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Café Jasmin is a small café on the corner of Augustenstrasse and Steinheilstrasse in Munich's Maxvorstadt district, designed and furnished in a 1960s style. In fact, Café Jasmin was founded in 1954. The moment you step inside, you feel like you've traveled back in time: olive-green, corduroy-like armchairs and benches with chunky, dark brown wooden legs; wooden tables in the same shade of green, each adorned with a simple flower; beige and red patterned carpeting throughout; huge black and white drawings covering the walls; upholstered restroom doors in cream-colored leather; a chandelier hanging from the cream and white ceiling; and simply an all-around 1960s atmosphere. The only thing that seemed rather out of place was the music playing during our visit – more like current radio hits or chart mixes.
The menu at Café Jasmin is relatively concise and short. They offer several simple breakfasts, none of which are particularly tasty. For example, a pretzel with butter costs €1.60, or organic yogurt with fresh fruit costs €4.80. More substantial options include the Jasmin breakfast for €5.80, which includes a hot drink, butter, two slices of bread, ham, and cheese, or the hotel breakfast for €8.50, which features a croissant, pretzel, bread, butter, jam, Nutella, honey, cheese, ham, and Actimel.
My companion and I also chose this option. We added a pretzel with butter and yogurt with fruit. The breakfast is very simple, the kind you'd probably put together at home from your fridge, but as mentioned, there's nothing to criticize about the individual items. Everything is fresh and tasty, and just very straightforward. During our visit, almost none of the approximately 14 tables inside were occupied – most people were sitting outside – and we didn't have to wait long for the menus or our breakfast.
In addition, the café offers a rotating selection of hot dishes, such as carrot, coconut, and ginger soup for €4.50 and goulash soup for €5.90. There are only four main courses (averaging €6.50) that are always on the menu, such as chicken salad or bell pepper curry. For dessert, Café Jasmin offers rice pudding or cake. As you can see, the menu is concise. However, it's still worth a visit because the staff is very friendly, the ambiance and atmosphere of Café Jasmin are unique—to my knowledge, there isn't another 1960s-style café around here—and the food is delicious.
When the sun is shining, you can also sit outside at one of the approximately eight small tables set up along the side of the café and enjoy breakfast or your soup. (They always fill up quickly. If you want to reserve a table and sit outside in the summer, be sure to mention it!)
Card payments aren't accepted at Café Jasmin. When my companion and I went there for breakfast, we had to go to a bank to pay. So, make sure you have enough cash. The café is open from 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM. In the evening, they offer a variety of long drinks (around €7.50 on average), sparkling wine, beer, white wine, and red wine. They also have a selection of liqueurs, gin, vodka, and various hot drinks. The prices are reasonable. Give it a try if you appreciate a charmingly old-fashioned atmosphere and are happy in a small space with simple food.
I'll be back: Yes, for a simple but good breakfast in a great atmosphere, definitely. If I'm looking for a fancy breakfast or an extensive main course menu, this isn't the right place.
Place visited: Café Jasmin
Address: Steinheilstraße 20, 80333 Munich
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