Cafe · €€ · Old Town

Café Kowalski

Cafe Kowalski on the Obere Donaulaende has for years been the hangout of young Passau and a fixed reference point of the university city. The space alone makes an impression: high ceilings, large windows looking out to the Danube, and a colourful mix of cosy sofas, wooden tables and loving vintage charm. The mood is easygoing, creative and unpretentious, a place where the solo guest with a book feels just as at home as the big group of students.

The Kowalski scores with a generous breakfast offering that runs well into the afternoon, from hearty pans and egg dishes to sweet variations. By day it adds juicy burgers, fresh salads, bowls, sandwiches and homemade cake, all backed by good coffee specialities and fresh juices. The price level stays fair and student-friendly, in keeping with the lively young crowd.

In the evening the cafe turns into a buzzing bar with cocktails, beer and wine, where the riverside city comes together to let the day wind down. The location right on the Danube promenade, a stone's throw from the water and the old town, makes the Kowalski ideal for long weekend breakfasts, relaxed afternoons and sociable evenings. Anyone who wants to experience the young, lively Passau is in exactly the right place.

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