Aran - Speyer

As you might see from my profile, i live in Los Angeles, so this review is from the perspective of a regular visitor from the West Coast, USA. Speyer is my husband 's hometown, and where my in laws live, so we 've spent a lot of time in this town. Maximilianstrasse (the main drag down to the Dom has the bulk of the cafes, shops, etc., and Cafe Aran is at the very beginning, right by the Altportal. this is a lovely two story cafe that specializes in serving healthy fare so if you need a break from wurst and sauerkraut, this is your spot. they serve open face sandwiches on housemade bread, and the toppings range from all sorts of breakfasty bits (eggs, bacon, etc to lunchy items (shrimp, curry, tuna and artichoke... . it 's surprisingly filling, and reasonably priced.they take their coffee very, very seriously, but also have a fantastic tea selection. snacks, gelato, and of course a large selection of cakes are also available. ask for the free wifi password at the cashier, and then head upstairs by the windows for a great view of the Altportal and the busy pedestrians, or enjoy the sunshine (if there is any at one of the many tables outside on the plaza. you won 't be hassled to move on, and you can easily spend a pleasant morning or afternoon here.

One of the few places in Speyer with free WiFi. Yummy bread selection, as of yet no glutenfree options though. Lately they 've added lots of vegan dishes to the menu yeah and an amazing vegan breakfast! Good partly organic quality and coffee. A bit pricy but well worth it. I love the Grüne Wiese : bread with soy margarine, chive and a juice of your choice. Also available in winter if you ask for it as they take it off the menu in fall : Gotta ask for the WiFi code as well, which is good for 3 hours with a purchase. The spacious outdoor seating gets sun until the late afternoon with beautiful views of the historic Altpörtel. Lots of outlets available indoors to hook up your devices. Cheap all day parking for €3 close by. #KonaCoffeeGirl and #VeganVentures approved!

My favorite brasserie in Speyer. The coffee and drinks are good and the open face sandwiches are fantastic. You can't go wrong with them. I particularly like the Serrano ham one. You can also get pastries and spreads for a sweeter fare. Ask for the wifi/wlan and they will give you a code for three hours of use. All that combined makes it pretty great.

First of all, if you're in the area, definitely visit Speyer. Very cute town by the Rhein with a historic cathedral. Aran is next to the old gate of the city which offers a nice view. Modern inside. Staff are very friendly. They do speak English. I only wish they had a menu in English. Variety of breads and colorful dishes. Best tea and coffee.

Lots of coffees and teas to choose from to pause while shopping or for a leisurely brunch. Great artisanal open sandwiches. They usually have one gluten-free cake option and most of their ice-cream is also gluten-free - a rare thing on Speyer high street.