Best cold brew in Munich
Cold brew in Munich ranges from the classic 12-hour steep to nitro on tap, espresso tonics, and Japanese-style iced filter (the one poured hot, straight onto ice). Roasters maps the specialty cafés in Munich doing the cleanest, most considered cold drinks — no syrupy chain cold brew, just specialty coffee, properly cold. The guide draws on the 71 specialty cafés and roasters the community has mapped in Munich.
Beyond classic cold brew, the cafés worth visiting in Munich also pour Japanese-style iced filter (brewed hot onto ice, preserving brightness) and espresso tonic (a double shot over tonic water — sharp, clean, summer-ready). Roasters surfaces which cafés are serving each.
Munich among “Cold brew” cities
With 71 cafés, Munich is 41 above the 30-café line that unlocks themed guides on Roasters.
Ranked by how many specialty cafés each city lists, Munich is #55 among the 144 cities with this guide.
6 other cities in Germany have the same guide.
Munich accounts for 6% of the specialty cafés listed in Germany and ranks #25 among 1,928 cities in Europe.
Beyond this one, Munich has 9 more themed guides: WiFi & laptops, Brunch, Open late, Quiet cafés, Cycling, Running, Espresso, Filter coffee and Matcha.
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About cold brew in Munich
Is Munich a big city for specialty coffee?
It ranks #3 in Germany and #55 worldwide on Roasters, with 71 cafés listed.
What's the difference between cold brew and iced coffee?
Cold brew is made by steeping coarse-ground coffee in cold water for 12–24 hours, then filtering. Iced coffee is brewed hot and chilled (or poured hot onto ice, Japanese-style). Cold brew is smoother and less acidic; iced coffee is brighter and closer to its hot original.
Where else in Germany can I use this guide?
In Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne and Düsseldorf and 2 other cities.
How does this guide compare with other cities?
It is #55 of 144 by café count, just behind Edmonton and ahead of Auckland.
