Tea rooms
An institution not to be missed by gourmets
Café-Kuchen
Just like other Alsatian specialties we have already described, “Having a coffee” or Café Kuchen is a traditional Alsatian snack between lunch and dinner, inherited from Germany. Whether it’s a delicious homemade fruit tart or a pastry chef’s masterpiece artfully decorated, a piece of cake is the perfect companion for a proper coffee at this time of day!
There are countless variations of cakes in Alsatian tea rooms and cafés: from Black Forest cake to charlottes, crottin, opera, Paris-Brest, Saint-Honoré, éclairs, as well as numerous types of tarts or strudels, usually made with fresh fruits like mirabelle plums, blueberries, and more.
If coffee and pastries are such an integral part of Alsatian culture, perhaps it’s because baking a cake for someone—whether for a celebration, a birthday, or simply for pleasure—is a typical Alsatian gesture of love.
Bon appétit! 🍰☕
Spoiled for Choice
There’s nothing like embarking on a wonderful culinary journey in the capital of Alsace wines, with our carefully selected best addresses. Be sure to book your table in advance! We’re here to help.
L'Artémise
10 Rue des Écoles Opening hours: 10:00–18:00 (closed Tuesday and Wednesday)
Le Boudoir
15 Grand Rue 08:30–18:00 (closed Sunday)
L'Atelier de Yann
11 Pl. de la Cathédrale 08:30–18:00 (closed Sunday)
Virevol'Thés & Gourmandises
2 Rue Rapp 09:00–18:00 (closed Monday and Sunday)
L'Essence du Thé
38 Bis Rue des Marchands, Colmar 10:00–18:30 (closed Sunday)
Salon de thé Grand’Rue
80 Grand’Rue... in Strasbourg 08:30–18:30 from Tuesday to Saturday (A place we love)
