This darling cafe just off the tourist trail is famous for its cakes, especially a wicked chocolate one called Krippekratz (local slang for 'devil') and sumptuous ice-cream cakes. Also a good spot for breakfast or light meals. Outside tables overlook a courtyard flanked by Roman columns.
Café zum Mohren
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