Yes, the 5 stars are deserved: here you can drink and buy the best coffee in Bochum (and maybe in…read morethe Ruhr area?). I usually only take the roasted coffee and/or coffee to go, since the place is small and often crowded. In the summer there is seating outside. Not really suitable for working.

From the owner: röst.art ist ein Café & Mikrorösterei im Herzen Bochums. Sowohl im Laden als auch beim Rösten und…read moreVerkauf von ihrem Kaffee bleiben die beiden Betreiber Richard und Claudia stets ihrem Motto treu: Weil Geschmack eine Lobby braucht.

Although it's getting more and more expensive every year, I still love this place in Essen…read moreRüttenscheid. Their snacks are delicious, their cakes are awesome and their coffee is made with love (you'll actually find heart shaped milk froth on your americano!). In winter, Miamamia welcomes you with a hot chocolate and wafers, in summer Miamamia refreshes you with their homemade ice tea while you sit in the sun below huge trees in a park. Although there's self service, food will still be brought to your table. Just tell them your name when paying and some minutes later, the waitress is calling for you in order to bring the delicious grilled sandwich she has just made to your table. As the name is telling, mothers and their children are very welcome and so is everybody else. :-)

Fantastic cafe with some amazing dishes. The liebelsfrutstruk is fantastic and on the must try…read morelist. Speaking German is handy though not strictly necessary but give it a shot and the people will be appreciative of it. If you are in Essen for Spiel or any other event this place is definitely worth a look.