Upscale Nuremberg café and chocolatier known for pralines and cakes. Elegant atmosphere, afternoon tea service, exquisite pastries. Premium prices reflect high quality - Nuremberg's finest café experience.
Café König at Hauptmarkt 29 in Nuremberg is a luxury café and chocolatier with a prime position on the city's central market square, directly facing the Gothic Schöner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain) and the backdrop of the historic Frauenkirche church. The café occupies an elegant building and operates on multiple levels: a ground-floor patisserie and chocolate counter, a café with table service on the main floor, and an upper-floor chocolatier workshop producing the house range of pralines and confections. The chocolate and praline programme is the most distinctive element: Café König produces its own handmade pralines in a range of ganache, marzipan, and flavoured fillings that draw on Franconian culinary traditions and are considered among the finest chocolate products in Nuremberg. Lebkuchen — the Nuremberg spiced gingerbread that holds PGI status — features as a seasonal product and as a chocolate coating in certain praline recipes. The afternoon tea service brings together the patisserie and chocolate work into a formal setting. Coffee is well-prepared and the selection of teas is comprehensive. Prices are premium, reflecting the location on Hauptmarkt and the quality of the handmade chocolate products.
Signature dishes
- Pralines selection — $12
- Afternoon tea — $18
Good to know
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Reservations
- Walk-in
Location
Hauptmarkt 29, 90403 Nürnberg
49.4532, 11.0771 View on map
Highlights
- Luxury Nuremberg café and chocolatier on Hauptmarkt facing the Gothic Schöner Brunnen fountain
- Handmade pralines and confections using Franconian culinary traditions — among Nuremberg's finest chocolates
- Seasonal Lebkuchen-influenced chocolate products incorporating Nuremberg's protected spiced gingerbread
- Formal afternoon tea service combining the patisserie and chocolatier in an elegant setting
- Ground-floor chocolate counter for gifts — pralines are a recommended Nuremberg souvenir
Tips for visiting
- Buy a selection box of pralines to take home — they are the most distinctive product and make excellent gifts
- The afternoon tea is the most complete way to experience the café — book ahead for weekend afternoons
- Visit in November or December for the Lebkuchen-chocolate seasonal editions coinciding with Nuremberg's Christmas market
- The ground-floor chocolate counter can be accessed without sitting down — useful for a quick praline purchase
Accessibility
The café is at street level on Hauptmarkt with a flat entrance from the square. The main café floor is accessible to wheelchair users. Upper floors have a staircase; confirm lift availability when booking. Accessible toilet facilities should be confirmed when making a reservation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Café König known for?
Primarily its handmade pralines and chocolate confections, which are produced in-house and considered among the finest in Nuremberg. The café also holds a prime position on Hauptmarkt with views of the Schöner Brunnen and Frauenkirche.
Can I buy chocolates without sitting down in the café?
Yes — the ground-floor chocolate and praline counter is accessible for purchases without table service. This is a practical option for visitors wanting to buy gifts rather than linger over a meal.
What is Lebkuchen?
Nuremberg Lebkuchen is a spiced gingerbread that holds EU Protected Geographical Indication status, meaning authentic versions must be produced in Nuremberg. It is one of Germany's most celebrated traditional food products.
Is the afternoon tea available daily?
Afternoon tea service is typically available Monday through Saturday. Advance booking is recommended, particularly for weekends. Check current availability when visiting.