Hidden gems - Bistros in Cologne, Germany not to miss (Updated February, 2024)

Hidden gems: Bistros in Cologne

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Cologne. This list contains 19 places from Bistro category.

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Chez Gus

Bistro

👍👍 Gus and his staff are the friendliest, while the food of excellent quality!

5.00 (86 reviews)

Caffettiamo

Cafe

👍👍 Place not to be missed Very welcoming place and very kind staff. I recommend the first courses which are really well made, I had a carbonara. The coffee is also excellent I had a pistachio espresso, a delight

4.90 (110 reviews)

Le Quartier Café

Cafe

👍👍 The best cheesecake in all of Cologne is at Le Quartier If you want to escape from everyday life and like delicious coffee, you can retreat here Always worth a visit

4.90 (66 reviews)

IVY Cologne

Hookah bar

4.80 (124 reviews)

Kiosk & Bistro Hanoi

Bistro

👍👍 Didn't try the hot foods but went in for a quick snack. There were several customers in the front and back, that's when I realized it's not just a convenience store but actually an eatery as well. Though small, it has a good selection of snacks. Would come back and try the other offers if I have tim...

$ $$$

4.80 (116 reviews)

Meta Cafethek

Cafe

👍👍 Great breakfast. You can sit and relax and treat yourself to a delicious ice cream in the afternoon.

4.80 (49 reviews)

Peppe cucina italiana

Bistro

👍👍 You feel at home here. Really great store and especially the staff is world class! Here you get something for your money and above all fresh and tasty and homemade 11/10! I'd love to come back.

4.80 (16 reviews)

Café Laura

Cafe

👍👍 I love Café Laura - this is my favorite café with the best focaccia on the planet 🌎 Kind regards go out to Marcel - owner of the café and always with a smile on his face - you feel comfortable here 🥰 great inside and out! Image: Focaccia tuna - great!

4.70 (135 reviews)

Bistro & Cafe Schiller

Bistro

🫤 Reply to your answer: First, I would like to point out that I had bitten into a roll half twice before I noticed the contaminated lettuce. Given the amount of breakfast, that wasn't even half of it!!! I was informed of the difference between coffee and latte, but I would have found it a very nice...

4.70 (61 reviews)

Canyon Chorweiler

Rock climbing gym

👍👍 A very nice facility. We have been here twice now. This time I climbed with us and we had a lot of fun. The staff is very professional and super friendly. Thank you!

4.70 (54 reviews)

Café Klar - Köln

Cafe

😐 This is the second time I've tried to give this cafe a chance, inside it's charming, but I don't know if it's the Xmas season, but I found the music in the room very loud, it was complicated to talk to someone and hear each other over the noise. The food is delicious and so are the drinks. However,...

4.60 (141 reviews)

Jules Coffee

Cafe

👍👍 Very nice service and great food. Finally a place where you can eat bagels. Definitely great here !!!

$$ $$

4.60 (105 reviews)

Frappant Partyservice - Köln

Caterer

😠 Und schon wieder mal eine saftige Erhöhung der Preise im Oktober 2023. Leider wurden hier alle Mittagessen um mindestens 1 - 2 Euro erhöht. Das Buffet sogar um 2 Euro. Eine Bratwurst die Stundenlang auf dem Grill liegt für 4 Euro. Für diese teuren Preise können wir auch gleich in ein richtiges Ret...

$ $$$

4.60 (105 reviews)

Café Zikade

Bistro

👍 Food was very tasty! The dishes need to be washed even cleaner ❤️

$$ $$

4.60 (104 reviews)

Zint Tünnes - Köln

Pub

👍👍 Eine kleine gemütliche Kneipe wo noch viel gelacht wird.sehr nettes Personal

$ $$$

4.60 (79 reviews)

be’ ita... Kumpir & Pizza & Café

Bistro

😠 Really bad breakfast, waited 35 minutes and our order was messed up. Baked goods were stale and half the food was different from the menu (e.g. börek instead of croissant).

4.60 (22 reviews)

Unser Veedel

Bar

👍 Top location for everyone who loves darts!! The food served here is also very tasty. And the staff is friendly and accommodating!!

$$ $$

4.50 (116 reviews)

Höhenberger Eck

Kiosk

😐 The owners of this kiosk are personable and mostly friendly. Unfortunately, the range is a disaster - there are not enough sweets for a mixed bag and the selection of drinks is just bad... No good drinks, some not even sugar-free versions available, but I have to say that the price is okay.

$ $$$

4.50 (40 reviews)

Bistro Lux

Bistro

👍👍 Very good shop, very friendly owner

4.50 (36 reviews)

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Hidden gems: Bistros in Cologne, Germany