At adorable cafe Oma Erika in Düsseldorf, you’ll often find a moist carrot cake on offer alongside a berry tartlet or the only-in-Germany Black Forest Cake made with cherry liqueur. In spring and summer, try the decadent honey-filled creme cake known as a Bee’s Sting—the Bienenstich. In fall and winter, go for an apple tart.
Time Out tip: A popular joint for a late breakfast and catch-up with friends, the cafe has cozy window seats to curl up in. It’s small but the patrons are friendly so if it gets full, you can always wait for your own table—or ask to join in if there’s an empty seat.