Mannheim Series
True, Mannheim is not that close to Berlin - in fact, it is essentially diagonally on the opposite side of Germany. However my work commitments now have me commuting frequently between the two cities. And while Mannheim is a significantly smaller city than Berlin, trying to find the best spots requires some patience and persistence.
After a couple of months of exploration however, I now have enough recommendations to impart. And as always, my first priority centres around coffee.
BEST COFFEE IN MANNHEIM
Beste Kaffee in Mannheim
While I now have a couple of cafes to frequent, I will start with one of the most central and yet secret italian cafes:
CRASTAN KAFFEKULT & ANTIPASTI, SNACKS
This italian coffee house is contained within an arcade off the main mall within the Quadrat P7.
Google Maps directions here:
The capuccino is made in a true italian style, with a strong espresso taste, but well blended with the milk.
The staff are extremely friendly (feel free to chat in Italian) and welcoming, and attentive without being obtrusive.
Being within an arcade, it is possible to underestimate just how nice the ambience and experience is once inside the curved glass cafe. But the traditional italian decor, marble tables, smell of roasted coffee beans and numerous antipasti and desserts on display quickly helps one settle in to enjoy an extremely nice cup of coffee. For any Antipodeans searching for familiar coffee, Crastan Kaffeekult, is definitely a must.
For their news and updates, check out their facebook page at: Crastan Kaffeekult & Antipasti, Snack
Coffee: ★★★★★
Service: ★★★★★
Recommended: cappuccino
Price: 2,60€
True, Mannheim is not that close to Berlin - in fact, it is essentially diagonally on the opposite side of Germany. However my work commitments now have me commuting frequently between the two cities. And while Mannheim is a significantly smaller city than Berlin, trying to find the best spots requires some patience and persistence.
After a couple of months of exploration however, I now have enough recommendations to impart. And as always, my first priority centres around coffee.
BEST COFFEE IN MANNHEIM
Beste Kaffee in Mannheim
While I now have a couple of cafes to frequent, I will start with one of the most central and yet secret italian cafes:
CRASTAN KAFFEKULT & ANTIPASTI, SNACKS
This italian coffee house is contained within an arcade off the main mall within the Quadrat P7.
Google Maps directions here:
The capuccino is made in a true italian style, with a strong espresso taste, but well blended with the milk.
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The staff are extremely friendly (feel free to chat in Italian) and welcoming, and attentive without being obtrusive.
Being within an arcade, it is possible to underestimate just how nice the ambience and experience is once inside the curved glass cafe. But the traditional italian decor, marble tables, smell of roasted coffee beans and numerous antipasti and desserts on display quickly helps one settle in to enjoy an extremely nice cup of coffee. For any Antipodeans searching for familiar coffee, Crastan Kaffeekult, is definitely a must.
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| Care of Instagram Quiet Crystals / @quietcrystals |
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| Care of Facebook: Kaffekult & Antipasti, Snack |
Coffee: ★★★★★
Service: ★★★★★
Recommended: cappuccino
Price: 2,60€
