Schiebl's Kaffeehaferl

Unique, iconic and insider tip café with traditional Bavarian specialties.

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Capacity:140
Tent Seats:100
Beer Garden Seats:40
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Type:Small
Beer Price:€14.60
Host Family:Schiebl

Schiebl's Kaffeehaferl operates as a family-run coffee tent since 1976, featuring barista-certified staff serving specialty single-origin coffees alongside 200+ daily pastries from their on-site bakery. This 555-seat venue transforms from coffeehouse to wine bar, offering signature "Heiße Liebe" hot chocolate, afternoon Writers' Salon cultural events, and third-generation family hospitality in the Schiebl Cafébetriebe tradition.

Reservations & Table Booking

Reservations online/email for small groups (4+), with coffee/cake minimum per seat. Walk-ins easy in the morning and after 9 PM, but tables are quickly taken once rain starts or evening crowds arrive.

What Makes This Tent Special

  • Coffeehouse Tradition: Only small tent with barista-certified staff serving specialty coffees (single-origin, pour-over)
  • Pastry Workshop: On-site bakery produces 200+ daily pastries (Strudels, Gugelhupf, Bienenstich)
  • Hot Chocolate Bar: Signature "Schiebl’s Heiße Liebe" hot chocolate with whipped cream and cherry liqueur
  • Wine & Cocktail Bar: Evening focus on Austrian & Bavarian wines, signature cocktails (Espresso Martini, Vermouth Spritz)
  • Café Kultur Stage: Afternoon "Wiesn Writers’ Salon" with local authors and poets reading

Special Events & Traditions

Afternoon Culture (2–5 PM):

  • Wiesn Writers’ Salon: Local authors read short works, moderated discussion
  • Live piano & jazz duo on select days

Evening Music (6–11:30 PM):

  • DJ Viktoria Lux: Lounge & chill electronic (6–8 PM)
  • Band "Schichtl Fasching": Bavarian covers & party classics (8–11 PM)

Special Events:

  • Sunday Poetry Brunch: with poet-performances (monthly)
  • Chocolate & Wine Pairing: Late afternoon tasting sessions

Food & Drinks

  • Coffee & Tea: Specialty coffees, loose-leaf teas (€4.00–€6.50)
  • Hot Chocolate Varieties: (€7.50–€9.50)
  • Cocktails & Aperitifs: (€11.00–€14.00)
  • Wines & Champagnes: (€7.50–€18.00)
  • Soft drinks & juices: (€4.00–€6.00)

Insider Tips & Local Secrets

  • Try single-origin coffee: Ask barista for tasting notes
  • Get a Writers' Salon seat: Arrive 15 min early for limited space
  • Order "Bienenstich to-go": Popular among festival wanderers
  • Visit beer garden for sunset: Panoramic view near Ferris wheel

History & Background

  • 1976: Founded by Martin Schiebl as small coffee stall
  • 1985: Expanded to 120-seat tent on Wirtsbudenstraße
  • 2005: Third generation Elisabeth and Andreas took over
  • 2018: Introduced artisanal hot chocolate & pastry innovations
  • 2025: Added beer garden with "Luis’ Bar" seating
  • Family Heritage: Schiebl’s Cafébetriebe date back to 1924 in Munich’s Glockenbachviertel

Location & Transportation

Ground-level access, wide aisles, wheelchair-accessible restrooms. Contact ahead: +49 89 211876

Reviews & Ratings

Overall: 4.6/5

  • Coffee: 4.8/5
  • Pastries: 4.7/5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5/5
  • Cultural events: 4.4/5

Visitor Highlights:

  • "Best festival coffee experience—felt like Parisian café."
  • "Writers' salon surprising highlight amidst beer tents."
  • "Heiße Liebe hot chocolate is divine!"

FAQs

Q: Do they serve beer?
A: No. Focus on coffee, pastries, cocktails, and wine.

Q: Is it family-friendly?
A: Yes—child-friendly pastries, high chairs, quiet daytime.

Q: How to reserve Writers' Salon?
A: Reserve via website; limited seating.

Q: What’s the Bienenstich?
A: Classic German honey-almond cake Georgian variant.

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