Having passed this cafe several times and noticing the delicious-looking russische Waldbeerentorte in the window, I decided to take my girlfriend there for coffee and cake.


As we entered we seated ourselves and waited for menus. After about 7 minutes and having not been acknowledged by the waitress or the apparent manager (who was also waiting on guests) I went to the bar and asked if I could get a couple of menus. I just assumed we had to get our own menus.


The person behind the bar (who was not waiting tables) politely told me that the we'd receive our menus "sofort". Three minutes later and after a brief conversation with the waitress, the "bartender" brought me and my girlfriend our menus. The waitress and manager/waiter continued to ignore us.


As we looked at our menus, another couple walked in and sat across from us. They too had to wait although the waitress managed to bring them menus within 5 minutes of arriving.


About another 7 minutes passed and we had still not been acknowledged by either the waitress or the manager/waiter. The manager/waiter then went to the couple that arrived at least 10 minutes after us to take their orders. At this point, my girlfriend and I decided to leave.


I don't know what the problem was with us in particular...maybe it was because I'm not German...maybe it was because I'm Black...who knows?


So, I can't review the food as I didn't get the chance to order any. To a certain extent I can't even review the service because we were simply ignored.


The German reviews seem fairly positive so I suppose that certain people really enjoy the experience there. I, however, shan't be going back.

This place is definitely cute, and the way the cupcakes are laid just makes you want to buy them all!


It is a little pricy given that the ingredients are exported from the US, but I suppose this is what make them all the more authentic:) In any case, they taste great.


However, I think for any North American familiar with Betty Crocker cake mixes and icing, it will not blow you away...


...but still, it is worth the visit.