Brunch Like Royalty: Munich’s Best Spots

In 2017 we placed five Munich brunch spots on your radar. Eight years later, that’s a tough endurance test-Munich’s café scene moves at breakneck speed. Which ones have survived? Three of the original five are still thriving, and they’re the safest bet for your next Sunday. The other two have stories of their own.

Love may be a journey, but autumn Sundays begin best with a lavish brunch. We’ve put our old picks to the test. Need more options? Check out our Brunch Hotspots in Munich for fresh inspiration.

Café Hungriges Herz: Feasting in the Isarvorstadt

Right by the Fraunhoferstraße U-Bahn station at Fraunhoferstraße 42, you’ll find Hungriges Herz. Dark wooden tables, slate boards, chandeliers, and an eye for detail: here you feast in an ambience that feels more like a living room than a café. Whether you’re after a Bagel Deluxe, French Toast, Strammer Andi, or smoothie bowls, every foodie leaves satisfied. Occasionally you’ll spot familiar faces from the media or the football world. If you don’t want to wait for a table, it’s best to book ahead.

Gartensalon: Hidden in the Amalienpassage

Tucked away in Maxvorstadt, close to LMU, the Gartensalon hides in the inner courtyard of the Amalienpassage (Türkenstraße 90). When the weather’s fine, you can sit on colorful chairs and soak up the sun. The menu offers small bites like scones, chia muesli with coconut milk and mango, eggs your way, and pretzels with homemade spreads. Put together your perfect brunch, then stroll through the English Garden afterwards.

Café Katzentempel: Brunch with Purr-sonalities

Just a few doors down at Türkenstraße 29, Café Katzentempel is a haven for anyone who loves both four-legged friends and great food. Germany’s first vegan cat café is home to rescue cats who roam while you eat, melting away any stress. All dishes are plant-based: try the pancakes with vanilla-apple compote, the vegan scrambled “eggs,” or the house-baked bread with assorted spreads.

In Munich’s fast-moving café scene, staying open for eight years is the highest compliment you can earn.

What became of the other two

Here’s where the rubber meets the road. Aroma Kaffeebar in Glockenbachviertel, once retro, hip, and a coffee lover’s dream with more than 20 brew options, closed its doors for good in 2022 after 24 years. Today its address on Pestalozzistraße is home to Luffy Pancake Café, serving Japanese soufflé pancakes-a unique experience, but no longer a classic brunch spot. And the White Rabbit’s Room at Wiener Platz in Haidhausen, the wonderland-white café in Alice-in-Wonderland style? Chances are it’s gone. That’s why it’s no longer on our list-we won’t send you to a closed door.

Whichever of the three you choose, round up your friends and dig in. If you prefer mindful, fully plant-based fare, we also recommend Munich’s Ahimsa.