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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Location & Transportation
Ground-level access, wide aisles, wheelchair-accessible restrooms. Contact ahead: +49 89 211876
Reviews & Ratings
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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
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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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| Schiebl’s Kaffeehaferl | Coffee + cakes; beer garden added in 2025 |