Holländische Kakao-Stube
A historic Hannover cafe since 1921, famed for its traditional hot chocolate, exquisite homemade cakes, and charming blue & white tiled interior.
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Holländische Kakao-Stube
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A historic Hannover cafe since 1921, famed for its traditional hot chocolate, exquisite homemade cakes, and charming blue & white tiled interior.
"Step into a piece of Hannover's history with delightful cakes and rich hot chocolate."
Visit Off-Peak Hours
To avoid crowds and ensure a more relaxed experience, consider visiting during less busy times.
Try the Baumkuchen
Don't miss the specialty Baumkuchen cake, baked with well-selected ingredients using a traditional recipe.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Cafe / Pastry Shop
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+49 511 304100
Address
Ständehausstraße 2-3, 30159 Hannover, Germany
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Traditional Hot Chocolate
Rich, decadent hot chocolate served with generous chocolate shavings. A must-try for any visitor.
Homemade Cakes & Confections
Indulge in a wide variety of exquisite homemade cakes and traditional pastries, baked since 1921.
Historic Ambiance
Experience a bright, cozy cafe adorned with blue and white tiles, offering a charming step back in time.
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Visit Off-Peak Hours
To avoid crowds and ensure a more relaxed experience, consider visiting during less busy times.
Try the Baumkuchen
Don't miss the specialty Baumkuchen cake, baked with well-selected ingredients using a traditional recipe.
Service Can Vary
While some find staff friendly, others report unfriendliness or overworked servers. Be prepared.
Expect Higher Prices
Some reviews mention that items can be a bit overpriced, especially given the portion size or uniqueness.
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Visit Off-Peak Hours
To avoid crowds and ensure a more relaxed experience, consider visiting during less busy times.
Try the Baumkuchen
Don't miss the specialty Baumkuchen cake, baked with well-selected ingredients using a traditional recipe.
Service Can Vary
While some find staff friendly, others report unfriendliness or overworked servers. Be prepared.
Expect Higher Prices
Some reviews mention that items can be a bit overpriced, especially given the portion size or uniqueness.
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Reviews Summary
Holländische Kakao-Stube offers a charming, historic atmosphere with a delightful array of homemade cakes and its signature hot chocolate. While many praise the delicious pastries and cozy ambiance, some diners find the prices high and the service inconsistent, with reports of both very friendly and notably unfriendly staff.
"The cakes are amazing, variety of options.
However there is very few servers with respect to the size of the cafe and the number of customers.
The server took my cake order, without taking my drink order, then came back with the wrong cake, and threw it on the table, and left. I had to wait and call him again to make my coffee order, he still didn't take it correctly as I ordered a cappuccino mit hafermilch but got a regular cappuccino.
Do better please."
Samia BELHADDAD
"Everything looked very pretty and the cherry crumble cake was yummiii 🍒💕💕
BUT overpriced hot chocolate which didn’t taste special.
Service was overworked so not attentive (still friendly tho)"
Fried chicken Hot cheetos
"The Atmosphere was quiet. Loved the service they were very polite and respectful.
The kids loved the chocolate bunny cake 🍰 🐰"
Aya Salameh
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's famous for its traditional hot chocolate, a wide selection of delicious homemade cakes, and its historic, cozy ambiance with blue and white tiles.
Yes, the Baumkuchen cake is highlighted as a unique specialty, baked with well-selected ingredients and a traditional recipe.
Yes, the cafe offers various breakfast options in addition to cakes, coffee, and hot chocolate.
Service can be inconsistent; some guests find the staff very friendly and helpful, while others report unfriendliness or inattentiveness.
Some reviews mention that the items can be a bit overpriced, with one guest even being charged for tap water.
Children have enjoyed the cakes, such as the chocolate bunny cake. The atmosphere is generally pleasant for families.
Yes, it can get very crowded, especially during peak hours. Visiting off-peak is recommended for a more relaxed experience.
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The Holländische Kakao-Stube is a pastry shop and café in the heart of Hannover’s city centre. The café is part of Hannovers cultural history, here you sit in a stylishly furnished room and can eat excellent cakes in Hannover. Even before the master confectioner Friedrich Bartels opened the Kakao-Stube here in 1921, it was the “Van Houtens Cacao-Probe-Local”.
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Since 1895, this cafe serves unique confectionery and pastries that are – all homemade, 'mit Meisterhand' – baked with well-selected ingredients, and quite some time for most pleasant details. One of their specialties, the 'Baumkuchen', is definitely worth a try while all the other treats should not be missed out as well.
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As an American, I feel two things that rule most of our existence is money and success. With a rising cost of living, money, and wanting more of it, caused me so much stress throughout my life. What I learned in Hannover and Northern Germany is that I can survive off the basics and do not need as much stuff in my life.
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Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. A post shared by Holländische Kakao-Stube (@hollaendische_kakaostube). Hollaendische Kakao-Stube is a beautiful cafe and has been satisfying customers for decades now.
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