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Coffee & Kuchen, or Coffee & Cake, is a German staple and the whole city seems to come to a stop two times a day. First at around 10am for a coffee break and then again around 3pm for a coffee and cake break. I am so here for this coffee and cake time becauseContinue reading “Cafe Mohr”

One of the most German dishes out there is Doner Kebap; however although a lot of people may know this dish, it is actually primarily found in Berlin, where it was created. Finding Doner outside of Berlin used to be extremely difficult and pretty much non-existent. Over the last few years though, it is becomingContinue reading “Ephesus Kebab-Haus”

If you’re going to eat at one spot in Trier, this is probably the most historic. It is located in the main city center and features a large dining room as well as outdoor seating when the weather is nice. The restaurant actually also has artifacts from the Roman era on display for you toContinue reading “Zum Domstein”

Baxter has two locations in Coventry, but I highly recommend going to the location inside the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum. This is because you can go explore the museum and then grab a cappuccino and bite to eat when you get done. They have a full menu for brunch and lunch, or plenty ofContinue reading “Baxter”

In Birmingham, Urban Cafe boasts a large seating area with coffee, pastries, breakfast, and more! They even offer brunch all day, so no matter how late ya wake up you won’t miss out. This spot is definitely a bit more modern with fun lattes and even iced coffees (if you’ve been to Europe, you knowContinue reading “Urban Cafe”

A true coffee gem hidden in Coventry. It is actually a bit hidden and a super tiny shop. They have a small number of seats up top, but they have a staircase that will bring you down to the lower area that opens up to a lot more seating! Their coffee is strong, but smoothContinue reading “Bean & Leaf”

This restaurant is technically located inside of a hotel. And I know what you are thinking…ew, who would eat at a hotel restaurant; isn’t that overpriced for sub-par food? And I would typically agree with you if I were staying in the US (unless I was staying you know at like a 5 star hotel);Continue reading “The Larder”

Even if you have never been to England, you may have heard of Nando’s. It is a popular chain that serves up flame-grilled peri peri chicken. Peri Peri is a type of chili that grows in South Africa (also known as Birds Eye Chillies) and Nando’s uses them in all of their marinades and sauces.Continue reading “Nando’s”

Okay, so this is another restaurant that is technically in Birmingham, not Coventry but I needed to put them together. I also usually go into Birmingham when I am in Coventry so to me it is kinda the same. Most people would probably go to Birmingham over Coventry since it is a much larger city.Continue reading “Brown’s”

Ever wanted to have afternoon tea in a cathedral? Well in Coventry at St. Mary’s Guildhall you absolutely can! This gorgeous Guildhall has stunning medieval architecture and so much history. It is actually one of the few locations that survived the WWII bombings. It has been around for years and years so this is aContinue reading “St. Mary’s Guildhall”