The Best Tea Rooms and Cafés in Colmar: My Favorite Spots!

Map of my favorite tearooms and cafés in Colmar

1. L’Artémise: the unmissable gourmet tearoom in Colmar

L’Artémise is a must in Colmar‘s tea rooms, the place where you really want to have a snack! It has to be said that this tea room has just about everything going for it: it’s just off the Quai de la Poissonnerie, in the Petite Venise district, the place is very pretty, the terrace is pleasant, the pastries are homemade, original, gourmet and generous… And as a bonus, you are very well received!

We have to admit that we can’t ask for much more, can we? Oh yes, the pastries are really Instagrammable, as they say 😉 But let me reassure you, they’re as good as they are pretty, a real treat, and the sizeable portions are sure to please gourmands like me. A flawless performance!

Otherwise, I hear the brunch is a killer too… And l’Artémise also offers a “tea time” formula with lots of goodies to enjoy, in the tradition of the English “afternoon tea”. I’ll have to come back and test them!

2. Jadis et Gourmande: cosy atmosphere and traditional homemade tarts

Jadis et Gourmande is a bistro in Colmar that also serves as a tea room in the afternoon. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with wooden decor and friendly teddy bears. You feel good right away!

Their specialty? The pies, which are particularly successful and well known by the locals. I tasted an excellent rhubarb meringue pie, served very generously. It’s so good that I got through it easily!

To accompany it, Jadis et Gourmande proposes very good artisanal fruit juices. A very tasty snack in prospect, whether indoors or on the terrace… The place is always full, so you sometimes have to be patient.

3. Café Mokka: a modern, trendy break in the heart of Colmar

Mokka is a nice café where you can come for breakfast, lunch (good sandwiches are served at noon) or snack. It’s a nice place decorated in a modern bistro style, which is a bit different from what you can find elsewhere in Colmar, and I must say that it feels good too! I love the old, but finding a good touch of modernity is really nice in a city that is sometimes a little too sleepy for my taste, even if I love Colmar!

The reception of the couple owner of the place is very pleasant and we settle down with pleasure on one of the small tables of this coffee, inside or in terrace. On the menu at snack time, homemade pastries: pies, cakes, cookies… You can see them in the big window, which helps to choose… or not because everything is appetizing! 😉

4. L’Essence du Thé: a paradise for tea lovers and Japanese sweets

L’Essence du thé is THE tea room in Colmar for tea lovers. Here we are in tea heaven: with more than 230 different varieties, there is something for everyone.

After choosing your tea from a huge menu, you have the pleasure of smelling it. Then comes the infusion, the duration of which varies according to the variety and is controlled with a small hourglass. Finally, the tasting: of course, it is excellent!

To accompany your tea, and in case you’re feeling a little hungry, L’Essence du Thé offers homemade seasonal Japanese pastries from Usagiya, Maison Alsacienne de Wagashi, the only Japanese pastry shop in Strasbourg, whose manager trained at the Tokyo Pastry School. I tasted a Castella, a soft matcha cake. To prolong the experience, you can buy tea in the store, as well as beautiful teapots and other utensils.

5. L’Entre-Pot: a florist’s unusual tea room in Colmar

L’Entre-Pot is an unusual tea room in Colmar because it is located…in a florist’s shop! If you want to enjoy a cup of tea in an original place, this is the place for you!

The welcome is warm, the decoration charming. On the menu, Damman Frères teas, coffees, fruit juices and syrups. As a bonus, you can have a slice of pie (or breakfast in the morning, but I’ve never tried it). It’s quite simple but very good!

On sunny days, it is possible to have tea on the terrace. That won’t stop you from taking a tour of the pretty store, which is definitely worth a look! You can find flowers but also nice decorative objects… A real Ali-Baba cave, as the owner says!

6. L’Atelier de Yann: haute pâtisserie and tea room with green terrace

L’Atelier de Yann, based in Colmar since 2016, is a sure bet! It’s a pastry shop that also has a lovely tea room area and a large, beautiful terrace framed by greenery with a view of the Collégiale St Martin.

Café & Jardin is not a patisserie that has simply placed a few tables in the middle of the store with no other decoration. The place is modern, with an impressive ceiling and a beautiful wooden floor. Stylish and elegant! A beautiful place, perfect for sipping tea (the menu offers a wide choice of hot and cold beverages) and enjoying one of L’Atelier de Yann’s refined creations: fine pastries, entremets, cookies, macaroons, chocolates, but also snacks (quiches and sandwiches) for the lunch break.

Open in the early morning, it’s also possible to start the day with breakfast. I also mention it in my article on the best pastry shops in Colmar… Attention all pastry lovers!

7. Kitsuné & Tanuki: a unique, zen-like Japanese tea room

A little nugget in Colmar! Kitsuné & Tanuki is a tea room that cultivates the Japanese art of living. Created by passionate people, it’s a 10-minute walk from the Musée Unterlinden, perfect for a post-tour snack. The café is housed in a beautiful red brick building with a private Japanese garden and a quiet terrace.

Kitsuné & Tanuki offers creations you won’t find anywhere else: desserts, Japanese pastries (dango, gâteau roulé) and revisited classics often based on matcha tea (brownie, tiramisu, mille-crêpes).

I fell for a chocolate-infused milk pudding in the shape of a capybara, served with sprinkles of speculos. It’s fun and delicious (and not very sweet). To accompany these ultra-original creations, lattes, smoothies, mocktails and a wide selection of Japanese green teas. The matcha ritual will no longer hold any secrets for you, as presentation and preparation take place right at the table.

Inside, three rooms, three ambiances : two contemporary spaces with parquet flooring, moldings, neon signs and a wall of flowers, and a more Zen-like alcove with a Japanese ambiance, tatami mats and coffee tables for a truly exotic experience.

In addition to the tea room, there’s plenty of cuteness to be shopped for in the entrance hall: ceramic tableware, decorative objects, stationery and teas of course, as well as all the equipment needed to prepare it the right way. Coming in the afternoon and on weekdays, I had no trouble finding a seat. But during the Easter and Christmas markets, it’s best to book online.

8. Pâtisserie Schmitt: family-run institution and tea room facing the park

A true Colmar landmark for three decades, Pâtisserie Charles Schmitt is a family-run, artisanal address that I’m particularly fond of. Here, freshness and homemade products are the golden rules, and local produce is used extensively.

As soon as you enter, you’ll be impressed by the shop window: crusty breads, golden viennoiseries, refined entremets and fine chocolates are all on offer, to the delight of gourmets. Special mention must be made of their seasonal ephemeral offerings, in particular their summer ice creams and galettes, which are well worth the detour.

Their cosy tearoom area lends itself equally well to a pleasant snack break or a quick lunch (sandwiches, fresh salads and daily specials). Ideally located just across from the Parc du Champ de Mars and its famous carrousel, it’s the perfect stop-off point if you’re traveling with children, who can let off steam after a snack!

9. La Pâtisserie des Têtes: a refined afternoon treat in the elegant setting of the Maison des Têtes

Afternoon tea in an exceptional setting… La Maison des Têtes is indeed one of Colmar’s most iconic buildings . It’s also a 5-star hotel, a gourmet restaurant (Le Girardin, a 1-star Michelin restaurant), a brasserie, and a Winstub. Rounding out the offerings is the new gourmet spot, a pastry shop that has opened right next to the restaurant.

The shop looks like a small jewelry store; cakes, kouglofs, chocolates, and desserts are crafted like pieces of fine jewelry. The creations are elegant and delicate; the selection is fairly limited, but it’s still hard to choose.

Once you’ve made your choice, you head to the adjoining tea room, which opens onto the boutique area. With velvet sofas and chairs, the setting is stylish, the atmosphere is cozy, and the room is quiet and secluded from the hustle and bustle of customers. I set my sights on a small tartlet with exotic flavors (mango, coconut, pineapple, passion fruit), which arrives on pretty tableware.

While the pastries are delicious, I still wish the portions were a little bigger—especially if you have a sweet tooth. I’ll admit, I was left wanting a little more. Each pastry costs about €7—a small luxury you won’t treat yourself to every week. So you savor it; the pleasure is short-lived.

Once a month (on Saturdays), the Pâtisserie des Têtes also hosts a themed Tea Time.

10. Ma.Dam Coffee: The Go-To Spot for Specialty Coffee and Ice Cream Lovers

Ma.Dam Coffee is a small tearoom in the heart of Colmar, on the famous Rue des Marchands. It specializes in ice creams and sorbets, but also offers viennoiseries, delicious cookies and a few pastries.

Ma.Dam. is Marielle and Damien, two globe-trotters with a passion for coffee. Trained in the barista method in Australia, they offer organic coffees from women’s cooperatives. A committed coffee, from bean to cup, which is exported as far as the St Joseph market on Saturdays, thanks to the bicycle scooter.

Ma.Dam Coffee doesn’t make its own ice creams, but distributes those of Alba, a master Alsatian ice cream maker based in Vieux-Thann. Admittedly, it’s not a small artisanal ice-cream maker, but they’re really delicious! Ma.Dam Coffee offers cones, iced cookies and cups in a wide variety of original flavors. It’s a bit of a paradise for ice cream lovers !

As for drinks, there’s a wide choice of coffees, hot chocolate, tea and affogato, as well as organic pressed juices. The place is small, but the decor is warm and inviting, making you feel right at home! There is also a small terrace on the street. A warm welcome!