Coming from a city that's known for its cultural diversity and hipster neighbourhoods, I was eager…read moreto pay a visit to Kassel's so-called hipster coffee shop "Rokkeberg", per recommendation by family. Easy to find, I made my way to the chain's newest outlet at Ständeplatz crossing Wilhelmsstraße on a rainy day. Upon entering I was greeted by a white-tiled bathroom-reminiscent floor, a Soundcloud playlist featuring an eclectic mix of acoustic folk, singer-songwriter and "we listened to them before they became famous" kinda artists and a team of three baristas/waiters, presumably local students. Without the typical snobbiness or flakiness you might encounter at various coffee outlets in Berlin, I placed my non-complicated order and enjoyed 400 ml of lactose-free "Ettli organic brew" cappuccino (3,60€) goodness by the window. However, this branch is rather small with 12 "people watching"-worthy seats (bar stools in pastel pink and blue) on the bottom floor and about another 15 on the first floor, which I'd avoid at any costs 'cause it might as well have been a broom closet in its former life. It lacks decoration and warmth and overall 'hipster chic'. In conclusion, come here for the coffee and not the interior.

Okay, about the Bagel People in Göttingen:…read more Very friendly staff, good service, nice sugar, good view through the big window looking onto the Theaterstrasse. I like here: Caffè Latte Espresso, geschäumte Milch, Milchschaum single 2,05 EUR double 2,50 EUR triple 2,95 EUR Cappucino doppelter Espresso, geschäumte Milch, Milchschaum single 2,05 EUR double 2,50 EUR triple 2,95 EUR Iced Caffè Latte Espresso, geschäumte Milch, crushed Ice double 2,80 EUR Peppermint Mocca

From the owner: Das Göttinger Tageblatt schreibt über Dabis Kaffeestube:…read more "Göttingen. "Es ist ein klassisches Kaffeehaus, in dem man gemütlich sitzen und ins Gespräch kommen, aber auch ganz ungestört seine Zeitung lesen kann", beschreibt Dabergott das Ambiente. Das beinhalte für ihn auch, dass er nicht an den Tisch herantreten und fragen werde, ob es noch etwas sein soll: "Ich glaube, meine Gäste sind selbstständig genug, sich zu melden, wenn sie noch etwas möchten." Der Vater von vier erwachsenen Kindern und bekennender Grüner freut sich über interessante Gäste wie Jürgen Trittin, der eine Bürgersprechstunde im "Dabis" hatte. Auch die Einrichtung im Vintage-Stil sowie Getränke und Speisen spiegelten seine "linke Überzeugung" wider, sagt der geborene Münsteraner: "Meinen Kaffee beziehe ich vom Hamburger Libertad Kollektiv, das Projekte in Südamerika unterstützt." In seinem Café will Dabergott Lesungen und Konzerte veranstalten. Von Hauke Rudolph" Zudem gibt es einen leckeren Masala Chai.

We visited Jena last month and made a stop at this easy-to-spot bakery. Always packed with people,…read morewe thought it would be a good one! So we made our selections from the display and ordered some coffee drinks to go (in case we couldn't finish and had to go, we can take it with us). We then decided to sit outside the bakery (they have outside sittings set up) About 10 minutes later while we were enjoying THEIR cakes and coffees, a server came out and rudely told us to go away. Apparently because everything we bought from their bakery were packed as to go, we have to go and not eat at their terrace. We could understand some restaurants' policy, however, the way they sent us away was very rude and ruined our mood for the whole afternoon. First of all, we came from US and all the bakery we've been to in the US never had this kind of policy. We understand that different country has different rules, however this was our first time in Jena and also our first time making purchase at a bakery so we didn't know. How hard is it to politely tell us the bakery's policy? Thanks Gräfe for giving us a bad day!

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