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Café Rotkehlchen (Südstadt)

Vegan Cakes, Bagels & Paninis

Worth ordering: Cakenamed in 20 reviews

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Top tips

  • Bring a card, as reviews report that only card payments are accepted.
  • Good to know: Allow extra time for service; several reviews mention slow waits.
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  • The carrot-salmon bagel and cinnamon rolls are popular picks.
  • Expect it to get crowded; some visitors have struggled to find a seat.
  • Try the brownie if you’re in the mood for chocolate.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Coffeenamed in 8 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Bagel

People also mention brownie, cappuccino and cookie.

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Also panini, carrot salmon bagel, chai latte and cheesecake.

Good for

The vibe: families The vibe: work & study

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for good value, attentive service and laptop-friendly.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee, dessert, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

This spacious Südstadt café serves an entirely vegan menu of cakes, bagels, paninis, quiche, and salads, with standout choices including carrot-salmon bagels and seitan-and-cashew-cheese paninis. It’s popular for breakfast and coffee, with indoor and outdoor seating; reviews mention crowds, occasional slow service, and drinks that can feel pricey, and payment is card-only.

Vegan menu

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Café Rotkehlchen (Südstadt) · dine-in · 93 dishes and drinks

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Merowingerstr. 34, 50677 Köln, Germany

Opening hours

Monday
09:00–18:00
Tuesday
09:00–18:00
Wednesday
09:00–18:00
Thursday
09:00–18:00
Friday
09:00–18:00
Saturday
09:00–18:00
Sunday
09:00–18:00

the food

4.7 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Good service
  • Good atmosphere
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Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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