplatz

Yomaro

Stumbling across this small but delightful frozen yoghurt parlour on Carlsplatz was quite a treat. Yomaro, despite being small has so much to offer from waffles to smoothies and of course, its specialty, frozen yoghurt. There isn’t much space for customers to stop, with only a standing bar but in the summer this shouldn’t be a problem.

For what I consider to be a decent price (3,60 EUR) you can have a ‘basic’ portion, don’t be fooled it’s still huge with 2 toppings of your choice plus a sauce. I went for a slightly more healthier option, bar the kit kat pieces, and it was absolutely delicious!

📍Am Carlsplatz 6B

Sugarbird Cupcakes

Not far from Zoopark the Sugarbird Cupcakes cafe is a great place for a coffee and cake outside of the busy city centre. This cafe is every girls dream; cute, pink and most importantly, cupcakes!

📍Rethelstraße 153

Covent Garden Coffee House

The cosy Covent Garden Coffee House on Bilker Allee is a great spot for a bit of breakfast or a cup of coffee. The staff are friendly and the cakes are tasty, plus this place opens at 7am, perfect for grabbing a coffee on the way to work or start of a busy day exploring!

📍Bilker Allee 126,

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Kucheneck

The tiny establishment that is Kucheneck may be small, but it sure is popular. The cafe is housed in what used to be an old gas station and along with its charming character plates up a good selection of classic cake varieties along with a few ‘modern’ interpretations.

📍Oberbilker Allee

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Dinea Kaufhof

Whilst Kaufhof is not the most trendy place for youngsters to go, I have to say that if you need something to eat and a drink in a warm, comfortable environment, then it’s a good place to head. With a number of delicious looking cakes, from the plainer or simpler crumble cake sorts, to the more extravagant Torten, the wide selection is sure to tempt your taste buds and not pull on your purse strings, costing between 2 and 3 EUR each. It provides great value and offers, such as a refill drink for only 1 EUR and other cake and coffee combinations.

📍Königsallee/ Am Wehrhahn

Engels Cafe

Whilst being a bit off the beaten track, Engels Cafe is worth checking out. Not all that far from the Altstadt,this cafe offers a great range of cakes for every palette and provides a peaceful and picturesque location for enjoying them in. Another bonus of being a little off track is that the prices are lower than some of the places in town…

📍Bastionstrasse

Dolchinella

Tucked away in the streets of Derendorf is the charming Dolchinella, offering a whole host of ‘sweet and fine food’, from cakes, to pralines, to jams and even liquor! Dolchinella also offers ‘traditional British Tea Time’, their take on Afternoon Tea with freshly baked scones, finger sandwiches and a choice of tea. Whilst I haven’t experienced this Afternoon Tea, I was taken by the owner’s friendly manner and the pleasant atmosphere within their tea shop. Needless to say the cake was delicious too!

📍Tannenstrasse 35, Derendorf

Nordmann’s Eisfabrik

Just a few streets away from where my work was based is ice cream lover’s paradise, Nordmann’s Eisfabrik (Ice Cream Factory). I mean, the name alone sells this place for me! The ‘factory’ offers 50 different flavours, from the everyday favourites to the wierd but wonderful – all without artifical additives or emulsifiers!

📍Hermannstrasse 22a

Pâtisserie Passion

First off, the cakes in Pâtisserie Passion are works of art in themselves, in fact they were almost too pretty to eat! I can assure you that it was a tough decision picking the cake I wanted. In the end I opted for a ginger and lime mousse on a cheesecake base, sprinkled with pistachio. It was fabulous! Perhaps a little pricier than some of the other cafes, totaling around 8 euros for the cake and a pot of tea, it is still (more than) worth a visit. Or two. Or three.

📍Kaiserstrasse 34 A,

Schlosscafe Benrath

Within the grounds of Schloss Benrath is a rather lovely cafe, offering outdoor seating on a warm summer’s day, or if you prefer, a rather decorative inside area for when the weather is not so nice or you prefer the shade. The prices are very reasonable and there is always a varied choice of cakes, ice cream or, for those who like it hot, fresh waffles during the winter months.

📍Benrather Schlossallee 108, Benrath

Cafe Hüftgold

Last but not least on my list is uniquely decorated Cafe Hüftgold in Flingern, with a chandelier made from china tea cups. The cafe offers a range of cakes, as well as drinks and even sandwiches and bagels, for a very reasonable price.

📍Ackerstraße 113, Flingern

Kaffeeschmiede

Some claim that this is the best coffee shop in Oberkassel, and even the best coffee in the city, so I guess you better find out for yourself! Kaffeeschmiede offers all sorts from a cup of coffee, to cakes, brunch and other snacks.

📍Belsenstrasse 11, Oberkassel

Image Source: Kaffeeschmeide

Kyto

Kyto is a popular cafe on the edge of the city centre. It has become popular for its well-reviewed coffees (the vegan latte is particularly good) and also as a workspace for the people of Dusseldorf. There are not loads of tables but I assure you, the coffee and selection of cakes and pastries are worth turning up early for!

📍Am Wehrhahn 42

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Cøffe

A firm favourite of locals, Coffe’s interiors are worth a visit alone considering this place was once a pharmacy. These guys also blend their own coffee and recommend that it is enjoyed without milk or sugar. Whilst this is primarily a coffee shop, you’ll also find some cold drinks and a small range of pastries.

📍 Benrather Str. 6 B

Image Souce: European Coffee Trip

Velvet

With a stylish industrial interior, this place has a great vibe! Visit during the day and this is a great cafe with delicious coffee and cake. In the evening the space is transformed into a stylish bar.

📍Stresemannstrasse 8

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My Travel Tips and Recommendations

Flights

My usual go-to for booking flights is Skyscanner, the flight search engine. What I love about Skycanner is that you have various options depending on your situation. If you know where you want to go it’s easy – all you need is to search for your destination and dates, and you are provided with all flight options to choose from. If you haven’t decided on your next trip yet, you can use the Everywhere tool for inspiration and to find the cheapest places to fly to.

Accommodation

Whenever I plan my travels Booking.com is my best friend. The website is super easy to use and provides a whole range of accommodation from fancy resorts to budget hotels. Jack and I also regularly use Airbnb – in particular, for staycations in the UK.

Things I can’t travel without

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Canon EOS M3
GoPro Hero5 Black
I’m also saving for a DJI Mavic Pro

Travel Insurance

It is so important to be prepared for all possibilities when travelling and you simply shouldn’t travel without insurance. When looking for cover I would personally recommend World Nomads or the Post Office – both are affordable and certainly won’t break the bank.

My Favourite Cafes in Düsseldorf [2023]

My Favourite Cafes in Düsseldorf