cookie jar Cafe

Girardetstraße 2, 45131 Essen, Germany
+49 201 51196991
$$$ Cafe
(223 Reviews)
Price Range €1–10

Welcome to Cookie Jar Cafe, a delightful little haven nestled in the heart of Essen at Girardetstraße 2. This charming cafe is an absolute must-visit for everyone, from coffee enthusiasts to dessert lovers. With its cozy atmosphere and friendly staff, it has all the ingredients for a perfect escape whether you're popping in for a quick coffee or settling down with your favorite book.

The moment you walk through the door, you’ll be enveloped by the inviting aroma of freshly baked goodies that waft through the air. The menu here is a tantalizing mix of treats, prominently featuring an impressive selection of cookies, cakes, and cupcakes, many of which are vegan-friendly. Imagine biting into a warm cookie, perfectly crisp on the outside yet soft and chewy inside—each bite invites you to enjoy the rich flavors crafted with wholesome spelt flour.

But it doesn’t stop there. For a delightful twist, indulge in their delectable vegan crêpes with your choice of topping, or savor a perfectly brewed espresso that pairs wonderfully with any sweet treat. Customer 'E. D.' raves about the Tasty cupcake and great espresso, while 'Carolina Sfair' highlights their Superb Chai Latte! The ambiance here is equally delightful; as 'Anthony Mc Nicol' puts it, it’s a Cute little coffee place, exuding a vibe that effortlessly encourages you to unwind and relax.

One of the core values of Cookie Jar Cafe is its commitment to inclusivity—reflecting in its menu, which caters to those who appreciate healthy and vegan options. 'Stefan Wixfort' emphasizes this with his observation, This place offers a variety of rather tasty cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and crêpes. Most (all?) is baked using spelt flour. The vegan offerings ensure that anyone can find something delightful to enjoy without compromise.

If you’re searching for a welcoming spot to catch up with friends or simply to indulge your sweet tooth, Cookie Jar Cafe checks all the boxes. The warm and friendly service definitely adds a personal touch, leaving you feeling like more than just a customer. 'Oliver Coqui' encapsulates this sentiment perfectly, stating, Super friendly staff and a great menu, also many vegan choices. It's clear that the owners' passion and dedication resonate with each visitor.

So whether you stop by for a quick chai or stay to savor a slice of their delectable vegan cake, Cookie Jar Cafe promises a delightful experience that’s bound to keep you coming back for more. Don’t just take our word for it—come see for yourself!

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
No wheelchair-accessible car park
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Has live music
Has live performances
Popular for
Good for solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves organic dishes
Sells prepared foods
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has gender-neutral toilets
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Paid multi-storey car park
Paid parking lot
Paid street parking
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday

12:00 AM - 6:00 PM

223 Reviews
Oliver Coqui

25 Sep 2025

Nice café, super friendly staff and a great menu, also many vegan choices.

E. D.

16 Sep 2025

Tasty cupcake and great espresso The place is very cozy and the woman who works there was really friendly

Stefan Wixfort

31 Aug 2025

This place offers a variety of rather tasty cookies, cakes, cupcakes and crêpes. Most (all?) is baked using spelt flour. In addition many cookies and cakes are vegan. The crêpes are vegan, too. Depending on the topping, of course. On top of all this, you get a very friendly staff.

Anthony Mc Nicol

29 Aug 2025

Cute little coffee place. Nice owners and good cofveve!

Carolina Sfair

22 Aug 2025

Comfy place, gently owner. Chai Latte Super! Super recommended.

Lynn Sophie

18 Jul 2025

Super familiar and awesome vegan stuff. Unfortunately not entirely animal suffering free.

Nadine Alves

04 Jul 2025

The staff is super friendly. The selection of the cakes is beautiful and delicious and the atmosphere is very cute and comfortable.

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