Nobis Printen

⭐ Review of Nobis Printen 📍 Aachen, Germany ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5) Nobis Printen is a well-known name in Aachen, especially for those looking to try traditional Printen or grab a quick bakery bite. The setup is straightforward: self-service style, where you order at the counter and bring your items to your table—efficient but not exactly cozy. The coffee here is functional rather than flavorful—don’t expect anything artisanal. It’ll get the job done, but it won’t win over any specialty coffee lovers. That said, the bakery items shine more. I really enjoyed the cheese bun with egg mayo—fresh, satisfying, and a solid savory pick. However, the sweet treats were a mixed bag for me. The chocolate éclair had a cream filling that didn’t hit the mark, and the hazelnut tart was a bit too dense and sweet for my taste. You have to pay €0.50 to use the toilet even though you are eating there. 📝 Verdict: A decent stop if you’re nearby and craving a quick bite, especially on the savory side. But if you’re coming in for coffee and dessert, manage expectations.

Unfortunately, this place is all looks and no substance. The presentation is beautiful — everything on display looks like it came straight out of a magazine, and the interior is cozy and inviting. But once you actually try the food, it’s just... average at best. The pastries are bland, the textures uninspired, and even the coffee was forgettable. It feels like they focused more on being Instagrammable than on creating real flavor. Sadly, the only thing that stuck with me was the name — everything else was pretty underwhelming.

Great location and seating upstairs. Service with attitude and watery coffee. Pastries are nice and fragrant.

Pastries looking gorgeous and they offered to sell it in slices instead of the whole cake. Nice presentations, nice packaging. Efficient staff.

I don’t know about sitting and eating there, but PLEASE BUY YOURSELF THE PRINTEN! It’s delicious! Also, they sell some in fancy metal boxes that would make great gifts!

We stopped only to grab a few bags of Aachen Nobis Printen. Our new favorite Christmas treat. Really ended up liking the Aachen Weichprinten. My only regret is not buying more.

Excellent location and good food, also the coffee is great it is a must try. Next to the Cathedral

This bakery is just behind A hen cathedral and it has a nice balcony terrace with beautiful view on the square and the rear of the church. Good choice of bread and sweet. Good coffee.