Café Moulu is a definite hot spot in Stuttgart West. Whether it's for breakfast or for lunch, tables will be packed inside and out, to the point where windowsills get replaced with cushions and extra tables get brought out to absorb more customers. After walking by without stopping once too often I have no regrets finally giving it a try as I've finally discovered an excellent coffee hub in the city of Stuttgart that I truly feel comfortable with. Having constant espresso nostalgia coming from my Italian upbringing, and living in a country not exactly known for its coffee culture, I'd been missing what I'd consider a really great coffee. Perhaps I just failed to go to the right places, maybe my tastes buds differ from the rest, or maybe (just maybe!) I'm too gosh darn picky! I'm definitely not the one to have a final say on such matters. Right, back to the main point behind this review:
Café Moulu has a wonderful selection from a proper espresso (yes!) to cappuccinos to café mélange, etc., each made with absolutely delicious ground coffee beans. Along with the amazing flavor, what has me convinced might possibly have something to do with the delicate leaf designs drawn in the cappuccino foam or the kind and smiling staff handling my order. Any little effort is a plus in my book!
Drinks aren't the only bonus as the breakfast menu is quite unforgettable as well. I first ordered scrambled eggs with "alles" which includes an assortment of sautéed vegetables, feta cheese and bits of speck. The generous portion is served with a basket of wheat and whole grain bread and a side of mixed salad greens with a divine semi-sweet dressing sprinkled lightly on top. Talk about a meal to start of the day, right? On another visit, I had natural yogurt with a mixture of seasonal fruits and oats - a choice equally delicious as it delivers a perfect sense of freshness to start the day right. Add freshly squeezed orange juice, and it all sure hits the spot to end a wonderful brunch.
The coffee, food, and, maybe most of all, the unpretentious atmosphere are close to flawless. If I've convinced any of you to go, then I'll probably see you around some time soon. Go relax and enjoy! read more