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gesund & süß

Raw Cakes, Vegan Café

Worth ordering: #2 Cake in Colognenamed in 24 reviews

Try the matcha-pistachio raw cake or lemon poppy-seed cake; both received specific praise.

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Top tips

Ask about: mixed vegan claims

  • Try the iced matcha with coconut milk, a favorite of one repeat visitor.
  • Good to know: Ask which milk is being used in your drink when ordering; some reviewers report that cow’s milk is available and drinks were handed out incorrectly.
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  • Consider the cakes a small, rich treat rather than a large portion; some reviewers found them pricey for their size.
  • Weekends can get busy, so consider visiting outside peak hours if you prefer a quieter stop.

People mention

Coconut raspberry bar, hot chocolate and lemon poppy seed cake.

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Also pistachio tart, coffee, pastry, matcha latte, black forest cake and brownie.

Good for

The vibe: work & study The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and cozy atmosphere.

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Also praised for beautiful interior, good value, fast service and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Lunch, coffee, dessert, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

This compact Cologne café centers on raw cakes, tarts, bliss balls and coffee, with many sweets described as gluten-free and made without refined sugar. Reviews praise the pistachio and matcha cake, lemon poppy-seed cake and warm service; several also note that the portions are small, and some recent visitors report that cow’s milk is available for drinks despite the café’s vegan branding.

Vegan menu

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gesund & süß · dine-in · 55 dishes and drinks

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Benesisstraße 48, 50672 Köln, Germany

Opening hours

Monday
14:00–17:00
Tuesday
12:00–18:00
Wednesday
12:00–18:00
Thursday
12:00–18:00
Friday
12:00–18:00
Saturday
11:00–18:00
Sunday
14:00–17:00

the food

4.3 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good service
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How we rank

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Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

Ask about: The menu makes inconsistent vegan claims.

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