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Gretchen

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👍👍 Unique, very cozy café with an excellent and varied range of freshly baked cakes. People often mention cake, Kuchen, cakes, Darmstadt, sehr, good, delicious, nice, coffee, Sehr,


Address

Spessartring 27, 64287 Darmstadt, Germany

Website

www.cafe-gretchen.de

Contact

+49 6151 9717868

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (442 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: cake (42) Kuchen (35) cakes (24) Darmstadt (22) sehr (15) good (14) delicious (12) nice (12) coffee (10) Sehr (10)
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  • 5/5 Ralf R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unique, very cozy café with an excellent and varied range of freshly baked cakes. (Original) Einzigartiges, urgemütliches Café mit hervorragendem und vielfältigem Angebot an frisch gebackenen Kuchen.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The highest award for the huge selection of delicious cakes, tarts, snails and cream puffs and of course the coffee variations. It is incredible that such an old baking art still exists today. The waitresses were very nice, even though they were rotating quite a bit. An absolute insider tip. (Original) Höchste Auszeichnung für die riesige Auswahl an leckeren Kuchen, Torten, Schnecken und Windbeuteln und natürlich den Kaffeevariationen. Das es so eine alte Backkunst noch in der heutigen Zeit gibt, ist unglaublich. Die Bedienungen waren sehr nett, obwohl sie ganz schön am Rotieren waren. Ein absoluter Geheimtipp.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marvin 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Here you can also great breakfasts! I recommend the Gretchen breakfast for two people, which can be adjusted on request. Service very friendly and the coffee tasted great! We will gladly come again. (Original) Hier kann man auch super Frühstücke! Ich empfehle das Gretchen Frühstück für zwei Personen, welches auf Wunsch angepasst werden kann. Bedienung sehr freundlich und der Kaffee schmeckt auch super! Wir kommen gerne wieder.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Don E. 1 year ago on Google • 1268 reviews
    A gem. Very friendly towards weary travellers. Good coffee. Plum torte excellent and a large slice.

  • 3/5 Peter S. 2 years ago on Google • 94 reviews
    It wasn't terrible but for the best rated place to eat near Mathildenhöhe I was expecting something so much better. If you're looking for a typical German bakery with a decent interior then this place is fine but I was hoping for something more to eat than just cake.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 lalabanana108 2 months ago on Google • 36 reviews New
    Very very tasty cake and you also get quite sized pieces. That's why I think the prices are fair ☺️ we've been coming by regularly for some time. The only “point of criticism” was the cheesecake, which has been our absolute favorite for years. Unfortunately, the last two times it tasted a little different. Still tasty but unfortunately the wow factor was missing. If something was changed, I really hope it is reversed 🥺❤️ As a small suggestion: It would be great if there were small signs in front of the cakes with labels. Otherwise you have to ask for every cake and since there is often a long queue in front of the shop, it might be a little quicker.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 S C. 9 months ago on Google • 428 reviews
    Best carrot cake I’ve ever had!

  • 4/5 Chris M. 7 years ago on Google • 182 reviews
    Nice friendly service. Good cakes with a choice of gluten free cakes as well. Really good coffee. Kid friendly.

  • 4/5 Preferred U. 2 years ago on Google • 136 reviews
    Lovely small, relaxed, neighbourhood café with very friendly service and high quality products, a nice place to just be and spend time. The tables outside may be a little noisy due to the through road just on the side, the Spessartring. The chairs are not too comfy.

  • 5/5 Oleg M. 2 months ago on Google • 115 reviews New
    Best cake shop in Darmstadt! Very nice staff. Fair prices.

  • 5/5 Sandra T. 2 months ago on Google • 93 reviews New
    Here you can find the most wonderful cake far and wide!!! Real handwork! It smells like Grandma's when she baked on a Saturday afternoon. A wonderful trip into the past. The ambience is also very reminiscent of times gone by. Simple and beautiful. If you come by on Sundays to take cake home with you, you should come early as the queue is often very long. The wait is definitely worth it!!! The prices are more than fair for the quality and size of the cake pieces.

  • 5/5 Maria 2 years ago on Google • 65 reviews
    Nice place, good cake

  • 2/5 Enrique W. 2 months ago on Google • 51 reviews New
    Very limited opening hours (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), and in the immediate vicinity of the Mathildenhöhe World Heritage Site? No card payment possible? Welcome to the German provinces!

  • 5/5 Ardie S. 3 months ago on Google • 48 reviews New
    Highly recommended, a piece of Darmstadt's history, you should reserve in advance as this café is very popular. We will come back

  • 5/5 Pelin T. 7 months ago on Google • 39 reviews
    Really friendly atmosphere with delicious cake and coffee ☕️we got cappuccino for us and babycino for our daughter. We will come back again

  • 5/5 Olena K. 2 months ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    It is I believe the best one in Darmstadt. Privately owned, small bakery and cafe with weekend brunch options. Your choice is immensely big, relating to its size. I recommend trying absolutely everything, whether your choice will be vegan brownies with cherries or a decadent chocolate and cream cake. It is very popular, so make sure you make your reservation in advance.

  • 5/5 Jean S. 2 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    There is no better cake in all of Darmstadt. I particularly like the red wine cake.

  • 5/5 ClaireMakeupStudio 3 years ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Very nice ! Quieter than usual (of course due to covid). Cakes are delicious and beverages good ! Tea given in very generous amount. Lovely waitress who also speaks English, if you don’t speak German this is very helpful to choose your cake. Absolutely recommend !

  • 5/5 Birgit S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In the 50s style delicious homemade cakes eat. (Original) Im 50ziger Jahre Stil leckere selbstgebackene Kuchen verzehren.

  • 5/5 Irene C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good variety of cakes and pies very good condition (Original) Sehr gut viel Auswahl an Kuchen und Torten sehr gute Bedingung

  • 5/5 Michael K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always great, good breakfast, good cakes, good service. When I'm in Darmstadt and want to have breakfast, I like to take a detour around here for breakfast. (Original) Immer wieder prima, Frühstück gut, Kuchen gut, Service gut. Wenn ich in Darmstadt bin und frühstücken will fahre ich gerne auch einen Umweg um hier zu Frühstücken.

  • 5/5 Eveline M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small, fine pastry shop in Darmstadt. Finally, no big bakery with mass production, but still really beautiful craftsmanship! (Original) Kleine, feine Konditorei in Darmstadt. Endlich mal keine Großbäckerei mit Massenproduktion, sondern noch richtig schöne Handwerkskunst!

  • 5/5 Sarah G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very delicious homemade cake! (Original) Sehr leckerer selbst gemachter Kuchen!

  • 5/5 Sebastian A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) small but nice! The selection of cakes is great. Coffee is also delicious. (Original) klein, aber fein! die Auswahl an Kuchen ist super. Kaffee ist auch lecker.

  • 5/5 Christian S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best cake in Darmstadt (Original) Bester Kuchen in Darmstadt

  • 4/5 Edda R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very well attended! No more space. ? (Original) Sehr gut besucht ! Keinen Platz mehr bekommen. ?

  • 5/5 Siggi L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best cakes in Darmstadt. As made by grandma ... (Original) Die besten Kuchen in Darmstadt. Wie von Oma gemacht...

  • 5/5 Johdan e. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great cake ... (Original) Super Kuchen...

  • 5/5 Luca 1 year ago on Google
    They have the very best cake in town! You need to taste it!

  • 5/5 Arnau S. 5 years ago on Google
    Rustic and cozy atmosphere cafe, with lots of homemade cakes that are amazing, probably the most taseful cakes of all Darmstadt. I strongly recomend you having breakfast there.

  • 5/5 Chris M. 6 years ago on Google
    Great place to chill. And the cakes are very good. Friendly staff and a nice atmosphere.

  • 4/5 Anunay A. 5 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Nice cafe with many cake options. Breakfast available as well however coffee not the best

  • 5/5 Thu C. 2 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    Best cake in Darmstadt!

  • 5/5 Klaus V. 2 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    Nice little coffee and very good cake.

  • 5/5 Janina B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) So far only cake taken. I love the cakes! And I'm happy to work with a little less sugar. (Original) Bis jetzt immer nur Kuchen mitgenommen. Ich liebe die Kuchen! Und ich freue mich, dass mit ein bisschen weniger Zucker gearbeitet wird.

  • 5/5 jordi f. 5 years ago on Google
    The best cakes in Darmstadt!!!

  • 5/5 Jens W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Extremely tasty cake with a wide selection - the brownie cheesecake with blueberries is particularly tasty! But breakfast is also a dream! There are various menus to choose from, they are lovingly served draped on a cake stand. The café, which is still really made "by hand", with freshly ground beans, in a real barista machine, is delicious! Tip: if it’s a little fuller, there’s cake to take away (Original) Äußerst wohlschmeckender Kuchen mit reichhaltiger Auswahl - der Brownie-Cheesecake mit Blaubeeren ist besonders lecker! Aber auch das Frühstück ist ein Traum! Gibt diverse Menüs zur Auswahl, diese werden liebevoll auf Etageren drapiert serviert. Auch der Café, der noch richtig "per Hand" gemacht wird, mit frisch Gemahlenen Bohnen, in einer richtigen Barista-Maschine, ist köstlich! Tipp: wenn’s mal ein bisschen voller ist, gibt’s Kuchen auch zum Mitnehmen

  • 5/5 Lena Bandlow geb. B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Really delicious cake and very friendly people! We will definitely come more often! (Original) Richtig leckerer Kuchen und sehr freundliche Menschen! Wir werden auf jeden Fall noch öfter kommen!

  • 1/5 Shelo O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Normal coffee tastes really bad more like a mocha than coffee is a shame. Coffee cream is not offered at all, only milk. I think the cakes do not taste as good as the reviews have often rated (Original) Normaler Kaffee schmeckt echt schlecht eher wie ein Mokka als Kaffee sehr schade. Kaffeesahne wird erst gar nicht angeboten sondern nur Milch. Ich finde das die Kuchen nicht so gut schmecken wie in den Bewertungen oft bewertet wurden

  • 5/5 Christian B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The former Cafe Faust, today Gretchen in the style of the 80s. The premises are cramped, a reservation is recommended. At the weekend, customers stand on the street. The selection is so large and changing, not even the operator knows the complete range. The pieces are extra large. The eggnog cake has a lot of eggnog. It is a superlative cafe. (Original) Das ehemalige Cafe Faust, heute Gretchen im Stil der 80er Jahre. Die Räumlichkeiten sind beengt, es empfiehlt sich eine Reservierung. Am Wochenende stehen die Kunden bis auf die Strasse. Die Auswahl ist so groß und wechselnd, nicht mal die Bedienung kennt das komplette Angebot. Die Stücke sind extra groß. Die Eierlikörtorte hat enorm viel Eierlikör. Es ist eben ein Cafe der Superlative.

  • 1/5 Anthony G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Use the cheapest cow's milk! Got stuck in the last decade? (Original) Benutzen die billigste Kuhmilch! Im letzten Jahrzehnt hängen geblieben?

  • 5/5 Thomas M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very tasty cakes, freshly baked. Nice atmosphere, again at any time! (Original) Sehr leckere Kuchen, frisch gebacken. Nettes Ambiente, jederzeit wieder!

  • 5/5 Sophia B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best cake in the whole city! (Original) Bester Kuchen der ganzen Stadt!

  • 5/5 manuel w. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Baked lovingly. Try out! (Original) Liebevoll gebacken. Ausprobieren!

  • 5/5 Alejandro Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Best cakes in Darmstadt by a long shot.

  • 5/5 Claudius Leon W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Simply the best cake in Darmstadt! Yummy! (Original) Einfach der beste Kuchen Darmstadts! Yummy!

  • 3/5 Jacqueline U. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I don't need to mention the selection of cakes. Unfortunately today's bee sting was not awesome. Soil dry, filling didn't taste like anything. What is really annoying is the long queues on Sunday. I think it's very badly organized if you just want to get cakes. Everything very tight. (Original) Auswahl an Kuchen brauche ich nicht zu erwähnen. Leider war der heutige Bienenstich nicht der hammer. Boden trocken,Füllung hat nach nix geschmeckt. Was total nervig ist,sind die ewig langen Schlangen am Sonntag. Ich finde das es sehr schlecht organisiert ist,wenn man nur Kuchen holen möchte. Alles sehr eng.

  • 3/5 Robert T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cake selection and quality unbeaten. Establishment and construction of the location unfortunately outdated to neglected. You could make something out of it. (Original) Kuchenauswahl und Qualität ungeschlagen. Einrichtung und Aufbau der Lokalität leider veraltet bis verwahrlost. Da könnte man noch was draus machen.

  • 5/5 Sabrina V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Actually counterproductive to write a 5-star rating because Sundays are always very busy. But the 5 stars are well deserved, the cake is very tasty and it is big pieces. The location is quite small, few seats, on the terrace you could add 2 more tables. Very nice staff, although we had a busy, elderly gentleman with a Rolator with us, everyone was kind and helpful. Cappuccino was delicious, cannot understand the bad rating. (Original) Eigentlich kontraproduktiv noch eine 5-Sternebewertung zu schreiben, da Sonntags immer sehr voll. Aber die 5-Sterne sind verdient, der Kuchen ist sehr lecker und es sind große Stücke. Die Location ist ziemlich klein, wenig Sitzplätze, auf die Terasse könnte man noch 2 Tische mehr draufstellen. Sehr nettes Personal, obwohl wir einen anstrengenden, älteren Herrn mit Rolator dabei hatten, waren alle lieb und hilfsbereit. Cappuccino war lecker, kann die schlechte Bewertung nicht nachvollziehen.

  • 5/5 Frank F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great cake and very nice staff! I will definitely come back when I'm in town (Original) Super Kuchen und sehr nettes Personal! Ich komme auf jeden Fall wieder vorbei, wenn ich in der Stadt bin

  • 5/5 Kkkk B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best cake selection in Darmstadt. Great for fetching cakes for your coffee round at home on Sundays. (Original) Beste Kuchenauswahl in Darmstadt. Super um Sonntags Kuchen für die heimische Kaffeerunde zu holen.

  • 5/5 Jelena J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small, cozy and above all very tasty leck. Friendly service. It's clean. (Original) Klein, gemütlich und vor allem sehr lecker ?. Freundliche Bedienung. Es ist sauber.

  • 5/5 Je s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Today I bought several different pieces of cake there and drank a café with the whole family and ate cake. The whole family (mother, aunt, grandma and I) is enthusiastic about the different cake pieces. The best we have ever bought and eaten fresh cakes - and we buy from time to time at cafés and drink with the family Café. Really great taste. Very juicy and not dry. Not sweet or sticky and it has taste. Precisely. ? Even if we come from the vicinity of Frankfurt, we will now come to Darmstadt more often to get our cake there for the common café drink with the family. (Original) Haben heute dort mehrere verschiedene Kuchenstücke gekauft und mit der ganzen Familie Zuhause Café getrunken und Kuchen gegessen. Die ganze Familie (Mutter,Tante,Oma und ich) ist begeistert von den verschiedenen Kuchenstücker. Das beste was wir bis jetzt an frischen Kuchen gekauft und gegessen haben❗️❗️❗️Und wir kaufen hin und wieder bei Cafés uä und trinken mit der Familie Café. Geschmacklich wirklich klasse. Sehr saftig und nicht trocken. Nicht süß oder klebrig und er hat Geschmack. Genau richtig. ? Auch wenn wir aus der Nähe von Frankfurt kommen werden wir jetzt öfters nach Darmstadt kommen um dort unseren Kuchen zu holen für das gemeinsame Café trinken mit der Familie.

  • 5/5 Verena B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good cake and cozy café. (Original) Sehr guter Kuchen und gemütliches Café.

  • 5/5 Sebastian R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) As well in Darmstadt THE pearl what cake! Rarely so good and not sugary or artificially eaten / Industrial tasting cake - such as home-made 'from grandma! Keep it up! (Original) In Darmstadt wohl DIE Perle was Kuchen angeht! Selten so gute und nicht überzuckerte oder künstlich / Industriell schmeckende Kuchen gegessen - ‚wie von der Oma hausgemacht‘! Weiter so!

  • 5/5 Uffie E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious cake & Co. Service is very nice. However, few seats and often well attended. But always good to take away. (Original) Sehr leckerer Kuchen & Co. Bedienung ist sehr nett. Jedoch wenige Sitzmöglichkeiten und oft gut besucht. Zum Mitnehmen aber immer gut.

  • 5/5 klaus a. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Suuuuuper (Original) Suuuuuper

  • 5/5 Wagma 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mega delicious and dear employees (Original) Mega lecker und liebe Mitarbeiter

  • 5/5 mits.antono 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic! Very nice staff! (Original) Fantastisch! Sehr nettes Personal!

  • 5/5 Monika C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best cake (Original) Bester Kuchen

  • 4/5 Marlies L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Absolutely delicious as homemade cakes in a large selection. Not cheap, but worth the money. (Original) Absolut leckerer wie hausgemachte Kuchen in grosser Auswahl. Nicht ganz billig, aber das Geld wert.

  • 5/5 Danijela F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious breakfast, perfect cappuccino and family friendly. The service is very nice and accommodating. We felt very comfortable and will definitely be back. (Original) Sehr leckeres Frühstück, perfekter Cappuccino und Familienfreundlich. Der Service ist sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und kommen auf jeden Fall wieder.

  • 5/5 Phil S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Clocky little café with a large selection of homemade cakes. Friendly service and delicious cake. (Original) Uhriges kleines Café mit großer Auswahl an selbstgemachten Kuchen. Freundliche Bedienung und sehr leckerer Kuchen.

  • 5/5 Gábor N. 5 years ago on Google
    Place is friendly, breakfast menus are plenty and the atmosphere is nice


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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