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A welcoming, vegetarian cafe offers coffee variations and hot chocolate made with oat milk, vegan sandwiches and cakes. Made-in-house ice tea, shim cocktails, experimental cocktails, and classic drinks. Special gins and other liquors. Their scenic terrace over the Gerwerbekanal channel is very popular so best to reserve or arrive early. Open Mon-Sat 10:00-00:00. Closed Sun.


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37 Reviews

First Review by Paul_Sander

thetofutravellers

Points +6299

Vegan
07 Aug 2021

Our favourite in Freiburg!

This was our favourite place in Freiburg, so we went there several times during our stay. There are a few hearty sandwiches and we tried both the Greek ones and the Kimchi ones which were all delicious. The cakes were lovely, too, as were the hot drinks - especially the Chai!

But even more, we enjoyed the wonderful atmosphere of this place. Relaxed, welcoming, authentic, and a very pretty interior which is not overdone.
If only we could take Au Contraire home with us!

Be warned, though: You should reserve a table because it tends to be crowded. We went there in the morning when it was still quite empty, but towards noon it always got packed and we saw people queuing when we passed by in the afternoon.

Pros: Delicious food, Welcoming, wonderful atmosphere, Lovely location and interior

Cons: Some of the cakes are only available on weekends, The choice could be a little bigger

chiakikii

Points +1149

Vegan
18 Apr 2021

Café mit Potenzial:)

Sehr gemütlich, toller Service, aber bei den Kuchen/Törtchen ist geschmacklich noch Luft nach oben, war teils sehr trocken und schwer:(

Pros: Kein Aufpreis für vegane Milch sondern für normale

Cons: Relativ teuer, Kuchen nicht sooo gut, Kleine Auswahl

Lalelilolu

Points +924

Vegan
08 Sep 2020

Einen Besuch wert 🙃

Viel vegane Auswahl, schöne Terasse

Pros: Cheesecake lecker 😋

Cons: Bananenbrot kann ich nicht empfehlen, sorry😐

greentigger

Points +302

Vegan
30 Aug 2020

Cute Cafe with a nice concept

We sat outside on the patio, overlooking a small back alley of Freiburg and the small river passing through.
I took a hot chocolate (3,50€) and it was nice. We did not try the cake, but they had many to chose from.

Their standard is to serve everything with oat milk, and if you want cows milk you have to ask for it and pay 50ct extra - I love this! They said they had made good experiences with this strategy and want to keep it up.

Pros: super friendly staff, good selection of drinks and cake, oat milk for everything

Cons: slightly more expensive

HannahDi

Points +58

Vegan
01 Aug 2020

Great food with a view

It’s a sweet café with sweet and savory vegan options. The view is great and service was excellent.

Pros: Sweet and savory options, Fair price

SylvieHagens

Points +21

Vegetarian
27 Jul 2020

Simple delicious lunch

Located in the old city centre we found this lovely little local bar. Their menu is 100% vegan and carries different sandwiches and sweets of which we tried and loved the hummus and babaganous. Original drinks, you should defenitely try the cold brew tonic. The staff was more then friendly.

challey

Points +72

Vegan
21 Jul 2020

Leckere Brote und schöne Terasse

Modernes Cafe in der Freiburger Altstadt mit schöner Terasse. Alle Speisen sind vegan und die Kaffeegetränke sind standardmäßig mit Hafermilch, Kuhmilch kostet extra. Die belegten Brote sind sehr lecker und die Bedienung war sehr nett. Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt und unser Frühstück genossen. Für einen perfekten Cafebesuch hätten wir uns noch eine ein bisschen größere Kuchenauswahl oder ein größeres Frühstücksangebot gewünscht. Als wir da waren, gab es dreierlei Cupcakes mit Beeren und zwei Rührkuchen. Den Cheesecake aus einer der anderen Bewertungen hätte ich wahnsinnig gerne probiert.

Pros: Schöne Terasse , Freundliche Bedienung , Hafermilch umsonst, Kuhmilch kostet extra

Cons: Speisekarte überschaubar

mistermann87

Points +26

Vegan
17 Jun 2020

Super Angebot und freundliche Bedienung

Eigentlich ist hier alles Vegan. Standardmäßig werden alle Getränke mit Hafermilch zubereitet. Man hat aber die Option Kuhmilch zu wählen, für einen Aufpreis. So herum sollte das überall sein 😁

malafee

Points +239

Vegan
10 Jun 2020

Lecker und Gemütlich

Ein schönes Café, draußen gibt es eine Terrasse zum sitzen.
Alles ist vegan. ;)
Es gibt leckere Kuchen und Cupcakes und Getränke mit Hafermilch, sowie Cocktails.

Pros: Alles ist Vegan

Cons: Etwas teuer

Paul_Sander

Points +39

Vegan
09 Jun 2020

Coffee, cocktails, vegan cakes and sandwiches on Freiburg's most idyllic terrace

You want to enjoy a delicious vegan cake or sandwich and a high-class cocktail or oat milk cappuccino at the most beautiful site of Freiburg's historic city? Turn into Fischerau and you can't miss the idyllic terrace over the greatest of Freiburg's famous channels, the Gewerbekanal. One of the three lovely owners, Lou, Sarina, or Amka, will welcome you warmly and advice you professionally on your choice, since they are really in good cocktails and coffee. We live nearby and can't stand a single day without passing by and enjoying this new jewel of Freiburg's gastronomy.

Updated from previous review on 2020-06-08

Pros: Friendly staff, Idyllic terrace, Excellent cocktails

Cons: Sunday brunch is awaited eagerly., Terrace is coveted - so come earlier or reserve.




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