Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and we have a few “sweet treat” ideas to help you ask that special someone, “Will you be my Valentine?“. We list our top 6 locally favorite bakeries, pastry, and candy shops in Munich.
Sometimes, Valentine’s Day gets a bad rap for being highly commercial, but it doesn’t always have to be so over-the-top. Enjoying the moment and taking the time to show that special person or people in your life that you appreciate them is what we feel this day is really about!
And there is no better way to express this appreciation than by indulging in something sweet with your Valentine(s) over a warm cup of coffee, tea or even a hot toddy!
So give yourself permission to stray a bit from your New Year’s diet and enjoy the moment!
Check out our top picks for THE BEST…
Cupcakes
Wir Machen Cupcakes – This place is our cupcake dream come true! Not only do they make amazing, unique, cupcakes, they also have many other sweet treats including cake pops, cronuts, cookies, macaroons, and brownies – just to name a few! They also specialize in beautiful special occasions cakes, such as those for weddings or birthdays. One member of Team City Starlings can vouch for the amazing wedding cakes, as this was where she had an elegant cake & cupcakes made for her wedding!
For Valentine’s Day, the lovely owner Maria informed us that Wir Machen Cupcakes will have special cupcakes and treats available to purchase on and a few days before Feb 14th. So swing by pick up a few cupcakes – or even better, enjoy them on the spot with a cup of coffee and your Valentine in this adorable shop!
Location: Frauenstraße 11, 80469 München (between Viktualienmarkt and Isartor)
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 11 AM – 6 PM (closed Mondays)
Raw Cakes
junilove – Gorgeous, gourmet raw cakes are the specialty here! This is the perfect choice for those that are vegan, gluten intolerant, dairy intolerant, or just want a healthy alternative to the typical Valentine’s treats. These wonderful raw cakes taste divine and they are super pretty too! With flavors like Salted Caramel, Strawberry Cheesecake, or Blueberry Cheesecake, you are bound to discover your favorite!
Place your order per email or via WhatsApp on the homepage here. Please allow a couple of days for delivery time. Also, you can find individual slices being sold at SIGGIS, or at Jimmy Fresh. However, you may run the risk of a particular flavor not being available, but that could quickly become a great way to try something new!
Location: Online, SIGGIS, or Jimmy Fresh
Cookies
Keksliebe – We love the pretty, creative, and tasty cookies found at Keksliebe! This relatively new Start-Up opened up its doors in September 2017. Keksliebe offers frosted cookies in either vanilla or chocolate that you can purchase in-store or online. The cookies are decorated with many themes, such as sports, weddings, fashion, new baby, animals, and so much more!! In particular, they offer seasonally themed cookies throughout the year, so head on over to get your Valentine’s themed cookies for that special someone!!
Location: Corneliusstrasse 20
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 9 AM – 7 PM; Saturdays 10 AM – 4 PM
Chocolates
Chocolaterie Beluga – Calling all Chocolate Lovers…A trip here is a definite must for anyone that loves chocolate! The recipes themselves use premium chocolate sourced from Valrhona, Southern France. Beluga offers 26 different hot drinking chocolates, extra fine mold-made chocolate bars, handmade Belgian pralines, Italian truffle chocolates, French nougat, as well as super pretty gifts. We already spotted incredibly cute Valentine’s themed gifts displayed in the store!
Tip: While shopping, enjoy sipping on a rich, creamy drinking chocolate!
Location: Viktualienmarkt 6
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 AM – 9 PM; Sundays & Holidays 12 PM – 8 PM
Personal Sized Mini-Cakes
MAELU – Seductive and sensual, the mini cakes sold here are probably the most beautiful mini cakes we have ever seen! What Valentine or “Galentine” wouldn’t appreciate a gorgeous cake from MALEU! The best part, this store not only sells cakes, but chocolates, pralines, and macaroons. If you have some time, head upstairs to the cafe!! Or better yet, take your Valentine here for something special and enjoy a cake together!
Location: Theatinerstrasse 32
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday 10.30 AM – 7 PM; Sundays & Holidays 1 PM – 6 PM
Macaroons
Principessa‘s – In our opinion, the best Macaroons in town! Homemade and ever so tasty, these “little temptations” are available in 30 different flavors, including some Vegan options as well! For Valentine’s Day, there will be loved themed macaroons and gift sets!
Furthermore, this little cafe is super cute and enjoying a cup of coffee while munching on your selection of macaroons is a great way to spend some quality time with your Valentine.
Location: Radlsteg 2
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Friday 12 PM – 7 PM; Saturdays 11 AM – 6 PM (closed Mondays)
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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