Café Simon — Restaurant in Passau

Recently, I popped into this café in Passau with my mother, who had her heart set on trying their tantalizingly delicious-looking plum cake. Being the dutiful son, I obliged, and mom confirmed the cake was nothing short of top-notch—truly a pastry chef’s masterpiece.

Now, you might wonder why this isn’t a full five-star shout-out. Well, as a coffee aficionado, I found myself slightly let down by my double espresso, which was on the weaker side and lacked the robust crema I was anticipating. It just didn’t live up to the hype.

Despite the coffee hiccup, this café is a gem with an impressive array of cakes and chocolates that are worth stopping by for if you find yourself in Passau. It’s a must-visit for a sweet treat, just maybe pair it with something other than...

A must for anyone visiting Passau Cafe Simon is a family run bakery that opened in 1903 and now with a Cafe, with a further two further generations coming into the business. We had a Gingerbread demonstration by Simon with a history of the different styles and tasting three types using Honey, Molasses and Sugar beat as the sweetener, we had not thought the flavour could change so much. Simon is also renowned for his Punsch which works so well with the Gingerbread. They also make freshly filled chocolates & chocolate bars, as well as...

A very cosy and quaint place. The ambiance made you feel warm and welcome. The cakes were absolutely delicious and the hot chocolate to die for. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is in the area. Just a warning, it can be pretty packed at times, but the turnover is pretty quick so you can just stick around and hopefully a table opens up quickly as it's a pity if you don't get to try their...