Cafe Hilda — Restaurant in Kiel

This café is the kind of place that feels both polished and welcoming at the same time. From the carefully thought-out interior design to the attention to detail in everything they serve, it’s clear that Café Hilda is more than just a coffee stop, it’s an experience.

The moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a cozy yet modern atmosphere. The space is stylish without feeling intimidating, and you immediately feel like you’ve stepped into a little pocket of calm in the middle of the city.

Now for the important part: the coffee and treats. I ordered a small cappuccino, which was smooth, creamy, and beautifully balanced. Personally, I like my coffee a little stronger, so next time I’ll order a double shot, but that’s just me 🫡. To go with it, I had a gooey Almond Lemon Macaroon that was nothing short of heavenly. It was the perfect balance of chewy texture, zesty lemon, and rich almond, indulgent but still light enough that I didn’t feel weighed down. The fact that they offer delicious gluten-free options is such a win, especially for those of us who sometimes feel limited when eating out.

Another standout is the seating choice. You can either settle inside to enjoy the warm, chic interior or head outside to their additional seating across the street. I went with my cousin and we chose to sit outside to soak up the sunshine and watch the world go by. While we were out there, we got some extra entertainment from a few pigeons and one bold seagull who looked a little too interested in my macaroon 😂. Honestly, it just added to the charm of the experience, though I was holding onto my gluten-free treat tightly!

The staff were warm, friendly, and attentive, which really elevated the whole visit. It didn’t feel rushed or transactional; instead, it felt like they genuinely cared about creating a welcoming atmosphere.

Café Hilda is one of those rare places where everything comes together: the vibe, the food, the coffee, and the people. Whether you’re popping in for a quick coffee, lingering with a book, or catching up with a friend, it’s the kind of café that makes you want to come back again and again.

Until next time, you’ve set...

We went here during a one day visit to Kiel. Chosen by using Google and it looked very cozy and expected great atmosphere and service.

We got the atmosphere but the service and produce was quite disappointing.

The three coffees we got were all cold. The cakes, one out of three very good, the two others nothing to praise, it was cake.

Moreover, when complaining about the cold coffee the host (owner?) started arguing if it was “cold cold”, whatever that means. We bought hot coffee but was left having to defend the fact the coffee wasn’t hot.

Not the best way to solve this issues. Anyhow, the payment was reduced but we would rather had avoided this incident and paid full price for tasty cake and hot coffee, which we...

Unaufgeregt besonders. Ausgesprochen leckeres Frühstück. Hier gibt es getostetes Holzofenbrot, in vier verschiedenen Sorten, (ich hatte Gouda mit süßem Senf) an einem Salatbett (mit super leckeren Dressing u.a. mit Kardamom), einem roten Birchermüsli mit körnigen Topping (oder wahlweise China-Pudding). Das hat meinen Geschmack schon sehr getroffen, aber dann gibt es auch noch Scones mit Frischkäse und Marmelade 😊 und guten Café. Top. Preislich völlig okay: 8,90€ für das Holzofenbrot.

Im Cafe gab es, soweit ich das gesehen habe, keine Sitzgelegenheiten. Die Terrasse liegt auf der gegenüberliegenden Straßenseite und wird gemeinsam mit dem Restaurant Mamajun genutzt (sehr schlau eigentlich).

Die Terrasse ist liebevoll gestaltete und morgens (ca. 11 Uhr) gibt es Sonnensitzplätze☀️ Auch das Team ist super freundlich.

Die Einbahnstraße ist relativ ruhig und liegt fußläufig an netten Geschäften auf der Holtenauer Str. Wir waren mit dem Auto dort und konnten kostenlos auf dem hinteren Teil der Straße parken.

Wer Mal ein etwas anderes Frühstück möchte ist hier...