Europe
Munich, Germany
MAN VERSUS MACHINE
(Genuinely, one of my GOATs.)
Man vs. Machine has everything you look for in a premier coffee shop:
High Quality Coffee
Well Trained Baristas
Consistency
Just Great Vibes
I’ve had the privilege of visiting Munich three different times in three different years. Each time, MVM is exceptional.
The espresso is the perfect temp, flavorful with no hints of bitterness, and the staff has always been friendly.
And come on, look at that gator logo.
Photos are from the Müllerstraße and Schellingstraße locations.
Orno Cafe
Orno is actually a design company that (I think) is based in Munich. You can certainly tell when you step in the cafe - it’s extremely minimal. I discovered Orno through German influencer Simon Zimmermann (@smnstr_)
All I have to say - I was absolutely shocked. The cappuccino I ordered was incredible. Perfect temp, incredible flavor, no bitterness. For that, it makes my list. It’s hard to find much information on them - I don’t even know what beans were used, but man were they good!
I also got what is the most aesthetic picture of a coffee to ever exist.